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Articles about advance planning and the legacy we can build and live*.

There is Life After a Stroke

Today is World Stroke Day.

Twelve years ago my father had a stroke. It destroyed his left peripheral vision, and in doing so it took three things that had organised his life: his work, his driving, a...

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Living Legacy
Why Being Selfish is Important
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Why Being Selfish is Important

Your wishes are not selfish. Pretending you don't have any doesn't make you selfless.

I think one of the reasons people struggle with advance planning is that they are uncomfortable putting their o...

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Shadow or Shade - What is Your Self-Compassion

Over the weekend I was driving home from the Embodied Presence programme I have been taking part in since last November. The moon was clear, full, and incredibly bright. It was a fascinating thing

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The Museum of You - The Legacy You're Already Building

I love watching The Repair Shop. There's something deeply moving about watching a worn, forgotten object be brought back to life. Not for its monetary value, but for the stories it holds. A grandmothe...

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Advance Planning is Finally Getting Recognition
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Advance Planning is Finally Getting Recognition

Two people contacted me recently to let me know I had a competitor in the advance planning space.

And honestly? My first reaction was delight.

I never think of advance planning as a competitive spac...

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The Relationships That Actually Nourish You

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I am typing this on Holy Thursday and the Last Supper. which has me thinking about friendship, community, and how we show up for each other.

Think for a moment about the people in your lif

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New Moon, New Focus: Clearing the Path Ahead

Today brings the first new moon of 2026, quietly setting the tone for what’s ahead. In the coming weeks, the New Lunar Year, Chinese New Year, Ramadan, and Lent will all begin within the same 24 hou...

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The Liminal Space

Cocooning in the Space Between the Old and the New

Here we are mid-festive season, the liminality between the aftermath of the busyness of Christmas preparations, and before the busyness of another...

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Wrapping Up a Life

Last month I was informed that a beloved uncle had died. This was the second uncle to pass in as many months. Thankfully both uncles had spoken with me to get their plans in place and had communicated...

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What is Your Happiness Balance?

Right now, do you feel more like yourself, less like yourself, or just the same?

How do you feel about your current mindset, health, finances, lifestyle, and relationships?
When you feel off balan...

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