InnerSelf Magazine
New Attitudes - New Possibilities
October 19, 2026
Life rarely comes at us in neat, manageable portions. More often it arrives all at once — demands layered upon demands, transitions bumping into transitions, questions about who we are, how we live, and what we truly need surfacing at the most inconvenient moments. This issue of InnerSelf gathers around that very human experience: the search for equilibrium in the middle of complexity.
Whether we are tending our homes and bodies, rethinking long-held beliefs, navigating the workplace, raising children, or quietly asking ourselves whether we are living authentically, we are all engaged in the same essential work: to grow without losing ourselves, to let go without losing our footing, and to find meaning in the ordinary moments that make up a life.
The articles in this issue speak to different corners of that search, but they share a single spirit — the conviction that awareness, honesty, and a willingness to change can move us from where we are to somewhere better.
Robert Jennings & Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Featured This Week
How to Move from Overwhelm to Inner Peace
By Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
When the weight of daily life becomes too much to carry, the path back to stillness may be closer than it seems. This article explores practical and heartfelt steps toward reclaiming your sense of calm amid the chaos.
What To Do In Your Yard In Fall To Prepare For Winter
By Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Autumn is nature's invitation to prepare, protect, and plan ahead. From soil care to pruning and planting bulbs, discover the seasonal tasks that will give your garden the strongest possible start come spring.
Cultural Shift in Menopause Representations
By Katy Shaw
The way society portrays menopause is changing, and with that change comes new power for the millions of women who experience it. This piece examines the evolving cultural landscape and what it means for women's health, identity, and public voice.
The Surprising Link Between Generosity and Attractiveness
By Sara Konrath and Femida Handy
Research suggests that kindness and giving do more than lift the spirits of recipients — they may also enhance how generous people are perceived by others. Explore the fascinating science behind why doing good can make you look better.
Comparing Infrared and Traditional Saunas
By Jack Tsonis
Both infrared and traditional saunas promise relaxation, detoxification, and health benefits — but how do they actually differ? This clear-eyed comparison helps you decide which approach might suit your body and your lifestyle.
Tackling Teen Obesity Through School Nutrition
By Kelly Rose
Schools have a unique opportunity — and responsibility — to shape the eating habits of young people at a formative stage of life. This article looks at what works, what doesn't, and how thoughtful nutrition programs can make a lasting difference for teenagers.
The Dark Side of Passion in the Workplace
By Duke University
Passion is celebrated as the ultimate career asset, but new research reveals it can also be used to justify overwork, exploitation, and burnout. Find out how loving your job can sometimes put you at risk — and what to watch out for.
More From InnerSelf
Sleep Training for Infants: A Journey
By Stephanie Liu
Few parenting challenges are as exhausting — or as emotionally charged — as helping an infant learn to sleep. This honest account explores the methods, the doubts, and the small victories that make sleep training such a deeply personal journey.
Authenticity and Its Importance in Life
By Teal Swan
Living authentically is not simply about honesty — it is about alignment between who we truly are and how we show up in the world. Teal Swan reflects on why authenticity matters and what we lose when we suppress it.
Understanding the Challenges of Extreme Ageing
By Paul Higgs and Chris Gilleard
As more people live into their eighties, nineties, and beyond, we must grapple honestly with what extreme old age actually involves — the physical realities, the social structures, and the dignity every person deserves at every stage of life.
Enhancing Spiritual Growth Through Will Power
By Prema Baba Swamiji
Spiritual growth does not happen by accident. It requires intention, discipline, and a steady commitment to something larger than our immediate desires. This article explores how cultivating will power can become a profound spiritual practice.
Letting Go of the Past for a Fuller Life
By Louise Hay
The past does not have to define us, yet so many of us carry it like a weight that slows every step. Louise Hay offers insight and encouragement for releasing old hurts and opening to the abundant life that waits on the other side of letting go.
Decluttering Your Mind and Heart for Happiness
By Astrid Fitzgerald
Just as a cluttered home drains energy, a cluttered inner life can crowd out joy and clarity. Astrid Fitzgerald guides us through the gentle but powerful work of clearing mental and emotional space so that genuine happiness can take root.
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Astrology & Cosmic Guidance
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: October 19 to 25, 2026
by Pam Younghans
The week of October 19 to 25, 2026 arrives charged with Plutonian intensity, as the recently stationed dwarf planet continues its powerful standstill influence in the sky.
Pluto Turns Direct: What Are We Ready to Change?
By Clara Corwin, InnerSelf.com
Pluto's shift from retrograde to direct motion is one of the most potent turning points in any astrological year. It marks a moment when the deep inner work of recent months begins to find outward expression — when transformation moves from the underground of our psyche into the world of action and consequence. What have you been quietly reckoning with? Now may be the time to find out what you are truly ready to change.
InnerSelf Weekly Horoscope October 18 - October 24, 2026
By Clara Corwin, InnerSelf.com
Your weekly horoscope is here to help you navigate the cosmic currents of October 18 through October 24, 2026. From bold initiations to quiet reflections, the stars offer guidance for every sign this week.
Before You Go
Every issue of InnerSelf is an act of faith — faith that ideas matter, that awareness changes things, and that each person reading these words is capable of more growth, more compassion, more love, and more joy than they might currently believe. The threads running through this week's articles — releasing the past, living authentically, caring for our bodies and our homes, understanding how we work and love and age — are not separate concerns. They are different expressions of the same deep human longing: to live fully, honestly, and in harmony with what we know to be true.
Thank you for spending time with us this week. We are grateful for every reader who chooses to keep growing, to keep asking questions, and to keep looking inward for the answers that matter most. Until next time, be kind to yourself and to those around you.
Robert Jennings and Marie T. Russell
InnerSelf.com
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