Breaking from the rat race of a materialistic society, one young couple explores doing life differently in the tiny house they built (and now build for others).
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‘Friends’ on the Path to Enlightenment
Silence: Oxygen For The Soul
The Karma of Cats: The Soul Prints of Our Feline Friends
A Circle of Beads, A Circle of Mothers: A Quest To Find Spiritual Belonging
11:11: Revealing the Meaning and Messages of Angel Numbers
Dying Every Day: Exploring Life and the Near-Death Experience with Reincarnate Buddhist Lama Mingyur Rinpoche
Weight Loss Made Simpler: A Sustainable Solution + 3 Easy Recipes
Autumn Stew: A Recipe of Seasonal Foods, Folk Lore and Sustenance
Off The Mat, Into The Kitchen: Bringing Mindfulness to Our Plate
Put Your Best Foot Forward (Literally): Embracing The Power of Movement
Recipe: Watermelon, Coconut & Lime Granita
Morning Yoga & Meditation for Energy, Awareness and Intention
Planet
Is Bigger Better? A Couple Breaks From Convention In a Tiny House
Conscious Consumption: Reducing Plastic Pollution, A Ripple Effect For Good
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.
Gallery
Color & Creativity: An Artist Rejuvenates and Redefines Her Craft
An artist’s plight to stay inspired through cold, dark isolated winter months uncovers a passion project that keeps the creative (and soul) juices flowing.
The Family Jewels: Transforming trinkets into treasures of lasting meaning
A box of family costume jewelry provides an opportunity for reimagining keepsakes and memories
Youth
Hello, Sun! Sun Salutations to Help Children Wake Up and Greet The Day (and Life)
A children’s book author and illustrator shares the benefits of morning sun salutation yoga flow to greet the day — and life — a practice for all ages.
Sweet Dreams: Visualizing Your Way To A Better Night’s Sleep
Bedtime doesn’t always bring sweet dreams. When the mind keeps racing, guided visualizations can help us settle in for a good night’s sleep.
Noteworthy
Five North Chocolate: Purpose, Planet & Guilt-Free Pleasures
A college research project inspires the founding of a fair trade chocolate company, with sustainable values that support people, profit and planet.
Best Self Bytes
I Don’t Live There Anymore
A recent dream reminds me of the journey, the whole journey; where I once was, where I am today (and where I don’t want to go again).
