InnerSelf Newsletter: August 7th, 2016

Welcome... Our InnerSelf welcomes your inner self.

On airplanes, they tell you to put your oxygen mask on first before taking care of your children or the people next to you. Basically, the message is that you must take care of your own needs before addressing the needs of others. But of course, you have to be able to identify those needs first. Now of course, when the need is as basic as oxygen it's easy to recognize. But for the other needs in our life, whether they be emotional or physical, sometimes it takes a bit of inner searching.

This week our authors assist us in making that connection with our inner needs and dreams. Barbara Berger in "How You Can Take Care of Yourself and Make Good Choices" writes "You can only take care of yourself if you know yourself. You can only make good choices for yourself if you know yourself."  Debra Silverman in "Waking Up To The Compassionate Observer" shares that she will "help you to identify the two voices that make you human: your ego with its chatty, self-serving endless quirkiness, and ...the wise Observer that is patient, non-judgmen­tal and loving." 

Janet Conner reminisces about her written conversations with her divine voice and "diving deeper and deeper together into the well of my soul" in "What Your Soul Knows". Joyce Vissell delves into "The Blessing of Differences in Relationships" and how those differences almost force a couple to go to a deeper place where the differences do not exist..

Sarah Varcas informs us that self-awareness is vital in these times in her article entitled "Progress Is Ours as Mars Enters Sagittarius". And in her weekly astrological journal, Pam Younghans recommends "taking the time to go within and open energetically to the embrace of our soul and the Light." So all in all, the tone of the week is to go within, listen, and discover the messages and support therein... and the articles in this week's newsletter will help you do just that. And remember also the numerous additional articles on a variety of topics from health, elections, road rage, trauma, ADHD, movies, and much much more.

Wishing you enjoyable insightful reading, and of course a wonder-full, joy-full, and loving week.


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Marie T. Russell
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InnerSelf.com
"New Attitudes...New Possibilities"


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EDITOR'S CHOICE ARTICLES

How You Can Take Care of Yourself and Make Good Choices

Written by Barbara Berger.

How Can You Take Care of Yourself and Make Good Choices?

You can only take care of yourself if you know yourself. You can only make good choices for yourself if you know yourself. You can only set limits if you know yourself. But to know yourself you have to be able to answer basic questions like...

Read article here: How You Can Take Care of Yourself and Make Good Choices


Waking Up To The Compassionate Observer

Written by Debra Silverman.

Waking Up To The Compassionate Observer

Reading this will help you to identify the two voices that make you human: your ego with its chatty, self-serving endless quirkiness, and what I’m calling the wise Observer that is patient, non-judgmen­tal and loving. While they appear to be completely different...

Read article here: Waking Up To The Compassionate Observer


The Blessing of Differences in Relationships

Written by Joyce Vissell.

The Blessing of Differences

Difference exist only on the surface. People sometimes use their differences as an excuse for their lack of closeness. And yet these differences can be a great blessing, and almost force a couple to go to a deeper place where the differences do not exist.

Read article here: The Blessing of Differences in Relationships


What Your Soul Knows: A Sweet Love Pact

Written by Janet Conner.

What Your Soul Knows: A Sweet Love Pact

“Dear God!” I wrote, “I know the vows I want! I want vows to me, to my self, to my soul, to You!” And with that declaration, my divine voice and I began long, intense conversations, diving deeper and deeper together into the well of my soul to find my true vows.

Read article here: What Your Soul Knows: A Sweet Love Pact


Progress Is Ours as Mars Enters Sagittarius

Written by Sarah Varcas.

Progress Is Ours as Mars Enters Sagittarius

Mars's entry into Sagittarius indicates a shift to a lighter and more future-focused energy. One which carries with it inspiration and excitement: a vision of possibility that motivates us to soldier on. If you’ve been wading through emotional...

Read article here: Progress Is Ours as Mars Enters Sagittarius


Astrological Journal for the Week

Pam YounghansWritten by Pam Younghans

This weekly column (updated every Sunday afternoon) is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies... Read more

It is also highly beneficial to reread the past week's astrological journal as it gives a hindsight view of the events that took place and may provide many "ah-ha" insights. 



ADDITIONAL ARTICLES:

* 5 Ways To Retool, Revive, And Reboot Your Brain

* 6 Things To Consider When Looking For A Home For Dementia Care

* 10 Facts About The Chicken And The Egg Down Under

Are Green Or Sprouting Potatoes Poisonous?

* Are You Ready For The Jobs Of The Future?

* Bernie Sanders' New Our Revolution Movement Marches On

* Big Worries About Money Can Put Years On Your Face

* Can Jill Stein Carry Bernie’s Baton?

* Companies With More Female Directors Are Better Corporate Citizens

* Does Sex On TV Actually Impact Teens?

* Donald Trump And "Poor White Trash"

* How Being In Nature Makes Us Appreciate Our Bodies

* How Do We Teach A Child To Behave?

* How Natural Regeneration Can Speed Up Degraded Forest Restoration

* How Old Is Too Old For A Safe Pregnancy?

* How The Sexism Surrounding Women's Speech Endures

* How To Get More Sleep While Raising Children With ADHD

* How To Help Your Children Become More Creative

* How To Make Milk Last For Weeks And Weeks

* How Walking Can Help Us Heal Our Toughest Problems

* Is Marijuana Really Getting Stronger?

* Is The US Election Vulnerable To Hacking?

* London's Great Smog Offers Clues To Asthma's Cause

* Menopause May Rob Women Of The Exercise High

* Minimizing Crop Failures In A Changing Climate

* More Than A Beauty Queen, Our National Parks Preserve Our History And Culture

* Myths About Gout Are Hampering Its Treatment

* New Ghostbusters Is More About Politics Than You Think

* Should We Be Locking People Up In Prisons At All?

* The Real Reckoning Comes After The Election

* Treating Pain In People Who Are Already Struggling With Addiction

* Trump Promises America Law And Order, But Is He The Threat?

* We Are All A Bit Brainwashed About Politics

* We’re On The Path To Losing All The Large Animals

* What Governments Can Do About The Mental Health Crisis

* What Makes Sunflowers Face The Sun?

* What Science Can Tell Us About Aging And Strength

* What Science Knows About The Cure For HIV

* When Terror Goes Viral It's Up To Us To Prevent Chaos

* Which Prompts More Sex Regrets - Getting Drunk Or Getting High?

* Why Austerity And Neoliberalism Are A Toxic Combination

* Why Normal People Experience Road Rage?

* Why The Antarctic Peninsula Is Cooling Now

* Why The Cult Film ‘Blade Runner’ Is An Influential Work Of Art

* Why The Push Back Against Zero Tolerance Laws For Schools?

* Why We Wait So Long To Talk About Traumatic Events

* Will There Really Be 750 Million Refugees From Flooding?


We add articles to the website regularly
. Rather than wait for the newsletter, you can visit each section according to your interests throughout the week. Each section listed below is designed as its own "mini-website".

The "Living in Harmony" section includes articles on Health & Well-Being, Home & Garden, Pets, Leisure & Creativity, Finance & Careers, and Science and Technology.

The "Personal Development" area covers Attitude Adjustments (which includes Fear, Anger, Gratitude, Forgiveness), Relationships & Parenting, Spirituality & Mindfulness (including Meditation), Intuition & Awareness (including astrology), and Happiness & Success.

"Social & Political" covers topics that affect us personally yet deal with a more "societal" or "political" sphere. This area covers Environment & Climate, Democracy, Justice, Inequality, Economy, and more. These topics are very relevant for our communal journey on Planet Earth.


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