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InnerSelf Magazine

New Attitudes - New Possibilities

October 26, 2026

There is a thread running through all of our lives, quieter than noise but more persistent than habit: the desire to be fully present, fully connected, and fully ourselves. In the rush of daily demands, the pull of screens, the weight of memories, and the pressure of social expectations, we often find ourselves drifting from what matters most. We might forget that the quality of our attention shapes the quality of our lives. Or that the words we choose, the relationships we tend, the spaces we inhabit, and the food we eat are all acts of either contraction or expansion.

This issue of InnerSelf gathers reflections from thinkers, researchers, and seekers who remind us that living well is not a destination but an ongoing, courageous practice of choosing depth over distraction, love over fear, and authenticity over approval. Whether you are navigating questions of identity, health, memory, belonging, or meaning, you will find companionship and insight in these pages.

Robert Jennings & Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

Featured This Week

To Love or Not to Love? Is That the Question?

By Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

At the heart of nearly every choice we make lies a deeper question: are we acting from love or from fear? This exploration invites us to examine how the decision to open our hearts — even when it feels risky — may be one of the most transformative choices available to us.

Impact of Early Retirement on Cognitive Decline

By Plamen Nikolov

Retiring early may carry unexpected costs for the mind. This research-grounded look at the relationship between early retirement and cognitive decline raises important questions about how mental engagement, purpose, and social connection help keep our brains sharp as we age.

How The Media Turns Men Into Objects

By Peter Lucas

Objectification is not a one-directional problem. This article examines how media representations reduce men to narrow, often damaging archetypes — and how these images affect men's self-perception, emotional availability, and their capacity for genuine human connection.

The Healing Power of Green Spaces in Urban Environments

By Natalie Slivinski

Parks, gardens, tree-lined streets, and green corridors are more than aesthetic luxuries. Growing evidence suggests that access to green spaces within cities profoundly supports mental health, reduces stress hormones, and fosters community wellbeing in ways that few other interventions can match.

Overcoming Distractions for Mindful Living

By Rabbi Daniel Cohen

The noise of modern life competes relentlessly for our attention, pulling us away from what is real and what is sacred. Rabbi Daniel Cohen draws on timeless wisdom to offer practical and spiritual guidance for reclaiming our focus and living with intention in a distracted world.

Language's Role in Building Children's Resilience

By James Devitt

The words we use with children matter far more than we often realize. This article explores how the language adults employ when speaking to and about children can either nurture resilience and emotional strength or quietly undermine a child's sense of capability and worth.

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Impact of Memory Failures in Relationships

By Devin Ray

When memory lapses occur between partners, they can breed misunderstanding, resentment, and disconnection. This thoughtful piece examines how forgetting — whether mundane or significant — affects trust and intimacy, and how couples can navigate these moments with patience and compassion.

Mediterranean Diet's Impact on Stroke Risk by Gender

By Ailsa Welch

New research suggests that the celebrated Mediterranean diet may not protect men and women from stroke equally. This article unpacks the findings, explores why gender differences in dietary impact matter, and considers what they mean for personalized nutritional guidance.

Reconciling Jewish Upbringing with Christian Spirituality

By Katherine Kurs

Navigating two spiritual traditions can feel like inhabiting two homes — and belonging fully to neither. Katherine Kurs writes with candor and grace about her personal journey of holding a Jewish heritage alongside a Christian spiritual calling, and what that tension has taught her about identity, belonging, and God.

Embracing Individuality for Lasting Impact

By Robert K. Cooper

The pressure to conform is immense, but the most enduring contributions to the world often come from those who dared to remain distinctly themselves. Robert K. Cooper explores how embracing your unique qualities — rather than smoothing them away — is not just an act of self-respect but a gift to those around you.

Astrology & Cosmic Guidance

Astrological Overview and Forecast: October 26 to November 1, 2026

Pam Younghans

The luminous afterglow of the Taurus Full Moon carries powerful revelatory energy into the week of October 26 to November 1, 2026, with Pluto acting as Psychotherapist and...

Full Moon In Taurus: The Choice Between Security and Truth

By Clara Corwin

The Full Moon in Taurus illuminates a fundamental tension we all carry: the comfort of what is familiar versus the liberating weight of truth. This cosmic moment invites us to examine what we are clinging to for safety, and whether that security is truly serving our highest good.

Pluto Turns Direct: What Are We Ready to Change?

By Clara Corwin, InnerSelf.com

As Pluto stations direct, the deep transformational energies that have been churning quietly beneath the surface begin to move outward. This is a potent moment to ask yourself: what have you been unwilling to release, and what transformation is now ready to emerge?

InnerSelf Horoscope: Week of October 25 - 31, 2026

By Clara Corwin, InnerSelf.com

Your weekly horoscope is here to offer celestial perspective on the days ahead. Clara Corwin reads the sky for each sign, offering guidance on where to direct your energy, what to release, and how to make the most of the cosmic currents flowing through this powerful week.

Before You Go

We live in a time that prizes speed, productivity, and certainty — yet the deepest growth often happens in the pauses, the questions, and the quiet acts of choosing love over habit. Each article in this issue reflects a facet of that larger truth: that the inner life is not separate from our health, our relationships, our communities, or our cosmos. They are all one conversation, and you are an essential voice in it.

Thank you for reading, for reflecting, and for continuing to grow. We are grateful to walk this path alongside you.

With warmth and appreciation,
Robert Jennings and Marie T. Russell
InnerSelf.com