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NEW ARTICLES THIS WEEK
A Rare Example of Compassion
Pierre Pradervand
Recently I was invited to participate in an online event on compassion. One of the participants shared possibly the most moving story on compassion I have ever heard in my existence.
The Gift of Solitude in Nature
Barry Vissell
Perhaps I am just a bit, crazy and reckless, but I crave solitude in the wilderness, nature's divine temple.
Regrets: Why and How to Make an Apology
Jude Bijou
Whether it's your parent, coworker, child, lover, or friend, we all sometimes say and do things we regret. We fret, get defensive, make excuses, and rationalize that what we did wasn't so bad.
The Uptake October 17, 2022
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
In 1986 David Stockman who was Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Ronald Reagan sold everyone on supply-side economics. It has been a disaster for the middle-class.
How Animal Friendships Are Surprisingly Like Our Own
Beki Hooper et al
Friendship is a central part of the human experience. Our stories, our songs and our conversations are fabrics woven with threads of friendship.
Adopting A Challenge Mindset and Ability To Perform Under Pressure
David Gallagher
Stress hampers performance. In the face of threat, parts of the brain involved in reasoned decision-making shut down. This can impair judgement.
Why Angela Lansbury Was A Model of Determination and Persistence
Stephen Langston
Dame Angela Lansbury was an icon of the stage and screen, but beneath this strong and lovable figure is a story filled with highs and lows that fuelled her talent and perseverance.
Bees Face Many Challenges and Climate Change Is Ratcheting Up The Pressure
Jennie L. Durant
The extreme weather that has battered much of the U.S. in 2022 doesn’t just affect humans. Heat waves, wildfires, droughts and storms also threaten many wild species – including some that already face other stresses.
How Conspiracy Theories Take Hold and Do Harm
Scott DeJong, Concordia University
Stranger Things’ conspiracy leanings point out how easily influenced people can be when they are clamouring for answers during times of uncertainty, and how in order to move forward people must be open to challenging their perspectives.
The Truth Behind Self-Made Billionaires
Robert Reich
Why do we glorify “self-made” billionaires? Well, being “self-made” is a seductive idea —it suggests that anybody can get to the top if they’re willing to work hard enough. It’s what the American Dream is all about.
Many Parents Use Melatonin Gummies To Help Children Sleep
Sarah Blunden
Sleep is important for psychological and physiological health, but many children have trouble getting to sleep, or getting back to sleep when they wake in the night.
Why Eating Late May Cause Weight Gain
Alex Johnstone
It’s long been popular advice for people looking to lose weight to avoid late night snacking. It’s no wonder, with a host of research showing that late night eating is linked to greater body weight and increased risk of obesity.
4 Ways To Reduce Your Household Energy Use
Aurore Julien
A particularly cold September has given us a glimpse of the winter to come. The cold will bite hardest for the 13% of England’s households that are already in fuel poverty. As the energy crisis intensifies, this is expected to rise further.
Do We Have Free Will and Do We Really Want It?
Matyáš Moravec
Are we free or are our actions determined by the laws of physics? And how much free will do we actually want? These questions have troubled philosophers for millennia – and there are still no perfect answers.
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.
Why Global Crises Ranging From Climate Disruption To Economic Meltdown Demand Radical Change
Stephen McBride
We have damaged our planet through destructive exploitation of fossil fuels and the insatiable demand for things we don’t need. We are cooking ourselves to death and it may already be too late to do anything about it.
Understanding The Experiences Of Solitary Confinement In Prisons
Angela Hattery and Earl Smith
Every day, up to 48,000 inmates – or around 4% of the incarcerated population – are locked in some form of solitary confinement in detention centers, jails and prisons across the U.S.
This Week's Astrological Overview
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: October 17 - 23, 2022
Pam Younghans
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: October 17 - 23, 2022 (Video)
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