An unflinching exploration of the currencies that shape a man’s life — and how misusing them turns comfort into quiet self-destruction.










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By Kelvin Davis
An unflinching exploration of the currencies that shape a man’s life — and how misusing them turns comfort into quiet self-destruction.

An ode to small towns, to the places we once belonged — to homecoming, rediscovery and living in communion with land.

A children’s book author’s spelling bee loss and medical school rejections inspired three ways to raise kids who see failure as fuel for growth.

By Carter Miles
Yoga master Carter Miles guides you through a soothing breathing routine to reduce stress and anxiety and restore emotional balance

Food is more than medicine for the body. This ‘Blood Orange Marmalade’ recipe and chef’s musings touch both the soul and palette.

By Angela Cohan
One woman’s labor of love to archive her family’s heritage results in a gorgeous cookbook that feeds us body, mind and spirit.
Mike Dooley, the immensely popular author and creator of TUT.com’s Messages From The Universe, gets real about creating the life you want. It’s not about karma, but rather rolling up your sleeves and being conscious, doing the work and trusting your intuition.

By Bill Miles
An accomplished designer steps into his true passion, creating multi-layered artworks with bold color and carefully nuanced composition.

By Kristen Noel
Inspired by fair trade and eco-conscious businesses, Best Self celebrates a call for a ‘Plastic Free July’ and a global shift one action at a time.

By Lou Jones
Photographer Lou Jones describes an ambitious undertaking, the panAFRICAproject, to create a contemporary, visual portrait of modern Africa.

By Jordan River
In any busy household, getting a family fed is a feat in itself. But involving your kids can make it more joyful, with many benefits for them.

By B.R. Duray
Having lost his father during childhood, one man is moved to write a book to help other kids deal with the daunting emotions of grief.

Through Kids For Peace, youth are driving a global movement of consciousness and kindness, pairing compassion with action