Explore the art of living well in your second half
Issue 2
Nov-Dec 2024
Gathering
For as long as humans have existed, we’ve gathered. Around fires, tables, and video calls, we gather to share meals and stories; to celebrate and grieve; to experience belonging and make meaning together. Gathering can also be messy and complicated, exposing rifts that leave us feeling distant and alone. Whether you're bracing for family drama or joyfully decking the halls to your seasonal playlist, this issue is full of comfort and joy - and fantastic articles - just for you.
Best-selling author and celebrated speaker Rob Bell trades spotlights and big stages for the intimacy of small circles to create spaces and art that delve into life’s big questions, ignite curiosity, and invite transformation.
What if strength isn't about pushing through on your own? What if opening ourselves to the compassionate “with-ness” of another in our most vulnerable moments is what helps us heal and grow?
Meetings don’t have to be endured—they can be elevated with intention, imagination, and small acts of hospitality. Here are 5 ways to make them meaningful.
Issue 2
Nov-Dec 2024
Gathering
For as long as humans have existed, we’ve gathered. Around fires, tables, and video calls, we gather to share meals and stories; to celebrate and grieve; to experience belonging and make meaning together. Gathering can also be messy and complicated, exposing rifts that leave us feeling distant and alone. Whether you're bracing for family drama or joyfully decking the halls to your seasonal playlist, this issue is full of comfort and joy - and fantastic articles - just for you.
Best-selling author and celebrated speaker Rob Bell trades spotlights and big stages for the intimacy of small circles to create spaces and art that delve into life’s big questions, ignite curiosity, and invite transformation.
When isolation and division run deep, gathering can be difficult. It’s in these moments we need connection most, so let’s not give up on gathering—or on each other.
What if strength isn't about pushing through on your own? What if opening ourselves to the compassionate “with-ness” of another in our most vulnerable moments is what helps us heal and grow?
Meetings don’t have to be endured—they can be elevated with intention, imagination, and small acts of hospitality. Here are 5 ways to make them meaningful.

Table of contents

Well-being

What if the most important gathering this year wasn’t around the table, but within ourselves?
How introverts navigate social gatherings while building meaningful connections — on their own terms.
Rather than white-knuckling through the holidays, why not embrace the noise? Shifting focus from "me" to "we" can unlock more joy and connection.

Meaning

A look at the role of storytelling in gatherings, making sense of how we connect to each other and where we belong in the mystery of life.
In seasons shaped by loss, rituals can offer solace and connection. From labyrinth walks to bonfires, telling an old story or using an old recipe, sacred traditions help us navigate grief.
Starting over in a new place later in life is hard. No way around it. It’s messy, sometimes absurd, and filled with loneliness and frustration. It’s also wildly rewarding.

MOney

Charitable giving and spending increase during the holidays. Investing your social currency well this season can also have a lasting impact, and add some sparkle to the season.
Gift-giving is an art — joyful, messy, and sometimes stressful. With history and insights to guide you, we explore what it means to give well this season.

Relationships

Male friendship redefined: It’s time to move beyond surface-level connections, embrace risk and build authentic bonds, even while the world rethinks its ideas of masculinity.
We gather for all sorts of reasons. Our Enneagram instincts can show us what makes connection rich and meaningful for us — and for those we care about.
Navigating holiday gatherings with family can be challenging, but with curiosity, compassion, and clear boundaries, we can transform difficult conversations into opportunities for connection.
The kids have taken flight. Now’s our chance to expand into the space of our empty nest.

Work

Remote work offers more than just flexibility; it's a chance to create a life rich in meaningful connections and community.
In a cozy cabin in Whistler, with 50 on the horizon, a wild idea blooms: what if midlife was about rewriting the story?
Meetings don’t have to be endured—they can be elevated with intention, imagination, and small acts of hospitality. Here are 5 ways to make them meaningful.

Lifestyle

Stumped trying to find something meaningful for the ones on your list who "don't need anything?" Here it is - your list of meaningful gifts for those impossible-to-shop-for folks!
In this travel journal excerpt, Jen journeys to southwest France with her lifelong friend Marie, and experiences the annual Romani gypsy gathering in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
From participating to spectating, in stadiums or on sidelines, sports help us create community at every stage of life.
Whether potlucks bring you joy or stress, we offer these delicious dishes that are sure to be a hit at your next get together!
This holiday season, discover your new go-to cocktail from these reader favourites — perfect for raising a glass and savouring the magic of the season.
Hosting this year? These simple, intentional tips will enrich your gathering — honouring life's splendour, without all the fuss.

Books

With the holidays around the corner, give a gift that sparks meaningful conversation. This curated list of midlife reads brings fresh perspectives on purpose, joy, and the journey ahead.
What if strength isn't about pushing through on your own? What if opening ourselves to the compassionate “with-ness” of another in our most vulnerable moments is what helps us heal and grow?

Interviews

Best-selling author and celebrated speaker Rob Bell trades spotlights and big stages for the intimacy of small circles to create spaces and art that delve into life’s big questions, ignite curiosity, and invite transformation.