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Loneliness vs Solitude: The Real Difference and Why It Matters

1 week ago | innerself.com | Beth McDaniel |James Clear |Charles Duhigg |BJ Fogg

What is the real difference between loneliness and solitude? Can solitude improve your mental health? When does solitude become harmful? Why is loneliness so emotionally painful? How can you embrace solitude while avoiding loneliness? by Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.comYou pour yourself a warm cup of tea and settle into your favorite chair. The house is quiet, and the chaos of the day finally gives way to stillness. For some, that moment feels like a hug. For others, it feels like being forgotten.
The Dream Message of Jesus: "This Is Who You Really Are"

1 week ago | innerself.com | Anna Howard |Stefan Keller

Image by Stefan Keller. In This Article:A dream encounter that initiates deep transformationThe revealing of inner peace and divine identity through JesusThe challenge of integrating profound spiritual experiencesExploration of monastic retreat and silenceThe ongoing search for purpose, truth, and peace in daily life by Anna Howard, author of the book: Quest for the Enlightened Feminine. It was a dream, but a dream that changed everything.
Why Unmarried People May Have Lower Dementia Risk

2 weeks ago | innerself.com | Alex Jordan

Is marriage truly protective against dementia? What does an 18-year study of 24,000+ people reveal? Why are divorced and never-married adults at lower risk? Does this challenge our assumptions about relationships and aging? What are the implications for cognitive health screening? by Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.comFor decades, marriage has been touted as a cornerstone of health and longevity.
Why Americans Die Younger Than Europeans

2 weeks ago | innerself.com | Alex Jordan

Is wealth the strongest predictor of how long you'll live? Why are rich Europeans living longer than wealthy Americans? How does the U.S. health system deepen inequality? What can survival data teach us about economic justice? Are there policy solutions that could close the mortality gap? by Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.comThe new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) draws on data from over 73,000 adults aged 50 to 85 across 17 countries.
How Hunger Hijacks Your Immune System

2 weeks ago | innerself.com | Alex Jordan

How hunger neurons shape your immune systemWhy fasting changes your blood, even if you don’t skip mealsThe brain-to-liver-to-immune cell communication pipelineWhat this could mean for obesity, malnutrition, and mental healthWhy thinking changes biology—literallyby Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.comFor years, scientists assumed that immune changes during fasting were driven by nutrient deprivation. Fewer calories in, fewer resources for the immune system to work with—simple, right? Not anymore.
"Grumpy Magic" Can Change Your World for the Better

2 weeks ago | innerself.com | Sam Bennett

Image by Olya Lolé. In This Article:How to identify your immediate needs with the HALTT-G testA creative way to rate and understand your emotional stateHow to use your grumpiness to discover what you really wantVisualizing what you already have to unlock creative insightsA fun 15-minute activity to reset your mood and mindsetby Sam Bennett, author of the book: The 15-Minute MethodHow can you create magical results when you feel utterly demoralized?
The Myth of Exceptionalism: Why We Must Stop Worshiping the Wealthy

2 weeks ago | innerself.com | Alex Jordan

Why do we worship billionaires as visionaries and saviors? What historical and media forces built the myth of wealthy exceptionalism? How does idolizing billionaires distort public policy and deepen inequality? What’s the hidden cost of measuring worth by wealth? How do we shift from admiration to accountability? by Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.comThe rise of the “billionaire genius” isn’t an accident. It’s a story—carefully written, polished, and repeated until it became gospel.
How Memes Spread Conspiracies and Why You Might Be Helping

3 weeks ago | innerself.com | Alex Jordan

What is a meme and how does it evolve? How do memes spread conspiracy theories? Why are memes so psychologically effective? Are you unintentionally helping conspiracy spread? How can we use memes responsibly? by Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.comThe term “meme” was coined by Richard Dawkins in 1976, long before the internet turned it into a cultural force. Originally, it referred to an idea that spreads from person to person within a culture.
The Rise of the Wise Woman Archetype

4 weeks ago | innerself.com | Sharon Blackie

Image by selmanieuwoudt278 from PixabayIn This Article:How fairy tales have shaped — and misrepresented — aging womenThe absence of positive elder female archetypes in Western cultureHow to use story to reframe menopause and the second half of lifeWhat ancient myths and folk tales can teach us todayThe rise of a new “Council of Grandmothers” archetype within usby Sharon Blackiem author of the book: Wise WomenWe are narrative creatures, hardwired for story.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: March 25, 2025

1 month ago | innerself.com | Linda Wolf

Image by kalhh from Pixabay. March 25, 2025This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf.com wishing you a day of connecting with others heart to heart (today and every day). We are constantly forming communities whether at work, in our neighborhoods, or with our friends. When we set our intention to connect through the heart, the energy is elevated and the results as well. The focus for today is:My intention is to come together with others,heart to heart, for a shared purpose.