Monkey See, Monkey Do: How Corruption, Inequality, and Self-Interest Threaten Civilization
Finding Light In Evangelicals' Dark Turn to Partisanship
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Tim Alberta has stared into the abyss of extreme partisan Christianity in America - and somehow still sees light at the end of the tunnel.
The Real Plan To Steal The 2024 Election From The People
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, there are troubling reports of a coordinated plan by far-right groups to deliberately undermine the integrity of the results in key swing states.
On Water and the Interconnection of All Things
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- Written by: Pierre Pradervand
We need to embrace the planet and its inhabitants with the same care and concern we feel for ourselves. There are no “others” on this planet, no strangers. We are all partners, fellow explorers of the realms of life on a small and already overpopulated and overexploited planet.
Being Good Parents and Being Human: First Do No Harm
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- Written by: Elizabeth Cripps
Before I was a mother, I was a philosopher. As such, I can offer no cut-and-dried answers to every quandary. Rather than adhere to one philosophical worldview, I use a handful of ideas we can treat as a cornerstone of “commonsense morality.”
Tips To Use When Asking for Feedback
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- Written by: Vicky Oliver
This article is written with the purpose of asking your employer for feedback, however some of its tenets can also be applied to asking friends, loved ones, where you volunteer, committees you are on, etc. for feedback.
Feeling Like Something Is Off? Are Your Basic Needs Being Met?
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- Written by: Gregory Ripley
In our modern world we have our own ideas of foundational or basic needs, but they aren’t so different from what ancient texts like the Neijing described two thousand years ago.
Healing Our Minds and Our Broken Hearts
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- Written by: Trevor Griffiths
Imagination may, of course, add great beauty, hope, and inspiration to cultures. But, a mental mode of living, which distorts or oppresses the core values of the social brain, may sadly corrupt and undermine society.
Letting Go of Our Stories: The Gateway to Peace
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- Written by: Kate King
If there’s one phrase in the English language that has both befuddled and enraged people for generations, it’s let it go. It infuriates us because despite our deep longing to do such a thing, letting go remains elusive and always seemingly out of reach.
Wandering Without Whining: How to Keep Kids Engaged When Traveling
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- Written by: Margaret Bensfield Sullivan
For a while after my family returned from a year of travel around the world, it seemed we had ruined sightseeing for my children.
A Legal Precedent: Parents' Liability in Their Child's Deadly Actions
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- Written by: Thaddeus Hoffmeister, University of Dayton
‘Gross negligence’: why a parent like James Crumbley can be found guilty for their child’s crimes.
What the Suffering of the World is Asking of Us
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- Written by: Paul Weiss
The catalog of current and past warfare, genocides, and atrocities that occur far and near, and in our own history, are all extreme instances of the deluded dynamic of separateness and greed that characterizes our human experience.
Life After Death? Exploring the Medium Path
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- Written by: Mark Ireland
Before his near-death experience in 2008, Dr. Eben Alexander—who taught and performed neurosurgery at the Harvard Medical School—concurred with most of his fellow scientists by assuming that the brain produces consciousness. But after a close brush with death following a week-long coma...
Mindfulness and Beyond: Exploring Zen Buddhism's Teachings
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Zen Buddhism presents a path of enlightenment that digs deep into the art of mindfulness, compassion, and a profound bond with the surrounding world.
The Myths and Realities of Human Memory
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Pause for a moment and truly appreciate the mind-blowing phenomenon of human memory.
Beat the Clock: Lifestyle Changes for a Longer Life
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
The saying "you are what you eat" has a deeper meaning when considering how our daily habits affect our overall health and how long we live.
How the Matthew Principle Shapes Our Economy and Society
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
You've probably heard the saying "the rich get richer" before. But have you ever stopped to wonder why that tends to happen?
The Direct Link Between Plastic Use and Cardiovascular Risks
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
We've heard plenty about how plastic is choking our oceans and endangering marine life.
Are Your Expectations of Others Fantasy or Reality?
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- Written by: Judith Orloff, M.D.
It’s important to have realistic expectations of others rather than just seeing the best in them, as many loving, empathic people tend to do. Idealizing someone or ignoring their limitations is a setup for disappointment.
How To Grow Your Own Happiness: You Are A Garden and a Gardener
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- Written by: Alan Heeks
We all need stronger ways to stay cheerful and steady in these turbulent times. I’ve found help from a surprising source: organic gardens and farms. There are powerful parallels between sustainability for the land and for our own human nature.
Finding Balance and Joy with the Wisdom of the Five Elements
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- Written by: Nicole Goott
The five elements of earth, water, fire, air, and space are easily recognizable as forces existing around us all the time. The five elements exist not only around us in the Natural world but also within us, in both physical and metaphysical terms.
4 Steps to Reconciling with Your Estranged Adult Child
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- Written by: Khara Croswaite Brindle
As a parent of an estranged adult child attempting to repair the rupture and reconcile, what do you need to consider or do to make that happen? What needs to be in place for your reconciliation efforts to be successful?
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