MSI Press Blog

  Today's Publisher's Pride is  One Family Indivisible  by Steven Greenebaum, which reached #185 in Unitarian universalism and #323 among Amazon top sellers in Christian ecumenism. Book Description: Throughout history we have divided ourselves into groupings of "us" and "them".  One Family: Indivisible  engagingly  invites the reader into the deeply spiritual and lifelong journey of the author to find a way to acknowledge our differences without dividing and subdividing ourselves into competing tribes. It is a journey of mountain tops and deep valleys, but it leads to the inclusivity and mutual respect possible with Interfaith. This is a book for seekers of all races, ethnicities, and spiritual paths who search for that elusive goal of a community of love and inclusion that also respects our diversity. AWARDS Eric Hoffer Award Category Finalist, American Book Fest Best Books Award Finalist (religion) Keywords: interfaith, spiritual journey, common humanity,...

  People talk about “screening” as if it were a moral duty — something you simply do . But what if you can’t? What if your anatomy, your airway, or your medical fragility make the “routine” colonoscopy more dangerous than the cancer it’s meant to prevent? That’s not hypothetical. It’s real life for some of us. Can Colon Cancer Run in a Family? Yes. Colon cancer can cluster in families for two reasons: Shared genes — inherited mutations like Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) dramatically raise risk. Shared environments and habits — diet, microbiome, inflammation, and lifestyle patterns that echo across generations. When a doctor says “colon cancer runs in your family,” they’re not just talking about DNA. They’re talking about pattern recognition — the way illness repeats itself when biology and circumstance intertwine. When You Can’t Have a Colonoscopy For most people, colonoscopy is the gold standard. For some, it’s a genuine threat. If your airway is unst...

  When introverts and extroverts clash, it’s rarely about the issue itself. It’s about tempo — how each processes emotion, seeks clarity, and restores equilibrium. Introverts often retreat inward to think and calm their nervous systems. Extroverts often reach outward to talk and reconnect. Both are valid; both can misfire. Why They Argue Differently 1. Processing Speed and Space Research shows introverts need more time to process emotions before responding. Their nervous systems recharge through solitude, not dialogue. Extroverts, by contrast, get a dopamine reward from social engagement — talking helps them regulate stress and feel connected. So when an introvert goes quiet, they’re not stonewalling; they’re self‑regulating . When an extrovert pushes for conversation, they’re not bulldozing; they’re seeking repair . 2. Energy and Reward Systems Neuroscientific studies suggest extroverts’ brains respond more strongly to external stimulation, while introverts’ brains favor intern...