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Sometimes we may feel like our life, or even we ourselves, are all tied up in a knot. Things don't seem to be flowing, we seem to be stuck. One thing we can be sure of is that when we have this feeling, this is a way that Life is slowing us down to take a look at ourselves and at our life -- and possibly give us the opportunity to see where changes need to be made so we can become untied and more in harmony with Life itself (which of course includes everyone and everything).
This week we look at some ways that we might be stuck (all tied up in a knot) and then how to become unstuck... whether in our attitudes, our beliefs, our fears, our addictions (or you might think of them as things you really really like or as preferences), at things we can do to repair our relationships, our health, our methods of communicating, etc.
The good news is that whatever is off-kilter in our life (or in the world), it can be untied, sorted out, and restored to harmony and balance. We first have to acknowledge the problem, and then search within our mind and heart for the solution that will best serve the Greater Good. The answer is always there when we choose to look... seek and ye shall find.
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Marie T. Russell
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NEW ARTICLES THIS WEEK
Contrary Winds and the Value of Spirituality
don Alberto Taxo
It is easy to love people who love us, but it is possible and necessary to give love to people who have wounded us because this is where the spiritual opportunity lies.
How to Overcome Our Biases and Refrain from Judging
Michael Glauser
Decades of research in psychology have shown that we have significant limitations in how we perceive the world around us.
The Uptake -- December 18, 2022
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
We live in a era ripe with political polarization, disagreement and anger towards each other. It is no accident we are here in this moment in time.
What Can We Learn from Our Fear of Spiders?
Dawn Baumann Brunke
If spiders present so little of an actual threat to our survival, why do we fear them so much?
How to Develop Symbolic Communication with Animals
Erika Buenaflor, M.A., J.D.
Developing symbolic communication systems with animals can be exciting and informative and help us to advance our spiritual growth and awareness.
Eating Healing Clay for Detoxification and Protection
Ran Knishinsky
The most conclusive evidence for the healthful effects of clay points to protection and detoxification as its primary benefit.
Repairing the Gulf Created by Dysfunctional Childhood Relationships
Ronni Tichenor and Jennie Weaver
All sibling relationships have their ups and downs, good times and bad. But in a family with abuse, addiction, and mental illness, the relationships are warped by a range of dysfunctional dynamics. (Editor's Note: while this article was in last week's issue, due to some content changes and corrections we are re-including it in this week's edition.)
Today's Inspiration: Heart Energy (Dec. 18, 2022)
Sandra Corcoran
Today's Inspiration is a short message to help set the tone for this day. It is linked to a longer article for additional reflection and inspiration.
Dyscalculia: How to Support A Child Who Has Math Difficulties
Jo Van Herwegen, Elisabeth Herbert and Laura Outhwaite
A large proportion of us – up to 22% – have mathematical learning difficulties.
UN Biodiversity Conference: What Does Living in Harmony with Nature Look like?
Alexandra Zimmermann
The 196 countries meeting for the UN Convention on Biological Diversity conference (COP15) in Montreal, Canada, have set themselves a formidable challenge: ensuring humanity is “living in harmony with nature” by 2050.
Today's Inspiration: Choices (Dec. 17, 2022)
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
Today's Inspiration is a short message to help set the tone for this day. It is linked to a longer article for additional reflection and inspiration.
These Holiday Foods Can Be Toxic to Pets
Leticia Fanucchi
During the holidays, it’s typical for people to indulge in special foods. Being a pet owner myself, I know that many pet parents want to give their fur babies special treats as well.
Why Early Christians Wouldn’t Have Found the Christmas Story’s Virgin Birth So Surprising
Rodolfo Galvan Estrada III
The virgin birth may seem strange to a modern audience – and not just because it runs counter to the science of reproduction. Even in the Bible itself, the idea is rarely mentioned.
How to Talk to Your Relatives to Get To Know Them
Elizabeth Keating
How is it possible to spend so much time with your parents and grandparents and not really know them?
Today's Inspiration: Calm & KIndhearted (Dec. 16, 2022)
Sam Bennett
Today's Inspiration is a short message to help set the tone for this day. It is linked to a longer article for additional reflection and inspiration.
Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Could Be a Dangerous Option for Many
Jay L. Zagorsky
Gift-givers hoping to splurge this holiday season despite the pinch of high inflation have an easy option: buy now, pay later.
Fungal Toxins Are Widespread in European Wheat Threatening Human Health and The Economy
Neil Brow and Louise Johns
Wheat provides 19% of the calories and 21% of the protein consumed by humans globally. But a fungal disease called fusarium head blight (FHB), which can infect wheat crops and contaminate the grain with toxins, is on the rise.
Masks Are Still a Tried-and-True Way to Keep Yourself Safe from Viruses
Emily Toth Martin and Marisa Eisenberg
The cold and flu season of 2022 has begun with a vengeance. Viruses that have been unusually scarce over the past three years are reappearing at remarkably high levels, sparking a “tripledemic” of COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Today's Inspiration: Letting Go (Dec. 15, 2022)
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
Today's Inspiration is a short message to help set the tone for this day. It is linked to a longer article for additional reflection and inspiration.
How Indigenous Philosophies Can Improve the Way We Treat Animals
Courtney Graham
Indigenous perspectives view the relationship between humans and animals much differently than modern western societies.
Drawn to Bustling Markets, Shops or Malls? Good Vibes Could Explain Why
Farzam Sepanta
The holiday season is here, and some may plan to go shopping along local Main Streets, popular city districts, malls or to enjoy time with friends and family in restaurants.
How Long Does Menopause Last? 5 Tips for Navigating Uncertain Times
Yvonne Middlewick
While menopause is a significant time of change, it isn’t talked about much, other than as a punchline.
Today's Inspiration: Fear vs. Trust (Dec. 14, 2022)
Olivier Clerc
Today's Inspiration is a short message to help set the tone for this day. It is linked to a longer article for additional reflection and inspiration.
How Procrastination Can Be Useful, Sometimes
Pragya Agarwal
Procrastination is an interesting form of delay which is irrational in the sense that we do it despite knowing it can have negative consequences.
Timing Matters for Medications -- Circadian Rhythms and Treatment Success or Failure
Tobias Eckle
All human body functions also follow this daily rhythm, and the timing of behaviors like exercise or food intake can significantly influence your health.
Today's Inspiration: Choosing Goodness (Dec. 13, 2022)
Lakota Wisdomkeeper Mathew King
Today's Inspiration is a short message to help set the tone for this day. It is linked to a longer article for additional reflection and inspiration.
How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh for Weeks
Curtis VanderSchaaf
Every year somewhere between 25 million and 30 million Christmas trees are sold in the United States. If you’re one of the people who decorate for the holiday with a freshly cut Christmas tree, you might be wondering how to keep it looking good all the way through Santa’s visit.
Brains with More Vitamin D May Work Better
Taraneh Pettinato-
The brains of people with cognitive decline fare better with higher levels of vitamin D, research finds.
Today's Inspiration: New Possibilities (Dec. 12, 2022)
- Brian Stanfield
Today's Inspiration is a short message to help set the tone for this day. It is linked to a longer article for additional reflection and inspiration.
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.
The Uptake -- December 18, 2022
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
We live in a era ripe with political polarization, disagreement and anger towards each other. It is no accident we are here in this moment in time.
This Week's Astrological Overview
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: Dec. 19 - 25, 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. (See video section below for link for the video version of the Astrological Journal.)
Videos Added To YouTube This Week
Do You Believe in Miracles?
Written by by Barry Vissell. Narrated by Marie T. Russell.
Give Yourself Time, Be Kind, and Heal in Your Own Way
Written and Narrated by Marie T. Russell
Astrological Overview: December 19 - 25, 2022
Written and Narrated by Pam Younghans
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