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One hundred years ago, dreams of reaching the moon might have been considered unrealistic and impossible. Yet less than 50 years later, in 1969, men actually walked on the surface of the moon. So dreams you have now may seem unrealistic to the people around you, or maybe even to yourself, but with persistence and determination and right action, your dreams can be attained.
Yet the most important or valuable dreams are the ones that are not in the material world, but more in the internal world of inner peace, harmony, love, justice, equality, etc. They are attitudes, ways of being, and states of mind. When we attain these, then the rest will come. First we work on the foundation which is our inner attitudes and then these will direct our outer actions.
This week, as every week, we bring you articles to assist us all on our journey of self-discovery... which then will assist in creating the world we dream of where Love and Harmony reign supreme. These dreams may, at times, seem unreachable, but let us rest our ladder up on our visions of a better future, and proceed to attain then one step at a time.
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NEW ARTICLES THIS WEEK
What Will Bring You More Joy, Love, and Peace This Year?
Jude Bijou
"What will bring me more joy, love, and peace this year?" I pose this question because happiness and personal fulfillment revolve around these three emotions. Joy, love, and peace are also the opposite of our other three emotions -- sadness, anger, and fear.
How to Balance Your World and Sustain a Balanced Life
MaryAnn DiMarco
I like to think of getting balanced as tending to a large set of spinning plates on the ends of poles, like in a circus act. Spinning a bunch of plates at once is an active, dynamic process.
How To Save Money Ordering Online
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Most people are aware that prices change. However I wonder if people are aware how often they change or even how to combat it and still get the best deal.
Pessimists Die Knowing They Were Correct -- Optimists Thrive
Matthew Dicks
As a creative soul, and a person pursuing your dreams, you can’t afford to be a pessimist.
Awakening from Our Amnesia: From Lower Self to Higher Self
Luke Lafitte
Hades, in this case, is the consciousness of total separation of the lower self to the higher self—to the point of the lower self being unable to even recognize the higher self.
Everyday Shabbat and Mindfulness
Matthew Ponak
I am inspired to share helpful techniques from my own tradition to add to this emerging global mindfulness conversation.
Let Your Body Be Your Guide
Ellen Meredith
Listen. Perceive. Have fun, be playful. Let your body show you the way!
I Have A Dream (text & video)
Martin Luther King, Jr.
The I Have A Dream speech is the crown jewel of the 20th century. Given before 250,000 souls on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, it is called the defining moment of the US Civil Rights movement. It is the speech by which all other great speeches must be measured. Its haunting rhythm towards the end of the speech has an almost musical sound and feel.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: Harmony and Inner Peace
Dr. Bernie Siegel
Miracles basically consist of finding a sense of harmony and inner peace in your life.
Why Winter Walks at the Seaside Are Good For You
Nick Davies and Sean J Gammon
The idea that there is a “Blue Monday” somewhere around the middle of the month where people feel most miserable may be a bit of a myth, but seasonal affective disorder is real enough.
What’s Dynamic Pricing? An Operations Management Scholar Explains
Owunc Yilmaz
Whether you’re booking a plane ticket at the last minute, hoping to snag seats for a popular concert or looking to go to a lackluster preseason football game, you might encounter what’s known as dynamic pricing.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: Trusting Inspiration
Alan Cohen
January 14, 2023 - Joseph Campbell advised us all to “follow your bliss.” This is absolutely practical advice.
Cancer Vaccine Trials Could Start in the Autumn in the UK
Justin Stebbing
The goal of this new project is to deliver 10,000 personalised therapies to UK patients by 2030. With trials potentially starting as soon as this autumn.
Here’s an Easy Way to Improve Your Health
Keith Diaz
Because of technological advances, the amount of time adults in industrialized countries like the U.S. spend sitting has been steadily increasing for decades.
Why Do Our Dogs and Cats Bring Us Dead Animals?
Mia Cobb
What do a little penguin, a baby rabbit, a black rat and a Krefft’s glider have in common? They’ve all been presented to me (when dead) by my animal companions. Chances are, if you live with a cat or dog, you’ve also been brought something similar.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: Irrational Promptings of the Heart?
Barry Vissell
January 13, 2023 - I try to listen carefully to that sometimes irrational intuition. I really want to be of service here on earth, and I can’t do the highest job by just listening to my mind.
Why Pasta Is More Healthy Than You May Think
Emma Beckett
One popular dieting technique is to create a food blacklist. Quitting “carbs” or packaged foods is common, which can mean avoiding supermarket staples like pasta.
Meditation and Mindfulness May Be as Effective as Medication for Treating Certain Conditions
Hilary A. Marusak
Many people look to diet trends or new exercise regimens – often with questionable benefit – to get a healthier start on the new year. But there is one strategy that’s been shown time and again to boost both mood and health: meditation.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: Celebrating Small Successes
Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
January 12, 2023 - Goals and dreams are something to celebrate. Even though they are not yet manifested, they are in the realm of our potential.
Why Are Gas Stoves Bad for Your Family's Health?
Jonathan Levy
Academic researchers and agencies such as the California Air Resources Board have reported that gas stoves can release hazardous air pollutants while they’re operating, and even when they’re turned off.
How Those Who Want to Divide Us Use Language to Stoke Violence
- Colleen Sinclair
Events like the riots in Brazil, the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection two years before it and the mass shooting at the Colorado LGBTQ nightclub each occurred after certain groups repeatedly directed dangerous rhetoric against others.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: Falling in Love with Life
Carley Mattimore and Linda Star Wolf
January 11, 2023 - As we heal, our hearts break free from the imprisonment of past pain and trauma and we begin to feel again.
Can Dogs Really See Colors?
Nancy Dreschel
Dogs definitely see the world differently than people do, but it’s a myth that their view is just black, white and grim shades of gray.
The Safer You Feel, the Less Safely You Might Behave
Jesus M. de la Garza et al
Interventions designed to keep people safe can have hidden side effects. With an increased perception of safety, some people are more likely to take risks.
Unlock Your Creativity Even if You Think You’re Not Creative
Lily Zhu
Many people believe that creative thinking is difficult – that the ability to come up with ideas in novel and interesting ways graces only some talented individuals and not most others.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: Enjoy & Appreciate
Peter Ruppert
January 10, 2023 - In pursuit of a good life, we can sometimes forget to enjoy what is right in front of us.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: Natural Rhythms
Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
January 9, 2023 - Everything in life has its timing, its flow, its rhythm. Nature's is more obvious of course due to its predictability...
This Week's Astrological Overview
Astrological Overview & Horoscope: January 16 - 22, 2023
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.
Videos Added To YouTube This Week
Astrological Overview: January 16 - 22, 2023
Inspiration or Motivation: Which Comes First?
How to Access Higher Wisdom and Inner Truth
Celebration and Release -- Acceptance and Letting Go
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