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A Return: as summer starts to wind down, Illume Lifeworks is happy to return to our work. This summer, we lived our values and shared those values with our families, creating wonderful memories along the way. What values did you share this summer?

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Legacy Planning | Illume Lifeworks Illume Lifeworks is dedicated to improving quality of life and end of life planning.

HAPPY 4th!!
As you enjoy this weekend, celebrate the freedom to live as your true self.
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WHAT IF ... We are inspired and fueled to do amazing things when a loved one dies instead of life turning upside down?
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As part of our quality-of-life program, we are excited to begin offering Comfort Distance Reiki soon! Reiki is a Japanese energy therapy that promotes comfort. It is a great way to bring calm into your life, or give the gift of comfort to someone who is needing something extra caring as they approach end-of-life. Stay tuned for our official announcement when we open up bookings! Follow us for updates!
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Without having an ongoing relationship with our own mortality, no matter what age
we are at, we may lose the opportunity to share what's most important to us. LEARN HOW TO SHARE AT www.illumelifeworks.com.
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Our tattoos say a lot about who we are. It is important to share who we are and the legacy we want to leave while we are young. Thinking about your tattoos, why you got them and what they mean, is a great way to start thinking about the legacy you want to leave. Visit www.illumelifeworks.com to learn more about how to capture and share your legacy.
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Episode 2 is now available!
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Let's start a cultural shift in the relationship we have with our mortality by modernizing the ethical will for younger generations.

The first step in shifting our culture starts with ourselves. We need to lead our best lives. We need to document and share who we are and what we value…essentially what we want our legacy to be…so that we can lead that best life, knowing we are mortal and could say goodbye at any time. Without having an ongoing relationship with our own mortality, no matter what age we are at, we may lose the opportunity to share what's most important to us.

This episode introduces the concept of an Ethical Will, where it came from an how we should modernize it for everyone to use (without the pretense of religion). The modernized version, a THIS IS WHO I AM document, is presented by Illume Lifeworks and this show includes a preliminary list of what to include, starting with identifying your core values.

THIS IS WHO I AM series Part 1: Core Values guidebook available at www.illumelifeworks.com.

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Illume Lifeworks is THRILLED to launch Part 1 of our THIS IS WHO I AM modern guidebook series...The Core Values Guide!

How do you feel more content with your life and at peace at your end-of-life? By LIVING IN ALIGNMENT WITH YOUR CORE VALUES.

This is a workbook designed to help you identify and prioritize your core values. This is Part 1 of the THIS IS WHO I AM modern guidebook series.

Through guided exercises, you'll be able to gain clarity on what matters most to you and make decisions that are in line with your values.

This workbook will provide you with the insights needed to create a meaningful life and begin documenting your legacy. A life well-lived according to your core values provides increased peace and a sense of resolution when your end-of-life comes.

HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT THAN OTHER CORE VALUES EXERCISES? It is simple! Requiring no large investment, no attendance at a workshop and no need to read a long book on values. The simple guide takes you through the process for only the price of your favorite cup of coffee...and you can complete it in the time it takes to drink your coffee!

This is a great way to start documenting who you are and the legacy you want to live.

Visit www.illumelifeworks.com to grab your downloadable guidebook and start improving your life, creating and living your legacy!

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THIS IS WHO I AM: Core Values Guide | Illume Lifeworks THIS IS WHO I AM: Core Values Guide is a workbook designed to help you identify and prioritize your core values. This is Part 1 of the THIS IS WHO I AM modern guidebook series.Through guided exercises, you'll be able to gain clarity on what matters most to you and make decisions that are in line wit...

You don't need to be a celebrity, an influencer or a billionaire to share the incredible life you are living.
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The first episode of Illume Talks podcast, hosted by Gretchen Ocasio, is now on all major streaming platforms. Visit https://www.illumelifeworks.com/podcast for direct access to listen.
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We are so excited that our first podcast episode is now available on Spotify! Illume Talks is a modern conversation about quality of life and end of life planning for Gen X, Y, Z and millennials, brought to you by Gretchen Ocasio, founder of Illume Lifeworks.

Please subscribe to Illume Talks on Spotify and look for it on other podcast platforms soon!

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Gretchen Ocasio is an ex-software executive who spent decades in the tech space always searching for more meaning.

In Her Words:
"The software side had always taken me away from human connection and into science and business and process to make a living. Periodically, I was jolted back to the human connection part of life by death.

Those interruptions seemed to have been a recurring lesson ... the connection to death is what was providing greater human connection in my life.

I've seen our response to a loved one's death create a crisis every time. A crisis that was destroying a part of us in some way. And I couldn't help but wonder if there was a better way for us to approach this. Did we always need to be so surprised and devastated when that happened? Could we be more planful to ease the devastation? Could we understand the process better so that the fear and pain would not be so severe? Could we know our loved ones and ourselves better so that we know how to honor each in the best way and facilitate our own healthy grieving process?

If our mortality and death is something that we have in the forefront of our minds and acceptable conversation to have in our culture, our pain can be eased through this process. We can be better prepared to celebrate and have healthy grief instead of being so devastated for years. It is for everyone around me I love that I am taking this journey ... a journey to make a shift in our culture. To educate, to discuss, and to bring light to our mortality. We can do this in a better way."
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We are launching our "This is who I am" guide soon to walk you through how to live, leave and communicate your legacy!! Sign up at www.illumelifeworks.com to be the first to know and the first to access!
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If we remove the idea of death being a punishment, it helps us to remove the fear, dread, pain and worry that death tries to bring. Instead, see it as a part of our human experience. Learn about it and how it works, develop your beliefs around what happens when you die and approach it with courage and appreciation. It is with courage and appreciation that we can fully embrace our living days and support those around us. Continue the conversation at www.illumelifeworks.com.
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It's the weekend! Live your life. Leave your legacy.

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Did you know you don’t have to be an advanced age or near your end to communicate who you are and what you stand for? NOW is actually the best time to write it down and share it. In fact, you’ve probably already started on social media with your daily posts and thoughtfully through the tattoos you display. ��So why not formalize it with a document? An ethical will is a perfect way to share what you stand for, what you appreciate and how you live. We are launching our “This is who I am” workshop and template soon. Sign up at www.illumelifeworks.com to be the first to know and first to access!!
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Knowing who you want to trust in your life and as you approach end of life is an important question to ask yourself now. Who will make the best decisions for you? Who will best represent who you are and your values? Join the conversation at www.illumelifeworks.com and comment below with your thoughts!
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Birth, love, loss, laughter, death. It is all part of life. We can live our best life if we connect to ALL parts of life. Understanding how death anchors us in our values and motivates us to live BIG is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. Connect to your life and death by joining the conversation. www.illumelifeworks.com
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Sign up to join the conversation about living and leaving your legacy at www.illumelifeworks.com.

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Dedicated to quality of life and end of life planning, Illume Lifeworks is launching soon to be a catalyst for change in how we live our best life and relate to our mortality. Sign up to be a part of the conversation at www.illumelifeworks.com.
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There are so many eco-friendlier options to a traditional burial. This is something that we should all consider to help encourage new conversations and change our culture.

‘Human composting,' already legal in 6 states, could help the planet: ‘Young people are going to teach us to die better’ Human composting is a greener alternative to environmentally costly practices like burials and cremations. Among its most enthusiastic advocates: young people.