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Talking Back to Shame

By Kate Buckmeier | July 17, 2021

Over the last few months, every time I sit down to write something to post, I stop myself.  My mind gets involved and reminds me of how quiet I have been over the last year plus.  It tries to convince me there is no way I can start to speak and share now, after all…

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Lighten Up & Shine On

By Kate Buckmeier | March 14, 2020

“Traveling lighter helps me shine brighter.”  – Danielle LaPorte This sentence came through my inbox and when I read it I could feel it’s truth.  I wanted to say “AMEN, sister.”  But, right after that Amen came the twinge of fear. Because in that truth, in that clean, simple phrase, I could feel a call. …

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Need Permission to Let Go?

By Kate Buckmeier | November 16, 2019

Are you in one of those seasons of life when you have taken on too much and are overwhelmed by all of your responsibilities? Or maybe expectations at work increased at the exact same time as a family commitment became more intense? Or maybe you are feeling the pressure of the upcoming holidays and all…

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Are you a REBEL?

By Kate Buckmeier | September 18, 2019

Have you had the desire to “be more organized” but something inside pushes back against this idea?  Do you go back and forth between beating yourself up about the state of your space and wondering “what is the point?”  Are you able to start something new & stick with it when it feels important to…

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Finding a Way to Lighten the Load

By Kate Buckmeier | February 27, 2019

We are in the middle of one crazy winter here in Minnesota & I am finding that as the snow & snow days continue to pile on, my patience & energy are quickly melting. But I know that this season will eventually pass & that my grumbling isn’t going to change Mother Nature’s plans. And…

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