This week’s InnerSelf newsletter features transformative articles on self-growth, spirituality, and global challenges. From reclaiming personal power to practicing self-love, and from understanding planetary influences to exploring slow living, these articles encourage thinking outside the box. Dive into insights on love, resilience, and change, and find inspiration for creating a more balanced and fulfilling life. Scroll through the latest additions and videos for your weekly dose of inspiration.

We need to not only desire something better, but start believing in its possibility, envisioning it, feeling it, and expecting it to happen. We must hold the vision within our heart and mind, believe in its possibility, and take actions aligned with that belief, regardless of external (or internal) skepticism. We don't need to convince anyone else... we simply need to convince ourselves, and then we will have activated our puzzle piece in the game of life.

Here we are into the first week of this new year. Whether we started off the year with hope in our heart or despair, we can still choose our path, our attitude, our perspective. Each day presents us with a new choice...

For many years, Barbara Berger has been a regular contributor to InnerSelf.com. On this page, you'll find all of Barbara’s articles on InnerSelf.com.

The United States has had many periods of moderate inflation, punctuated by hyperinflation and deflation, each profoundly impacting the economy and society. 

In an era where democratic norms are under considerable stress, the state of U.S. democracy raises profound questions about its future.

We often rely on doctors as trusted partners in our healthcare journeys to guide us toward better well-being. However, a recent personal experience highlighted the importance of involvement in healthcare decisions.

Free speech has long been a cornerstone of democratic societies, allowing individuals to express their opinions and ideas without fear of retribution or censorship.

False equality refers to the misleading notion of treating two opposing viewpoints as equally valid or equally deserving of attention, despite substantial differences in credibility, evidence, or factual accuracy.

Explore Vienna's social housing model and learn how its sustainable approach can inspire affordable housing solutions to address the global housing crisis and promote community well-being.

Explore Chris van Tulleken's journey into the world of ultra-processed foods & their impacts on health & the environment. Change the way you eat today!

Keith Olbermann discusses how Republicans in America are treating mass shootings like bad weather, as if it's inevitable and cannot be prevented.

This documentary "Weathering the Future" explores the growing impact of extreme weather events on communities across the United States.

It is a cliché that not knowing history makes one repeat it. As many people have also pointed out, the only thing we learn from history is that we rarely learn anything from history.

The Republicans in Congress are threatening to make the US default on its obligations, and this action would have severe consequences.

The release of the RNC's AI-generated video attacking Biden's announcement is just one example of the new tactics the GOP is using to win elections.

The latest on Clarence Thomas's financial ties to right-wing donors is that the Supreme Court Justice has refused to recuse himself from cases involving his financial backers.

Inflation figures can sometimes be distorted during times of rapidly changing monthly figures, as we are seeing now.

In today's climate change news, scientists have made a startling discovery - a dramatic and abnormal rise in sea levels

Abortion is a topic that has long been debated and discussed in various communities, particularly in the United States.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her decision to resign in January 2023. According to various news articles, Ardern cited a lack of energy and motivation for her resignation.

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Finland has consistently ranked as the happiest country in the world for the past six years, according to the World Happiness Report

Decisions often involve trade-offs between competing priorities. Weighing the pros and cons of each option can be challenging.