“When I contemplate life as well as death, I am discovering what really matters to me now.” — Lisa J. Shultz 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
“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
“Clutter may rob us of the life we imagined or prevent us from creating a new vision for our future.” — Lisa J. Shultz 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
“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 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
“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
“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
“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 Attention 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
“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
“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 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
“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
“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
“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 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 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 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 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
“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 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
“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
“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
“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 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
“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
“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
“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
“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 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
“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
“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 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
