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If there is one thing we are learning these days, it is that we are all in this together. Borders between continents and countries, divisions within countries whether by race, religion, political party, sexual preference, etc., all of these are non-existent barriers in the face of energy -- in this case the energy of a virus. Even while we practice social isolation, we still are connected... whether virtually or through survival-needed mechanisms such as medical facilities, grocery stores, etc., and mostly by energy.
The energy that unites us is our choice... it can be fear, or it can be love and looking to the future for how to ameliorate our existence on planet earth during and after this crisis. Will T. Wilkinson asks "What's Really Going On and What Do We Do About It?" and I reflect on "What Works For Me: Listening To My Body".
Pauline Wills, in an excerpt from her book entitled Yoga of Light, guides us to take a look at our connectivity in "The Web of Light: The Field of Sacred Energy and The Power of Thought".
Of course, both collectively and individually, we need to make decisions in times of stress, and Dr. Paul Napper, Psy.D. and Dr. Anthony Rao, Ph.D. share about "How To Make Accurate Decisions When Things Are Moving Fast". We all react differently to the stress, and Gary Wagman writes about "Depression, Anger, and Sadness as Related to Yang Body Types".
However, we are not alone and we are not the first to deal with extreme situations that require healing. Dr. Marioanne Teitelbaum helps us in "Exploring Natural Ways of Healing: Traditional Healing for a New Age".
We also have numerous articles dealing with the Coronavirus, always with a focus on providing helpful information both on the physical aspects as well as the emotional ones. These are times when we need the support of friends, even if it is at a distance, to help us separate fact from fiction, and fear from reality. Our additional articles aim to be your friend in this regard.
Please scroll down for the featured articles in this new issue of InnerSelf, and also the recap of all the articles that were added to the website during the week.
Wishing you insightful reading, and of course a wonder-full, joy-full, loving, and healthy week.
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What's Really Going On and What Do We Do About It?
Written by Will T. Wilkinson
So, who knows exactly what's going on right now? I've reviewed videos, read blogs and articles and books, accessed a variety of news sources, mainstream and sidestream, watched YouTube videos of doctors and economists, listened to informed and anxious friends, and I'm no closer to knowing for sure than before.
What Works For Me: Listening To My Body
Written by Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf
The human body is an amazing creation. It works without needing our input as to what to do. The heart beats, the lungs pump, the lymph nodes do their thing, the evacuation process works. The body runs better than a well-oiled machine. And it's smart too! It knows what it needs when it needs it. The only glitch in the process is, you guessed it, us.
The Web of Light: The Field of Sacred Energy and The Power of Thought
Written by Pauline Wills
We can compare this web of light that permeates the universe to a spider’s web. When a fly becomes entangled in the spider’s web, it sends a vibration along the strands of the web. Similarly, what we think and feel sends along the strands of the web of light vibrational frequencies that can affect people, countries and world situations.
How To Make Accurate Decisions When Things Are Moving Fast
Written by Dr. Paul Napper, Psy.D. and Dr. Anthony Rao, Ph.D.
Thinking under extreme time pressure is not optimal, but it is inevitable that we will find ourselves in this situation at times. It is always best not to rush and get seduced by mental shortcuts. Use all the time available to you in making a decision.
Depression, Anger, and Sadness as Related to Yang Body Types
Written by Gary Wagman, Ph.D., L.Ac.
We all have a unique path in life that, if traveled, brings out the best in us. Yet no path is ever forged for us, and we may have to bushwhack our way through unchartered wilderness when our navigation equipment fails. Depression is an emotional state that all of the body types are capable of experiencing when they feel stuck...
Exploring Natural Ways of Healing: Traditional Healing for a New Age
Written by Marianne Teitelbaum, D.C.
Americans love to learn all they can about their health problems, incessantly reading about each and every disease on the internet, looking for anything that can alleviate their symptoms. The problem is that people are searching for advice in a country with no genuine tradition of holistic healing.
The Perils Of A Just Enough, Just In Time Food System
by Evan Fraser
Toilet paper shortages, profiteering from hand sanitizer and empty shelves in grocery stores.
How To Maintain Physical and Mental Health During Coronavirus
by Nita Bharti
Millions are asking for clear, comprehensive information and guidelines regarding the novel coronavirus.
Autism Screening Tool May Not Detect The Condition In Some Women
by Rachel Moseley and Julie Kirkby
Diagnosing autism is expensive and time consuming, so a screening tool is used to filter out those people who are…
Here's What You Need To Know About Ibuprofen and COVID-19 Symptoms
by Parastou Donyai
There’s been some confusion recently on whether we should or shouldn’t take ibuprofen to treat symptoms of COVID-19…
Is The Internet Of Things Is Sending Us Back To The Middle Ages
by Joshua A.T. Fairfield
Internet-enabled devices are so common, and so vulnerable, that hackers recently broke into a casino through its fish…
Facing COVID-19 With Community Instead of Fear
by Lornet Turnbull
As the coronavirus spreads anxiety and panic across the globe, people are finding ways to share information and support…
3 Smart Ways To Use Screen Time While Coronavirus Keeps Kids At Home
by Rebecca Dore
As families everywhere adjust to social distancing measures like closed schools and child care centers, workplaces and…
World's Response To Coronavirus Has Slashed CO2 Emissions – Here's How To Keep Them Down
by Simone Abram
How do you respond to a crisis? It’s obvious that the response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been dramatically different…
How To Spot Coronavirus Fake News
by Samantha Vanderslott
The proliferation of fake news about the COVID-19 pandemic has been labelled a dangerous “infodemic”.
How To Help Children Through Isolation And Lockdown
by Emma Maynard
The UK has become the latest country to close schools in a bid to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus.
What We Can Learn From Literary History About Pandemics
by Chelsea Haith
From Homer’s Iliad and Boccaccio’s Decameron to Stephen King’s The Stand and Ling Ma’s Severance, stories about…
How To Keep Your Gut Microbiome Healthy To Fight COVID-19
by Tim Spector
As well as protecting yourself from the virus on the outside, you can also build up your defences from the inside by…
4 Ways To Help Kids Relax As The Coronavirus Upends Everyday Life
by Mirae J. Fornander
Families everywhere are adjusting to a new way of life due to social distancing measures like closed schools…
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How Hope Can Keep You Healthier And Happier
by Everett Worthington
Hope can erode when we perceive threats to our way of life, and these days, plenty are out there.
How Coronavirus Reminds Americans That Pursuit Of Happiness Is Tied To The Collective Good
by Christopher Beem
At its core, the United States Declaration of Independence argues that all human beings have “unalienable rights.”…
How Coronavirus Measures Have Worked Around The World
by Jimmy Whitworth
One month after what is now the coronavirus pandemic was declared a “public health emergency of international concern”,…
What Good Things Might Emerge From Coronavirus Pandemic
by Charles Foster
To be clear, and in the hope of heading off some trolls, I would like to make two observations. First, of course I…
How To Clean Your House To Kill Coronavirus
by Neal Buccino
Consider these expert tips for cleaning your home to kill the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (and the pathogens…
How Quickly Can People Recover From COVID-19?
by U. Melbourne
Researchers have mapped immune responses from one of Australia’s first COVID-19 patients, showing the body’s ability to…
What Coronavirus Symptoms Should I Look For, And When Do I Call The Doctor?
by William Petri
As the nation adjusts to the threat of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, it’s only natural to worry…
How Can I Think Positively About Lockdown And Isolation?
by Silvia Panizza
I am facing 14 days of self isolation and I find the prospect terrifying. Chances are it will continue much longer too,…
How To Talk To Someone You Believe Is Misinformed About The Coronavirus
by Emma Frances Bloomfield
The medical evidence is clear: The coronavirus global health threat is not an elaborate hoax. Bill Gates did not create…
What You Should And Shouldn't Do If You're In Self-Isolation
by Adam Kamradt-Scott
Australians who have tested positive to COVID-19 have been advised to self-isolate at home.
A Psychologist Explains How To Avoid Cabin Fever
by Sarita Robinson
People who suspect they may have come into contact with the coronavirus are being advised to self-isolate (stay at…
5 Ways Nutrition Could Help Your Immune System Fight Off The Coronavirus
by Clare Collins
The coronavirus presents many uncertainties, and none of us can completely eliminate our risk of getting COVID-19. But…
Homemade Hand Sanitizer Recipes That Could Help Protect Against Coronavirus
by Shobana Dissanayeke and James McEvoy
To slow the spread of coronavirus we’re being told to wash our hands more, preferably with soap and water, or failing…
Social Distancing Comes With Social Side Effects – Here's How To Stay Connected
by Jonathan Kanter and Adam Kuczynski
To fight the spread of coronavirus, government officials have asked Americans to swallow a hard pill: Stay away from…
5 Ways To Manage Your News Consumption In Times Of Crisis
by Mark Pearson
Thousands of employees internationally are already working from home in COVID-19 self-isolation because of their recent…
4 Things To Know About Hand Sanitizer
by Jeffrey Gardner
As concern about coronavirus grows, hand sanitizer is in high demand. Biologist Jeffrey Gardner explains why alcohol is…
Even in the Age of Trump, Why Facts Matter
by Sidney Shapiro
Years ago, during a summer break from college, I was in the offices of a public interest advocate, a grizzled veteran…
Coronavirus: A Simple Way To Keep Workers – And The Economy – From Getting Sick
by Jay L. Zagorsky
The COVID-19 outbreak appears headed for the U.S., and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging…
What Really Works To Keep Coronavirus Away?
by Brian Labus
When people are sick with a respiratory disease like COVID-19, they cough or sneeze particles into the air.
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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