End in Mind

Live More. Fear Less.

End in Mind inspires people to seek growth through life’s struggles.

Imagine a world where people have the courage to engage the uncomfortable and experience the possible.

Join Us Today & Start Looking at Life Differently

End in Mind has grown steadily since we started in 2019. To help more people, we need more people to contribute and power our programs!

We have tools to help you learn how to have difficult conversations. We produce podcasts. We have public programs and events to help you find your life’s purpose.

We prepare you for a good life and a good death.

We want to welcome 150 NEW donors between now and the end of the year.

Already a donor? Tell a friend (or two or three) about us!

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In Our Hearts

A mosaic reflects the beauty in what’s broken. It takes the shards of what was and transforms them into something vibrant and new.

Our lives are mosaics of loss, but loss can lead to growth, new insights and new beginnings. Our digital mosaic honors loved ones who’ve died and the lessons they taught us.

We also salute those who live with meaning and inspiration at any stage of life. Make a donation in a loved one’s memory.

William Lindberg in honor of Honor Bob Willey

Ms. Margaret Chutich & Ms. Penny Wheeler in memory of Olivia Jenifer Wheeler Chutich

Debbie Schmidt in honor/memory of Laura Petrofski, Allie Martin, Tom Tulien, Helen Jordan, Kathy Hagen, and all suffering from grief and loss.

Brian Engdahl in memory of Raina Eberly

Terrence Meersman in honor of Carmen De La Hoz

Randy Miranda in honor of Tyra Hughes

Allison DeCamillis, in honor of Deed & Tony DeCamillis and Jack & Sue Pratt

Carolyn Piepho, in memory of Joyce Kathleen Driscoll Rundle

Nick Koch, dedicated to all those who grieve loved ones

Patricia McMorrow, in memory of Michael Bischoff

Jodi Melsness, in memory of her mom, Jeanne Lundell

Norman and Andrea Cohen, in honor of Sam Stern & Cathy Wurzer

Johannes Allert, dedicated to Charles and Hazel Allert

Sam Stern, in honor of Cathy Wurzer

Cheryl Hagen, Dedicated to Gay Noble

Lori Williams, in honor of all our hospice patients and their loved ones

In memory of George L Chavez, Jr.

Barb Reuter

Lou Sandler, Thinking of you and Lou... missing the chance to give you a hug.

Dennis Turner

Remembering John Bramming

Joyce Kathleen Rundle

Jim Davis of Bethesda, Maryland who passed in December from COVID-19

Father, Doug Knowlton (04/26/1943 - 04/01/2019) & loyal family dog, Koda (02/14/2008 - 03/14/2020)

Steve Lufkin

Chris Shepard

Edith Miller

Carmen De La Hoz

Julie Benson; In honor of Hospice & Palliative care teams who tirelessly serve those with serious illness and at the end of life.

Barbara Brown: In memory of Michael Mayer, beloved brother.

Elizabeth Coenen: In memory of John Duggan, MD.

Lisa Haefs: Dedicated to mom.

Christy Moe Marek: In memory of my soul sister Laura who continues to inspire me to keep a possibility mindset no matter what, and to share it with others!

Jodi Melsness: Dedicated to my mom, Jeanne.

Sharon Radd: In honor of Bruce Kramer.

Stacie Saunders: In honor of Mark Saunders.

Jan Selby: In memory of my wonderful dad.

Michael Broeker: In honor of George L. Chavez, Jr.

Georgie Wurzer: In memory of Richard Wurzer.

In Memory of: Rosemary Alley... who taught me not to fear death, but to live life.

Raina Eberly: In your memory. You, who during your long struggle, taught us so much on our journey with you.

Carmen showed those around her how to live through her courage and grace in dying.

With love, in honor of the wonderful work my friend Cathy is doing to make this world a better place.

Purposeful Aging Checkup (Guest Post)

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Richard Leider, founder of Inventure – The Purpose Company, is the author of 10 books, including three bestsellers, which have sold over 1 million copies. On April 28, he will join our founder, broadcast journalist Cathy Wurzer, for a live event at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley, Minnesota, to talk…

Credo—This I Believe (Guest Post)

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Nick Koch Part of End in Mind's mission is to encourage all of us to live with intention and purpose. This means figuring out who we are, what we believe, and how we want to show up in the world. One member of our community spent some time reflecting on…

The Ultimate Conversation (Guest Post)

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Can I Make My Life Count? (Guest Post)

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Richard Leider, founder of Inventure – The Purpose Company, is the author of 10 books, including three bestsellers, which have sold over 1 million copies. “Repacking Your Bags” and “The Power of Purpose” are considered classics in the personal growth field. Leider’s PBS Special, “The Power of Purpose,” was viewed…

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