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For many years, in the personal empowerment spiritual teachings, we were instructed to look within. At times, some were accused of navel-gazing, implying perhaps a selfish self-centered approach to life. While there may be some truth to that, it was part of the process. The navel is where the solar plexus or the power chakra is located, and connecting to our power center is essential in discovering who we are, who we can be, and what we are here to be and do.
Looking within is an essential first step. But, we must expand this process to the outside world. We must now expend our energies in "looking within" the world around us -- looking at the inner workings and purpose of the institutions that direct our lives, the people who make decisions supposedly with our well -being in mind, and looking also "within" the path we have chosen, or perhaps we have allowed others to choose for us.
We must now learn to look within others (as well as within ourselves) to discern their motivation and their goals. We are moving out of the Piscean age which was the age of martyrdom and submission to a power outside of ourselves. We are now moving into the age of empowerment where we must look within and without (outside of ourselves) to discern the truth in our reality, and to choose and affirm the path we wish to walk. This requires looking at what is, not just within our own self, but in the world around us.
Many of us (and I include myself in this group) have not wanted to see the horrific expressions of darkness that are "out there"... the murder of innocent children in classrooms, the raping of the resources of our Mother Earth, and the raping of individuals whether sexually or by stripping them of their rights, dignity and power. This all equates the domination of others that are somehow considered "lesser than", in the name of control or greed.
I have just gone through surgery for glaucoma. Metaphysically, glaucoma has to do with not wanting to see everything around us. It also has do do with unshed tears. When I connected to this truth within, I realized that, even though it can be extremely painful and heart-breaking to see the hatred and darkness that is being expressed "out there" (which is also a reflection of "in here" as well), if we don't see it, if we don't acknowledge it, we also cannot do anything about it. In order to heal any wound, any disease (whether physical or emotional), we must acknowledge that there is a problem. Only then can we take steps to heal the situation with compassion, strength of purpose, and dg so with unconditional love.
So this week, I encourage all of us to look at the world we live in and see what resonates with our true inner loving being, and what does not... And then, ask yourself what you can do about it, getting in touch with the powerful being that you are. And, yes this entails feeling the extreme pain caused by the horror show that is taking place on earth, but then, it also allows us to see how we each can make a difference. We are all unique and have our own gifts to share with the world. Our goal must be to manifest, not the "hell on earth" that seems to be currently happening, but "heaven on earth". We can do it! Let's look within as well as around us and find what we can do to create change...
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Astrological Overview and Horoscope: June 27 - July 3, 2022
Pam Younghans, NorthPoint Astrology
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: June 27 - July 3, 2022 (Video)
How Mindfulness and Dance Can Improve Mental Health
Adrianna Mendrek, Bishop's University
For decades, the somatosensory cortex was considered to only be responsible for processing sensory information from various body parts. However, recently it became apparent that this structure is also involved in various stages of emotion processing
Do Painkillers Actually Kill Pain?
Rebecca Seal and Benedict Alter, University of Pittsburgh
Without the ability to feel pain, life is more dangerous. To avoid injury, pain tells us to use a hammer more gently, wait for the soup to cool or put on gloves in a snowball fight.
Ocean Health Hinges on Economics and the Idea of Infinity Fish
Rashid Sumaila, University of British Columbia
Indigenous Elders recently shared their dismay about the unprecedented decline in salmon populations in British Columbia’s three largest salmon-producing rivers.
Long Covid Delivers Disadvantaged Communities A Further Blow
Danielle Hitch, Deakin University ,et al
Disadvantaged communities not only suffer disproportionately from COVID, they are even more likely to be impacted by the cascading effects of long COVID.
What You Need To Know About Vegan Cheese
Richard Hoffman, University of Hertfordshire
Fortunately, thanks to the increasing popularity of veganism, food manufacturers have begun producing a greater variety of vegan cheeses – with some success in replicating everything people love most about cheese...
Who Was The Real Elvis Presley?
Michael T. Bertrand, Tennessee State University
Presley never wrote a memoir. Nor did he keep a diary. Once, when informed of a potential biography in the works, he expressed doubt that there was even a story to tell.
Horses and Pigs Can Also Tell If You’re Positive or Negative
University of Copenhagen
Horses, pigs, and wild horses can distinguish between negative and positive sounds from their fellow species and near relatives, as well as from human speech, researchers report.
Science Is Starting To Show How We Got The Evolutionary Tree Of Life Wrong
Matthew Wills, University of Bath
New research shows, appearances can be deceptive when it comes to family. New DNA technology is shaking up the family trees of many plants and animals.
How Effective Is Mindfulness For Treating Mental Health?
Nicholas T. Van Dam, The University of Melbourne
It’s no surprise people have turned to mindfulness in the wake of the past few stressful years, and their considerable promotion.
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.
Antarctica’s Riskiest Glacier Is Under Assault From Below
Ted Scambos, University of Colorado Boulder
Flying over Antarctica, it’s hard to see what all the fuss is about. Like a gigantic wedding cake, the frosting of snow on top of the world’s largest ice sheet looks smooth and unblemished, beautiful and perfectly white. Little swirls of snow dunes cover the surface.
Why Our Current Methods of Food Production Are Unsustainable
Petra Marschner, University of Adelaide
The historical shift in Western diets from a variety of plants to a few major crops (such as wheat, rice, maize and soybean) has created the “standard farm”, which grows only a few crops and requires pesticides and chemical fertilisers to maintain productivity.
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