Planets & Transits
New Moon in Leo August 12, 2026
The New Moon arrives in Leo August 12 at 8:36 PM UTC, and with it comes a singular...
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- Written by: Kate King
If there’s one phrase in the English language that has both befuddled and enraged people for generations, it’s let it go. It infuriates us because despite our deep longing to do such a thing, letting go remains elusive and always seemingly out of reach.
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- Written by: Joyce Vissell
Bokie was more like a child to me than a dog. He was a steady loving presence that I counted on. While I still couldn't fully trust Barry, I could completely trust Bokie. He was never far from my side.
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- Written by: Gary C. Cooper
Who doesn't wish they could rewind the tape of their lives and do a few things differently? “If I only knew then what I know now ...” We’ve all sung that song. So, what do we do with our troublesome memories?
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- Written by: Paul Weiss
Our vulnerability reminds us that we are never truly independent, but always exist in a field of reciprocity. Thus reciprocity is a deep spiritual principle.
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- Written by: Judith Orloff, M.D.
A dread that many of my patients share is: “What if people ask more than I can give? I feel guilty if I say “‘no.’” Here are five strategies to support your healthy giving...
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- Written by: Lawrence Doochin
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.
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- Written by: Brigitte Mars
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.
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- Written by: Coline Monsarrat
We know how taking things personally affects us in a negative way. We know it is a bad habit, but it seems complicated to resist the thoughts that come to our minds.
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- Written by: Lawrence Doochin
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.
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- Written by: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Loneliness, a universal human experience, often conjures images of an aching heart yearning for connection. However, recent insights suggest that our understanding of loneliness requires a more profound examination beyond the need to belong.
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- Written by: Christian Ilbury, The University of Edinburgh
They’re serving what?! How the c-word went from camp to internet mainstream
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- Written by: Ellen Evert Hopman
In Britain and the United States, we are used to “Father Christmas” and “Santa Claus” but other countries and cultures celebrate female gift bringers.
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- Written by: Mandy Doria, University of Colorado
For many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time to reflect and find meaning in loss
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- Written by: Cheryl Pallant, PhD
Many of us tend to pursue areas of strengths and ignore areas of weakness. There’s good reason to use strengths. They reinforce competence. But there’s also good reason to explore and utilize weaknesses.
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- Written by: Tom Garner, Sheffield Hallam University
How Christmas music in adverts and shops harnesses nostalgia to encourage you to spend more
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- Written by: Coline Monsarrat
Let’s explore ways to train our brain so we can stride confidently into life’s grand meeting room, project our voice with conviction and aplomb, flipping the script on imposter syndrome.
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- Written by: Phill Webster
I’ve made mistakes. Many. I’ve done things I am not proud of. Repeatedly. We can’t correct the wrongs we’ve committed in our lives, but we can try not to repeat them.
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- Written by: Pierre Pradervand
I write this as one who, many years ago, practiced journalism and created in French-speaking Africa a quarterly magazine that was lauded for its fundamentally positive approach to all issues, while at the same time remaining sharply realistic.
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- Written by: Sara Goldstein, University of Delaware
Why are bullies so mean? A youth psychology expert explains what’s behind their harmful behavior
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- Written by: Penelope Hasking, Curtin University and Stephen P. Lewis, University of Guelph
Someone has told you they’re self-harming. Now what?
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- Written by: Jacqueline Heller, MD
Trauma can be social, even global, as well as individual. Man-made social cataclysms and natural disasters influence the herd mentality.
