Harvesting Seeds

Many of the season’s blooms in natural areas have withered, but life goes on as plant seeds get scattered by wind, air, water, animals and these days, even people. Read More »

Hidden Horticulture In Chicago’s Public Spaces

More than 2 million guests visit the Shedd Aquarium (SheddAquarium.org) every year. While there is no doubt the sea animals are the top attractions, many seem to miss something else in plain sight before they even pass through the aquarium’s front doors that is just as important to their mission. Read More »

Floating Is Living In The Parasympathetic State

To be alive and truly thrive in today’s buzz of overstimulation, constant information feeds, general anxiety and tension, flotation therapy (floating) is an absolute necessity. Read More »

Three Tips For Finding Stillness In All The Noise

In a world full of noise, technology, responsibilities and to-do lists, stillness can seem so far away and hard to find. As a society, we’ve cultivated a new normal where achieving and having more is the way of life, and finding time to take a pause seems taboo. Read More »

All You Need Is Love: New Book Reminds Us of Essential Truths

All You Need Is Love: The Importance of Transcending Spiritual Clichés and Living Their Deeper Wisdom shines a light on many popular spiritual myths with essays from various practitioners. Read More »

Eco-Flossing: A Healthy Choice for Teeth and the Planet

Popular commercial flosses, some made of Teflon, leach chemicals into the body and don’t biodegrade. Here are some eco-friendly, greener choices for dental hygiene. Read More »

Rethinking Our Stuff: Moving Toward a Circular Economy

The “circular economy” is all about rethinking the way we make stuff—designing products that can be reused and powering it all with renewable energy. Read More »

Jenny Odell on the Importance of Doing Nothing

Visual artist and writer Jenny Odell on her new book, How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, and why we must rebel against the seductive pull of 24/7 availability. Read More »

Animal Asanas: Goats on the Yoga Mat

By combining the already beneficial aspects of yoga, goat yoga amplifies the practice through the well-documented benefits of human and animal interaction. Read More »

The Art of the Nap: Unplugging From Life Without Apology

Allowing the time for daily naps might very well be one of the most beneficial acts of self-care we can give ourselves. Read More »