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As we enter the week leading into the holidays of Christmas, Kwanzaa. and the beginning of a New Year, many of us will be returning to spend time with our families. This can be a wonderful experience, or it can be stressful as we strive to hold on to the growth we've experienced inthis past year, and not fall back into old patterns, reactions, and attitudes.
The "magic" of Christmas has been tarnished by commercialism, and perhaps, the way to rediscover it is to return to our center, to our inner peace, to our unconditional love for ourselves and as much as possible, for others.
So while the next weeks\ or two may be busy, full of parties and visits with friends and family, it's important that we keep our focus on Love, for ourselves - body, mind and spirit - as well as for the Planet, and for others. Our articles this week present tools to reconnect with ourselves, with our truth, and with others, with respect and love even in the midst of stress.
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Wishing you enjoyable insightful reading, and of course a wonder-full, joy-full, health-full, and loving week.
Marie T. Russell and Robert Jennings
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NEW ARTICLES THIS WEEK
Surviving the Holidays and the Myth of Happily-Ever-After Families
Author: Celia Landman
All parents I know have gone through hard times with their children. And the holidays with either unexpressed or expressed expectations add more pressure to the family system.
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Owning and Learning to Trust My Voice
Author: Trish Thompson
Fear of talking too much affected my professional life. A watch or a clock was always in view when I gave a presentation. I rehearsed my presentations. No spontaneity for me; I stuck with the script!
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When You Can't Make Up Your Mind, Use The Priority Sifter
Author: Jude Bijou
The priority sifter helps you get in touch with what's true for you and what to do about a specific situation. It integrates your heart and head and offers a unique perspective.
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Thriving Through Both Our Strengths and Weaknesses
Author: Cheryl Pallant, PhD
Many of us tend to pursue areas of strengths and ignore areas of weakness. There’s good reason to use strengths. They reinforce competence. But there’s also good reason to explore and utilize weaknesses.
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Diet Without Deprivation: Hunger Management for Healthy Weight Loss
Author: Nick Fuller, University of Sydney
I’m trying to lose weight and eat healthily. Why do I feel so hungry all the time? What can I do about it?
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The Deep Roots of Gift-Giving: An Anthropological Exploration
Author: Chip Colwell, University of Colorado
What’s the point of giving gifts? An anthropologist explains this ancient part of being human...
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Winter's Hidden Influence: Understanding Seasonal Changes in Mind and Behavior
Author: Michael Varnum and Ian Hohm et al
Winter brings more than just ugly sweaters – here’s how the season can affect your mind and behavior...
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Christmas Music in Ads: A Strategy to Boost Your Spending
Author: Tom Garner, Sheffield Hallam University
How Christmas music in adverts and shops harnesses nostalgia to encourage you to spend more...
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Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger: Transforming Winter Holidays with Tropical Spices
Author: Serina DeSalvio, Texas A&M University
How cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins...
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The Power of Second Opinions: Avoiding Rip-offs
Author: Carlos Oyarzun,The University of Queensland et al
Businesses fear of losing their clients may lead to what researchers call “pandering” - offering consumers what they want to hear rather than what they need.
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Keeping Your Teeth Strong as You Age: Essential Tips and Insights
Author: Arosha Weerakoon, The University of Queensland
What happens to teeth as you age? And how can you extend the life of your smile?
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The Rise of Populism: Understanding its Impact on US Politics
Author: John Shayegh, Queen's University Belfast
US election: how populists encourage blind mistrust – and how to push back...
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Finding Hope in a Troubled World: Strategies for Positive Thinking
Author: Simon Appolloni, University of Toronto
How to stay hopeful in a world seemingly beyond saving. After all, the realities of rising sea levels and more frequent and severe storms are scary prospects.
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Christmas Pudding's Journey: From British Empire to Holiday Classic
Author: Troy Bickham, Texas A&M University
How the Christmas pudding, with ingredients taken from the colonies, became an iconic British food...
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Understanding Male Infertility: Strategies for Healthier Sperm
Author: Karin Hammarberg, Monash University
Male infertility is more common than you may think. Here are 5 ways to protect your sperm...
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Why Major Retailers Are Leaving City Centers
Author: Nicholas Dagen Bloom, Hunter College
Big-box retail chains were never a solution for America’s downtowns ? and now they’re fleeing back to suburbia...
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Fartology 101: Why Farts Vary in Smell and Temperature
Author: Clare Collins, University of Newcastle
Why do some farts smell and some don’t? And why do some farts feel hot?
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Decoding Health Misinformation on Social Media
Author: Monica Wang, Boston University
Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here’s what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about it...
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Unlikely Secret:The Power of Empathy in Leadership
Author: Julia Milner, EDHEC Business School
Why empathy constitutes the ultimate leadership skill...
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A New Era of Parenting: The Move Away from Physical Punishment
Author: Divna Haslam, Queensland University of Technology
1 in 4 adults think smacking is necessary to ‘properly raise’ kids. But attitudes are changing...
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The Global Significance of China's Renewable Energy Surge
Author: Xu Yi-chong, Griffith University
China is the world’s single largest emitter, accounting for 27% of the world’s carbon dioxide and a third of all greenhouse gas emissions.
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This Week's Astrological Overview
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: December 18-24, 2023
Author: Pam Younghans, NorthPoint Astrology
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. (See section below for video version of this article.)
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