Inner Power

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   I am willing to experience my greatest good. We have hopes and dreams, and possibly even grandiose visions for our future. However, when it comes down to it, are we really ready for those dreams to manifest? Do we even believe they are possible? So many times, we demean the validity of our hopes and dreams by stating that they are...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   I seek answers internally and pay attention to my guidance. Whatever our goal, whatever our vision, there is always a next step. And that is sometimes where we get bogged down. Either because we don't know what the next step needs to be, or because we see too many steps to take or too many possibilities, and feel overwhelmed and c...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   I deserve the blessings that the universe has to offer. Many of us on the "spiritual path" are quite willing to give of ourselves, but have a harder time accepting what we need... whether that is love, assistance, generosity from others, compliments, blessings in all forms. In order to move forward on our path, we need to learn to...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   I choose love as my priority. We all have various wants and needs. And the things we need are not necessarily the same as the things we want. We may want a bigger house, fancier car, newer phone, or whatever, but we may not really need them. However there are certain basics that we do need, such as air, water, food, and love. Yes...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   I choose to spend my time wisely. Our time seems in short supply, even though we still have the same amount of time we've always had each and every day -- 24 hours. 1440 minutes, or 86,400 seconds. What has changed is our use of that time. In a society where we were promised a shorter work-week, not only have the work-weeks become...

Written and Narrated by Lawrence Doochin. "Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain."                                       -- RALPH WALDO EMERSON Fear feels crappy. There is no way around that. B...

Written by Pierre Pradervand. Narrated by Marie T. Russell. “Each of us is intended to be a blessing to all the earth: the animal world, the vegetable world, the mineral world, the human world.”                                   &...

Written by Jude Bijou and Narrated by Marie T. Russell. If you’ve sat and watched normal television these days, it’s not hard to find 10 advertisements for prescription drugs. From ADHD to digestive issues to erectile dysfunction, you’ll find an ‘instant’ solution. So not surprisingly, the topic of prescription drugs often comes up with clients who experience anxiety and worry. According to the Na...

Written by Rachel Hadas and Narrated by Marie T. Russell. Patience is wearing thin. Not only are we all bone-weary of the pandemic; rising hopes have made the current precarious state of confusion and fear, vigorous variants and stubborn vaccine rejection all the more frustrating. We thought we were almost out of the woods, but there’s no clear end in sight to this forest. And there’s no shortage...

Written and Narrated by Marie T. Russell. Each one of us is unique -- not only in physical appearance, but our emotions, thoughts, and dreams are also unique. Thus, when we choose to be true to the path of our Higher Self, that won't look like anyone else's path. There will be similarities of course, but our path is uniquely ours. No one can teach us what it is or even really how to get there. Oth...

Written by Joyce Vissell and Narrated by Marie T. Russell When tragedy, death of a loved one, or extreme disappointment strikes, do you ever wonder if our Divine Creator is punishing you? A lot of people feel this way and close their heart to the divine love that is always pouring to us. Losing a Loved One I have a dear friend, named Jim, who had a golden retriever, Max, for sixteen years. Jim lov...

Written and Narrated by Pam Younghans. Astrological Overview: September 13 - 19, 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 person...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   I honor who I am, without judgment or fear. In order to be true to ourselves and to our life's path, we must be ourselves in all our quirkiness, our strangeness, our individuality. This is the greatest gift we can give, not only to ourselves, but to the world around us. I often refer to all of us as puzzle pieces. When one piece i...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   I choose to focus on gratitude. One of the best attitudes we have in our "toolbox" of life is gratitude. When we place our energy, our thoughts, our actions, on being grateful for what we have and for the possibilities in our life, we open the door wide to that energy. On the other hand, when our energy is focused on "what ifs", o...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   I accept, without self-recrimination, the choices I have made on my life's path. One of the blockages to advancing on our life's path is our self-judgment. We tend to judge and criticize ourselves for things we have done, or things we didn't do that we think we "should have done" or could have done better. These negative thoughts...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   The voice of wisdom guides me to choose the most loving way. Life consists of choices... some are "good" choices, and others not so good. However every choice we make helps us build a foundation of wisdom gained from experience. As I think of wisdom, and what it means for me, The Serenity Prayer comes to mind. The original version...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   Being willing to give of myself creates abundance in my life. As I gather fruit and berries in the fall, I am reminded that nature is abundance itself. The blackberry bushes are full. The apple trees are so loaded that branches are bending and touching the ground with their bounty. The things that are out of my control are doing g...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:  L ove is the key to discovering my true self. The things we love to do or enjoy doing, these things are the ones that are part of our life path. Some people use the expression: "It makes my heart sing." When your heart is happy, joyful, and full of love, you are on your own unique path. If you are sad, depressed, or feeling lonely...

Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration The focus for today is:   I am always guided on my life's journey. Each one of us is unique -- not only in physical appearance, but our emotions, thoughts, and dreams are also unique. Thus, when we choose to be true to the path of our Higher Self, that won't look like anyone else's path. There will be similarities of course, but our path is uniquely ours....

Written and Narrated by Will Wilkinson. OK.  We know enough about the problems we face, personally and globally, so let’s explore solutions. Einstein advised that we can’t solve our problems with the same thinking we used to create them. So, how could we think differently about solutions? How about re-thinking the word itself? A solution is something that fixes a problem, right? But a solutio...

Written by Athena Bahri. Narrated by Rosie. You are a remarkable being of energy, individual and unique in your own right. You have both the power and ability to create your happiness no matter what challenges you face in life. Quick vibe fixes offer a wonderful system for approaching the struggles we face and creating a shift into the positive. You’ll find which vibration-raising methods work bes...

How To Improve Your Mental Health with Brief Daily Doses of Meditation

It is almost impossible to go on Facebook or Instagram without seeing quotes or comments accompanied with motivational words such as, “Look on the bright side,” “Focus on the good things,” or “Be positive.” Though well-intentioned, these phrases can end up creating more distress instead of helping. Why? Because they are examples of toxic positivity , a school of thought that operates on the princi...

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...

Written and Narrated by Pam Younghans. Astrological Overview: Aug. 30 - Sep. 5, 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 persona...