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Slow Down, Stop Rushing, and Celebrate Life

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Written by: Susan Smith Jones

Slow Down, Stop Rushing, and Celebrate Life

People are in such a rush these days, living on the fast track. Talking fast, eating fast, moving fast. What a difference from sixty years ago. Did you know you'll probably do more in this year with appointments, people to meet, places to go than your grandparents did their entire lives?

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Where Have All The Hunter-Gatherers Gone?

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Written by: Thom Hartmann

Where Have All the Hunter-Gatherers Gone?

New advances in anthropology and paleontology have answered one of the most vexing questions about the Hunter/Farmer theory: “Why is the leftover Hunter/ADHD gene only present in a minority of our population, and where have all the hunters gone?”

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Little Kids Prefer Fractal Patterns From Nature

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Written by: Jim Barlow

Little Kids Prefer Fractal Patterns From Nature

By the time children are three years old, they already have an adult-like preference for the visual fractal patterns common in nature, report researchers.

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Too Busy to Live? How to Reclaim Your Time and Joy

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

Busy, Busy, Busy... Why Are We So Busy?

Do you ever feel like you're running on autopilot? This eye-opening reflection explores why we're so busy—and how to reclaim time, joy, and presence.

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Seeking and Seizing Opportunities To Do Good: Learning to Find the Sacred in the Ordinary

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Written by: Ric Giardina

The Sacred in the Ordinary: Finding Opportunities To Do Good in Your Job

It is no accident that you are working in your present organization or that you are working with and for the people you do. All of this has been arranged by you -- by your Higher Self -- to give you as many opportunities as possible to learn and to grow spiritually.

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The Sixth Huna Principle: Mana -- All Power Comes From Within

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Written by: Jonathan Hammond

The Sixth Huna Principle: Mana -- All Power Comes From Within

The sixth Huna principle, Mana, states that there is nothing outside us that is more powerful than we are, and there is nothing that can’t be touched by our influence. Every dynamic action that we take contains an inner spark of universal power that spans the galaxies and beyond.

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How To Shift Away from Overwhelm, Burnout, and Self-Sacrifice

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Written by: Christine Arylo

How To Shift Away from Overwhelm, Burnout, and Self-Sacrifice

The first step in changing what’s not working for you is awareness — becoming conscious of what you are currently blind to. You simply cannot change what you cannot see. But when you do see what was previously hidden, you gain the power to change it.

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Going From Incoherence, Competition, and Chaos to “Holotropism”

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Written by: Ervin Laszlo

Going From Incoherence, Competition, and Chaos to “Holotropism”

The coherence-building process in the universe is a real but subtle process. In the contemporary world it is often diverted and dominated by existential, more directly survival-oriented forces and impulses. These forces and impulses tend to be self-centered and competitive.

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Navigating Emotional Challenges During Uncertain Times

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Written by: Nancy Windheart

During These Weird, Wild and Wonderful Times

Many are feeling a mix of grief, uncertainty, and inspiration during these challenging times. Emphasizing the importance of slowing down, connecting with nature, and finding balance, this article explores how simple practices can help manage emotions and foster a sense of grounding amidst chaos.

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One Way To Solve Society's Most Urgent Problems

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Written by: Luciano Kay

One Way To Solve Society's Most Urgent Problems

Innovation is a critical part of tackling problems in areas as diverse as transportation, housing, public health and energy.

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How Introverts and Extroverts Working Together Create Balance and Innovation 

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Written by: Jane Finkle

How Introverts and Extroverts Working Together Create Balance and Innovation 

In the rapid-fire of the modern day workplace, teams with diverse perspectives can produce unique solutions to problems while generating fresh and creative ideas. This powerful perspective is often evident when introverts and extroverts work together in harmony appreciating the rich difference in style and energy.

 

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Changing...Instantly: It's A Lot Easier Than You Think

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Written by: Ariel and Shya Kane

Changing...Instantly: It's A Lot Easier Than You Think

Mechanical behaviors are old ways of doing things that once worked, or appeared to have worked, in situations that were stressful or in situations that were actual or perceived as potentially endangering your survival.

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Taking the Plunge: A Rite of Passage

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Written by: Irene O'Garden

Taking the Plunge: A Rite of Passage

Near our little house in the woods runs a lovely rushy stream, Clove Creek. While it’s often brisk and prosperous, it takes a huge spring thunderstorm to understand how such a modest flow could carve out the dramatic and beautiful area known locally as The Gorge.

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Understanding Personal Desires for Peace and Happiness

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

A depiction of things people usually want in life.

Exploring the fundamental question of 'What do you want?' reveals the need for self-reflection and action in pursuit of happiness and peace. By identifying personal desires, individuals can take meaningful steps toward creating a fulfilling life, both internally and externally, and contribute to a more harmonious world.

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What Do I Do If I Sense Trouble?

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Written by: Maggie Craddock

What Do I Do If I Sense Trouble?

One reason the story of the Titanic disaster has such enduring appeal is that it is an object lesson in the need to question perceived reality, trust our gut, and when necessary, act on our own personal authority to save others and ourselves.

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Are You Soul Conscious...or in Trance?

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Written by: Ed Rubenstein

Are You Soul Conscious...or in Trance?

Any moment in which we are unaware and out of balance and harmony, then we are in trance. When we are feeling superior and feel justified in our judgments, we are in trance. When we feel inferior or unworthy, we are in trance. Streams of past, future, or worrisome thoughts that surface...

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The Dangers of Indifference and Cynicism

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Written by: Daisaku Ikeda

The Dangers of Indifference and Cynicism

Words which contain a reference to good and evil have become degraded, especially those which refer to the good -- not only courage but also effort, patience, love and hope -- are met with cynicism and indifference. Unless we boldly confront cynicism and indifference, we cannot make fundamental and effective responses.

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How Drugs Like MDMA And LSD+ Are Transforming Therapy

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Written by: U. Chicago

How Drugs Like Mdma And Lsd Are Transforming TherapyThe latest research shows that drugs like MDMA and LSD could radically change how some people engage with therapy.

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Embracing Active Let-Go for Personal Growth

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Written by: Marie T. Russell

Bashing Down Barriers and Flying Freely

The struggle to control outcomes often leads to frustration and stagnation. By practicing 'active let-go,' individuals can learn to trust the process of life, recognizing that challenges may signal a need for change. This approach fosters resilience and personal growth, allowing for a more harmonious existence.

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Eight Thinking Traps and Biases to Guard Against

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Written by: Dr. Paul Napper, Psy.D. and Dr. Anthony Rao, Ph.D.

Eight Thinking Traps and Biases to Guard Against

Being aware of these common thinking traps allows you to get them under control. Realize that you tend to rely more on these biases when you are more emotional, when in a rush, fatigued, or anytime you lower your mental guard and let your mind run on autopilot.

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Students Going Back To Remote Schooling: Here's What We Learnt Last Time and How To Make It Better

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Written by: Wee Tiong Seah et al

Students Going Back To Remote Schooling: Here's What We Learnt Last Time and How To Make It Better

On Sunday, in Australia, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced government school students in prep to Year 10 in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire will learn from home for term three.

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