“Decluttering and downsizing before I am forced to do so also means my kids will have less work and stress when I… — Lisa J. Shultz Aging 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… — Lisa J. Shultz Choice Copy Share Image
“I am certain that I’m not the only one who would like to have a do-over on an interaction with a loved… — Lisa J. Shultz Certain 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 Clearing Copy Share Image
“Clutter may rob us of the life we imagined or prevent us from creating a new vision for our future.” — Lisa J. Shultz Clearing-the-clutter Copy Share Image
“It behooves me to remember as I advance in age that death is an inevitable part of the life cycle rather than… — Lisa J. Shultz Aging Copy Share Image
“When I contemplate life as well as death, I am discovering what really matters to me now.” — Lisa J. Shultz Contemplate 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… — Lisa J. Shultz Clutter Copy Share Image
“By seizing every opportunity for kindness, forgiveness, healing, and love that crosses my path each day, I hope that my death, although… — Lisa J. Shultz Conclusion 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… — Lisa J. Shultz Children 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… — Lisa J. Shultz Death Copy Share Image
“I entered the picture in the eleventh hour as a guide to the exit of his life. I navigated as best I… — Lisa J. Shultz Eleventh hour Copy Share Image
“If the push towards life sustaining technology were balanced with options for comfort care in both medical school training and the healthcare… — Lisa J. Shultz Death Copy Share Image
“I believe one of the most important reasons I am here today is to practice forgiveness and to learn the power of… — Lisa J. Shultz Forgiveness 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.… — Lisa J. Shultz Clutter Copy Share Image
“Grief is part of my human experience. There will always be loss during my lifetime. Loss has come in a variety of… — Lisa J. Shultz Death 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… — Lisa J. Shultz Benefits-of-decluttering Copy Share Image
“My dad’s life was magnificent, but only if I let myself see and remember more than his years of decline.” — Lisa J. Shultz Dad 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… — Lisa J. Shultz Death and dying 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… — Lisa J. Shultz Clutter Copy Share Image
“By acknowledging my impermanence, I can consider if there is anything I can do now to help my loved ones who will… — Lisa J. Shultz Cope Copy Share Image
“As I enlarged my vision to see the bigger picture of my dad’s full life, I was better able to let go… — Lisa J. Shultz Bigger picture Copy Share Image
“The shift from thinking that I must feel forgiveness to the practice of repetitive giving forgiveness has helped me in my healing… — Lisa J. Shultz Forgiveness Copy Share Image
“The window of opportunity to plan and prepare for the end of his life had closed gradually. Any cracks left open to… — Lisa J. Shultz End of life Copy Share Image
“We all have a million things vying for our attention. If you tell yourself that you don’t have enough time to clear… — Lisa J. Shultz Clutter Copy Share Image
“I believe it’s imperative to bring the light of support and knowledge to patients and families when death is approaching.” — Lisa J. Shultz Death Copy Share Image
“When I own less, fewer things go wrong and need to be fixed. I have more space: openings in my calendar, room… — Lisa J. Shultz Calm Copy Share Image
“Without guidance and support for patients and families approaching death, there may be unnecessary conflict, confusion, and trauma that linger long after… — Lisa J. Shultz Approaching death Copy Share Image
“Minimizing can be exhilarating. If you continue decluttering, you just might find a zest for life that you didn’t know existed under… — Lisa J. Shultz Continue Copy Share Image
“What would I have wanted to say if I had had the opportunity to see him one more time? I would like… — Lisa J. Shultz Death and dying Copy Share Image
“Did my dad fool the medical professionals or were we involved with a system that avoided end-of-life discussions? Those conversations might have… — Lisa J. Shultz Conversations Copy Share Image
“I consider minimalism not as a destination but rather as a tool and a mindset to reduce distractions and overwhelm. It is… — Lisa J. Shultz Benefits-of-decluttering Copy Share Image
“No matter what stage you are in, acknowledging that our possessions, homes, and affairs can be problematic to those we leave behind… — Lisa J. Shultz Clutter Copy Share Image
“I now urge friends and acquaintances to have conversations with their aging parents and within their families while their parents are still… — Lisa J. Shultz Aging gracefully Copy Share Image
“Surrendering to the best of my abilities when the price of life has outweighed its benefit may be a compassionate choice for… — Lisa J. Shultz Choices-in-life Copy Share Image
“As I inch forward to embrace my life again by being mindful, writing books, and planning adventures, I sense my dad would… — Lisa J. Shultz Adventure Copy Share Image
“I am not knocking advances that provide a healthier life and alleviate suffering or unnecessary premature death. I am advocating inclusion of… — Lisa J. Shultz Advocating Copy Share Image
