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At times we may have thought that the mind was one thing and our soul or spirit was separate from it, and that we have no control over any of it. However, we are a "package deal". Our mind, body, and spirit, are all part of who we are... Like a car that has an engine, a transmission, a body, an interior, etc., we have all these parts that function as one.
Some scientists may have, in the past, chosen to negate the existence of a spirit or soul choosing to affirm that the body was a machine with the brain in charge. Yet, with the advent of quantum physics and the discovery that everything is made of energy, the distinction between all these parts of a human being start to fall away. We see that everything operates together as one wholistic (whole) energy.
This week, our featured authors look at the connection between science and spirit (by whichever name it is called). The articles look at neuroscience, meditation, mindfulness, and its connectedness to science and to us. The more we connect with our Oneness, both within our own self, and also our oneness and connection with others, the more we will attain the future we may have not even dared dream of yet.
However, it is time to let go of past limitations and beliefs, and step forth into a world of new possibilities... It is time to envision new futures, and help make them reality through our thoughts, words, and actions... and of course through the power of our heart as well as our mind.
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NEW ARTICLES THIS WEEK
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True or False: "There Are No Coincidences"
Bernard Beitman, M.D.
The statement?“There are no coincidences”?reveals a paradox at the core of the subject of coincidences.
Neuroscience and Consciousness: Some Things Are Just A Mystery
Mona Sobhani
Just because you label something, such as the “law of gravity,” that doesn’t explain how it works or why it exists. “There are inexplicable things in the Universe. A bad scientist throws out or ignores an anomalous data point, but a good scientist asks why.”
How Meditation Rewires the Brain for Life-Changing Experience
Joseph Selbie
We are so much more than we know. We have access to a rich source of vitality, creativity, fulfillment, and wellbeing right within ourselves.
Mindfulness: The Gateway to a Healthier and More Expansive Brain
Ora Nadrich
As mysterious as the brain is, mindfulness, I believe, can help us know more about it and the brilliance of which it is capable.
5 Steps to Live Your Life without Inner Opposition and Drama
Amy Eliza Wong
"Over time, you will form an intensely personal relationship with this beautiful inner force. It will replace the relationship you currently have with inner pain and disturbance. ..."
Depression Is Probably Not Caused By A Chemical Imbalance In The Brain
Joanna Moncrieff and Mark Horowitz
For three decades, people have been deluged with information suggesting that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain – namely an imbalance of a brain chemical called serotonin. However, our latest research review shows that the evidence does not support it.
Why Pessimism Is Part of Being Human
Ignacio L. Moya
In today’s society, being happy and having an optimistic attitude are social expectations that weigh heavily on how we live and the choices we make.
Why Noise Pollution Is Hurting Animals
Fay Clark and Jacob Dunn
From construction projects to busy roads, aeroplanes and railways, human noise is everywhere. It is an invisible cause of stress, posing serious risks to human health and wellbeing.
Two Surprising Reasons Behind The Obesity Epidemic
Richard Johnson
Scientific studies and media coverage are rife with warnings on how sugar, carbohydrates, saturated fat and lack of exercise contribute to obesity. And tens of millions of Americans are still overweight or obese in large part because of the classic Western diet and lifestyle.
How People Conform To Their Pets’ Stereotypical Traits
Lei Jia
Our first pair of studies looked at pet ownership data in U.S. states and compared that with several crude measures of risk-taking.
Why Clean, Affordable Water Should Not Be In The Hands Of Private Companies
Kate Bayliss
An extremely dry July has led to drought status being declared in many areas, while 3 billion litres of water are lost through leakage every single day.
Does Turning The Air Conditioning Off When You’re Not Home Actually Save Energy?
Aisling Pigott et al
People want to stay comfortable without wasting energy and money. Maybe your household has fought over the best strategy for cooling your space.
Student Loan Debt Is an American Malignancy Born of Ronald Reagan
Thom Hartmann
Forgiving student debt is not a slap at anybody; it's righting a moral wrong inflicted on millions by Reagan and his morbidly rich Republican buddies.
How To Greatly Improve A Surgical Mask's Effectiveness
University of Michigan
Modifying a surgical mask with a rubber band can improve its protective seal against particle exposure to the level of an N95 respirator, report researchers.
Dogs Can Get Dementia But Lots Of Walks May Lower The Risk
Susan Hazel and Tracey Taylor
Dogs get dementia too. But it’s often difficult to spot. Research published today shows how common it is, especially in dogs over ten years old.
How A Team Of Scientists Inoculated A Million Users Against Misinformation
Jon Roozenbee et al
From the COVID-19 pandemic to the war in Ukraine, misinformation is rife worldwide. Many tools have been designed to help people spot misinformation. The problem with most of them is how hard they are to deliver at scale.
Why Long Car Journeys Are So Excruciating For Kids
Ruth Ogden
As we approach the end of the school holidays, parents across the country are saying the same thing: “If I had a pound for every time I heard ‘are we nearly there yet?’, I’d be rich.”
4 Ways To Spend Your Cash That Will Boost Your Wellbeing
Olaya Moldes Andrés
With households having less to spend, they need to prioritize, and stark choices have to be made. For some, these decisions are extreme.
How Diet Can Influence Mood, Behavior and More
Monica Dus
During the long seafaring voyages of the 15th and 16th centuries, a period known as the Age of Discovery, sailors reported experiencing visions of sublime foods and verdant fields. The discovery that these were nothing more than hallucinations after months at sea was agonizing. Some sailors wept in longing; others threw themselves overboard.
Human Nature Can Steer People Away From New Things and That Can Blind Them To Novel Threats
Sam Hunter and Gina Scott Ligon
There’s a military aphorism that generals are always fighting the last war. It’s a natural human tendency to focus on the kinds of threats you’re used to while playing down the likelihood or importance of some new sort of attack.
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 Arctic Is Warming Faster Than Previously Thought
Jonathan Bamber
The Earth is approximately 1.1? warmer than it was at the start of the industrial revolution. That warming has not been uniform, with some regions warming at a far greater pace. One such region is the Arctic.
This Week's Astrological Overview
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: August 29 - September 4, 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.
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: August 29 - September 4, 2022 (Video)
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