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In This New Edition of InnerSelf.com:
- How to stop taking hurtful words personally and choose compassion
- The quiet power of doing nothing and reclaiming time
- Seven questions to ask before choosing divorce
- Why rituals can spark deep personal and social change
- What neoliberalism’s collapse reveals about the state of democracy
- The emotional cost of data privacy erosion
- How women can claim equality and respect in relationships
- Insights into health topics like artificial sweeteners and endometriosis
- This week’s astrological forecast: Mercury, meteors, and revelations
- and much more...
InnerSelf.com welcomes your inner Self
We are in relationship with everyone and everything, and of course with ourselves and our world. This week we look at all kinds of relationships, how we affect them, how they affect us, and how to best proceed in life so that our relationship with others, with ourselves and with life itself is a beneficial one.
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Wishing you enjoyable insightful reading, and of course a wonder-full, joy-full, health-full, and loving week.
...with Peace, Love, Gratitude, and Joy,
Marie T. Russell,
editor/co-publisher, InnerSelf.com
"New Attitudes...New Possibilities"
NEW ARTICLES OF THE WEEK:
Article by Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com:
Sticks and Stones: How to Let Go of Hurtful Words
Author: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Words can hurt—but they don’t have to. Discover how to stop taking things personally, respond with compassion, and find peace within yourself. Continue reading
Articles by Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com:
In Praise of the Useless Day
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Every once in a while, a revolutionary idea slips under the radar—not in the form of a protest, a policy, or even a pamphlet—but as something quieter. Something deceptively simple. Like… doing absolutely nothing. That’s right. No emails. No chores. No “working on yourself.” Just… Continue reading
The Secret Life of Your Data
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Think your private life is actually private? Think again. Your data has been bought, sold, sliced, diced, and served up to both corporate America and Uncle Sam — all while you were busy Googling cat videos or filing your taxes. Welcome to the era where your "digital soul" is… Continue reading
The Death of True Conservatism and What Comes Next
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
What happens when a nation confuses comfort with character? When expediency becomes the national pastime? In a recent conversation between David Brooks and Scott Galloway, something profound was revealed — not through what was said, but what was still left unsaid. True… Continue reading
When Neoliberalism Collapsed And Took Democracy With It
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Everywhere you look, democracy is fraying. And it’s not just the usual suspects. From the polite parliament halls of Europe to the fractured federation of America, and yes, even up there in Canada — the cracks are no longer subtle. But this isn’t new. In fact, it’s old. As old… Continue reading
Additional InnerSelf.com Articles:
How to Use Rituals for Personal Growth and Social Change
Author: Carl Greer PhD, PsyD
Rituals and ceremonies are more than tradition—they’re tools to transform your inner world and influence the collective energy field we all share. Find out why and how. Continue reading
Thinking About Divorce? Ask Yourself These 7 Questions
Author: Pamela Henry
Before choosing divorce, reflecting on these seven essential questions might change your mind—or help you see your next steps with clarity and compassion. Continue reading
Feeling Stuck in an Emotional Slump? Here’s the Fast Way Out
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
We all hit those invisible walls—the ones that slow us down, sap our energy, and leave us asking: "What happened to my motivation?" Emotional slumps and mental fatigue aren’t rare, but they're often misunderstood. These aren’t character flaws. They’re signals—urgently trying to… Continue reading
How Trump’s Economic Chaos is Reshaping the World Economy
Author: Steve Schifferes, City St George's, University of London
The IMF warns global recession chances are rising fast as Trump’s tariff policies and trade unpredictability disrupt global supply chains. With the US, UK, EU, and China all affected, world growth forecasts have plunged. As financial markets tremble and confidence sinks, the… Continue reading
The Truth About Ashwagandha: Benefits, Risks, and How It Works
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Ashwagandha. Even the name feels like a whisper from the past. An ancient root that has survived millennia, passed down through generations, tucked into the corners of sacred texts and family remedies. But what’s behind the surge in popularity today? Is it really the magic… Continue reading
What All Women Deserve in a Relationship
Author: Joyce Vissell
Too many women have settled for less in love and relationships. Learn how to claim the equality, love, and respect every woman deserves in her relationship—without apology. Continue reading
When a Relationship Has Run Its Course
Author: Jude Bijou
Ending a relationship is never easy, but doing so with honesty and grace can make all the difference. Learn how to heal and move forward with dignity. Continue reading
How Familiarity Breeds Kindness
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
We like to think we're rational beings, yet something as simple as an accent can trigger instant — and often unconscious — judgments. Research shows that exposure to a variety of accents early in life can significantly reduce these hidden biases. But what about the rest of… Continue reading
Understanding True Happiness
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
What if happiness isn't something you chase but something you build, one small decision at a time? Across the world, the happiest societies have unlocked secrets not tucked away in treasure chests, but woven into everyday life. Today, let's walk together through what happiness… Continue reading
Artificial Sweeteners: Are They a Sweet Deal or a Health Risk?
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Artificial sweeteners promise all the sweet pleasure of sugar without the guilt. But are they a health miracle—or a ticking time bomb hidden in your morning coffee? As sugar substitutes continue to invade everything from diet sodas to "health" bars, it's time we took a hard look… Continue reading
Endometriosis Treatment and Why Ultra-Processed Foods Make It Worse
Author: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Living with endometriosis often feels like carrying an invisible weight that no one else can see. Some days, it’s a soft ache in the background. Other days, it’s a roaring pain that steals your breath and blurs your focus. But what if small choices, like the food you eat, could… Continue reading
This Week's Astrological Overview :
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: May 5 to 11, 2025
Author: Pam Younghans
This week’s astrology brings Mercury's rare alignments with Chiron and Eris, opening the door to truth and transformation—just as the Eta Aquariid meteors light up the sky and inspire release and renewal. Continue reading
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Astrology: Mercury, Chiron & Eris Shake Things Up | Healing Truths + Meteor Magic
Sticks and Stones: How to Let Go of Hurtful Words
How Rituals Can Change You and the World Around You
Thinking About Divorce? Ask Yourself These 7 Questions First
Kamala Harris Courage Is Contagious: A Powerful Call to Action in America’s Darkest Hour
Bernie Sanders: Fighting Oligarchy, Building a Grassroots Revolution in 2025
Trump's First 100 Days: 40 Acts of Corruption That Will Shock You
When a Relationship Has Run Its Course: How to Let Go with Grace and Grow Forward
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Recap:
The May 5, 2025 issue of InnerSelf.com dives deep into relationships of all kinds—romantic, societal, digital, and personal. Marie T. Russell encourages us to stop taking hurtful words personally and shift into compassion. Robert Jennings explores how doing nothing can be revolutionary and how neoliberalism’s collapse is reshaping democracy. Beth McDaniel and Alex Jordan address well-being topics from artificial sweeteners and endometriosis to happiness and emotional slumps. Meanwhile, Carl Greer highlights how rituals transform both self and society. Add to that a stirring astrology forecast from Pam Younghans, and you have a new edition of InnerSelf.com filled with revelation and renewal.
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