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It is time for us to recognize the truth: We are all connected. Indigenous people knew that before "white man" ever came to the Americas. (The Great Law of Peace and the Council of the Clan Mothers)
This week we look at many of the things that connect us. (Are We Really All That Different From Each Other?) By putting certain attitudes and behaviors in practice, we act on that connectedness. (Perceiving the Truth through Empathy, Not Prejudice)
As we nurture our sense of empathy and use our intuition, we continue the inner search for peace and happiness. (Using Your Intuition Is Essential for Happiness) We then connect with the wisdom of those around us. (Important Message from Keeper of Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe) And we also get in touch with our own innate wisdom. (The Importance of Your Daydreams and Mind Wanderings)
Scroll down below for more info about this week's Editor's Choice articles and also links to over 45 additional articles focusing on a wide variety of topics, ranging from health, education, science and technology, relationships, and much more. And of course, Pam Younghan's weekly astrological column which reflects on the themes of the coming week.
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
Important Message from Keeper of Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe
Written by Chief Arvol Looking Horse.
We have been warned from ancient prophecies of these times we live in today, but have also been given a very important message about a solution to turn these terrible times.
Read article here: Important Message from Keeper of Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe
The Great Law of Peace and the Council of the Clan Mothers
Written by Robert Hieronimus and Laura E. Cortner.
The Iroquois tell of a Peacemaker prophet who walked the lands many years ago trying to convince the warring nations to give up their blood feud ways. The first Clan Mother convinced her people to listen to the prophetic words, and they established the Great Law of Peace.
Read article here: The Great Law of Peace and the Council of the Clan Mothers
Perceiving the Truth through Empathy, Not Prejudice
Written by Arthur P. Ciaramicoli, PhD.
As a result of years spent trying to teach people to rewrite their prejudicial stories about themselves and others, I am keenly aware of how prejudice can spread. It can develop into embedded beliefs and cause inordinate amounts of stress.
Read article here: Perceiving the Truth through Empathy, Not Prejudice
Are We Really All That Different From Each Other?
Written by Sam Bennett.
I work hard to refrain from judging other people, even when they are making it very, very hard to not judge them. I have come to realize that judgment is not really my job.
Read article here: Are We Really All That Different From Each Other?
The Importance of Your Daydreams and Mind Wanderings
Written by Carol Kershaw, EdD and Bill Wade, PhD.
Our attention is affected by the ultradian rhythm that alters our attention span every 90 to 120 minutes throughout the day. Mind Wandering naturally occurs at the end of this cycle, as well as after any intense cognitive task. Mind Wandering is our mind’s way of forcing us to give it a rest.
Read article here: The Importance of Your Daydreams and Mind Wanderings
Using Your Intuition Is Essential for Happiness
Written by Jodi Hershey.
We are in uncharted territory. There is nothing from past time periods relevant to what is going on today. We are evolving as a species and it behooves us to open our minds, look at life from a different perspective, and do this by operating from our intuition.
Read article here: Using Your Intuition Is Essential for Happiness
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 Years After Fukushima, Much Of Japan Has Lost Faith In Nuclear Power
* Alternative Facts: A Psychiatrist’s Guide To Twisted Relationships To Truth
* America's Hidden Subsidies For Fossil Fuels Are Worth $170 Billion A Year
* Americans And Mexicans Living At The Border Are More Connected Than Divided
* As Global Food Demand Rises, Climate Change Is Hitting Our Staple Crops
* Can Government Really Save Money By Privatizing Government Functions?
* Can Training Your Working Memory Make You Smarter?
* Could An Auto Logic Checker Be The Solution To The Fake News Problem?
* Could Scientists Breed More Resilient Honey Bees?
* Could Social Media Be Encouraging Social Isolation And Social Ills
* Do Smaller Plates Make You Eat Less?
* Erectile Dysfunction From Hair-loss Drugs Can Linger For Years After Non Use
* Good News: The Public Is Becoming Wiser About How The Media Works
* Here's What Happens To Your Brain When You Give Up Sugar
* Here's Why Your Gut Instinct Is Probably Wrong At Work
* How Diets High In Sugar And Saturated Fat Could Be Harming Your Brain
* How High-status Friends Could Affect Your Weight
* How Much Was Climate Change's Influence On Australia's Crazy Summer Of 2017
* How Often Do We Need To Go To The Gym
* How Our Morals Might Politically Polarize Just About Anything
* How Republicans Reject The Very Idea Of Making Sense
* How To Use Digital Devices This Lent For Holy Reflection
* Investigation Reveals Shell Oil Co.'s Decades Long Climate Lies
* Is The Liberal Promise Of True Liberty A Lie?
* Magnesium Could Offer Fresh Hope To Tinnitus Sufferers
* Many Household Products Contain Antimicrobial Chemicals Banned From Soaps By The FDA
* New Poll Finds The Most And Least Popular Parts Of Affordable Care Act
* Performance Test Scores Cast Doubt On Viability Of School Voucher Programs
* Shells Show That The Tropics Once Got Hot Enough To Kill
* Smokefree Laws Cut Heart Attacks In Big Way
* Spring Is Coming Sooner At A Record Rate
* These Two Types Of Tuna Are Carrying More Mercury
* Too Much TV May Delay Kindergarten Readiness
* When Will We Learn Almost Everything Is Potentially Hackable?
* Why Artificial Turf May Truly Be Bad For Your Kids
* Why Do Men Die Younger Than Women?
* Why Good Government Standards Are So Very Important
* Why Happy Couples Can’t Always Detect Undercover Emotions
* Why It's How Children Play That Matters, Not The Sport
* Why Losing A Dog Can Be Harder Than Losing A Relative Or Friend
* Why People Engage In Trolling Behavior
* Why Social Media Is Not To Blame For Depression In Young People
* Why We Should Not Know Our Own Passwords
* Why You Might Not Want A Really Friendly Health App
We add articles to the website daily. Rather than wait for the newsletter, you can visit each section according to your interests throughout the week. Each section listed below is designed as its own "mini-website".
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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