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The Luminous Web

Inspirational author Barbara Brown Taylor believes we are all part of a web that is pure relationship, with energy available to us that has been here since the universe was born.

Barbara Brown Taylor

Critter Companions

Dogs, cats, fish and birds may be the most popular pet choices, but others abound. It’s just a matter of thinking outside the litter box.

Sandra Murphy

Healthy Holiday Baking

Yum! What could be more comforting than the scent and taste of homebaked treats? These healthy options are perfect for festive celebrations, hostess gifts or exchanges.

Homemade and Heartfelt

This year, celebrate the true spirit of the season by creating useful homemade, sustainable gifts.

Meredith Montgomery

Mindful Holiday Traditions

By slowing down and refocusing on what makes this time of year so special, we can help our children—and ourselves—create fresh, meaningful traditions and experience genuine joy.

Barbara Amrhein

It’s All About We

Replacing the “I win, you lose” paradigm is a new “Me-We” way of thinking that now informs everything from enlightened environmental stewardship to economics, as well as health and spiritual well-being.

Linda Sechrist

Grounded in Gratitude

Every blessing, no matter how simple, is the gift of the whole universe. When we stop and really look, we see that we are supported continuously in countless ways.

Frank Jude Boccio

Cardio Buzz

Experts agree that trading in energy drinks, lattes and high-calorie power bars for regular walks and other exercise can reduce fatigue by 40 percent and improve overall health.

Debra Melani

Overcome Obstacles to Achievement

The co-author of The New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series talks about cutting-edge tools that can help us transform the beliefs and emotions that cause self-doubt, self-sabotage, procrastination and other roadblocks to achieving personal success.

Linda Sechrist

House Happiness

“Small is beautiful” is back in vogue, as homeowners seek streamlined simplicity, less stuff and greater environmental and financial savings.

Lindsey Blomberg