This week, we’ve invited Tama Kieves, Harvard-trained lawyer turned career/success coach and bestselling author, to share her perspective on how she repeatedly sees people holding themselves back and what we can do about it. Don’t miss Tama in Chicago here at ALTAR Community for her One-Day Retreat on January 31st, 2026.  Ready to live your exceptional life in 2026?   I invite you to stop following mediocre thinking and to trust the integrity of your love and knowing instead.

Searching for ways to support your inner self? In addition to self-care or meditation, one of the best ways to care for ourselves is by finding spaces that help us slow down, breathe differently, and feel more at home in our own bodies. Immersing ourselves in the right environment can shift our whole experience: reminding us that healing and power often move together when we feel grounded and supported. Fortunately, Chicago is full of spiritual events and sacred spaces. Some

This week we’ve invited Katie Hoffner, steward, storyteller, and niece of Artist Lydia Ruyle, to share her perspective on the power of sacred feminine art, its importance in today’s world, and its roots in Chicago. “Art brings us to self-knowledge.  The artist’s role is to make that possible” - Lydia Ruyle Sacred imagery has a way of inviting us to remember what matters in this world. It reconnects us to mystery, beauty, and meaning in our own lives. It bonds us to the deeper

As we near the end of 2025, many companies find themselves in the familiar territory of planning their annual holiday or year-end party. There are always so many details to consider—the catering, the cocktails, the DJ, the venue—and yet, something about the “same old” feels out of sync with how modern teams want to connect. Research shows that teams are asking for more presence, authenticity, and meaning at work . We’re overdue for an overhaul on how we celebrate. At ALTAR, w