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: Michele Berger, University of Pennsylvania
When psychologists talk about why humans have the ability to imagine the future, usually it's so we can decide what to do, plan, make decisions.
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- Written by: Lawrence Doochin
When we resist change, we will be fearful. When we judge ourselves, we will also be fearful. Thus we must accept ourselves as we are right now in this moment, while desiring to improve ourselves and make changes.
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- Written by: Lawrence Doochin
When we resist change, we will be fearful. When we judge ourselves, we will also be fearful. Thus we must accept ourselves as we are right now in this moment, while desiring to improve ourselves and make changes.
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- Written by: Joyce Vissell
Clinical trials have shown that hugs are positive to your physical and mental health, and they even suggest that a person should receive and give at least seven hugs in a day for optimum benefit.
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- Written by: Joyce Vissell
Clinical trials have shown that hugs are positive to your physical and mental health, and they even suggest that a person should receive and give at least seven hugs in a day for optimum benefit.
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- Written by: Narmada Paul, University of Kentucky
When high school students get into the habit of revising their writing, it has a positive impact on the quality of their work.
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- Written by: Naomi S. Baron, American University
Is comprehension the same whether a person reads a text onscreen or on paper? And are listening and viewing content as effective as reading the written word when covering the same material?
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf
The inner child waits patiently for the adult to notice it, to talk to it. It asks itself: "How can I get her attention? How can I get her to talk to me, to listen to me?" It thinks back of its past experience with parents and teachers and remembers that...
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- Written by: Jude Bijou
Do you get in a negative mood and have a hard time getting out? Do your lingering feelings seem to descend on you for no particular reason? Do you find yourself often brooding for extended periods of time? Anxious? Frustrated? Depressed? Hurt? Brooding? Serious?
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- Written by: Alan Cohen
As the pandemic recedes, we are all looking forward to reclaiming something like the life we once knew. But could one of the purposes of the pandemic be to direct us to a life better than the one we knew?
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- Written by: Alan Cohen
As the pandemic recedes, we are all looking forward to reclaiming something like the life we once knew. But could one of the purposes of the pandemic be to direct us to a life better than the one we knew?
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- Written by: Louise Hay
At the time of this writing, I am entering my 73rd year, and I am extremely healthy. Just because the years are passing does not mean that the quality of our lives must automatically go downhill. Think about what you would really love to do with the next portion of your life...
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- Written by: Peter Ruppert
We all experience positive and negative self-talk on a regular basis. Whether you realize it or not, you’re probably having the same internal conversations over and over every day. These two opposing voices compete for our mindset every day and every minute.
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- Written by: Peter Ruppert
Positive and negative self-talk significantly influence personal growth and success. By recognizing and reframing negative thoughts, individuals can cultivate a growth mindset that embraces challenges as learning opportunities. This internal dialogue shapes not only self-perception but also the ability to achieve one's goals and dreams.
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- Written by: Bill Plotkin, Ph.D.
The most important question is not how to survive biodiversity loss, climate disruption, ecological degradation, pandemics, and fascism. It’s not even: Will we survive? It’s this: What would it look like if we really loved this world...
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- Written by: Roy Holman
Responsible means able to respond, answerable for, trustworthy. Most of us would probably say we are responsible. But it is often the wrong response! Frequently, we are tempted to take responsibility for others, as in changing or healing them. As a peace activist, I know this one quite well. To me...
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- Written by: Roy Holman
Responsible means able to respond, answerable for, trustworthy. Most of us would probably say we are responsible. But it is often the wrong response! Frequently, we are tempted to take responsibility for others, as in changing or healing them. As a peace activist, I know this one quite well. To me...
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- Written by: Lawrence Doochin
We each have a choice, and let's be clear what that choice is. Martin Luther King Jr. told us that "Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness."
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- Written by: Lawrence Doochin
The article explores the importance of choosing between creative altruism and destructive selfishness, emphasizing the need to reduce ego's influence in lives. It discusses how ego-driven judgments, grievances, and the quest for happiness can lead to separation and suffering, and offers methods for embracing a more unified and joyful existence through forgiveness and self-awareness.
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- Written by: Alan Cohen
If you or I had met Joe during his risqué comedy stint, we might have judged him as a crude or sordid character. Yet we would have had no idea that this phase was not an end in itself, but a preparatory step for...
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- Written by: Alan Cohen
The journey of Joe from a risqué comedian to a devoted messenger of spiritual healing illustrates how life's challenges can serve as valuable stepping stones. By reframing judgments and recognizing the potential in struggles, individuals can find meaning and purpose, ultimately transforming difficulties into opportunities for personal growth and healing.
