Monkey See, Monkey Do: How Corruption, Inequality, and Self-Interest Threaten Civilization
Trump and Biden Debate: What Really Happened and Why It Matters
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
The Biden-Trump debate was a chaotic exchange highlighting the challenges of engaging with a rule-breaking opponent. Despite his rapid delivery and physical demeanor, Biden's competency shone through, while Trump relied on hyperbole and untruths. This analysis delves into their communication styles, debate tactics, and the moderators' roles, offering insights into the broader implications for leadership and the effectiveness of the debate format.
Letter to a Friend: You Are at a Crossroads
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- Written by: Pierre Pradervand
Dear friend; I hold you gently in the quiet of my thought. The stillness tells me clearly that this crisis in your life, which most call a breakdown, is a listening time.
Feeling Stuck? Discover the Science of Moving Forward
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Have you ever felt stuck in your career, where you live, or in relationships? Adam Alter, NYU psychology professor and author of "Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most," offers insights into overcoming these periods. His research reveals that 99% of people experience stuckness, often due to life quakes or the Plateau Effect. He suggests breaking goals into smaller parts, celebrating small victories, conducting friction audits, and embracing failure to get unstuck. Persistence, exploration, and reframing obstacles as growth opportunities are key strategies. Feeling stuck is common, but it doesn't have to be permanent.
Love Wins: A Blue Ribbon for Love
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- Written by: Joyce Vissell
As part of our hobby of raising Golden Retrievers, we used to march in our town's parade (Aptos, CA) each July 4. When we passed the judges' stand, the Goldens all wiggled up to them to give their love. The parade was fun.
When It’s Not Your Time to Die
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- Written by: Sophia Demas
It is life changing to believe with certainty that you are about to die. The fact that I am alive today and am sharing these experiences with you has prompted many friends to call both events miracles.
The Sixties, the Beatles, and the Catholic Church
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- Written by: Joanne DiMaggio
Little did I know how much would be packed into the decade of the sixties or how deeply my life would be impacted by the transformational seeds that were being planted in an entire generation.
Can I Do This? The Fear of Failure and The Power of Intention
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- Written by: Stu Crum
In life, we are often faced with challenges that make us question our abilities and capabilities. The initial moment of pause where we ask ourselves, " Can I do this?" is a common experience shared by many.
Becoming the Best Version of Yourself by Cultivating Empathy
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- Written by: Judith Orloff, M.D.
It’s never too late to tip the scales toward compassion and goodness. A lack of empathy has helped get us into this personal and global predicament. Reclaiming it will help get us out.
How to Prepare for Any Stressful Event
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- Written by: Jude Bijou
When we need to perform a new task, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially when it involves other people. The stress induced by the initial event combined with our emotions inhibits one’s ability to be clear and engage in present-time thinking.
Why Making Art Boosts Your Brain and Health
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- Written by: Girija Kaimal, Drexel University
Making art is a uniquely human act, and one that provides a wellspring of health benefits
Letter to my Sons: Choices, Children, and Life
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- Written by: David W. Berner
I don’t believe I have regrets. But don’t we all regret something? At least one thing? Sure, there is that artistic life I missed, the dangerous and the reclusive. But what if I had embraced that life in some way? What would that have done to my...
Rewire vs. Retire: Navigating Life's Next Upgrade
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In the golden hues of retirement lies an unexplored frontier not of cessation, but of rebirth and innovation. The narrative of retirement as the final curtain call is as outdated as an operating system that's due for an upgrade.
Dying to Live: Is Now A Good Day to Die?
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- Written by: Will T. Wilkinson
The Lakota Sioux leader Crazy Horse supposedly uttered the phrase: “It’s a good day to die” as he headed into battle. But that sentiment has been expanded to describe readiness, living without regret...
Heat Domes: The Meteorological Event Behind the Record Temperatures
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- Written by: William Gallus, Iowa State University
What is a heat dome?A meteorologist explains the weather phenomenon baking the northeast quarter of the US
How Do You Pack for One Year on the Road (with Kids)?
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- Written by: Margaret Bensfield Sullivan
How do you pack for a year away?” Our approach was to bring as little as possible. A trip around the world seemed hard enough. Why add the burden of huge suitcases?
How To Respect Your Digestion and Your Health
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- Written by: Clive Witham
How you eat has a great impact on health. Our eating habits directly affect the digestion process and the ability of the body to extract the energy it needs from the food.
Is Earth Getting Too Hot for Humans to Survive?
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- Written by: Scott Denning, Colorado State University
Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change
What Are Compound Exercises and Why They’re Essential
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- Written by: Mandy Hagstrom and Anurag Pandit, UNSW Sydney
What are compound exercises and why are they good for you?
How to Connect with Yourself and Your Own Power in the Here and Now
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- Written by: Pavlina Klemm
Low-frequency thoughts pull you down into the low-vibrational levels of the third dimension of consciousness that still partially exist on this planet.
How to See Signs, Interpret Them, and Take Action
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- Written by: Liliane Fortna
Throughout my life, I've developed several helpful ways to enhance my ability to see Signs, interpret them, and take action. I've found these to be quite helpful to open, reopen, or keep open, my senses, so I can receive the Signs around me.
Girl, How Did We Get Here? Fat Shaming vs Self-Love
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I want to note that fat is not a bad word. Fat activists and leaders of the body positive movement all over the world are working hard to reclaim this word. When I say, “My mother is fat,” I’m not insulting her. I’m offering a descriptive word to help illustrate my point.
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