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A common thread weaves through the articles: how the boundaries we live with—personal, political, cultural, and even biological—shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. The focus is on pulling back the curtain to reveal what lies behind the stories we’re told -- or that we tell ourselves.
The theme continues with insights into why science is mistrusted, how grief reshapes our daily rituals, and how even our meals affect the brain in hidden ways. These pieces invite us to notice the forces—seen and unseen—that press against us, and to decide whether they confine us or push us toward growth.
At the same time, the new issue reminds us that choice is still our greatest tool. Whether it’s choosing a mindset that strengthens resilience, finding calm when anger rises, embracing technology to keep our minds sharp, or supporting public banks and community wealth, each article points to opportunities for empowerment. Even topics like seaweed, overlooked in Western diets, or the racial wealth gap, deeply entrenched in history, connect back to this same theme: awareness brings possibility. This week is about noticing the limits imposed on us and asking—quietly or boldly—how we might step beyond them.
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Wishing you enjoyable insightful reading, and of course a wonder-full, joy-full, health-full, and loving week. ...with Peace, Love, Gratitude, and Joy,
Marie T. Russell,
editor/co-publisher, InnerSelf.com
"New Attitudes...New Possibilities"
NEW ARTICLES OF THE WEEK:
Article by Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com:
Boundaries: Are You Holding Back From Revealing Your True Self?
Author: Marie T. Russell
Boundaries... barriers... walls... All these words have similar meanings. They indicate a place where one must stop and go no further. In some cases boundaries and walls are wonderful. But too much of a "good thing" can become its opposite.. P.S. I've been feeling a bit under the weather this week, so this article is one I wrote years ago which is actually very close to the one I was thinking of writing this week. So here it is for your reading pleasure...
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Articles by Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
The Illusion of Crime: What They Don’t Want You to Know
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
We’re told the crime wave is on our doorstep , lurking in the alley, armed and dangerous, waiting for the chance to strike. But, every crime statistic has a backstory , and it’s not always about “bad people.” From the breadlines of the 1930s to today’s red-state crime surges,…
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Why Aging Minds Need Smartphones More Than TV
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
There’s a comforting myth about aging: that it’s perfectly fine to slow down, sink into the couch, and let the television take the wheel. After all, you’ve earned it, right? The trouble is, that “earned rest” might be quietly chiseling away at your brain’s sharpness faster than…
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Eugenics in the 21st Century: Alive, Well, and Wearing a Red Hat
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
America likes to think it buried eugenics with the Nazis, tucked it away with other embarrassments like leaded gasoline and segregation. But eugenics didn’t die. It rebranded. Today, it wears a suit, carries a briefcase, and calls itself “policy.” It votes in Congress, shows up…
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The Power Behind the Next Progressive Movement
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Franklin D. Roosevelt, when pressed for bold action during the Great Depression, famously told activists: “Now go out there and make me do it.” It wasn’t a throwaway line , it was a roadmap. The people had to push. He knew change wasn’t handed down from the heavens; it was…
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Additional InnerSelf.com Articles:
A Practical Guide to Graceful Grieving
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Some mornings, grief feels like waking into weather—heavy air, a sky that can’t decide whether to weep or hold it in. You make coffee, your hands remember the ritual, and yet something in the room is missing. If you’re honest, the question isn’t “How do I stop this?” It’s “How…
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How to Stay Calm When the World Pushes Your Buttons
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Anger can derail relationships, work, and health if left unchecked. With practical anger control techniques, you can learn to manage anger before it manages you. From quick calming exercises to mindset shifts, this guide helps you transform frustration into constructive energy,…
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Why People Don’t Trust Science and How You Can
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Somewhere along the way, you may have noticed a shift. Science, once a beacon of wonder and progress, now finds itself under a shadow of doubt. Friends share skeptical posts on social media, headlines scream about “fake experts,” and even you might have found yourself wondering,…
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The Shocking Truth About Why Americans Won't Eat Nature's Perfect Food
Author: Steven David Pickering, Brunel University of London
New research reveals why seaweed nutrition hasn't caught on in Western countries despite being the ultimate sustainable food. While Japanese consumers eat it daily, cultural familiarity trumps environmental and health benefits in the UK and US. Scientists found that making this…
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Why the Racial Wealth Gap Still Matters
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
The racial wealth gap in America is no accident, it’s a legacy of policies, practices, and attitudes stretching back generations. While the headlines focus on surface-level solutions, the real roots run deeper. Understanding racial wealth and its entrenched history is the first…
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The Overlooked Connection Between Past Illnesses and New Infections
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Viral infections don’t just pass through our lives; they can stir up the body in ways we’re still learning about. If you’ve wondered whether viral infections could reawaken dormant cancer, you’re not alone. While human evidence is still developing, there are practical steps you…
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Why Your Mindset Shapes Everything
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
An attitude shift isn’t just feel-good fluff—it’s a practical, powerful way to reset your inner compass. This article shows how even small mindset changes can impact your relationships, health, and resilience. With grounded insight and real-life perspective, we’ll explore how to…
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Why Every State Needs a Public Bank Now
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Public banking and community wealth are not abstract slogans. They are practical tools for lowering borrowing costs, funding the essentials politicians keep promising, and moving money back into local streets where it creates jobs and stability. This piece lays out what a public…
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The Hidden Brain Risk Lurking After Every Meal
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
After a rich meal, your blood fats rise for hours. That rise, called postprandial lipids, may briefly stress the body’s vessels, including those that help the brain keep blood flow steady through a process called cerebral autoregulation. Human evidence is still developing, but…
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This Week's Astrological Overview:
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: August 18 - 24, 2025
Author: Pam Younghans
This week’s New Moon in Virgo challenges order with Uranus and Sedna sparking sudden change. Emotions run high, but healing and renewal are possible as eclipse season begins.
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Astrological Overview August 18-24, 2025
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Stop Obsessing Over Outcomes
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