Inner Power

“You talk about serving my community and designing my future and a lot of other things. I don’t have time for that!” Time can be one of our most illusory possessions. We all at various moments tend to think we have more or less time than we do. Natu­rally, therefore, we tend to abuse time, or fail to capitalize on it, without even realizing what we are doing. The mindset of thinking that we have m...

In a world that often feels like it's spinning out of control, something is soul-soothing about coming home to your dog's wagging tail and eager eyes. More than just cuddly couch buddies, dogs are little heroes in fur coats. They're not just wagging their tails at home; they're sniffing danger, lending a paw in hospitals, and even helping cops on the beat. Here's why your furry...

The focus for today is: I am learning to engage with the world from the perspective of others. Continue Reading Be sure to visit InnerSelf.com, where there are 20,000+ life-altering articles where we promote "New Attitudes and New Possibilities." All articles are translated into 30 languages. Subscribe to InnerSelf Magazine, published weekly, and to Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspirati...

The focus for today is: I am learning to assess the role of fear in my decision-making. Continue Reading

The focus for today is: I choose to feel respect and love for all that exists. Continue Reading Be sure to visit InnerSelf.com, where there are 20,000+ life-altering articles where we promote "New Attitudes and New Possibilities." All articles are translated into 30 languages. Subscribe to InnerSelf Magazine, published weekly, and to Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration. InnerSelf Ma...

Astrologer Pam Younghans writes this weekly astrological journal based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies. This column is not intended as prediction. Your own experience will be more specifically defined by transits to your personal chart. Aspects of Note this Week: All times listed are Pacific Daylight Time. For E...

The Power of an Apology -- and the Cost of Not Whether it's your parent, coworker, child, lover, or friend, we all sometimes say and do things we regret. We fret, get defensive, make excuses, and rationalize that what we did wasn't so bad. Or we simply put the blunder out of our mind hoping it went unnoticed. "It's no big deal." "Anybody could make that mistake." &q...

Enlightened Dog Training Principle #1: Silence is Golden The more we reflect on our dog’s highly sensitive, animalistic, nonverbal consciousness, the better quality relationship we can achieve with them. Ultimately, we’ll be able to connect and communicate with them at a much higher level than we imagine possible, sometimes even telepathically. Silence is praise to the Universe.   In order to illu...

The focus for today is: I choose to overcome unhealthy biases and instead emphasize the inner soul of people. Continue Reading

The focus for today is: I remember to appreciate and enjoy what I have. Continue Reading

The focus for today is: I drop my judgments so I can get past my resistance. Continue Reading

The focus for today is: I choose to slow down into a calmer experience of life. Continue Reading

The focus for today is: I am the one I have been waiting for. Continue Reading

Astrologer Pam Younghans writes this weekly astrological journal based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies. This column is not intended as prediction. Your own experience will be more specifically defined by transits to your personal chart. Aspects of Note this Week: All times listed are Pacific Daylight Time. For E...

The focus for today is: Would I rather insist on being right, or would I rather be loved? Continue Reading

The focus for today is: I become aware of the feelings I wish to experience. Continue Reading

The focus for today is: I choose to focus on my passions and creativity. Continue Reading

This is the giant Banyan tree in Lahaina, Maui. It shades a city block. It’s been burned but not destroyed in the fire that has leveled Lahaina, the cultural capital of Hawaii for over 300 years. There are untold numbers of dead and burn victims, thousands of homes and businesses have been incinerated … this is a tragedy unparalleled since the 1960 tsunami. This is much more than a local catastrop...

The focus for today is: I am willing to ask for help (and give it as well). Continue Reading

The focus for today is: I am learning to love my shadow self, and the shadow self of others. Continue Reading

Astrologer Pam Younghans writes this weekly astrological journal based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies. This column is not intended as prediction. Your own experience will be more specifically defined by transits to your personal chart. Aspects of Note this Week: All times listed are Pacific Daylight Time. For E...

You've probably heard of catnip in relationship to cats. Some cats really love it. Most cats react to catnip by rolling, flipping, rubbing, and eventually zoning out. On the other hand, bugs hate catnip. I'm talking of mosquitoes, black flies, deer flies or horse flies, and gnats. When they smell it, they usually leave the premises. In the enchanting woods of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, wher...

While I am definitely keen on visiting sites when I travel, the dimension that I like most is the human one. I just cannot get enough of meeting people from a different background, country or continent: Seeing their traditions. Seeing how they live. Listening to their language. Listening to their views on life. Their view of the future. Trying to discover things we have in common. In short, connec...

The focus for today (and the weekend) is: I have what it takes to make my dreams come true. Continue Reading

The focus for today is: I choose to live out the best version of who I am. Continue Reading