The Good Life

Finding fulfillment in the things that matter.

Independence Day

by Pastor Don Mackenzie

posted Jul 08, 2010

America may be free from a monarch, but can we be truly independent in a consumerist society?

Happy Cities for the Global South: Interview with Enrique Peñalosa

by Jay Walljasper

posted Jul 02, 2010

Former Bogotá mayor Enrique Peñalosa is convincing city planners from Beijing to Mexico City to create lively public spaces that center around people and community, not cars.

Live Dangerously: 10 Easy Steps

by Shannon Hayes

posted Jun 28, 2010

When Shannon Hayes made a list of easy steps for becoming a radical homemaker, she didn't realize just how revolutionary they were.

Back to Shore

by Pastor Don Mackenzie

posted Jun 25, 2010

A drift from substance is a recurring pattern in religious life. What will it take to call ourselves back to the essentials?

Wild Comfort: The Solace of Nature

by Rev. Wendy L. Bell

posted Jun 25, 2010

The Rev. Wendy L. Bell reviews Kathleen Dean Moore latest book.

10 Ways Our World is Becoming More Shareable

by Neal Gorenflo, Jeremy Adam Smith

posted Jun 22, 2010

We're sharing more things, more deeply, with more people. Why sharing is the answer to some of today's biggest questions.

Solstice in a Finnish Village

posted Jun 21, 2010

Bonfires, birch branches, and saunas. And a chance to discover who will be your true love.

Life After Worry

by Akaya Windwood

posted Jun 15, 2010

Imagine what could happen if instead of focusing on worst-case scenarios and fears, we put our attention on what we deeply desire and are working toward?

Radical Homemaking for the Real World

by Shannon Hayes

posted Jun 09, 2010

Relationships around here are hardly ideal or like-minded. They’re complex. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

The Work Ahead

by Shannon Hayes

posted May 24, 2010

Growing renewed relationships with our food, homes, and communities requires getting our hands dirty.

A World on Two Wheels

posted May 19, 2010

Video: Can you imagine a city where bikes rule? Flashback to the Netherlands' vibrant mid-century bike culture.

Compassion Comes First

by Rabbi Ted Falcon

posted May 06, 2010

Seattle makes a 10-year commitment to become a more compassionate city.

Making a Difference Makes You Happy

by Tim Kasser

posted May 05, 2010

A series of studies find that activism brings pleasant emotions, greater life satisfaction, and more experiences of freedom, competence, and connection to others.

Depaving Portland

posted Apr 23, 2010

The residents of Portland are literally tearing their city up. Who says cities have to be islands of concrete?

Social Action: The Church’s Ministry in the World

by Pastor Don Mackenzie

posted Apr 16, 2010

Somewhere in our history, the link between inner spirituality and its expression in the world as loving social action grew faint. To renew that connection, we can draw deeply on traditions that call attention to our Oneness.