A brief contemplation of legacy and purpose, and how I'm figuring out what mine is in this season I'm in right now.

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Editing is a powerful tool we use to figure out what works, what doesn’t and what we should spend our energy on next. And it works for physical spaces like a silverware drawer and for our values and mental loads. Today, Jessica and Michelle discuss the POP method for editing. It starts with taking everything out, evaluating what you’re working with, and putting back only what helps you thrive in your current season.

We also talk about the Traffic Light Method for evaluating your commitments, how to talk about the mental load with your partner (and actually let some of it be carried by someone else), and pursuing clarity of purpose in all the incessant pinging of information

Quoted Jenna O’Brien from her Substack.

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Also quoted,

Dust If You Must
by Rose Milligan

Dust if you must, but wouldn't it be better
To paint a picture, or write a letter,
Bake a cake, or plant a seed;
Ponder the difference between want and need?

Dust if you must, but there's not much time,
With rivers to swim, and mountains to climb;
Music to hear, and books to read;
Friends to cherish, and life to lead.

Dust if you must, but the world's out there
With the sun in your eyes, and the wind in your hair;
A flutter of snow, a shower of rain,
This day will not come around again.

Dust if you must, but bear in mind,
Old age will come and it's not kind.
And when you go (and go you must)
You, yourself, will make more dust

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@prettyoverperfect

I can't wait for you to hear from Khrystyne Jaspers of Space Jams today. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and two kids in their 1-bedroom, 750 sq ft apartment and has a design and coaching business helping other small-space dwellers - but her wisdom applies to anyone in any size house.

We're diving into topics like what to do when it hurts to let go of something, solutions for small spaces, the intertwining of life and death and so much more. She is a true gem and you will love her!

Find a tour of her adorable apartment via Apartment Therapy here.

Follow her on Instagram and on Substack.

Come hang out! I can't wait to connect with you!

@prettyoverperfect