Life Changes
Healing Through Storytelling: Lessons from The Odyssey
The journey of Odysseus in Homer's 'The Odyssey' offers profound insights into healing...
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
The scent of a fresh, ripe mango can be intoxicating. The sweetness of its nectar beckons you to savor its rich flavor. Yet, the simple act of eating a mango is not as straightforward as one might think.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
There is hope in the form of purpose. A sense of purpose can be a powerful antidote to loneliness, providing a meaningful and fulfilling life.
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- Written by: Bill Philipps
Many people spend much of their lives searching for this purpose, seeking external validation, unaware that the answers they seek are already available within them.
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- Written by: Peter Ralston
The pursuit of mastery is not an easy road. But if you don’t think it’s possible for you personally, you’re not likely to pursue it.
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- Written by: Vasavi Kumar
From early childhood, our inner dialogue (also sometimes referred to as self-talk or thinking to yourself???) plays an essential role in how we think, feel, and act. And
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- Written by: Joyce Vissell
With all of the education in our family it was my mother, with her high school education, that we all went to for wisdom and understanding.
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- Written by: Marc Lesser
We are at a crucial tipping point in our workplaces, our families, our society, and our planet. There is a tremendous need to find clarity: in our thinking, feelings, goals, actions, relationships, and results.
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- Written by: Linda Rossetti
“When does it end?” I am on the receiving end of this question all the time in my work. I get it. Growth is invigorating, enlivening, hopeful, and optimistic. It can also be demanding, confusing, isolating, and emotionally charged.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Is happiness best delayed or seized now? Groundbreaking research from psychologist Lora Park explores how delaying happiness versus living in the moment impacts well-being. Learn how your beliefs about happiness shape your life, relationships, and mental health. Discover whether long-term goals or present pleasures bring deeper joy—and how balancing both can lead to a more fulfilling life.
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- Written by: Sue Frederick
Viewing life through the ego can lead to self-doubt and misunderstanding. By embracing one's unique light and connecting with the Higher Self, individuals can overcome external judgments and align with their true purpose. Practical steps such as meditation, gratitude, and compassion can help shift perspectives and empower personal growth.
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- Written by: Tom Hanks
In a memorable commencement address at Harvard University, renowned actor Tom Hanks urges graduates to uphold the values of truth, justice, and the American Way.
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- Written by: Johndennis Govert and Hapi Hara
Crystal energy is very much about opening and awakening the right brain’s potential for imagination, creativity, playfulness, joy, and a childlike innocence and spirit
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- Written by: Deborah Reed
Unlock the secrets to making studying a daily habit for enhanced learning and academic success. Learn how to transform studying into a daily habit to boost your learning efficiency and academic performance.
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- Written by: Ahad Cobb
When my trauma is stimulated in present time, I am overwhelmed with fear, terror, rage, and despair, all jumbled together. I can’t think things through.
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- Written by: Rabbi Wayne Dosick
It used to be that our community, political, and spiritual leaders were paradigms of wisdom who lived their values and manifested their principles.
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- Written by: Friedemann Schaub, M.D., Ph.D.
The inner victim is not only a fundamental aspect of our psyche but also one of the most powerful.
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- Written by: Larry Thornton
A well-known saying asserts “Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it.” Missing from this thought philosophy is the key point that your reactions affect others in profound ways.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Do you need help in your personal or professional life? Do you need help keeping up with the modern world's ever-changing demands? If so, you're not alone.
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- Written by: Richard Louis Miller, MA, PhD,
Every enduring culture leans heavily on its tribal elders to nourish the younger generations with the wisdom that comes with experience. For better or for worse, the modern Western world has left many of its own traditions behind.
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Change can be an opportunity for growth and reinvention, but it requires courage and a willingness to take risks.
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- Written by: Dr. Edgar Mitchell
There is general consensus that the problems of postindustrial civilization are real. Through the years I’ve come to the realization that the problems are not only real, but that they are also severe...
