Discover the power of a simple “hello” and how small acts of kindness can create deeper human connection, bridge differences, and enrich our everyday lives.

This One&#x2d;Word Habit Could Reshape Your Day

Community

Life is about balance. We provide you with strategies for a lifelong commitment to strength and well-being in all areas of your life. 

Lifestyle

Protect our planet better. Sustainability is the foundation of natural health. We teach you how to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, one step at a time, because a healthier planet means a healthier you.

Sustainability

If you’re looking for some time away, the small BC Gulf Island of Gabriola offers a transformational retreat at The Haven, called “Come Alive.” Find out more, through the eyes of alive’s Editor&#x2d;in&#x2d;Chief Tracy Peternell and decide if it’s time for you to “come alive.”

Retreat

Natural is the way. We bring you credible approaches to preventative health, holistic treatments, and supportive supplements.

Health

Farm to Table

Food is medicine. It all starts here. We create recipes with functional, whole organic ingredients that nourish your body and feed your soul. 

Food

Join us as we explore ways we can benefit from the power of togetherness.

Mental Health

Lisa Edge of Pallet Shelter shares how the company uses its mission to end unsheltered homelessness as a means of ending divisiveness and helping people belong.

Marginalized communities are disproportionately exposed to polluting industries, such as dumps, landfills, pipelines, and factories. Let’s dedicate ourselves to a more inclusive form of environmentalism: intersectional environmentalism, the best way to move forward for everyone.

One lesson we have collectively learned from the COVID&#x2d;19 pandemic is the importance of strong support systems in getting us through tough times. The term doesn’t just refer to our friends and family, though; these support systems also refer to our communities. Here’s how to build a strong community—and involve the kids, too!

Holidays

Family comes first. We equip you with the tools to create a holistically healthy family now, and for generations to come.

Community

Just Say Hello!

Innovation for Good: By The Hand and Matriark

Come Alive

A Thread Runs Through It

Reclaiming the Power of Together

United We Stand

Why—and How—to Be an Intersectional Environmentalist

Grow Kids Who Grow Communities

Strengthening Community Through Placemaking

Book review

#2013alive: Learn about Your Community

12 Months of Wellness

Celebrate National Volunteer Week!

It's World Music Day!