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Purposeful Aging Checkup (Guest Post)

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…

Christa MelandApril 19, 2022

Food for thought Guest Blogs Purposeful Living

Credo—This I Believe (Guest Post)

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…

Christa MelandApril 5, 2022

Guest Blogs Purposeful Living

The Ultimate Conversation (Guest Post)

Christa MelandMarch 29, 2022

Guest Blogs Purposeful Living

Can I Make My Life Count? (Guest Post)

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…

Christa MelandFebruary 22, 2022

Grief and Grieving Guest Blogs Uncategorized

Secondhand Loss: Grieving My Identity as a Sister (Guest Post)

Jamie Korf (right) and her late brother, Aaron Christianson (left) Navigating grief after the loss of a loved one is a long, complex, and deeply personal journey. We're grateful that writer and editor Jamie Korf has given us a glimpse of hers. In this moving and heartfelt blog post, she…

Christa MelandJune 8, 2021

Grief and Grieving Guest Blogs Healing Stories and Storytelling

Remembering Mom by Turning Grief Into Art (Guest Post)

Kitty Shea Mother’s Day is coming up, and it’s a holiday that elicits a wide range of emotions. For some, it’s an opportunity to celebrate the joys of motherhood. But for others—those who have lost a mother or a child, those with complicated or strained family relationships, those who yearn…

Christa MelandMay 3, 2021

End of Life Wisdom Grief and Grieving Guest Blogs

Navigating Cancer With My Best Friend (Guest Post)

Liv Lane (left) and her best friend since childhood, Kelly (right) End in Mind is dedicated to helping people have difficult conversations about death and navigate grief and loss, and we are grateful to be able to share a deeply moving reflection from Liv Lane, an intuitive artist and inspirational…

Christa MelandMarch 29, 2021

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Why Estate Planning is Important (Guest Post)

Estate and Probate Attorney Jen Gumbel End in Mind encourages people to have difficult conversations about death and end of life, and that includes will and estate planning. As an estate planning and probate attorney with law firm Wagner Oehler, Ltd., in Rochester, Minnesota, Jen Gumbel knows a lot about…

Christa MelandMarch 15, 2021

Food for thought Guest Blogs Purposeful Living

Gratitude: No Action Too Little or Too Late (Guest Post)

Amy Gage, biking with her husband David Amid the post-holiday, mid-winter doldrums, as we wait with anticipation for longer days and warmer weather that sometimes feel like they’ll never come, we are excited to share a lovely reflection about gratitude. Amy Gage—director of neighborhood and community relations at the University…

Christa MelandFebruary 2, 2021