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This week, in the US, it is Thanksgiving. While being grateful really needs to be a daily practice, having one day a year that highlights giving thanks can help us center ourselves and take note of everything we have to be grateful for. However, there are times where it may seem nearly impossible to be grateful due to circumstances we find ourselves in. One of our authors this week can help us in that situation with "How You Can Feel Gratitude During Difficult Times".
With much more of the population either aging or being in physical pain, we can also gain insights from "Looking for the Gold in the Ashes of Pain". However, there is more than physical pain that keeps us from living in gratitude. Holding on to resentments, grudges, anger, etc. stands in the way of feeling appreciation. Jane Wyker shares her personal experience in "Reflections on Mom: From Pain to Gratitude and Forgiveness" and Jude Bijou provides us with tools in "An Attitude of Gratitude: Enjoying the Here and Now".
And of course, relationships are always our greatest challenge and provide our greatest life lessons, whether with our partner or others close to us. Joyce and Barry Vissell share in two separate articles, how "To Really Appreciate a Woman..." and how "To Really Appreciate a Man..."
And as our featured authors remind us, gratitude and appreciation are an ongoing process. We have to clear the way of obstacles so that love can shine. This applies to all of our relationships... whether at home, at work, or out in the world grocery shopping, or whatever. We need to constantly "be on the lookout" for those things we have to be grateful for.
This week, we have introduced a new feature on the website, a "push notification" in which you can be apprised as we add new material to the website throughout the week. So you don't need to wait until the newsletter arrives to be inspired, but can get notified via your online browser that a new article is online. The little bell graphic at the bottom right of any InnerSelf page is how you activate this feature. You also inactivate it the same way should you decide, after having tried it, that you'd rather not have this "push-notification" feature. When we send out a notification that a new article is online, a little box opens on your browser and if you click on it, you are taken to the new article. Simple and easy. We hope you'll like it.
And as usual, we bring you numerous additional articles on a variety of topics. Scroll below for the titles and links to all of them.
Wishing you enjoyable insightful reading, and of course a wonder-full, joy-full, loving and thankful week. May you focus on all you have to be grateful for and thus help that expand in your life and in the world.
Marie T. Russell
editor/publisher,
InnerSelf.com
"New Attitudes...New Possibilities"
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NEW ARTICLES THIS WEEK
How You Can Feel Gratitude During Difficult Times
Written by Yvonne Tally
Gratitude is noticing the good things that are happening all around you. Feeling gratitude when life is stormy can be difficult; it’s during times of hardship that our gratitude is most tested. Seeing the silver lining during those times is easier when we focus on the power of our gratitude.
Article is continued here: How You Can Feel Gratitude During Difficult Times
Looking for the Gold in the Ashes of Pain
Written by Sarah Anne Shockley
When we’re in severe or chronic pain, our normal life is not available to us in the way it used to be. Instead, living in pain feels like being taken out of life. Our normal life recedes to a distance at the same time that the feeling world of pain becomes incredibly close, immediate, and demanding. Pain becomes our experience of life.
Article is continued here: Looking for the Gold in the Ashes of Pain
Reflections on Mom: From Pain to Gratitude and Forgiveness
Written by Jane Wyker
As I felt the benefits of forgiving my ex-husband Werner, I began to look at other grievances and judgments I was holding. Mom was at the top of my list. Could I find my way to forgive her, too? That would require me to mourn the losses of my childhood and let them go. Holding onto my resentment to Mom kept them in place.
Article is continued here: Reflections on Mom: From Pain to Gratitude and Forgiveness
An Attitude of Gratitude: Enjoying the Here and Now
Written by Jude Bijou, M.A., M.F.T.
Being unappreciative in general and focusing on the half empty is a core attitude that Attitude Reconstruction associates with the emotion of anger. These qualities block our ability to experience the emotion of love. With the holidays approaching, it’s time to reverse your old tendency.
Article is continued here: An Attitude of Gratitude: Enjoying the Here and Now
To Really Appreciate a Woman...
Written by Joyce & Barry Vissell
Real appreciation is a gift of love straight from the heart, an acknowledgement of another’s greatness and beauty, and a way of showing your partner that you really care. Many women need specific kinds of appreciation. And many men don’t understand this.
Article is continued here: To Really Appreciate a Woman...
To Really Appreciate a Man...
Written by Joyce & Barry Vissell
Find out what kind of acknowledgment means most to the man in your life. How does he most need to be appreciated? You may be surprised. Please don’t get the idea that men don’t need appreciation for inner qualities of being.
Article is continued here: To Really Appreciate a Man...
How Marriage Has Changed Dramatically Throughout History
by Michelle Brady and Belinda Hewitt
In 2017, Australians were asked “Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry?”. The answer was a…
Article is continued here: How Marriage Has Changed Dramatically Throughout History
A Low-Gluten, High-Fiber Diet Could Settle Your Stomach
by Kristine Snedker
Eating a low-gluten, high-fiber diet changes bacteria in the gut, decreases gastrointestinal discomfort such as…
Article is continued here: A Low-Gluten, High-Fiber Diet Could Settle Your Stomach
Why Doctors Are Starting To Prescribe Exercise
by Scott Lear
There is a movement afoot (pun intended) to get more people exercising by involving their family doctors.
Article is continued here: Why Doctors Are Starting To Prescribe Exercise
Why Fact Checking Fake News Doesn’t Change Minds
by Keith Brannon
Neutral fact checks may not sway voters to abandon false beliefs based on inaccurate information, a new study suggests.…
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Revolution 50: The Beatles’ White Album Remixed
by David McCooey
Last year, in 2017, the 50th anniversary remix of The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band gained considerable…
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Why The Link Between Terrorism And Mental Illness Is Complicated
by Clarke Jones
Following another act of fatal violence in Melbourne, Australia in early November 2018, Prime Minister Scott Morrison…
Article is continued here: Why The Link Between Terrorism And Mental Illness Is Complicated
Why Education Does Not Always Equal Social Mobility
by Louis Volante and John Jerrim
Educators around the world, particularly those in secondary schools, often default to a compelling story when they are…
Article is continued here: Why Education Does Not Always Equal Social Mobility
Putting The X In Text: Warm Wishes Or A Kiss-off?
by Andy Miah
Do you sign off texts and emails with an x? Have you ever thought what that x – shorthand for a kiss – means to you or…
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Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse: Animation's Greatest Showman Is 90
by Paul Wells
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho recently criticised his players for not having the courage to take penalty…
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What Is The Right Age To Have A Child?
by Charlotte Walker and Suzannah Williams
Over the past three decades, there has been a steady increase in the average age of parents. Advances in fertility…
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Healthy Guts Are Swarming With Bugs, So What Do They Do?
by Robert Moore
The healthy human body is swarming with microorganisms. They inhabit every nook and cranny on the surfaces of our body.…
Article is continued here: Healthy Guts Are Swarming With Bugs, So What Do They Do?
How Will History Judge Our Treatment Of Depressed Children?
by Jeremy Howick
An investigative report by the BBC recently found that the number of antidepressants prescribed to children in England…
Article is continued here: How Will History Judge Our Treatment Of Depressed Children?
Demand For People Skills Is Growing Faster Than Demand For STEM Skills
by Claire Mason, Andrew Reeson and Todd Sanderson
Advances in digital technology are changing the world of work. It has been estimated that more than 40% of human…
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Why Covering The Environment Is One Of The Most Dangerous Beats In Journalism
by Eric Freedmanlist
From the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Kashoggi by Saudi agents to President Trump’s clashes with the White House…
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6 Surprising Drug Interactions You Should Know About
by Philip Crilly
As the population grows older, more and more people are using a combination of drugs to treat multiple conditions. This…
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Why Are Some Americans Changing Their Names?
by Kirsten Fermaglich
In 2008, Newsweek published an article on then-presidential candidate Barack Obama titled “From Barry to Barack.” The…
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How Alcohol's Calories End Up On Your Waistline
by Veronique Chachay
Alcoholic drinks should all carry calorie counts according to a leading UK public health doctor writing in the BMJ…
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The Other 2018 US Midterm Wave: A Historic 10-point Jump In Turnout Among Young People
by Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg
Voter turnout among 18 to 29-year-olds in the 2018 midterm elections was 31 percent, according to a preliminary…
Article is continued here: The Other 2018 US Midterm Wave: A Historic 10-point Jump In Turnout Among Young People
How Humor Can Change Your Relationship
by Gil Greengross
A sense of humor is an attractive trait. There is abundant cross-cultural evidence that shows that being funny makes…
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How Craigslist Cuts Solid Waste, One Used Sofa At A Time
by Suvrat Dhanorkar
The average American generates about 1,500 pounds of garbage annually, and then spends lots of tax dollars disposing of…
Article is continued here: How Craigslist Cuts Solid Waste, One Used Sofa At A Time
Why Some People Overeat When They're Upset
by Laura Wilkinson, Angela Rowe and Charlotte Hardman
The idea of eating a tub of ice cream to cope with being upset has become a bit cliche. Though some might not need a…
Article is continued here: Why Some People Overeat When They're Upset
What Mass Shootings Do To Those Not Shot: Social Consequences Of Mass Gun Violence
by Arash Javanbakht
Mass shootings seem to have become a sad new normal in the American life. They happen too often, and in very unexpected…
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Neuroscientists Identify A Surprising Low-Tech Fix For Sleep-Deprived Teens
by Adriana Galván
Healthy sleep leads to healthy brains. Neuroscientists have gotten that message out. But parents, doctors and educators…
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How Do We Know There Is A Link Between Climate Change and Wildfires?
by Kevin Trenberth
Once again, the summer and fall of 2018 in the Northern Hemisphere has brought us an epidemic of major wildfires. These…
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Disney’s Nutcracker Is The Latest Movie To Explore The Dark Side Of Fairy Tales
by Sylvie Magerstaedt
Disney’s latest offering, Nutcracker and the Four Realms comes with a warning for anyone who might imagine…
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A County In Idaho Offered Spanish-Language Ballots For The First Time and Here's What Happened
by Gabe Osterhout
On the morning of Election Day, the top trending search on Google was “donde votar,” which means “where to vote” in…
Article is continued here: A County In Idaho Offered Spanish-Language Ballots For The First Time and Here's What Happened
4 Ways Children Say Their Well-Being Can Be Improved
by Charlotte Todd and Sinead Brophy
Good emotional health as a child lays the foundation for good life satisfaction in adulthood. However, in the UK…
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Why The World's Plastic Problem Is Bigger Than The Ocean
by Christopher J. Preston
As you read this, a strange object that looks like a 2,000-foot floating pool noodle is drifting slowly through the…
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Why More American Students Are Studying Abroad
by Chad M. Gasta
Kelsey Hrubes knew she had a challenge on her hands when she visited Germany as a study abroad student back in 2015. “I…
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Marijuana Expands Into 3 More States, But What About Nationwide Legalization?
by Daniel J. Mallinson and Lee Hannah
The midterm elections have further loosened marijuana restrictions in the United States. Voters in three of four states…
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Making Time For Exercise -- But How? And When?
by David E. Conroy and Sherry Pagoto
It’s that time again. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services just released a new edition of the Physical…
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Political Blogs By Teenagers Promote Tolerance, Participation And Public Debate
by Julianne K. Viola
When it comes to being politically active, young people typically have a bad reputation. In democracies such as the…
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Should You Take Probiotics When You’re On Antibiotics?
by Lito Papanicolas and Geraint Rogers
Antibiotics kill harmful bacteria that cause disease. But they also cause collateral damage to the microbiome, the…
Article is continued here: Should You Take Probiotics When You’re On Antibiotics?
How To Restore Trust In Governments and Institutions
by Grant Duncan
Trust is at a breaking point. Trust in national institutions. Trust among states. Trust in the rules-based global…
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5 Food Mistakes To Avoid If You're Trying To Lose Weight
by Yasmine Probst and Vivienne Guan
Many people wonder why they’re not losing weight when they follow a strict diet and exercise routine. One possible…
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Could Consciousness All Come Down To The Way Things Vibrate?
by Tam Hunt
Why is my awareness here, while yours is over there? Why is the universe split in two for each of us, into a subject…
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Feel Younger Than You Are? Here's Why You're On To Something Good
by Catherine Loveday
It seems that to some extent, we really are as young as we feel. But how do we know which is the chicken and the egg?…
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How Many Women Does It Take To Change A Broken Congress?
by Wendy K. Smith and Terry Babcock-Lumish
The next United States Congress will have at least 123 women in the House and Senate, including two Muslim-American…
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Shadow Profiles: Facebook Knows About You, Even If You're Not On Facebook
by Andrew Quodling
Facebook’s founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg faced two days of grilling before US politicians, in April 2018…
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Now We Know Why Humans Roar
by Jordan Raine
Historical accounts indicate that soldiers have roared in battle throughout history, from the Roman army to the Red…
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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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