“The window of opportunity to plan and prepare for the end of his life had closed gradually. Any cracks left open to talk candidly were tenuous and fleeting.” — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“When I reflect on the stories of death supported by hospice care and contrast it with our story depicting an absence of support, I… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“For me, decluttering and downsizing has caused shifts in my thinking and my habits. I don’t have to declutter; I choose to declutter.” — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“I decided to break the trend of accumulating stuff sooner rather than later. I moved to smaller homes ahead of my need. I downsized… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“My clearing has allowed me to rediscover things I stopped seeing and put them into a place of prominence.” — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“When I eventually moved to a smaller home, it felt cozy, like having a pair of jeans that fit me just right—no wasted living… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“When I contemplate life as well as death, I am discovering what really matters to me now.” — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“A paradigm shift of viewing palliative care or hospice as a gift instead of seeing it as giving up has the potential to change… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“In the process of decluttering things in my life, I was peeling off the layers of my past that no longer mattered to my present life. But as I did that shedding, memories and emotions arose. I sometimes felt sadness as I removed reminders of a failed marriage or the loss of a loved one. I grieved lost dreams and… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share
“As I inch forward to embrace my life again by being mindful, writing books, and planning adventures, I sense my dad would approve. I… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“My choice of a lighter lifestyle has brought me a greater sense of well-being. In a world that often seems stressful and chaotic, that’s… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“I felt myself in a sticky spot as a daughter and desperately needed a third party, such as a doctor, to address his declining… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“Decluttering and downsizing before I am forced to do so also means my kids will have less work and stress when I reach old… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
