Monkey See, Monkey Do: How Corruption, Inequality, and Self-Interest Threaten Civilization
Astrological Overview and Horoscope Video: February 23 - March 1, 2026
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- Written by: Pam Younghans

A powerful eclipse astrology cycle creates a convergence zone of transformation, tension, and awakening. This weekly horoscope explores the energetic impact of the eclipse passageway, Saturn-Neptune unraveling, and Mars square Uranus disruptions. Expect sudden shifts, emotional turning points, and heightened intuition. Understanding the cosmic patterns behind this week’s astrology can help you navigate change with awareness, turning unpredictable events into opportunities for growth, insight, and renewed direction.
Courage, and Why We All Need It Now
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

We often think courage belongs to heroes, yet the courage we need most is the quiet strength to live authentically each day. This article explores how reclaiming your inner voice, trusting your guidance, and standing in your truth transforms not only your life but also the world around you.
What We Need Carl Rogers to Teach Us Today
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

Carl Rogers understood that inner authority—trust in your own experience—gets systematically replaced by external validation systems. Modern institutions don't need overt control when people have learned to doubt themselves, seek constant approval, and outsource judgment to credentials and consensus. Rogers explained how conditional acceptance trains compliance, why authenticity threatens power structures, and what happens when entire populations stop trusting their own perceptions. The most complete control is the kind people enforce on themselves while believing they're free.
The Playlist in Your Head: Are Your Thoughts Guiding You or Controlling You?
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What’s playing in your mind right now? Just like a music playlist, our thoughts repeat patterns that shape our attitude, reactions, and choices. When we become aware of our inner “playlist,” we gain the power to change the station and guide our life in a more loving and balanced direction.
InnerSelf Magazine: February 23, 2026
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This week’s InnerSelf issue focuses on reclaiming your inner authority through courage, self-reflection, daily happiness practices, and spiritual insight. In a time of rapid change, we explore how trusting your own experience can transform both your personal life and the collective world around you.
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: February 23 - March 1, 2026
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- Written by: Pam Younghans

A powerful eclipse astrology cycle creates a convergence zone of transformation, tension, and awakening. This weekly horoscope explores the energetic impact of the eclipse passageway, Saturn-Neptune unraveling, and Mars square Uranus disruptions. Expect sudden shifts, emotional turning points, and heightened intuition. Understanding the cosmic patterns behind this week’s astrology can help you navigate change with awareness, turning unpredictable events into opportunities for growth, insight, and renewed direction.
The Dream That Refuses To Die
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A city once named among the happiest in the world faces pressure, confrontation, and resilience. Sung by Gloria Travers and The North Street Band, this cinematic protest song tells a story of home and unity.
Astrological Overview and Horoscope Video: February 16 - 22, 2026
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The Year of the Fire Horse begins alongside a rare Saturn Neptune alignment and an Aquarius solar eclipse, marking a powerful turning point. These forces symbolize dissolving structures, emerging identity, and renewed direction. This week’s astrology reflects both personal awakening and collective shifts, where old systems lose certainty and new paths begin to take shape. Understanding these symbols offers insight into why change feels inevitable and momentum is returning.
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: February 16 - 22, 2026
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- Written by: Pam Younghans

The Year of the Fire Horse begins alongside a rare Saturn Neptune alignment and an Aquarius solar eclipse, marking a powerful turning point. These forces symbolize dissolving structures, emerging identity, and renewed direction. This week’s astrology reflects both personal awakening and collective shifts, where old systems lose certainty and new paths begin to take shape. Understanding these symbols offers insight into why change feels inevitable and momentum is returning.
InnerSelf Magazine: February 16, 2026
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This week at InnerSelf, we explore how shifting perspective can transform our responses, beliefs, and relationships. Through insights on conscious choice, healing, resilience, and redefining old patterns, these articles invite you to step beyond automatic reactions and embrace new possibilities for growth, harmony, and meaningful change.
Choosing to Respond Differently: Getting Out of the Rut
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Do you feel trapped in old reactions or emotional patterns? Real change begins when we choose how we respond rather than reacting automatically. By shifting awareness and practicing conscious responses in everyday situations, we can move from frustration and conflict toward peace, understanding, and personal transformation.
Plant Strategies for Coping with Climate Change
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As climate change intensifies, plants are adapting through migration or altered flowering times. Researchers have uncovered patterns in how various species respond to warming temperatures, revealing insights into their survival strategies. These findings highlight the complexities of plant behavior and offer valuable principles for conservation efforts.
Key Dimensions of Personal and Spiritual Healing
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The journey of personal and spiritual transformation encompasses essential dimensions for healing, such as belief in healing, personal empowerment, and a sense of life purpose. Additionally, the importance of community and humor plays a significant role in guiding individuals toward recovery and enhancing their overall quality of life.
What We Need Sun Tzu to Teach Us Today
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Sun Tzu understood that strategic power operates best when it's invisible—winning without fighting, controlling without coercion, defeating opponents who never realize they're in a battle. His work wasn't about military conquest but about perception, positioning, and psychological advantage.
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