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Beyond Radical Optimism: Embracing a New Perspective on Life's Chaos
Radical Optimism is Dua Lipa’s philosophy for dealing with life’s chaos – but radical openness is a better approach.
To Aid with Conception: Connecting with the Power of the Feminine
When conception and pregnancy come with effort, or not at all, the risk is to set oneself up to feel like a failure or, alternately, to try everything in the hopes of being “good enough” to...
Making Your Heart a Safe Place with a Spiritual Eraser
My grandfather was stern and bitter. Earlier in his life, he had owned a business with his brother, and he felt that his brother had cheated him. He often obsessed about that supposed injustice,...
The Book of Job: A Biblical Echo of Alice in Wonderland's Chaos
The biblical character who goes ‘down the rabbit hole’ into an alternate reality − just like Alice in Wonderland.
The Three ‘Clear Mind’ Precepts: First, Do No Harm
In Zen practice we do not treat our teachers like gurus to be worshipped but tend to treat them like wise aunts and uncles who’ve been scouting the trail ahead of us, perhaps made similar...
A Guide To Staying Creative Without Burning Out
Paradoxically, the more passionate and responsible you are, the more likely you are to burn out since you’ll be unwilling to stop at times of being overwhelmed, not wanting to make others pick up...
Overcoming the Emotional Rollercoaster of Digital Dating
Ghosted, orbited, breadcrumbed? A psychotherapist breaks down some perils of digital dating and how to cope...
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From Punk to Monk: Keeping Things in Perspective
I didn’t go to India to put on a Hindu costume; I got into Vedic teachings to uncover all the costumes I’d been wearing and to find out what…
Exiting the See-Do Bypass: Get Ready, Get Set, Go!
The phrase “Get ready, get set, GO!” describes a formula for effective living. We screw things up when we leave out the middle step, by…
How to Navigate the Journey of Your Personal Awakening
The path of awakening is different for everyone, and the truth is that there is no set path, as each and every one of us is unique. In the…
A Part of You Knows Everything
Imagine that you are one of the many seekers and free-spirited adventurers playing your part in the greatest investigation of all time: the…
Happier Neighborhoods Start Right in the Front Yard
Front yards are a staple of many American neighborhoods. But to what extent do yards serve as a window into the people who tend them – and…
'Oppenheimer' -- the Lack of Moral Principles and the Presence of Partial Truths
The Academy Awards celebrated the film version of Oppenheimer's life – it took home seven Oscars – yet it dismally failed to address his…
Is The Universe Friendly? Having the Eyes to See (with Video version)
I interviewed over two hundred people in more than 100 organizations. I ended almost every interview with the question: "It's easy to see…
Witness the Majestic Sun Alignments at Stonehenge Every Midsummer's Night
Every midsummer’s night tens of thousands of people gather at Stonehenge to celebrate and witness the rising Sun in alignment with the Heel…
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The phrase “Get ready, get set, GO!” describes a formula for effective living. We screw things up when we leave out the middle step, by…
How to Navigate the Journey of Your Personal Awakening
The path of awakening is different for everyone, and the truth is that there is no set path, as each and every one of us is unique. In the…
A Part of You Knows Everything
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'Oppenheimer' -- the Lack of Moral Principles and the Presence of Partial Truths
The Academy Awards celebrated the film version of Oppenheimer's life – it took home seven Oscars – yet it dismally failed to address his…
Is The Universe Friendly? Having the Eyes to See (with Video version)
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Astrological Overview and Horoscope: April 29 - May 5, 2024
This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best…
Rethinking Progress: The Case for Sustainable Development Goals Over GDP
GDP is not enough to measure a country’s development. What if we used the Sustainable Development Goals instead?
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InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: May 7, 2024
The Daily Inspiration is a short message to help set the tone for the day. It is linked to a longer article for additional insights and…
Is The Universe Friendly? Having the Eyes to See (with Video version)
I interviewed over two hundred people in more than 100 organizations. I ended almost every interview with the question: "It's easy to see…
Deal with Your Shadow and Other Negative Forces (with video version)
One of the most powerful things you can do is a personal clearing of your own energy field. The following is an energetic clearing that…
InnerSelf Magazine: May 6, 2024
We might have previously thought that we needed fixing, that we were damaged souls, but the truth is that we don't need fixing, we simply…
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This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best…