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Because life is unpredictable, the best time to plan ahead is now. Devoting time and energy to consider and plan ahead for your futureincluding your inevitable deathwill change how you die and how you live, right here, right now, and for the rest of your life. Wondering where to begin? Register here for our free event on February 16: https://willoweol.com/events/#event-3

Absolutely - thank you, Maureen, for asking the question that so beautifully articulates the purpose of our work. Getting clarity and communicating your priorities and wishes about your health and personal care, your legacy and after-death care planning as well as how you’ll be remembered, will foster your peace of mind and go a long way toward reducing anxiety, regret, and conflict.

Today, we're highlighting a local resource close to home. "One of our values at Hogan's Alley Society is coming together in community. As an organisation founded on the history of displacement, urban renewal, and anti-Black racism, we also recognise the importance of anti-racist teachings. Working together as a community involves a readiness to participate actively in the creation of equitable workplaces, educational institutions, and public spaces as well as in the unlearni...ng of racism and racist systems. "Here you will find a list of ways you can participate in the movement of fighting anti-black racism. They include donation and petition links and suggested literature, especially those specific to our Canadian and Vancouver context." To access Hogan's Alley Society resources, visit: https://www.hogansalleysociety.org/resources/

Courage gives us a voice, and compassion gives us an ear. Without both, there is no opportunity for empathy and connection. - Brene Brown, American professor, lecturer, author, and podcast host. Today, we invite you to connect, with courage and compassion, to the quiet voice within. What do you have to say about how you're living your precious and finite life? With all our love,... Michelle + Reena See more

When you consciously contemplate and connect with others around the reality of your mortality, it will change how you dieand how you live, right here, right now, and for the rest of your life. We invite you to join our free online event - 7 tools for Making Sense of Life and Death today, Feb 3rd, 6:00 PM (PST), via Zoom 7 Tools for Making Sense of Life & Death will help you base your planning on your values and priorities and lay the groundwork for you to be as prepared as p...ossible for the inevitable. Focused around the digital, fillable workbook, the program, pulls together our most effective self-reflection exercises from the workshops and coaching we’ve done for the past few years. Join us at an event and experience the power of exploring the reality of your mortality in the community. To register, visit: https://willoweol.com/events/ With all our love, Michelle + Reena