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This week we look at the power of the heart, the power of love, whether it comes in human form or animal form or even scientific form. Love is all there is. Anything else is simply the absence of love. Our articles this week help us recenter in the power of the heart, and the power of love.
Scroll down below for the featured articles of the week, as well as for the numerous articles on a variety of topics.
Wishing you enjoyable insightful reading, and of course a wonder-full, joy-full, and loving week.
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InnerSelf.com
"New Attitudes...New Possibilities"
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NEW ARTICLES THIS WEEK
Psychic Science: The Link Between Science And Spirituality
by Anna Comerford
We connect to people around us in mysterious ways but science has proven that the heart is the biggest source of electromagnetic energy in the human body. They found there is an electromagnetic (energetic communication) between people.
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It Is Imperative We Return To Wu-Wei’s Natural Flow of Tao
Written by Jason Gregory
In the world that we live in now, with ecological destruction for the sake of material possessions and with the divisions among humanity, a return to our wu-wei nature is imperative, or we will face the dire consequences of our ignorant actions.
Article is continued here: It Is Imperative We Return To Wu-Wei’s Natural Flow of Tao
Becoming Open To New Possibilities: A Special Bond With A Dog
Written by Elena Mannes
Many have experienced the depth of feeling that can develop between us and our four-legged best friends. What makes my story unique is that my search for a lasting and meaningful connection led me down a path that crossed over the boundaries of reason and concrete reality into the realm of the invisible. My dog Brio inspired me--a born skeptic--to investigate the paranormal.
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Sacred Messengers Meditation: Bighearted Love and Compassion with Giraffe
by Carley Mattimore and Linda Star Wolf
The animals and the natural world are relaying messages to guide and support humanity during this time of great change on the planet. The four-leggeds, winged ones, creepy crawlers, and more are coming to assist in this evolution of consciousness. As we release the self-imposed barriers between us and them, we are able to transcend the illusionary veil between us and hear their language. We are given the gift of their wisdom when we connect in love and respect and cross through the barriers that separate us.
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Using Your Light to Hold the Darkness at Bay
by Sonja Grace
As Bear sang his song the darkness began to shrink down into nothing and very soon it was gone as quickly as it arrived. Creator stood in front of Bear and said, “I am happy you have found the answer to the darkness. I have always been with you. My energy flows through the top of your head down to your heart and meets the Earth’s energy fusing together to create light. This light, combined with your voice, is like a tapestry woven together as a protection from all evil.”
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Meet Your Heart: The Myth of The Fragile Heart
by Shai Tubali
When we look within ourselves for sources of power and qualities such as fearlessness and resilience, our heart is not the first or most immediate place that comes to mind. Indeed, the mind--the seat of our mental and logical reasoning--tells us that relying on the heart’s energies might make us weaker...
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Young People Value Diversity, Humor and Honesty In Their Friendships
by Constantino Dumangane Jr.
Friendships made in school play a special part in young people’s development. They are more than just moral support,…
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Why Drastic Cuts In City Air Pollution Could Extend Lifespans
by Mathias Traczyk
The average lifespan of residents of Copenhagen could increase by an entire year in 2040 if there were cuts in…
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How Weight Monitoring During Pregnancy Could Help Save Lives
by Hazel Flight
There are times in a person’s life when specific events can have long-term implications on their future health.…
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Why NBA Players Perform Worse After Late Night Tweets
by Gregory Filiano
NBA players who use Twitter or other forms of social media late at night don’t perform as well on the court the next…
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Why Forcing Kids To Say I’m Sorry Doesn’t Fool Anybody
by Laura Bailey
Don’t force an unremorseful kid to apologize until they’re truly sorry, new research suggests.
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Why the Migrant Caravan Story Is a Climate Change Story
by Todd Miller
Drought, crop failure, storms, and land disputes pit the rich against the poor, and Central America is ground zero for…
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Genes Do Shape Our Behavior But It’s Complicated
by Kevin Mitchell
Many of our psychological traits are innate in origin. There is overwhelming evidence from twin, family and general…
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8 Things You Can Do About A Toxic Work Environment
by Judith Taylor
As a sociologist who studies feminist activism, I often get asked when and how the #MeToo movement is going to trickle…
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Do You Want A Better Sex Life?
by Laurie Mintz
One in 3 American adults do not get enough sleep. Sexual issues are also common, with as many as 45 percent of women…
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Why Is Everyone Talking About Natural Sequence Farming?
by Ian Rutherfurd
On the eve of the recent National Drought Summit, prime minister Scott Morrison and deputy prime minister Michael…
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Love In A Time Of Migrants: On Rethinking Arranged Marriages
by Farhad Mirza
In his book In Praise of Love (2009), the French communist philosopher Alain Badiou attacks the notion of ‘risk-free…
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Want To Eat Fish That's Truly Good For You?
by Keri Szejda
Seafood is very healthy to eat – all things considered. Fish and shellfish are an important source of protein, vitamins…
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How To Deal With The Daily Media Dose Of The Grotesque
by Isaac Nahon-Serfaty
Videos showing hostage beheadings by terrorists, a photograph of a model’s emaciated body to denounce anorexia in the…
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Better Health And Diet Well Before Conception Results In Healthier Pregnancies
by Gita Mishra and Judith Stephenson
Maternal and child health in Australia, like most countries, has traditionally focused on health during pregnancy and…
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Is Intermittent Fasting Any Better Than Conventional Dieting For Weight Loss?
by David Clayton
With a global diet industry worth US$168.95 billion, it’s clear the world is obsessed with weight loss. But what’s the…
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Why Daily Doses Of Nature In The City Matter For People And The Planet
by Anne Cleary
Many environmental agencies and organizations now also aim to connect people with nature, and our new research suggests…
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How To Tell If You Are Dating A Psychopath
by Calli Tzani Pepelasi
It may sound like a scene straight out of a horror movie, but statistically you are not that unlikely to end up on a…
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The Surprising Way Plastics Could Actually Help Fight Climate Change
by Joseph Rollin and Jenna E. Gallegos
What do your car, phone, soda bottle and shoes have in common? They’re all largely made from petroleum. This…
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How A Self-Powered Glucose-Monitoring Device Could Help People With Diabetes
by Gymama Slaughter
Diabetes is the seventh-leading cause of death in the U.S., with about 30.3 million adults having the disease. One in 4…
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Why Racism Is So Hard To Define And Even Harder To Understand
by Alana Lentin
Today, what can be defined as racism and what cannot has become a matter for debate. Every racist caught in the act,…
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Women Feel Better When They Work With Other Women
by Yue Qian
The #metoo movement has brought the widespread sexual harassment experienced by women in the workplace to the fore.…
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Children With Arthritis Lack Vitamin D
by Alan Rosenberg, Hassan Vatanparast, and Sarah Finch
In an analysis of global research, we recently found that children with the most frequent type of arthritis, juvenile…
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Why Gandhi Is Still Relevant And Can Inspire A New Form Of Politics Today
by Tom Shillam
Seventy years after Gandhi’s assassination on the streets of New Delhi, Ramachandra Guha’s new book, Gandhi: The Years…
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5 Ways To Help Robots Work Together With People
by Nancy Cooke
For most people today, robots and smart systems are servants that work in the background, vacuuming carpets or turning…
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How The Salvation Army's Red Kettles Became A Christmas Tradition
by Diane Winston
Tinseled trees and snowy landscapes are not the only signs of the upcoming holiday season. Red kettles, staffed by men…
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Why Test Prep Is A Rite Of Passage For Many Asian-Americans
by Julie J. Park
When ACT released its latest test scores this past October, the results showed that average scores took a dip for every…
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Why Do People Get Cancer?
by Darren Saunders
Lots of very clever people are working hard to try to answer it. I have worked on this problem for many years, and to…
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How We Can Eat Our Fish And Fight Climate Change Too
by Philip A Loring and Ratana Chuenpagdee
Kwan Phayao, a large, crescent moon of a lake in Northern Thailand, is home to about 50 fish species, several hundred…
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Can Virtual Nature And Poo Transplants Solve City Dwellers' Health Problems?
by Anne Cleary, Griffith University and Dave Kendal, University of Melbourne
Nature is good for your health. Perhaps predictably, the world of technology is now offering technical solutions that…
Article is continued here: Can Virtual Nature And Poo Transplants Solve City Dwellers' Health Problems?
What Would A Fair Energy Transition Look Like?
by Franziska Mey and Chris Briggs
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten announced last week that a federal Labor government would create a Just Transition…
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How Long Should I Wait Between Pregnancies?
by Amanda Henry
Women often wonder what the “right” length of time is after giving birth before getting pregnant again. A recent…
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Why Vegans Inspire Fear And Loathing Among Meat Eaters
by Kate Stewart and Matthew Cole
Food critic William Sitwell has resigned as editor of Waitrose’s in-house magazine following a row over his…
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How Humans Are Still Evolving?
by Jan Hoole
The deepest dive recorded by the free-diving Bajau Laut people of Southeast Asia was to an impressive 79 metres, and…
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When Man's Best Friend Feels More Hate Than Love For An Owner
by Nicholas Dodman, Tufts University
Everyone thinks that dogs worship their owners – viewing them as gods of some sort. While that may be true in the…
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How Local Journalism Can Upend Fake News
by Damian Radcliffe
“For the first time media is the least trusted institution globally,” Edelman, the global PR and marketing firm…
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When You're Grateful, Your Brain Becomes More Charitable
by Christina Karns
‘Tis the season when the conversation shifts to what you’re thankful for. Gathered with family and friends around a…
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Astrological Journal for the Week
Written by Pam Younghans
This weekly column (updated every Sunday afternoon) is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies... Read this week's journal here
It is also highly beneficial to reread the past week's astrological journal as it gives a hindsight view of the events that took place and may provide many "ah-ha" insights.
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