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Feb 16 • Emily P. Freeman

When Nostalgia Morphs into Regret

This is for you if you are meeting versions of yourself you're not sure you can trust yet

Feb 12 • Emily P. Freeman

We're Learning to Walk in the Dark

After becoming uncomfortable with the assumption that good things are associated with lightness and evil things are associated with darkness, Barbara…

Jan 29 • Emily P. Freeman

The Cost of Not Looking Away

And why it matters that we continue to pay it

Jan 22 • Emily P. Freeman

Journal Club Monthly Check-in

How to Use the Arrows Section

Jan 15 • Emily P. Freeman

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Don't Wait Until It's Personal

Feb 13, 2025 • Emily P. Freeman

We're Learning to Walk in the Dark

Jan 29 • Emily P. Freeman

The 8 Word Prayer I Keep Repeating

Jul 24, 2024 • Emily P. Freeman

A Soul Minimalist's Guide to 2025

Jan 23, 2025 • Emily P. Freeman

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Jan 8 • Emily P. Freeman

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The Best Books I Read in 2025

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Dec 18, 2025 • Emily P. Freeman

Journal Club: Monthly Check-in

Getting Started with The Next Right Thing Guided Journal

Dec 13, 2025 • Emily P. Freeman

Journal Club Next Steps

I'm starting my new journal this week. Here's how to join me.

Dec 11, 2025 • Emily P. Freeman

I'm Starting a Journal Club and You're Invited

If you need communal support for personal reflection, I'VE GOT YOU

Dec 4, 2025 • Emily P. Freeman

12 Quotes that Saved Me This Year

Threshold Moments and the Practice That Helps Me Meet Them

Nov 29, 2025 • Emily P. Freeman

Learning How to Not Know

The brilliant practice of being a beginner again

Nov 20, 2025 • Emily P. Freeman

The Soul Minimalist

Continuing the conversation about discerning our next right thing in faith, work, and life for those who want to move beyond the pro/con list with NYT Bestselling author and spiritual director, Emily P. Freeman.

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