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: Marie T. Russell
In an age where trust and faith are increasingly tested, it is vital to recognize the duality of human nature. While the media often highlights violence and negativity, there are also countless acts of kindness and positivity. By embracing our ability to give back and contribute to the greater good, individuals can help restore faith in humanity and promote a loving community.
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- Written by: Kent M. Keith
Community service plays a crucial role in enhancing personal fulfillment while driving significant societal change. By participating in nonprofit work, individuals like Greg Kemp and Judy Asman exemplify how collective efforts can create lasting impacts, from eradicating diseases to building homes. This article explores the transformative power of volunteering and its potential to shape communities and the world.
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- Written by: Steve Bhaerman
Disillusioned Bernie supporters face a critical choice in the upcoming election, as voting for third-party candidates could undermine the progressive movement. Emphasizing the need for strategic voting, the article argues that electing Hillary Clinton would have been essential to counteract the acute dangers posed by Donald Trump and foster a sustainable grassroots movement for change.
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- Written by: Kingsley L. Dennis
In a world dominated by external influences, the need for authentic self-expression is critical. By fostering inner intention and breaking free from societal conditioning, individuals can reclaim their power and act in alignment with their true selves. This article explores the mechanisms for cultivating authenticity and the importance of filtering experiences for personal growth.
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- Written by: Brian O’Leary, Ph.D.
The world is at a critical juncture, where a shift in consciousness can redirect efforts from profit-driven exploitation to true sustainability. Innovations in alternative energy, sustainable agriculture, and ecotourism can help nations like Ecuador move away from harmful resource extraction and towards a more sustainable future. This article explores the potential for a collective evolution in thinking and action.
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- Written by: Roy Holman
The article emphasizes the interconnectedness of humanity and the importance of balancing inner and outer work to serve the greater good. It advocates for sacred activism, combining spiritual wisdom with active service, and suggests community service as a rite of passage for youth. By giving of ourselves, we find joy and fulfillment, fostering a thriving and connected community.
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
We all face bullies—both in the world and in our own minds. Whether it’s an authoritarian leader, a manipulative boss, or the inner critic whispering “you can’t,” silence only feeds them. This article explores how to stand up to bullies with courage and compassion, reclaim your dignity, and build solidarity with others. The time for silence is over. The time for standing up is now.
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
We’ve all heard the advice to “stop and smell the roses”—to slow down and appreciate the beauty around us. And yes, that’s good advice. But these days, with so much noise pollution, nonsense, and manipulation bombarding us, we also need to stop and smell something else: the B.S.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
It’s Mother’s Day tomorrow, so what better time to talk about betrayal? Not the chocolate-and-roses kind, but the systemic, generational kind—the kind that puts mothers in institutions, brands women as witches, and today, strips away their healthcare one law at a time. My grandmother, Emma Averitt, lived through it. And now, as the GOP drags us backward through time, the rest of us might too.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Feeling powerless? You’re not alone. Every day, people throw up their hands and say, "There’s nothing I can do about it." Whether it’s climate change, political chaos in Washington, or the creeping rise of authoritarianism, resignation is the easy road. But here’s the thing—doing nothing is exactly what those in power are counting on. The truth? You have more power than you think. And it doesn’t take much effort to use it.
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- Written by: Bernie J. Mullin
The American dream faces new challenges in our modern era, with economic divides and political polarization threatening its foundation. This article delves into the evolving nature of the American dream, exploring how we can reimagine it to reflect today’s realities. By focusing on community, shared values, and a commitment to moderation, we can find new paths forward to ensure that the dream remains attainable for all Americans.
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- Written by: Michael J. Shea, Ph.D
Given the amount of moral distress and moral violation in our culture now, it is vital to wake up the need to engage appropriately and as compassionately as possible.
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- Written by: John Bell
Ironically, as a lifelong war protester, I have a war to thank for bringing Thích Nh?t H?nh into my life. Our connection began in 1966, long before we actually met.
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- Written by: Arjuna Dibley, The University of Melbourne
In 2020, Katta O’Donnell, then a 23-year-old university student in Melbourne, launched a world-leading class action lawsuit against the Commonwealth government.
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- Written by: Daniel Merino and Nehal El-Hadi
Modern protest movements, like the ongoing protests in Iran, often center around women who have been killed or harmed by agents of authoritarian governments.
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- Written by: Connie Zweig, Ph.D.
The mountain roads around my home are flooding, only weeks after we escaped wildfires. Climate change is here now. And all of it—human civilization, the animals, the Earth itself—is at risk. We are in a collective rite of passage. Not at the threshold—but fully in it.
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- Written by: Vicki Crawford
Coretta Scott King was a committed activist in her own right. She was deeply involved with social justice causes before she met and married Martin Luther King Jr., and long after his death.
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- Written by: Cormac Russell and John McKnight
Each time we go out of our way to encourage, support, share, and enjoy a neighbor, we are putting the world to rights on our own street.
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- Written by: Cormac Russell and John McKnight
Aside from connecting for neighborliness, what other functions do vibrant neighborhoods undertake? As an answer, consider these seven irreplaceable community functions...
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- Written by: Pierre Pradervand
“Spiritual activism is a practice that brings together the otherworldly and inward-focused work of spirituality and the outwardly-focused work of activism (which focuses on the conditions of the material or physical world).”
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- Written by: Pierre Pradervand
“Spiritual activism is a practice that brings together the otherworldly and inward-focused work of spirituality and the outwardly-focused work of activism (which focuses on the conditions of the material or physical world).”
