In This Issue:
- Embracing true responsibility: choosing compassion and awareness
- Transforming fear into courage with practical spiritual tools
- Recognizing the signs of health and mobility decline early
- Standing up against economic gaslighting and political authoritarianism
- Living a life of gratitude, purpose, and joyful action
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Responsibility... Sometimes people resist that word, and the act itself. Probably because it has been imposed on us, and we have accepted responsibility for things that we did not truly desire. Working as a bank manager, when you really want to play in a band? Working in business, when you really want to teach little children? The responsibilities we have taken on that are not ours weigh heavily on us, draining our energy and our joie de vivre. A life burdened with responsibilities we don't enjoy, no longer holds fulfilling joy for us.
However, there are other responsibilities that we do need to take on... caring for our fellow human beings, whether they are "blood family" or not, and caring for Mother Earth. Of course, these larger problems are not ones we can solve by ourselves, but we must each do our part... whatever that looks like for you.
The word responsibility breaks down into "response" and "ability"... the ability to respond. And this is something we all have — the capability to respond with compassion or apathy, with love or anger, with caring or hatred. The choice is always ours, no matter what others around us are choosing. We are responsible for our own responses, not anyone else's. Yet, since we teach by example, in some ways we are also responsible for the responses of others, as they may follow our lead.
So, when faced with life's challenges, let's choose to respond with truth, with courage, with love, with hope, and with a vision of better possibilities. Let's see where we fit into the picture of creating a better world. We are all in this together... even if we are only truly response-able for our own thoughts and actions.
This week, as usual, we bring you a variety of articles to assist you on your path to awareness, clarity, and choice. May the Force of Love be with you in all your choices and actions.
However, there are other responsibilities that we do need to take on... responsibility for our fellow human beings, whether they are "blood family" or not, responsibility for Mother Earth. And of course, these larger problems are not some we can solve by ourselves, but we must do our part... whatever that is for you.
The word responsibility breaks down into "response" and "ability"... the ability to respond. And this is something we all have... the capability or ability to respond with compassion or apathy, with love or anger, with caring or hatred. The choice is always ours, no matter what others are choosing around us. We are responsible for our own reaponses... not any one else's. Although, since we teach by example, in some ways we are responsible for the responses of others, since they may follow our lead.
So, when faced with life's challenges, let's choose to respond with truth, with courage, with love, with hope, with a vision of better possibilities, and see where we fit into the picture of creating a better world. We are all in this together... ecen if we are only truly response-able for our own thoughts and actions.
This week, as usual, we bring you article to assist you on your path to awareness, clarity, and choice. May the Force of Love be with you in all your choices and actions.
Scroll down for the new articles, videos, and audios that were added to the InnerSelf.com website this week. And please visit our YouTube channel for new videos...and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Thank you.
Wishing you enjoyable insightful reading, and of course a wonder-full, joy-full, health-full, and loving week.
...with Peace, Love, Gratitude, and Joy,
Marie T. Russell,
editor/co-publisher, InnerSelf.com
"New Attitudes...New Possibilities"
NEW ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
Article by Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com :
What's Your Recipe for a Happy Life?
Author: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
What ingredients are you putting into your life’s recipe? Thisa article explores how overcoming fear and shifting expectations can lead to true happiness. Continue reading
Articles by Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com :
When the Heat Took My Vision: A Firsthand Warning About Heat Exhaustion
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
I didn’t pass out. But I felt like I was about to. My legs turned to jelly, my vision clouded over like a fogged windshield, and I had that strange, sinking feeling that if I didn’t sit down immediately, I might never get back up. And here’s the kicker—it wasn’t some scorching… Continue reading
When the Numbers Lie: Surviving the Era of Economic Gaslighting
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Ever feel like the economy is collapsing around you, but the headlines swear it’s never been better? You're not crazy. That uneasy feeling—that disconnect between your lived reality and the official numbers—has a name: economic gaslighting. And it’s not just a side effect of… Continue reading
The Authoritarian Threat Hiding in Plain Sight
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Donald Trump is once again threatening to fire the Federal Reserve Chair. This time, it's not just campaign bluster—he’s targeting Jerome Powell like a CEO would a disobedient intern. But here’s the problem: the Fed isn’t a Trump casino or a family golf resort. It's the last… Continue reading
America Turns Toward Dictatorship
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
What if the cornerstone of your freedom—your right to not be imprisoned without cause—was quietly dismantled while the media focused on polls and personalities? In Trump’s second term, habeas corpus isn’t just under threat—it’s on the chopping block. This isn’t speculative. It’s… Continue reading
Additional Original Articles :
Waking Up To Our Pure Heart Will Shape Earth's Destiny
Author: Joshua Reichmann
Ignorance has consequences, but awakening through self-purification can reshape our world. This article explores how active awareness leads to spiritual evolution. Continue reading
The Movie of Life: Opening the Gates to Awareness
Author: Gopalakrishnan TC
Life is not just a routine—it’s a movie unfolding across dimensions. This article invites you to awaken to the Esoteric Field, where awareness replaces ego and silence reveals truth. Continue reading
Fix the System, Fix the Future: Why Every Person Matters
Author: George E. Danis
Democracy isn’t a spectator sport. George E. Danis reminds us that it’s time to roll up our sleeves and fix what’s broken—from voting rights to government accountability. Continue reading
Complainers Not Needed: A Smarter Approach to Success
Author: Sean McMann
Are you waiting for your boss to notice your hard work? Bad news: that’s not how success works. In this empowering piece, Sean McMann shows us why complainers stay stuck and how taking initiative is the key to growth and success. Continue reading
What Is DEI — and Why Women's Equity Matters
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Have you ever noticed how some words can feel both inviting and intimidating at the same time? "Diversity," "inclusion," "equity"—these are words that stir up hope for some and fear for others. Yet behind them lies a simple truth: we all just want to belong, to be valued, and to… Continue reading
Why Difficulty Standing From Sitting Is a Silent Alarm
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
If standing up from a chair feels harder than it used to, it might be telling you something important—something deeper than just “getting older.” Sitting difficulty isn’t just a minor inconvenience; it’s a flashing warning light about your health mobility, and ignoring it could… Continue reading
The Real Meaning of True Gratitude and How It Changes Your Life
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Have you ever paused in the middle of your day and just felt overwhelmed with appreciation for something simple—a bird singing, a warm smile, or even just the comfort of your morning coffee? That fleeting moment is the heartbeat of true gratitude. It's not about grand gestures… Continue reading
Phrenology: From Scientific Craze to Debunked Pseudoscience
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
What if someone told you they could read your character just by feeling the bumps on your skull? In the 1800s, people believed this was not only possible but scientific. It’s called phrenology, and while it may sound quaint or even silly now, it once shaped lives, institutions,… Continue reading
Could States Handle Disaster Response Without FEMA?
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
What if FEMA didn’t exist? It’s not just a political thought experiment—it’s a question that cuts to the core of how we define responsibility, coordination, and resilience in a time of escalating disaster. As hurricanes intensify, wildfires spread, and infrastructure cracks… Continue reading
This Week's Astrological Overview:
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: April 28 to May 4, 2025
Author: Pam Younghans
This week's astrology highlights profound shifts: Pluto stations retrograde, Venus enters Aries, and powerful transformational forces awaken. Discover how these energies can empower your journey forward. Continue reading
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Astrology - The Pluto Effect: Transformation, Secrets Revealed, and Power Shifts Ahead
When the Numbers Lie: Surviving the Era of Economic Gaslighting
What's Your Recipe for a Happy Life? Understanding FEAR and Its Hidden Meanings
The Movie of Life: Opening the Gates to Awareness
Fix the System, Fix the Future: Why Every Person Matters
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Recap:
This issue of InnerSelf Magazine focuses on the power of responsibility, inner transformation, and collective action. From personal health and spiritual purification to democracy, resilience, and gratitude, our featured authors—including Marie T. Russell, Robert Jennings, Joshua Reichmann, and others—offer pathways to a more aware, joyful, and empowered life. Together, we explore how individual choices ripple outward to create a better world for all.
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