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This week at InnerSelf, we look at the many ways life nudges us to grow stronger, kinder, and more aware. Whether it’s facing bullies with courage, finding meaning in uncertain times, or choosing new paths for our health and our planet, each article offers a spark of insight to guide us forward.
The world may often feel overwhelming, but within challenges reside possibilities. Renewal can be found in the choices we make—how we connect, how we nurture, and how we care for ourselves and each other. May these readings encourage you to step into this week with hope, resilience, and an open heart.
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Wishing you enjoyable insightful reading, and of course an empowering 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:
Facing the Bullies Within and Without
Author: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
We all face bullies—both in the world and in our own minds. Whether it’s an authoritarian leader, a manipulative boss, or the inner critic whispering “you can’t,” silence only feeds them. This article explores how to stand up to bullies with courage and compassion, reclaim your…
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Articles by Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Why Everything Seems To Be Breaking at Once
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
All things tend toward excess. All things must recalibrate. Excess and recalibration are the universal rhythm of existence. From atoms to empires, from stars to souls, the pattern is the same: excess, collapse, renewal. We are not living through a moment of random chaos. We are…
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How Neo-Feudalism Came To America
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Neo-feudalism is no longer a theory; it’s the reality unfolding before our eyes. As wealth concentrates at the top, millions sink into debt, precarity, and economic collapse. From Reagan’s tax cuts to Trump’s tariffs and Biden’s inflation squeeze, the system has been rigged to…
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Gaza Genocide for Profit? Inside The Riviera Plan
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Trump and Netanyahu’s proposed Gaza plan promises luxury resorts, AI cities, and massive investor profits, built on the ruins of Palestinian homes. Marketed as “voluntary relocation,” it strips Gaza’s people of their land and future while selling it as a visionary project.…
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How the CDC Crisis Threatens Us All
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Public health in America stands at a breaking point. With the CDC crisis deepening and vaccine systems under attack, experts warn the U.S. is unprepared for the next pandemic. From political interference to underfunded infrastructure, the lessons of COVID are being ignored while…
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Additional InnerSelf.com Articles:
How to Handle Toxic People Without Losing Your Sanity
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
The gray rock method is a powerful way of dealing with bullies and manipulative people, by becoming emotionally uninteresting. But neutrality isn’t always enough. When disengagement fails, you must set firm boundaries and refuse to placate. This article explores why gray rocking…
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Why We Like To Collect Things
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Why do people collect things? Recent research in collecting psychology points to one powerful driver: the desire for control. Collecting offers a sense of structure and meaning in uncertain times. Each piece added to a collection brings order to chaos and creates a deeper sense…
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Why Front Yard Gardens Beat Grass: Food, Beauty, and Freedom
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Front yard gardens aren’t just about growing food, they’re about reclaiming our freedom, healing the planet, and transforming wasted lawns into vibrant, sustainable spaces. Yet many laws and HOA restrictions still forbid them. This article explores why front yard vegetable…
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Why Midlife Medications May Be Hurting Your Health
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
By the time you reach your 50s or 60s, the little orange bottles often seem to multiply. A pill for blood pressure, one for cholesterol, another for sleep, maybe something for anxiety or digestion. Each prescription feels reasonable on its own, but one day you look at the row of…
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Why Astrology Is Surging in This Age of Uncertainty
Author: Shiri Noy, Denison University et al
Astrology is less about predicting the future and more about making sense of the self. In an age of uncertainty, people, especially younger adults and LGBTQ+ communities, use horoscopes and zodiac language as practical tools for identity, timing, and connection.
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Decision-Making and Cultural Differences: Why Self-Reliance Rules
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Decision-making is often seen as cultural, some trust intuition, others seek advice. Yet across the globe, cultural differences show one striking truth: self-reliance dominates. Whether through intuition or careful thought, most people prefer to decide alone. This article…
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Why Phone Calls Are Dying and What Replaces Them
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Gen Z communication is shifting in ways that unsettle many adults. Phone calls, once the gold standard, now trigger phone anxiety. Instead, texting, voice notes, and video chats are emerging as safer, more controlled forms of interaction. This reinvention of connection says a…
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This Week's Astrological Overview:
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: September 8 - 14, 2025
Author: Pam Younghans
This week, September 8–14, 2025, the Eclipse Corridor amplifies karmic lessons and opportunities for release. With the South Node highlighted by the Sun and Mercury, old patterns of worry, control, and self-criticism surface. These transits invite reflection, mindfulness, and…
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Stand Up to Bullies: Overcoming Fear and the Inner Critic
Phone Calls Are Dying and What Replaces Them
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Eclipse Corridor & South Node Astrology Forecast
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