Inner Power

Written by Pierre Pradervand and Narrated by Marie T. Russell Until Gutenberg invented the printing press, it was difficult to challenge authority, hence the stability of the systems in place for centuries, even millennia. The printing press allowed an increase in the circulation of ideas in all fields, which accelerated even more with the modern media: radio, telephone, television, etc. But with...

Written by Areva Martin and Narrated by Marie T. Russell. As the world navigates the complexities of gender inequity and the systems that hold it in place, individual women are trying to navigate their own industries. Hard work alone will not earn recognition from the system. Often, you need connections, clout, or a mentor to open doors for you. Those "doors"—including jobs, projects, or speaking...

Written by Alliison Carmen and Narrated by Marie T. Russell. Editor's Note: While this article is written "for women", it can also be read and adapted to the male gender, as "beauty" is not restricted only to the female gender -- and self-empowerment applies to all. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor even touched, but just felt in the heart.”    &nb...

Written by Vanessa Vieites and Narrated by Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com The distance from home that kids are allowed to roam and play has shrunk significantly over the last 50 years. That’s largely due to parents’ concerns over safety, especially in cities . More recently, the COVID-19 pandemic has further restricted children’s independent activity. As a Ph. D. student in psychology , I studied...

Written by Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com. Narrated by AI If death from disease is the the ultimate judgement of a society's quality of healthcare then US healthcare is an abject failure. The US is the home of 20% of the world's deaths from Covid-19 while only having 4% of the world's population. And as disturbing, the US has spent more and endured more economic loss than any other society. I have...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:  I notice the sweetness of life in every moment. One of my favorite dishes at Chinese restaurants used to be Sweet and Sour anything... I loved the tangy "sour" flavor combined with the sweetness in the sauce. I think that "sweet and sour" is also an apt description for life... some sweetness mixed in with some sour. Many of us woul...

Astrological Overview: October 25 - 31, 2021 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...

Written and Narrated by Marie T. Russell. As much as we like to think of ourselves as unique individuals, we all have so much in common. One of those things is a need or yearning for love. Even the most hardened criminal needs to be loved. And actually, maybe one reason they are as they are was the lack of love in their childhood... but that's conjecture on my part as I don't think I know any hard...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is: I am calm, relaxed, and blissfully peaceful. Life can feel chaotic with its many stresses and challenges. However, when we maintain a peaceful perspective, things flow much more smoothly. We always have the choice to react from tension, or from peace. The difference can be as simple as taking a deep breath and looking for the good, rathe...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:  If I had the wisdom of an Old Soul, what would I do? One of our assets is previous knowledge and experience. That experience of previous relationships is all part of the tools we have to use in our day-to-day encounters. We learn from previous successes and failures. We also have the benefit of the experience of the whole world whe...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is: I choose to connect within to my source of guidance, creativity, and well-being. When our only connection is to the outside world, we are subject to its fantasies, to its fads, to its fears. When, instead, we choose to connect with the better angels of our nature, our inner self, we can tap in to a source of bliss and creativity. When we...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:  I am f illed with Love Once we start living from a center of Love and Peace, we connect with the essence of Divinity that resides within us. We become filled with Love. The spark of light and love that resides inside of our being, inside of our heart, is the essence of Divinity. It is us, and we are it. We are One with Love. The mo...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   I choose to feel peace and radiate peace. At times, we can be our worst enemy. We do this mostly through the thoughts we harbor in our mind. We often project our doubts and fears on others, assuming that they are thinking what our worst fears assume they are thinking. Since we can never be certain what someone else is thinking, we...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   I remind myself: I love you and I am loved. As we develop friendships and loving relationships, we discover that others do love us for who we are... quirks and all. They are not as judgmental towards us as we, perhaps, are to ourselves. So once we recognize that others see that we are worthy of being loved, we can accept that we c...

Written by Robert B. Jennings and Narrated by Marie T. Russell Once there was the Library of Alexandria , then the Gutenberg Press , and now the Internet. This is not to diminish the importance of other libraries throughout history or in any culture. Nor is it to diminish other publishing innovations. But suffice it to say these events were important turning points in the history of humanity. I on...

Written by Alan Cohen and Narrated by Marie T. Russell As I was checking out of a grocery store, I asked the clerk if she was looking forward to removing her mask when our state releases its mask requirement. “I’ve kind of gotten used to it,” she replied. “I might keep wearing it even after I don’t have to.” Her response reminded me of a poignant scene in the movie The Princess Bride . Inigo Monto...

Written by Julia Paulette Hollenbery and Narrated by Marie T. Russell. There is an abundance of pleasure possible for us all, a great deal more than we currently live. It is freely available to everyone without discrimination or expense. It is constantly accessible in each moment and with every interaction... The Universe of Deliciousness is a reality hidden in plain sight. It is an essential stat...

Written and Narrated by Marie T. Russell Life. It's something we all have in common, no matter our religion, our race, our gender, our whatever. We are alive! Which means we have choices we make, constantly, whether we are aware of it or not. We get to choose from a wide palette of emotions, attitudes, and actions. Some may be adopted from our heritage, our environment, our siblings, our friends,...

Written by Jude Bijou and Narrated by Marie T. Russell With the advent of electronic devices, privacy isn't what it was just a couple of decades ago. That of course has pros and cons, and that's another topic for another day. It's lovely that there is still one area that remains private: what we are thinking at any moment. You never really know what kind of commentary another person is running, bu...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   My relationships are loving, open, honest, and filled with mutual respect and trust. In order to be at peace with ourselves, we need to be at peace with those around us. An angry and agitated person cannot be at peace with themselves, whatever the cause of their stress. The card "Loving Relationships" in the Manifesting Your Maste...

Written and Narrated by Pam Younghans. Astrological Overview: October 18 - 24, 2021 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...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   I make plans and then allow something even better to manifest. If we try to meticulously plan for everything in the future, we are often wasting our time. Life has a way of magically heading in a direction other than the one we had chosen. Sometimes that is difficult, and sometimes it is a wonderful surprise. The best way to enjoy...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   I choose to let the flow of Life guide me to new experiences and new solutions. We've been taught to try to control life, others, and ourselves. But what if we chose instead to honor the uniqueness and the oneness in everything... and allow others to be who they are, allow ourselves to live our truth, and flow with the "coincidenc...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is: I create space and time for stillness and connect to inner peace. Stillness comes when we disconnect from the chatter, both internal and external. When we breathe deeply and remain focused on the present moment, rather than reminisce about the past or worry about the future, peace finds its way into our being. Inner peace is not an end g...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   I look for my blessings and name them... one by one. Even on the darkest day when the clouds seem to be everywhere, the sun is always present, up behind the clouds. The sun is always there, even when we don't see it. And so it is with the blessings in our life. They are always there, whether we are conscious of them or not. Someti...