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The Imprint of Childhood Fears in Your Life

By Mara Branscombe
Mara Branscombe

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Discover how childhood fears can shape your adult life. This article explores the deep-seated fears formed in early childhood and provides insights on transforming these fears into personal growth. Learn about the role of vulnerability, the power of acknowledging fears, and strategies to release limiting beliefs, paving the way for a fulfilling and authentic life.

Are Ghosts Real? The Top Eleven Signs of a Haunting

By Theresa Cheung
Theresa Cheung

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Are ghosts real? This article presents eleven common signs of haunting, from cold spots and flickering lights to invisible sensations and shadowy figures. Learn how to identify potential ghostly presences and when to consider rational explanations for these eerie experiences.

Peace is Right Around the Corner: Five Ways That Work

By Jude Bijou
Jude Bijou

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Learn how to find peace with five simple yet powerful strategies designed to calm your mind and reduce fear. Discover the connection between peace and fear, and how managing your emotions with practical techniques like shivering and staying present can lead to a more peaceful and focused life.

Freedom from Fear: The Key to Miracles

By Hope Ives Mauran
Hope Ives Mauran

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This article explores how overcoming fear with love and inner strength can unlock the miraculous power within us. By understanding the destructive nature of fear and embracing the high frequency of love, we can transcend limitations and live in alignment with our true selves. Learn how to move beyond fear, reclaim your power, and create the miracles that are your birthright.

How the Mental Load of Household Chores Affects Moms’ Health

By Darby Saxbe, USC Dornsife College of Letters, et al.
Darby Saxbe, USC Dornsife College of Letters, et al.

 Mother organizing household tasks while managing cognitive labor, illustrating the hidden burden that impacts her mental health.

Moms often carry the heavier mental load when it comes to household tasks, even when fathers help with physical chores. This cognitive burden, which includes planning and organizing, has a significant impact on their mental health, leading to higher rates of stress, depression, and burnout. Research reveals that addressing the mental load disparity is key to improving family dynamics and supporting women’s well-being.

How Mind Parasites Are Using You and Hijacking Your Thoughts

By Cate Montana
Cate Montana

image of a man with a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other

This article explores how the shadow and the influence of mind parasites can hijack our thoughts and behavior. Using the metaphor of the devil and angel on our shoulders, it delves into how our unconscious fears and insecurities open the door for destructive tendencies. Discover the role of the shadow, the ego’s struggle, and how mind parasites fuel self-interest and negativity, preventing us from living in alignment with our true nature.

How Conspiracy Theories Lead to Violence and Social Division

By Kawser Ahmed, University of Winnipeg
Kawser Ahmed, University of Winnipeg

Social media amplifies conspiracy theories, fueling misinformation, societal division, and political violence.

Conspiracy theories are not just fringe ideas—they have real consequences, fueling division and violence in society. Whether it’s through social media echo chambers or misinformation spreading unchecked, these theories polarize communities and lead to radicalization. Learn about the dangerous impact of conspiracy theories on social structures, democracy, and individuals, and discover what steps can be taken to mitigate the harm caused by these ideologies.

How to Prepare for Any Stressful Event

By Jude Bijou
Jude Bijou

a man standing in his house holding his hands over his face

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.

The Feared 6-Letter Word

By Lawrence Doochin
Lawrence Doochin

woman sitting on the floor with her face covered by her arms

If you or a loved one has cancer, or any major health issue, my heart opens to you in the largest way because I know personally how difficult the journey can be.

How to Manage Anxiety Naturally and Without Drugs

By Brigitte Mars
Brigitte Mars

young woman with her arms over her face

Making room for more joy and happiness in your life means learning how to manage uncomfortable emotions like anxiety more effectively. Natural remedies and practices can help you deal with and soothe your anxiety.

Embracing Nature: Simple Solutions for Eco-Anxiety

By Karen Magruder, University of Texas at Arlington
Karen Magruder, University of Texas at Arlington

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Keeping your cool in a warming world: 8 steps to help manage eco-anxiety

False Belief: It Is Weak to be Afraid

By Lawrence Doochin
Lawrence Doochin

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Life brings us a lot of pointers that are intended to help awaken us to greater realities and perspectives beyond the limited ways in which we see ourselves and the world. Understanding our fears is at the top of the list.

What Leads Us to Panic Buy during Crisis?

By Seung Hwan (Mark) Lee,and Omar H. Fares
Seung Hwan (Mark) Lee,and Omar H. Fares

shoppers wearing Covid-masks in front of empty store shelves

What drives people to panic buy during times of crisis: A new study sheds light on the psychology of consumers.

Can Emotions Be Contagious and Go Viral?

By Jacqueline Heller, MD
Jacqueline Heller, MD

3 adults standing outside looking very fearful and stressed

Trauma can be social, even global, as well as individual. Man-made social cataclysms and natural disasters influence the herd mentality.

Taking Risks for Travel and Adventure

By Boris Kester
Boris Kester

a worn and damaged stop sign

It’s all a matter of perception. My motivation to travel is fired by an unbridled curiosity for unknown places, for people with very different lives and for cultures that are remote from mine.

Six Strategies When You’re Dealing With Uncertainty

By Lisa Doggett, MD
Lisa Doggett, MD

person walking alone down a dark street

Uncertainty is one of life's inevitabilities. And we all cope with it and accept it – more or less. But a chronic disease like MS can raise that level of uncertainty to a new level - to scary, unfamiliar territory.

Feeling Stressed? Call for These 8 StressBusters

By Jude Bijou
Jude Bijou

young woman at her laptop biting down hard on a pencil

Desperately we strive to gain control over the unknown. And as a result, we call ourselves "stressed" out. Does this apply to you or someone you know?

Living in Truth and Not in “Us vs. Them”

By Lawrence Doochin
Lawrence Doochin

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It is the confusion over what truth is that creates fear and anxiety for so many. A large majority of people believe that certain individuals and groups are "right" on an issue and have the truth, while others are "wrong."

Be Curious, Not Furious: The Teachings of Homer, Buddha, and Alice

By Marc Lesser
Marc Lesser

Homer Simpson, the Buddha, and Alive in Wonderland

In practice, what does it mean to be curious? What are we meant to be curious about, and how does this help us find clarity and develop compassionate accountability?

Closure Is a Myth: How To Deal With Grief After a School Shooting

By Philip J. Lazarus
Philip J. Lazarus

a mother holding her daughter's hand as she returns to school

Closure is a myth: How to help students and teachers deal with grief after a school shooting. 

5 Things That Can Help the Stress from Financial Woes

By Kristin Naragon-Gainey
Kristin Naragon-Gainey

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Financial stress is affecting us in many different ways. Some people are struggling to pay bills, feed the family, or maintain a place to live. Others are meeting their basic needs but are dipping into their savings for extras.

Do You Have Any Fears of Success and Failure?

By MaryAnn DiMarco
MaryAnn DiMarco

pensive woman

Fear happens. It’s unavoidable. It’s part of what makes us human. When fear rears its ugly head, it creates havoc. Though this is never an easy experience, it can be particularly damaging for spiritual Lightworkers.

Coronaphobia: A New Epidemic of Isolation

By Barry Vissell
Barry Vissell

a person wearing a surgical mask working at a computer

Coronaphobia is a real word. Researchers coined this term in December 2020. It's the fear of Covid infection, sometimes to the point of crippling a person, interfering with their lives.

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