Happiness & Success
Achieving Happiness Through Acceptance of Life
The quest for happiness often leads to frustration, as many fail to realize that the...
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- Written by: Susan Shumsky, DD
Many individuals struggle under the weight of negative influences from others, which can lead to confusion and fear. By embracing self-authority, individuals can reclaim control over their lives, utilizing affirmations and visualizations to foster empowerment, confidence, and divine protection against external negativity.
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- Written by: Philip C. Almond
The Legend of Barlaam and Josaphat illustrates the profound connection between Buddhism and Christianity, showcasing how the life of Siddhartha Gautama was transformed into a Christian narrative. This tale, popular in medieval Europe, highlights the ascetic ideals shared by both religions and their influence on Western spirituality over the centuries.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
After one year as pope, Robert Francis Prevost has already shattered expectations. The American Augustinian who spent decades in Peru, mediating disputes and serving the poor, brought something unexpected to the Petrine office: a mathematician's precision paired with a prophet's directness. He was supposed to be cautious. Instead, he became the first pope willing to openly confront the most powerful government on earth.
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- Written by: Diana Cooper
The journey to enlightenment involves removing the seven veils of illusion, which can be lifted during special meditations or moments of cosmic light. Each veil represents a different level of consciousness and understanding, from recognizing personal responsibility to connecting with the angelic realm. This article explores how to achieve enlightenment through inner transformation and spiritual practices.
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- Written by: Sarah Barringer, University of Iowa
Long before today’s political battles, Christian history included transgender saints who defied gender norms in pursuit of holiness. From Marinos to Eugenia, these figures cut their hair, donned robes, and lived as monks—revered not despite their gender defiance, but because of it. Their stories were read aloud in churches and written into Christian lore. These hidden histories challenge assumptions and reclaim Christianity’s trans-inclusive past.
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
If God is love, why does religion also preach fear and judgment? This thought-provoking piece explores whether we're feeding a God of love—or something else entirely.
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- Written by: Anna Howard
What if home isn’t a place but a state of mind? Anna Howard shares her journey of inner transformation—letting go of ego, embracing wisdom, and finally feeling at home in herself.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Bishop Mariann Budde confronted Trump at the National Cathedral with a powerful Gospel message, challenging his policies on LGBTQ+ rights and immigration.
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- Written by: Anne Lawrence-Mathers, University of Reading
Medieval people held vivid beliefs in supernatural creatures, including elves, fairies, and revenants. These beings shaped medieval society's understanding of miracles, abductions, and unexplained phenomena. By exploring the supernatural beliefs of medieval times, this article reveals how Christian theology, folklore, and myth intertwined, creating a fascinating tapestry of beings and events once considered real, though now often relegated to legend.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
How have movements like Christian Nationalism and the Prosperity Gospel deviated from Jesus’ actual teachings? This article explores how these modern movements distort the radical love, humility, and service at the core of the four Gospels. Learn how their focus on wealth, power, and exclusion has strayed from Jesus' essential messages and why it’s vital for Christians to return to the heart of His teachings.
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- Written by: Lisa Fazio
This article explores the rich traditions of ancestral healing and magic from Southern Italy. It highlights how these practices have survived through cultural shifts and adaptations, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of folk medicine, witchcraft, and the ongoing efforts to reclaim and honor these age-old traditions within the traditional Catholic religion.
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- Written by: Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir, MD
This article unpacks "The Myth of Normal" and explores how the mindset of patriarchy and separation disconnects us from spiritual practice and well-being. By examining the societal norms that fuel alienation, author Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir, MD, reveals how cultivating a spiritual practice is key to healing and overcoming suffering. Learn how to nurture your inner resources and foster interconnectedness in a world shaped by patriarchal values.
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- Written by: Scott Guerin and Nichole Bigley
This article delves into Buddhism’s profound teachings on the nature of reality and illusion. Join us on a journey to uncover how life’s illusions contribute to suffering and how Buddhist practice offers a pathway to experiencing reality and enlightenment.
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- Written by: Erin Rachel Doppelt
Old and new spiritual practices can deepen your relationship with a higher power. Learn the PPP method and the Hitbodedut to find guidance and enhance your daily life.
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- Written by: Normandi Ellis
Always I felt called to follow a spiritual path. In fact, I recall my first husband saying, “You act like you are on a mission from God.” I thought, Of course. So are you. You just don’t recognize it.
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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.
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- Written by: Lisa Bitel
On March 17, people around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by parading in green hats, sporting images of shamrocks and leprechauns.
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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...
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- Written by: John A. Rush
It is by looking at our ancient past that we can identify our deep connections to cats and our eventual attachment of spiritual characteristics to them.
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- Written by: Rachel Moss, Trinity College Dublin
The Book of Kells is a late-eighth century illustrated copy of the four gospels of the New Testament, traditionally associated with the affiliated monasteries of Iona in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland and Kells in County Meath, Ireland.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
The prevailing belief in free will, deeply embedded in our psyche, convinces us that we are the architects of our decisions and, consequently, bearers of the outcomes.
