Alive! Expo Pauses for 2026

After 20 years of bringing together health-conscious consumers and sustainable brands, Alive! Expo, Atlanta’s long-running natural products and green living event, will take a pause in 2026. Read More »

Aromatherapy for the Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, essential oils can bring warmth, calm and joy to both your home and your spirit. Read More »

Creativity Therapy: Discovering the Healing Power of Crafting

In living rooms, coffee shops and community centers across the country, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Read More »

Cross Training for Holistic Health: Advantages of a Well-Rounded Exercise Routine

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans advises adults to engage in at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise weekly, along with muscle-strengthening activities for major muscle groups at least twice a week. Read More »

Cultivating Joy: How Movement, Gratitude and Connection Transform Our Lives

“Discovering more joy does not, I’m sorry to say, save us from the inevitability of hardship and heartbreak. Read More »

Flavor-Infused Salt

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 - Staying Grounded During the Holidays

It can be challenging to stay grounded and present in one’s life during the holidays. Read More »

Healing the Split From Nature: Accepting Earth’s Guidance

Gardeners have long understood that getting their hands in the earth makes them feel better, and scientific research supports this belief. Read More »

Hearty Vegetable Frittata

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Holiday 7.0

Christmas, 1973. I was still the youngest in my family. Read More »

“If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.” — The Buddha

Denial is a powerful psychological mechanism. Read More »

Opening New Chapters

Diving into a new job, partnership or living situation might not be as scary as jumping into a fire or abyss, but fear of the unknown can certainly get a grip on us if we are not careful. Read More »

Pomegranate Pickled Fish

This gourmet holiday dish is ideal for a dinner party. Read More »

SLCA’s Rev. David Alexander Steps Down

After seven years of inspired service, Rev. Dr. David Alexander has stepped down as spiritual director of the Spiritual Living Center of Atlanta (SLCA) to begin a new chapter in Portland, Oregon. Read More »

The Heart Work of Kin-Keeping: Transforming Family Responsibilities Into a Shared Experience

The holidays can be a celebration of joy and family time, but for many, they are also a marathon of invisible labor. Read More »

The Joy of Local Holiday Shopping: Making the Most of the Human Touch

There is something special about stepping into the cozy warmth of a coffeehouse, sampling the latest offerings at the bakery or discovering a rare edition at the local bookshop. Read More »

The Magic of Gourmet Salts: From Fleur de Sel to Himalayan Pink

Specialty salts can transform everyday foods. Read More »

The New Cycle of Innovation: How Tech Is Shaping the Future of Bicycling

Cycling is more about the journey than the destination. Read More »