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Episode 3691:

Sandy Kreps reflects on how life-altering tragedy can strip away distractions and reveal what truly matters. Her heartfelt message encourages readers to embrace simplicity, prioritize relationships, and live with deeper intention after loss.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/after-tragedy/

Quotes to ponder:

"Tragedy has a way of pushing everything else aside and demanding our full attention."

"After a tragedy, the small, petty things that once consumed us no longer seem to matter."

"When everything else is stripped away, we realize what’s most important: people, time, love, connection."

Episode references:

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: https://www.amazon.com/Gentle-Art-Swedish-Death-Cleaning/dp/1501173243

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