FRUIT OF THE OAK

FRUIT OF THE OAK

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what I’ll miss when I’m dead

what I’ll miss when I’m dead

a love letter to being alive

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Kristen L Goldberg
Apr 22, 2025
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Quick PSA before we dive in:

I just launched my coaching practice and I’m SO excited to be opening up a few special 1:1 client spots. I work with folks who are ready to discover their soul gifts and begin sharing them with the world—so they can build a life they’re genuinely excited to wake up to each morning. If that resonates with you, you can book a free discovery call here or reach out to me with any questions. I’d love to connect and support you on your beautiful journey. xo Onwards to the rest of the post <3

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When gratitude feels tough. When you’re lost in the future or the past. When you feel like the magic of life is nowhere to be found. When you want to fall back in love with your life, just as it is, right now.

“The senses are generous pathways that can bring you home.”

– John O’Donohue, Anam Cara

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When life feels hard, look to death to teach you something. (The opposite is often the medicine). And remember, pondering death isn’t meant to be harrowing, it’s actually the perfect way to slingshot yourself back into loving the right here, right Now.

So go make a list of 50 things you’ll miss when your body is gone:

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