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Good communication is the basis of living in harmony with ourselves and with others. This includes communicating with co-workers, family members, friends, animals, ourselves, as well as anyone we come in contact with. This week we look at various ways to enhance our communication skills. And of course we have many articles on a variety of other topics as well.
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NEW ARTICLES THIS WEEK
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Living in Harmony with Reverence for All
Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Walk with inner guidance in harmony with your environment and with others. Obstacles facing you begin to disintegrate.
Living in Harmony with Reverence for All (Video)
5 Attitudes to Support Good Communication with Animals
Nancy Windheart, Interspecies Communication teacher
In my many years of teaching animal communication, I have found that there are certain attitudes that support people in reclaiming their natural, inborn ability to communicate with all life.
5 Attitudes to Support Good Communication with Animals (Video)
Seven Ways You Can Show Respect to Your Diverse Team
Kelly McDonald, author of the book; It's Time to Talk about Race at Work
Respect is profoundly meaningful, but costs nothing to give. Here are ways you can demonstrate (and model) respect for your diverse coworkers, regardless of who they are or what their positions are within your organization...
Introduction to Ancient Mesoamerican Animal Symbolism
Erika Buenaflor, M.A., J.D., author of the book: Animal Medicine
The people of ancient Mesoamerica largely understood the fauna around them to be related to and manifestations of the sacred and the cosmos.
A Journey From Rage to Mindfulness
Ruth King, author of the book Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out
In 1985, I had a dream. I had finished grad school and moved to Santa Cruz, California, what many referred to as the mecca of spiritual materialism, which I took full advantage of.
How To Help Teens Reduce Their Emotional Distress
Kevin Kuehn and Kevin King, University of Washington
Emotions are tricky things. They allow for humans to fall in love, wage war and, as it turns out, engage in self-harm.
Sorry Mom, Teens Start Tuning Out At 13
Erin Digitale, Stanford University
Just as an infant knows to tune into her mother's voice, an adolescent knows to tune into novel voices. As a teen, you don't know you're doing this. You're just being you. Your mind is increasingly sensitive to and attracted to these unfamiliar voices.
Why Over-50s Are Resigning En Masse
Carlos Carrillo-Tudela, University of Essex et al
The UK economy has a problem with its over 50s: following the COVID pandemic, they have been leaving the labour force en masse, causing headaches for businesses and the government.
Why Most People Do Nothing When They Witness Bullying and How To Take Action
Kara Ng, University of Manchester and Karen Niven, University of Sheffield
Imagine that you are at work, and you witness a colleague repeatedly bullying another colleague. What would you do?
Daily Inspiration: May 1, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
The word Namasté in its simple form means "I bow to you" and is further interpreted as...
Daily Inspiration: April 30, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
To live in true harmony means to live in a state of social consciousness, aware of the highest good of all, not just our own good.
How To Protect Your Family From Horrific News Images
Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a bitter reminder that there is no end to the horrific suffering that humans are sometimes willing to inflict on others.
Can Your Mobile Phone Get A Virus?
Ritesh Chugh, CQUniversity Australia
With nearly 84% of the world’s population now owning a smartphone, and our dependence on them growing all the time, these devices have become an attractive avenue for scammers.
Daily Inspiration: April 29, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
When we seek harmony within ourselves, as well as with others, we start with our hope or intention to attain that goal.
Daily Inspiration: April 28, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
As things occur around us, and to us, we may find ourselves confused as to what direction to take.
Daily Inspiration: April 27, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
We all have a shadow self, or selves. This is the part of ourselves that we do not acknowledge, that we deny exists.
Cut Yourself and Others Some Slack: We Need More Time To Experiment and Fail
Maroš Servátka, Macquarie Graduate School of Management
In 1928 Scottish microbiologist Alexander Fleming, while studying the staphylococcus bacteria, noticed mould on his petri dishes inhibited its growth. He experimented, leading to the discovery of penicillin, the first antibiotic.
Why High Energy Use Doesn’t Lead To Happiness In Rich Countries
Josie Garthwaite, Stanford University
High energy use provides little benefit for health and well-being in richer nations, according to a new study.
Guns Are The #1 Cause Of Death For Children In The US
University of Michigan
Firearms have surpassed motor vehicles as the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States, according to a new analysis of federal data.
A Divided America Seeks Moral Clarity In A War Against Democracy
Liam Kennedy, University College Dublin
Americans have been consumed by the war in Ukraine with intensive media coverage across news platforms. This is unusual. Foreign affairs do not usually consume the American public unless the US is directly involved and American lives are at risk.
Daily Inspiration: April 26, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
The School of Life is not without its ups and downs, its lessons as well as its rewards. Some of the teachings come through joy, such as...
The Power Plant of the Near Future Is Hybrids
Joachim Seel, et al (Berkeley National Laboratory)
While the first decade of the 2000s saw huge growth in natural gas generation, and the 2010s were the decade of wind and solar, early signs suggest the innovation of the 2020s may be a boom in “hybrid” power plants.
Why Staring At Yourself On Zoom Has Serious Consequences For Mental Health
Roxanne Felig and Jamie Goldenberg, University of South Florida
In the past few years, people across the world have spent more time on video chat programs like Zoom and FaceTime than ever before.
Daily Inspiration: April 25, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
Raise your voice in praise and let joy flow through your being.
At The Brink
While, we at InnerSelf, strive to present an inspiring and positive view of life and events, at times, an approach is needed that is a bit more harsh when the truths are glaring and need to be addressed. That is what this section At The Brink does: shed light on issues that are urgent for humanity and the planet.
Patriotic Education Aims To Create Next Generation Of Putin Faithful
Jennifer Mathers, Aberystwyth University and Allyson Edwards, University of Warwick
As Russia shifts the focus of its “special military operation” in Ukraine to the Donbas region, there seems no end in sight to the fighting. Casualties on both sides are mounting.
Against the Trumpian GOP Onslaught – The Dems Are Acting Like Deer in the Headlights
Ralph Nader
There is something about entrenched bureaucracies that transcend nations and cultures. When bureaucracies are confronted with unanticipated or new challenges, they freeze – like a deer facing headlights.
What’s At Stake for Twitter and Democracy If Trump Returns From Banishment?
Michael Humphrey, Colorado State University
The pull of Twitter might be irresistible for Trump. Before being kicked off the platform for what Twitter described as “the risk of further incitement of violence” after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, Trump was a prolific user of the site.
Net Zero By 2050 Will Hit A Major Timing Problem Technology Can’t Solve
Mark Diesendorf, UNSW Sydney
Many climate activists, scientists, engineers and politicians are trying to reassure us the climate crisis can be solved rapidly without any changes to lifestyle, society or the economy.
This Week's Astrological Overview
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: May 2 - 8, 2022
Pam Younghans, NorthPoint Astrology
This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies. This column is not intended as prediction. Your own experience will be more specifically defined by transits to your personal chart.
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: May 2 - 8, 2022 (Video)
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