An empty nester who's walked the messy, beautiful path of change. As my kids were growing up and preparing to move out, life threw two heavy curveballs: a divorce, and the deep grief of losing my beloved father.

After multiple moves, I finally found a place to settle in and brought my home. I thought decluttered enough -- donating bags of clothes and household goods, yet my garage was still packed and my heart carried emotional baggage: guilt, nostalgia and "what ifs" that didn't serve me. On top of that, I was dealing with grueling financial weight from unconscious consumerism that drained my energy and left me overwhelmed.

In constant conversation with God, seeking guidance through the chaos, He revealed something unexpected: become a minimalist. I was shocked ---how could simplifying my life solve this mess? But I vowed years ago to be obedient, so I trusted and took the leap. Wow, what a blessing!

Minimalism because my self-care superpower. By clearing out physical clutter -- boxes of 'stuf' - and letting of emotional distraction, I reclaimed my energy and created space for joy, purpose and intentional living.

That's when I created the SINSL framework - Simplify, Intentional, Nurture, Seek, Live Lighter - to guide empty nesters like you to do the same.