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Sometimes we may feel as if we are walking through a dark tunnel not knowing what is ahead. And we wonder when we will finally reach a place, both physically, emotionally, and mentally, where we will feel good about our life. Sometimes the confusion is about the world around us, and at other times our inner being is where we need clarity.
This week we start off by learning how to deal healthily with our anger. And yes, we all have anger, in whichever of its many forms. Jude Bijou presents guidelines on how to deal with our anger constructively in "Anger Begets Destructive Thoughts, Words, and Actions." Then Sarah Varcas focuses on the current planetary energies in "Razor-Sharp Truth and Compassionate Grace" and writes "The second half of October is characterised by dynamic, forthright energy which requires careful handling. As always, it’s our choice how we use it."
Speaking of the results of anger and the choices we have to make, Steve Bhaerman (aka Swami Beyondananda) shares his perspective as a "tie-dyed-in-the-wool Berniecrat" in "How We Can Choose the Greater Good on Election Day". Stephan A. Schwartz reveals the data behind "Red Social Values vs. Blue: Can We Know What Works?" which also sheds light on the importance of the upcoming US election.
Noelle Sterne encourages us to pay attention to the words we use in "How to Create Better Blueprints for Your Present and Future". And last, but not least, Tara-jenelle Walsch helps us in "Getting Comfortable in Your Own Skin". All of these articles will help you walk through the darkness around you and emerge into a lighter and more joyful day.
And of course, we have numerous additional articles covering a variety of topics, from dementia, lying, climate, mind-reading (by apes), happiness, and much much more. Scroll below for the list and links.
Wishing you enjoyable insightful reading, and of course a wonder-full, joy-full, and loving week.
Marie T. Russell
editor/publisher,
InnerSelf.com
"New Attitudes...New Possibilities"
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EDITOR'S CHOICE ARTICLES
Anger Begets Destructive Thoughts, Words, and Actions
Written by Jude Bijou, M.A., M.F.T.
Anger fuels our dark side. We give into the impulse to strike out justifying our mean words and destructive actions by unspoken thoughts such "You hurt me and so I'm going to hurt you back." We escalate, tell ourselves "they deserve it" and erroneously think...
Read article here: Anger Begets Destructive Thoughts, Words, and Actions
October 2016: Razor-Sharp Truth and Compassionate Grace
Written by Sarah Varcas
The second half of October is characterised by dynamic, forthright energy which requires careful handling. As always, it’s our choice how we use it. If we muster as much conscious awareness as possible we can draw upon this energy to power our intentions...
Read article here: October 2016: Razor-Sharp Truth and Compassionate Grace
How We Can Choose the Greater Good on Election Day
Written by Steve Bhaerman
Those angry Bernie supporters who are so turned off by Hillary that they plan to vote for Jill Stein or Gary Johnson or even Darn Old Trump may be shooting themselves -- and indeed the entire body politic -- in the head...
Read article here: How We Can Choose the Greater Good on Election Day
How to Create Better Blueprints for Your Present and Future
Written by Noelle Sterne, Ph.D.
Our words reveal to everyone what we’re feeling and thinking. Our favorite expressions reveal what we believe, and they shape our experiences. The principle that words have great force is an ancient and powerful one.
Read article here: How to Create Better Blueprints for Your Present and Future
Red Social Values vs. Blue: Can We Know What Works?
Written by Stephan A. Schwartz
Even the most secluded person cannot fail to have noticed that the United States is riven by two competing worldviews: one politically and culturally conservative and religiously bound, the other socially progressive and largely “spiritual but not religious.”
Read article here: Red Social Values vs. Blue: Can We Know What Works?
Getting Comfortable in Your Own Skin
Written by Tara-jenelle Walsch
The best way to move into authenticity with ease is to roll up your sleeves and get comfortable in your own skin. No one even has to be around for this to start, it’s just about you being comfortable with yourself.
Read article here: Getting Comfortable in Your Own Skin
Astrological Journal for the Week
Written by Pam Younghans
This weekly column (updated every Sunday afternoon) is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies... Read more
It is also highly beneficial to reread the past week's astrological journal as it gives a hindsight view of the events that took place and may provide many "ah-ha" insights.
ADDITIONAL ARTICLES:
* 6 Ways to Make Your Money Bring More Happiness
* A Weak Grip May Help Predict Alzheimer’s Risk
* American Politics Is Officially In The Gutter
* Are We Sleeping Less Than We Used To?
* Aspirin Is The Pain And Fever Reliever That Prevents Heart Attacks, Strokes And Maybe Cancer?
* Can Drinking Coffee Reduce Your Dementia Risk?
* Can Great Apes Read Your Mind?
* Can Money Buy You Happiness? It's Complicated
* Cotton Farmers Profit From Simple Steps To Help Pollinators
* Data Surveillance Is All Around Us, And It's Changing Our Behavior
* Death Not Prosperity Predicts The Top-rated Presidents
* Democracy Means Giving The Ruling Majority A Hard Time
* Evidence Shows Preschool Teachers Keep Closer Eye On Black Boys
* How Alzheimer's Is Slowly Giving Up Its Secrets
* How Brain Training Could Add Years Behind The Wheel
* How Climate Changes Are Doubling US Forest Fires
* How England’s Fee For Plastic Bags Is Working
* How Kids Divvy Up Candy Reflects Their Culture’s Values
* How Not To Be A Moral Hypocrite
* How Pain Treatment Differs By Race In Emergency Rooms
* How Satellite Images Can Spot Communities That Need Vaccines
* How To Overcome That First Date Anxiousness?
* How We Get Sucked In By Junk Food Specials In Supermarkets
* How Your Gut Microbiota Affects Your Mood, Sleep And Stress Levels
* Is It Safe To Wash Your Hands Too Often?
* Is There A Natural Limit To How Long Humans Can Live?
* Not All Processed Meats Carry The Same Cancer Risk
* Older Kids Know Lying Isn’t Always 100% Bad
* One Reason Some Scientific Studies May Be Wrong
* The Military Says Climate Change Is Eroding Our National Security
* The Neem Compound May Shrink Prostate Tumors
* The Secrets Of A Mentally Healthy Workplace
* The Ugly History Of Cosmetic Surgery
* There's No One-size-fits-all Solution For Great Teachers
* Trees Are Much Better At Cooling The Climate Than We Thought
* We Could Already Prevent Millions Of Cancer Deaths Each Year
* West Coast Toxic Algal Bloom Is Tied To The Pacific’s Warm Blob
* What Causes Knock Knees And Do They Have To Be Treated?
* What Happens When People With Autism Grow Old?
* What If Nature, Like Corporations, Had The Rights And Protections Of A Person?
* What Is Conjunctivitis And How Did I Get It?
* What Is Contract Theory And Why It Deserved A Nobel Prize
* What Is Normal Vaginal Discharge And What's Not?
* What Trump, Clinton, and Even Stein Are Missing This Election
* What Twitter's Streaming Experiment Means For The Future Of Live TV
* What's In A Name? How A Democracy Becomes An Aristocracy
* Why Baby Talk Is Good For Your Baby
* Why Biofuels Turn Out To Be A Climate Blunder
* Why Conflict Of Interest Is Such A Problem In Investigating Police Shootings
* Why Our Perception Of Growing Old Needs Some Get Up And Go
* Why Weather Forecasters Can't Manipulate Hurricane Warnings
* Will This Election Inspire a Democratic Awakening?
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The "Living in Harmony" section includes articles on Health & Well-Being, Home & Garden, Pets, Leisure & Creativity, Finance & Careers, and Science and Technology.
The "Personal Development" area covers Attitude Adjustments (which includes Fear, Anger, Gratitude, Forgiveness), Relationships & Parenting, Spirituality & Mindfulness (including Meditation), Intuition & Awareness (including astrology), and Happiness & Success.
"Social & Political" covers topics that affect us personally yet deal with a more "societal" or "political" sphere. This area covers Environment & Climate, Democracy, Justice, Inequality, Economy, and more. These topics are very relevant for our communal journey on Planet Earth.
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