End of Life Doula Collaborative- Southern MN

End of Life Doula Collaborative- Southern MN We are a collaboration that supports the community in companioning the dying & all that encompasses

A little wisdom for your Wednesday. Storytelling is one of our most ancient and fundamental human needs. It's how we mak...
11/05/2025

A little wisdom for your Wednesday. Storytelling is one of our most ancient and fundamental human needs. It's how we make sense of our lives, how we connect with each other across our differences, and how we build community. Sharing a piece of your story is an act of trust; receiving someone else's is an act of honoring. Every shared story shortens the distance between us, weaving a tapestry of shared human experience.

How often do we listen just waiting for our turn to speak? Mindful listening is a different art altogether. It's the pra...
11/03/2025

How often do we listen just waiting for our turn to speak? Mindful listening is a different art altogether. It's the practice of offering your full, undivided presence to another person. It's about receiving their words and their silences—their entire story—as a precious gift, without judgment or the urge to 'fix' anything. This simple act of deep listening is one of the most profound ways we can say to another person, 'You matter. Your story is safe with me.

After pondering this week's big question, you might wonder, 'Where do I even start?' The answer is with your values. Cor...
10/31/2025

After pondering this week's big question, you might wonder, 'Where do I even start?' The answer is with your values. Core values are the foundational beliefs that act as your personal compass, guiding your choices and actions. Clarifying them is a foundational step in living a more intentional life.

Share one of your core values below! It’s powerful to see what guides the people in our community.

A little wisdom to anchor your Wednesday. This thought from Annie Dillard is a gentle but powerful reminder that our gra...
10/29/2025

A little wisdom to anchor your Wednesday. This thought from Annie Dillard is a gentle but powerful reminder that our grand life vision isn't built in some distant future - it's woven together in the small, seemingly ordinary moments of today. That intentional pause we talked about on Monday? This is why it matters. The choice to be present, to act with kindness, to pursue a small joy... these are the very threads that create the tapestry of a life lived with purpose. It's not about perfection; it's about presence.

Share one word that describes how you want to spend your days.

So much of our day can be spent on autopilot. The 'Intentional Pause' is a small practice that can bring profound meanin...
10/27/2025

So much of our day can be spent on autopilot. The 'Intentional Pause' is a small practice that can bring profound meaning to your routine. Before you send that email, make that purchase, or even respond in a conversation, simply stop. Take one conscious breath. Ask yourself that gentle question: 'Does this align with the life I want to live?' It's a practice that helps bridge the gap between who we are and who we want to be, turning small, mundane moments into acts of intention.

What's one area of your life where you'd like to practice a more intentional pause this week?

A potent dose of fuel for your soul this Friday. This profound quote by Ram Dass beautifully encapsulates the very essen...
10/24/2025

A potent dose of fuel for your soul this Friday. This profound quote by Ram Dass beautifully encapsulates the very essence of compassionate care, profound human connection, and the shared journey of life and its ultimate passages. While our individual paths are undeniably unique, we are all intrinsically connected by the universal experience of living, loving, and moving towards what's next. At its core, our vital work as doulas—and indeed, our shared humanity—is fundamentally about offering gentle companionship, unwavering presence, and loving support on this most sacred of journeys. It's about recognizing that none of us walks alone.

What exactly is a legacy project? It's a beautiful, intentional way to weave a person's unique stories, invaluable wisdo...
10/21/2025

What exactly is a legacy project? It's a beautiful, intentional way to weave a person's unique stories, invaluable wisdom, and enduring love into something tangible that can be shared and cherished across generations. It's not about achieving perfection or creating a grand masterpiece; it's profoundly about honoring a life lived and fostering lasting connection long after someone is gone. These projects become a gentle bridge between past, present, and future.

Some simple, yet incredibly powerful, ideas include:

A Memory Jar: Inviting family and friends to write down favorite memories on slips of paper.

A Family Recipe Book: Compiling cherished family recipes along with the heartwarming stories behind them.

A 'Words of Wisdom' Journal: Recording advice, favorite sayings, and significant life lessons.

If you were to start one simple legacy project today, what's one precious memory or piece of wisdom you'd want to ensure is preserved for future generations?

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