The expression about finding oneself between "a rock and a hard place" is one we've probably all identified with at some time in our life, and probably more so in the past few years.

The Universe has a way of bringing to our attention exactly what we need at that moment...

There are many tools available to us to help us gain clarity on our lives and on our own inner workings. Some of these tools are physical, others psychological, others spiritual...

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. While we do not all have the same experiences, the lessons or messages may be the same. We can learn from each other and be inspired by those we meet, or whose words we read.

It can be tempting, with everything going on in the world, to shut ourselves off in a safe little world that ignores the challenges all around us.

The irony of our modern life is that while we are all connected to our cell phones, internet, etc., we have lost a lot of the innate connection that has been with humanity since the beginning of our existence...

We each all have our own definition of success, and changes are it will change as we experience life and change ourselves. This week, we bring you articles by a variety of authors with different perspectives of success...

This week we reflect on the question: Who am I? Are we the person we are when with our friends? at work? with our children? alone in our room?

This week we look at various perceptions we have, or had, how we got there and where we go from here... And of course, when we choose truth, it sets us free.

This week we look at various types of relationships and how to improve our connection with everyone and everything, including ourself. 

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This week, we bring you articles that look at various ways we can guide our mind out of stress and chaos, and into peace and harmony. 

This week's articles help us discover new ways or new choices that we can make, whether in the physical world of health or career, or in the emotional and/or spiritual world.

This week, as every week, we at InnerSelf bring you articles and videos to assist you on your journey of Love and Healing.

This week included, unbeknownst to us at the time, International Dog Day. And while we were not aware of this, quite a few of our articles this week feature dogs. That's how things come together...

While it's true that in life we "get by with a little help from our friends", it is also true that we must learn to stand on our own two feet, and take the actions that our own heart and intuitive insights guide us to.

We are all connected and everything that takes place touches us.

We must open our eyes to see the truth - both the light and the shadow - that surrounds us. The more we learn about our world, about ourselves, and about the living beings that surround us, the more we can...

Our world and our life is filled with stereotypes, phobias, and many more attitudes and behaviors that have become the norm. Yet, in all of this we always remain the ones who hold the power of choice.

This week, as usual, we bring you articles to support you in your daily life... physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Our inner eye or third eye, which  represents our intuition and inner guidance, is the calm space in the middle of whatever chaotic forces may be swirling around us. 

Life is made up of many choices and many details -- though, of course, the best choices are the ones made through the eyes of Love. The articles this week...

The words "I am grateful" are a powerful mantra and healing balm. Even in the midst of a stressful life...

During his presidency, Donald Trump said, “We’re putting America first … we’re taking care of ourselves for a change,” and then declared, “I’m a nationalist.” In another speech, he stated that under his watch, the U.S. had “embrace[d] the doctrine of patriotism.”