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Life has a way of reminding us that nothing stands still. Whether through dreams, challenges, or simple daily choices, we are constantly offered opportunities to shift our perspective. When we begin to see beyond appearances, whether in our health, our relationships, or the way our society is shaped, we uncover deeper truths that guide us toward healing and renewal.
At the same time, we’re being called to notice how our collective actions ripple outward. From the way we care for our bodies and minds, to the way we shape community and democracy, each choice contributes to the larger picture. This week’s writings invite us to pause, reflect, and remember that change begins both within and between us, in the small moments where we choose compassion, awareness, and love.
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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:
Life Is But a Dream
Author: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Life is but a dream, not just in nursery rhymes but in how we live each day. When we view life as a waking dream, full of symbols and synchronicities, we see deeper meaning in everyday encounters. Choosing love over fear transforms the dream into a source of healing and…
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Article by Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Gerrymandering and Voter Suppression: The Rigged Game Destroying Democracy
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Gerrymandering and voter suppression aren’t clever political strategies; they’re the termites eating away at America’s wooden beams. The house still looks pretty from the outside, but inside the joists are hollow. From Elbridge Gerry’s salamander-shaped district in 1812 to the…
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Additional InnerSelf.com Original Articles:
Protein Intake Myths: How Much Do We Really Need and When?
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Protein intake is one of the most debated topics in nutrition. How much is enough, when should you eat it, and are plant proteins truly as good as animal sources? While protein fuels growth, repair, and energy balance, excess may strain the body. This article unpacks the myths…
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Ginger Benefits and Risks: What You Need to Know for Heart Health and Well-Being
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Ginger is more than a flavorful spice, it’s a potent root with powerful effects on the body. While ginger benefits range from lowering blood pressure and cholesterol to easing digestion, ginger risks include side effects and drug interactions you can’t afford to ignore. Learn…
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Why Empathy Decline Is Fracturing Us
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Empathy decline is not just personal, it’s societal. Compassion fade explains why we care less as suffering grows, leading to indifference, division, and even cruelty. By recognizing this psychological trap, we can reignite human connection and responsibility. Restoring empathy…
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The Hidden Key to Energy, Focus, and Longevity
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Proper hydration is more than just drinking water, it’s about fueling every cell in your body. Without it, dehydration signs sneak in: fatigue, headaches, mood swings, and even long-term health risks. This article unpacks why hydration matters, how to spot the warning signals,…
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Parenting Styles and Brain Development: How Childhood Shapes the Mind
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Parenting styles do more than guide behavior, they shape brain development itself. Research shows that harsh parenting accelerates brain changes linked to anxiety, while warmth nurtures resilience and healthier mental states. Understanding this connection gives parents tools to…
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Microdosing Mushrooms: Benefits and Psilocybin Risks
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Microdosing mushrooms has become a wellness trend promising creativity, focus, and emotional balance. Yet psilocybin risks, legal, medical, and psychological, raise serious questions. Science suggests some benefits may be real while others are placebo-driven. By understanding…
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Hateful Thoughts: Assertion, Anger or Aggression?
Author: Karen Bentley
The ability to see your own anger is critically important. Anger takes many forms: irritation, lack of patience, refusal to communicate, holding a grudge, making fun of someone, manipulation of another, criticism, blame, complaints...
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Change the World... One Action at a Time
Author: Thom Hartmann
We are each like miniature transmitters, putting out into the air whatever we're about at the moment. For example, prayer has been demonstrated in double-blind, scientifically-controlled experiments run at Harvard University to speed healing, even when... Image by Gerd Altmann…
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This Week's Astrological Overview:
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: September 1 - 7, 2025
Author: Pam Younghans
September astrology opens with a powerful week: Saturn retrogrades into Pisces, Uranus stations retrograde, and a Total Lunar Eclipse in Pisces arrives on September 7, 2025. These cosmic shifts highlight endings, awakenings, and new perspectives. From power struggles to…
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Life Is But a Dream
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Total Lunar Eclipse, Saturn in Pisces & Uranus Retrograde
The Hidden Key to Energy, Focus, and Longevity
A Digital Shoulder
How Much Protein Do We Really Need and When?
Bernie In Chicago
Microdosing mushrooms: miracle tool or risky trend?
Healing Beliefs with Positive Affirmations: Change Your Life
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