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The experiences of our life, while they can be challenging, are there for our benefit. They are there to teach us, to strengthen us, to help us see more clearly our path and the path the world needs to take -- so that we can eventually "graduate".
The expression, "When the student is ready, the teacher appears" applies to all of us. We are all ready to learn so we can proceed to the next level. Of course, the life-lessons vary... the child in kindergarten does not have the same lessons as the one in high school or graduate school. Yet, at whatever stage of our life, when we are ready for the next lesson, the lesson appears in the form of an incident, a person, a personal challenge, a world-wide event, etc.
So if you're feeling challenged these days, and a great number of people are, remember that you are being presented with the course material that is at your current level... not less, not more. So, be confident that you are able to face and learn from the challenges that are occurring in your life.
As we do every week, we, at InnerSelf.com, are bringing you articles and videos (and even a song) to assist you on your journey and to help you "pass the tests" of life in a confident and peaceful way. And once we pass these tests, we will be ready to graduate to another level of life experience, filled with more love, more joy, and more ease...
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:
The Easy Way to Discover and Live Your Life Purpose
Author: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
What if discovering your life purpose was simpler than you think? It begins with knowing what brings true joy and peace. Continue reading
Articles by Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com:
This Mother’s Day, Let’s Get Real: From Witch Trials to Abortion Bans
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
It’s Mother’s Day tomorrow, so what better time to talk about betrayal? Not the chocolate-and-roses kind, but the systemic, generational kind—the kind that puts mothers in institutions, brands women as witches, and today, strips away their healthcare one law at a time. My… Continue reading
How History Has Led Us to Fear, Authoritarianism, and the Unraveling of Democracy
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
In a world where billionaires play gods and CEOs rule with more power than monarchs ever dreamed of, it's easy to forget this wasn’t always the way. In fact, once upon a time, even peasants had a lord who owed them something in return. This is the story of how we went from…Continue reading
Additional InnerSelf.com Articles:
Your Future is Powered by Your Dreams
Author: Theresa Cheung
What if your dreams were already showing you the future? Theresa Cheung offers daily practices to harness your precognitive potential and live your future-forward life. Continue reading
Stress Isn’t the Enemy: How to Use Stress to Your Advantage
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Ever felt like your heart is racing, your thoughts are spinning, and your shoulders are carrying the weight of the world? That, my friend, is stress—your body’s built-in alarm system. But what if I told you that not all stress is bad? That sometimes, it’s actually pushing you… Continue reading
How Emotional Estrangement Begins—and How Conflict Resolution Can Stop It
Author: Lisa Pavia-Higel, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Emotional estrangement doesn't happen overnight. It creeps in through silence, unspoken tension, and unresolved conflict. Using simple tools like "looping" and "reframing," this article offers ways to stop the slide toward disconnection and repair relationships before they… Continue reading
They Are Just Like You: A Lesson in Humanity from a Retired Israeli General
Author: Elyezer Shkedy
Raised in a home for at-risk youth, Elyezer Shkedy shares how growing up between two worlds taught him the power of compassion, equality, and the timeless wisdom of Hillel the Elder. This reflection is a heartfelt call to see others as ourselves—human beings, not labels. Continue reading
Zen, Shrooms, and Shrinks: One Woman’s Journey
Author: Joan K. Peters
Can Zen, psychedelics, and psychoanalysis work together? Joan K. Peters' explores the powerful intersections between these paths in her search for emotional and spiritual healing. Continue reading
Cognitive Magic: How Magicians Outsmart Your Brain Without You Noticing
Author: Radoslaw Wincza and Gustav Kuhn
Magicians aren’t just performers—they’re cognitive scientists in disguise. Using techniques like psychological misdirection and forcing, they reveal the hidden limitations of the human mind. This article explores how “cognitive magic” is reshaping our understanding of… Continue reading
Intermittent Fasting: Benefits, Risks, and Real-Life Strategies
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Ever wonder if skipping breakfast could actually help you feel better, think clearer, and live longer? Intermittent fasting isn’t just a trendy weight loss hack—it’s a lifestyle shift that might just surprise you. But it’s not magic. And it’s not one-size-fits-all. The real… Continue reading
The Dog as an Ecosystem: A New Path to Canine Wellness
Author: Rita Hogan
Your dog isn’t just a pet—it’s a living, breathing ecosystem. Herbalist Rita Hogan shows how healing your dog from the inside out, using terrain theory and natural remedies, can support a balanced immune system and long-term health. Continue reading
This Week's Astrological Overview:
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: May 12 to 18, 2025
Author: Pam Younghans
This week’s Scorpio Full Moon stirs deep emotions and sudden revelations while Mercury’s tense aspects challenge our thoughts and communications. This week's Asttrological Overview provides insighjts to help you stay centered and self-aware. Continue reading
See the article page for links to the video/YouTube version of the Astrological overview, or see video section below.
New Videos this Week on YouTube
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Astrology Forecast: Full Moon Revelations, Mercury Turmoil & Uranus Shocks
The Easy Way to Discover and Live Your Life Purpose
Emma's Song ( A Woman's Crime)
Your Future is Powered by Your Dreams
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Zen, Shrooms, and Shrinks: One Woman’s Journey of Healing and Transformation
They Are Just Like You: A Lesson in Humanity from a Retired Israeli General
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Recap:
Life is a classroom—this week’s InnerSelf.com magazine explores emotional growth, women’s rights, precognitive dreams, stress mastery, and personal transformation.
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