Did you have a personal goal for July this year? Did you have a goal or goals that you set for yourself at the start of the new year?

Often we make goals and for whatever reason, we don’t reach them or also quite common … we don’t even start. 

Then, we have this human tendency to beat ourselves up about it. Month after month, year after year, we put ourselves in a box of our own making, shaming ourselves for not doing the things we say we want to do. 

It can stop here.

A lot of times when we don’t start acting towards our goals or reach them?

It’s because we didn’t really want them to begin with. 

Perhaps it’s an outdated dream or desire that doesn’t fit with what we want for our life now. 

Perhaps it’s a dream or goal that someone else handed to us - a teacher, parent, friend, family member, partner - and we never thought twice about it. 

This week, your invitation is to examine your goals, dreams, and desires. 

If you haven’t made progress towards them, you can explore why. 

You can also release them. 

They don’t have to be your goals. You don’t have to do things that don’t make you feel good. 

Inner Circle & Retreat Room Members, we’ll see you at the July Self-Care Call on Thursday, July 31 at 5:30pm where we’ll check in on our current goals and see what feels good for August. 

See you there!

💫 What’s New in the LMNTL Club!

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• Register for the Retreat Room by August 4 for monthly 1:1 Coaching with Leslie.

Please contact us with any questions as you register - if you're already signed into the portal, you'll need to access the plans through "settings" at the top right hand of your screen.

🌸 The Divine Pause 1:1 Mini-Retreats at Indigo – August 2025

We have one spot left for the 1:1 Mini-Retreats at Indigo Nature Retreat. Choose from a 1 or 2 night stay and choose from August 14-16. Once you're registered, we'll schedule your planning session to create a bespoke itinerary!

Retreat Room Members receive $100 off registration.

This year, I've worked with four coaches. 

FOUR. 

There’s that part of my brain that tells me that I’m spending too much money - I know how to do all of the things I have coaches for. 

And it’s true, I am making significant investments, and I not only already know a lot of what I’m being coached on, I also coach others on a lot of the same things. 

But, y’all - having the direct 1:1 and community support hits different. 

Having people specifically in my corner for the parts of my mindset I’m wanting to shift (or permission to change my circumstances instead of my mindset 🤯), people to hold me accountable in the ways I need and want to live the way I want to live, and people there ready to support me when I feel like I’m wavering - it’s everything. 

And right now, I’m thriving.

I’m honoring my energy, my personal goals, and I’m operating at an energetic frequency that attracts the right people, places, experiences, and even money that’s all in alignment with my highest vision. I can’t afford not to make investments in myself. 

This week I want to honor you for being here in this community- by being in this space, you’re sending a signal out into the universe that you’re worthy of being supported and you’re willing to receive guidance and care from others. You’re making it clear that you want to thrive, too. 

✨ Your invitation this week is to honor where you've let yourself be supported this year. Without question, without doubt. Because you deserve help, support, guidance, and for space to be held for you.

Sending you love & vision until next week,

Leslie

PS - let us know in the comments how others in the community can support you!

💫 The LMNTL Club! Upgrade by JULY 28!

As a Legacy Member (that's you!), now through July 28, register for the Inner Circle for free (regular $15/mo) or the Retreat Room for $25/mo (regular $75/mo). Use LEGACYINNERCIRCLE or LEGACYRETREATROOM at checkout!

*Anyone who registers for the Retreat Room by August 8 will receive one monthly 1:1 coaching call with Leslie.

Please contact us with any questions as you register - if you're already signed into the portal, you'll need to access the plans through "settings" at the top right hand of your screen. Here's a 3-minute tutorial.

Have questions about the LMNTL Club?

Join us for a live Q&A on Wednesday, July 23 at 12pm CST. If you can't make it live, send your questions to outreach@lmntlvsn.com.

💌✨ Friday, July 25 - Live Writer's Virtual Workshop

A virtual gathering to create & keep habits to write - whether it's for personal expression or to work towards your dream of writing a book, publishing a blog, or something else - together we'll explore ways to make writing a default practice in your routine.

Registration is $50 / Free for LMNTL Retreat Room Members

Shifting our perspectives by one degree can change the trajectory of our future and our personal transformation. 

Each micro decision you make towards taking care of yourself in your daily life creates momentum towards taking care of yourself by default.

This week, think about something you’ve been wanting to do but haven’t yet started or have just recently started.

Perhaps you’ve been wanting to try eating new foods or making different decisions surrounding your nutrition. Maybe you want to drink more water, exercise more. Maybe you want to make more time to do nothing, have fewer commitments in your schedule -- you want to make time for YOU.

Whatever it is - this week, we invite you to make ONE decision that’s different. 

If you feel any internal resistance - that likely means you’re on the right track. 

For me recently, my microdecision looked like not getting ice cream when I didn’t really want it. And y’all, I have a sweet tooth! I love having dessert and I enjoy it quite often. But, when I don’t really want dessert and eat it anyways, I don’t feel good. 

And right now, in this season of my life, I want to feel good. So, I made the microdecision when the moment struck to skip the dessert (and have done so many times since).

This isn’t about skipping dessert, or sweets or making what we've been taught are “healthy” decisions. This is about making a decision that supports a goal you have or a way you want to feel - based on your terms.

When you make that decision, whatever it is, honor it out loud. Recognize that that decision is a promise you’re keeping to yourself. 

You’re doing the work and we see you out there - keep going 💪

xo,

Leslie

💫 What’s New in the LMNTL Club!

As a Legacy Member (that's you!), now through July 28, register for the Inner Circle for free (regular $15/mo) or the Retreat Room for $25/mo (regular $75/mo). Use LEGACYINNERCIRCLE or LEGACYRETREATROOM at checkout!

• Register for the Retreat Room by August 8 for monthly 1:1 Coaching with Leslie.

Please contact us with any questions as you register - if you're already signed into the portal, you'll need to access the plans through "settings" at the top right hand of your screen. Here's a 3-minute tutorial.

💌✨ *Just added* Writer's Virtual Workshop

A virtual gathering to create & keep habits to write - whether it's for personal expression or to work towards your dream of writing a book, publishing a blog, or something else - together we'll explore ways to make writing a default practice in your routine.

Registration is $50 / Free for LMNTL Retreat Room Members

I started running just over 16 years ago. My first run was 0.25 miles - I ran around the block of my apartment complex. It took about 5 minutes and when I was done, I couldn't possibly do more.

Slowly, but surely, and certainly with the support of a community, I incrementally started to run farther. Eventually, completing a half marathon later that same year. 

I had a lot to learn about not only running, but the habits that would ensure I succeeded in honoring the training commitments that I wanted to keep. 

Fast forward to today - I am currently training for a trail 100k race in December. I love running, I do very well with training when I’m signed up for a race, and I know how good I feel when I train. 

And it’s still sometimes hard to get out the door. 

Some of the same mental gymnastics occur to help keep me comfortable and at-home on the couch (and, don’t get me wrong, there is definitely a time and place for relaxing at home on the couch). 

But what I’ve learned over the years, specifically to running that apply to all other areas of wellness (and life!), is that

... when my environment supports the habits I want to create, the resistance melts away. 

Sixteen years into running while being dedicated to a current training program, here's what I always do the night before a run:

✨ Set out my workout clothes

✨ Set out my post-running work clothes

✨ Prep all my gear: hydration belt, water bottle, fuel, hat, sweat scarf in the summer/fleece gaiter in the winter

✨ Prep my coffee & pre-run breakfast (usually a hardboiled egg and overnight oats).

I create the environment that I need to thrive. 

This week, your invitation is to examine your environment.

How could you make the things you really want to commit to … easier? 

We’ll chat next week - 

Leslie

🌿 Upcoming Events:

LIVE! The Paradox of Self-Care with Gerard Beaubrun
🗓️ TOMORROW! Tuesday, July 8 | ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST
This event is included in the LMNTL Inner Circle & Retreat Room - until July 28, use the coupon code LEGACYINNERCIRCLE (regular price at $15/mo) or LEGACYRETREATROOM for $50 off (regular price at $75/mo) for FREE access to tomorrow's event!

💫 What’s New in the LMNTL Club!

You're currently in the Lounge and will continue receiving weekly invitations.

As a Legacy Member (that's you!), now through July 28, register for the Inner Circle for free (regular $15/mo) or the Retreat Room for $25/mo (regular $75/mo).

Use LEGACYINNERCIRCLE or LEGACYRETREATROOM at checkout!

Please contact us with any questions as you register - if you're already signed into the portal, you'll need to access the plans through "settings" at the top right hand of your screen.

During last week's Self-Care Call I talked about the invisible reps we put into the vocational, educational, passion projects, wellness, or other goals we have. 

When we talk about setting goals, it’s not actually about achieving the goals that matters – it’s the intentionality we bring in creating and living them. 

I saw the term “invisible reps” last week in an article about how most people quit working towards something when it either gets difficult and/or they can’t see their results quick enough. 

And sometimes it’s like that, right? You can work seemingly tirelessly towards something and you don’t feel like you’re seeing the results you want. 

But, is what you’re seeing reality?

Or has your perception of what the “result” is changed?

It’s typical for us to be harsh on ourselves - especially when we’re trying something new, something challenging, or even when we see ourselves “failing”. 

So, thinking about the “invisible reps” is really an act of intentionality - it’s bringing awareness to the work you actually have been doing, and honoring yourself for the progress you’ve made so far – even if it’s not the “end result” you’re trying to achieve. 

There’s so much we each do that no one else sees. And that is what is so important to remember. It’s every time you make a microdecision that leads to you feeling better, to taking care of yourself, and in reality, putting in the work to meet the goals you set for yourself (or accepting when you change your mind somewhere along the way, because that’s okay, too). 

This month, I invite you to think about something that you’ve been working towards. Name the thing. And then honor the work you’ve already done. Acknowledge the progress you’ve already made. 

Keep in mind - these don’t have to be “big” milestones -

...every tiny, microshift in our actions and perceptions is a pivotal pathway towards creating the transformation we desire. 

If you feel compelled, let us know in the comments what comes up. 

And, later this week, stay tuned for the official announcement on changes coming to the LMNTL Community - we’ll chat soon! 
With gratitude, 

Leslie 

💫 What’s New in the LMNTL Club!

Big things are happening — the LMNTL Community is now the LMNTL Club! More details are coming THIS WEEK. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. 💛

🌿 Upcoming Events:

LIVE! The Paradox of Self-Care with Gerard Beaubrun
🗓️ Tuesday, July 8 | ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST
You’ll get a reminder and Zoom link a few days before!

🌸 The Divine Pause 1:1 Mini-Retreats at Indigo – August 2025

"We are each other's harvest; we are each other's business; we are each other's magnitude and bond."

— Gwendolyn Brooks

Lately, I’ve needed a lot of help. And for someone like me, that makes the things I want and need to get done feel inconvenient—sometimes even impossible.

For the first 40 years of my life, I prided myself on being the one who had the space, the tools, the equipment—and at least some of the know-how—to get things done. I placed a high premium on self-reliance, or at least on being prepared: always having what I needed close at hand.

I used to say there’s nothing more satisfying than having the right tool for the job. I’d get frustrated when I couldn’t complete something the way I envisioned because I lacked the right tool, the right space, or the right experience.

Over time, I built a life where that rarely happened. I spent years—and hundreds of thousands of dollars—creating a home and work environment that met nearly every need. I designed a kitchen from the ground up, tailored to the way I love to cook and entertain. I had a spacious garage for projects, a full basement that doubled as a workshop and home gym, and a beautiful historic downtown office and studio, equipped with the tools, technology, and team that supported my career as a designer.

I had almost everything. And when I didn’t, I had the means to get it. It was an incredible privilege.

And yet, somehow, it never felt like enough.

Looking back, I can see how much of my self-worth had become entangled with what I had and what I knew. Always needing to be the provider in order to feel good about myself.

And then—after a gut-wrenching season of soul-searching—I walked away from it all. Suddenly, I had almost nothing.

The circumstances surrounding that decision left me feeling isolated and alone. In that moment, I had little more than the clothes in my bag and my car. If I was going to have a roof over my head, I had to depend on someone else to provide it.

Thankfully, two dear friends opened their home to me, offering a safe place to land while I began piecing together who I was and what this next chapter might look like. There were no strings attached, no perceptible judgment. Even now—four years later—thinking about their generosity still brings me to tears in a way nothing from my former life ever could.

Depending on others didn’t make me weak. It made me more human. And humans are wired for connection.

I’m deeply grateful to my friends for taking me in. And I’m equally grateful to myself—for loving myself enough to accept their offer. Though they were already close friends, our relationship deepened in ways I will always treasure. The bond we formed during that season is something I’ll carry with me forever.

"Sometimes asking for help is the most meaningful example of self-reliance."

— Fred Rogers

That experience—and the love and generosity it revealed—made it possible for me to begin a new chapter: buying a van and starting a minimal, nomadic life with my partner, Leslie.

Though I chose a simpler life, it’s still hard to accomplish what I once could with far fewer resources. Living—even part-time—in a van makes me vulnerable. It forces me to rely on others. I can't carry everything I might need, and since public land is limited east of the Mississippi River, where we now have a home base that we share with others through Airbnb, we often rely on the kindness of friends and acquaintances who let us park in their driveways and yards.

At times, I feel inadequate or self-conscious. Worse, I sometimes feel ashamed—like I’ve become an imposition or a sympathy case: a middle-aged vagabond mooching off others.

None of this is actually true. Most often, people are excited to host us and happy for the connection. Longtime friends cheer us on for living in a way that allows us to see each other more, and more intimately. Newer acquaintances often treat our visits as a mark of trust and closeness. Some have even felt left out when we parked in someone else’s driveway.

I can’t begin to count the relationships that have formed—or deepened—because we’ve chosen to live so openly, so vulnerably.

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

— Helen Keller

I was talking recently with a friend about what makes a “good neighbor,” and I realized many of the best neighbors I’ve had shared a common thread: mutual dependence.

We borrowed tools, shared food and advice, swapped skills, and had keys to each other’s garages.

Need a truck to haul something heavy? A one-off tool? A cup of milk? Extra parking? Help getting a tree off your fence?

These were all invitations to connect, to be useful, to belong. And, not to mention required each of us to own fewer things.

"Interdependence is a higher value than independence."

— Stephen R. Covey

Western capitalist culture prizes self-reliance above all else. It idolizes ownership and rugged individualism. It urges us to accumulate—so we never have to need anyone. And once we’ve taken more than enough, it celebrates our ability to give some back.

It tells us that only the fittest survive.

But Darwin’s “survival of the fittest” has been tragically misinterpreted—used to justify violent, exclusionary ideologies. The phrase has fueled a “dog-eat-dog” worldview that ignores the evolutionary truth: the species that survive do so through cooperation, adaptability, and interdependence. Even when that's not what it looks like to we humans.

Relying on others isn’t a liability. It’s life-giving. It’s what keeps ecosystems, relationships, and communities thriving.

And it takes strength, and courage.

"We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow [beings]."

— Herman Melville

No one taught me about the beauty, healing, and sustainability of relying on others with intention. I didn’t know that releasing control—embracing dependence—would change my life so profoundly.

But I know it now.

I’ve felt the gratitude. I’ve seen the transformation in myself and in others. I see the power—and promise—of dependence.

With gratitude,

Matt

Journal Prompts

In what ways have you tied your sense of worth or identity to your ability to do things on your own?

Describe a time when you had to rely on someone else.

What emotions come up when you think about asking for help?

Who in your life demonstrates strength through interdependence?

You know what my first thought was on Friday during the Summer Solstice?

"We're halfway to Holiday Break!!"

Y'all, Holiday Break in December is one of my greatest joys in life. I take two full weeks completely off - no plans, no appointments, no work, no expectations. We stock up on food, watch movie marathons, and we live undistracted.

I absolutely love it.

Your Invitation This Week 🌿

Take a moment to reflect:
How are you in the summer vs. how you are in the winter?
(Chances are, it’s different.)

Now that summer is in full swing, maybe you’ve already noticed your rhythms shifting. Maybe you’re craving something new. Or maybe—if things aren’t feeling different—you’re realizing you want them to be.

It’s totally natural to want to switch things up—the seasons are changing, why wouldn’t we?

Journal Prompts

Feel free to write your answers, think about them, or even comment below your thoughts:

✨ What did you love most about the spring? What didn't you love?

✨ What is something you want to do this summer that brings you joy? Once you've got it - put it in your calendar, set the intention to make it happen.

✨ How do you feel different in summer vs. winter? What do you wear? What do you do? Where does your energy naturally go?

Use whatever comes up as information, inspiration, and intention to guide you through the present season.

We're always rooting for you 💛

Leslie

💫 What’s New in the LMNTL Club!

Big things are happening — the LMNTL Community is now the LMNTL Club! More details (and some very cool updates) are coming soon. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. 💛

🌿 Upcoming Events:

Your next Self-Care Call:
🗓️ Thursday, June 26 | ⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CST
You’ll get a reminder and Zoom link a few days before!

🌸 The Divine Pause 1:1 Mini-Retreats at Indigo – August 2025

Together we'll create a bespoke retreat based on what you need, when you need it.

Today I'd planned to do a bike ride after I finished my workday - I had it planned quite perfectly, too.

About 1:30pm, just as I sat down to write this invitation, I heard a loud clap of thunder.

I looked at the weather and saw the storms were just south of us, and the rain was headed our way by 2:30pm.

Matt looked at me and asked - "go now?".

YEP.

So, we went for a quick spin. I threw my carefully curated plans out the window - embracing what the moment offered - and we rode just over 8 miles before pulling back into our yard, just as the rain started to fall.

The bike ride was a priority and in order to keep it a priority, the day demanded that I let go of what I thought was best and flow with what was presented instead.

Did I ride as far as I'd originally planned? No.

Does it matter? Not even a bit.

Right now, I'm building habits, putting in the reps, and riding 8 miles is better than riding zero.

This week, I’m asking you:

✨ What’s your quick spin?
✨ What’s the thing you’re committed to—big or small—that you can honor, even if it’s just for five minutes?

I’d love to hear. Drop a note in the comments and share what you’re choosing to prioritize.

Until next week,
Leslie

💫 What’s New in the LMNTL Club!

Big things are happening — the LMNTL Community is now the LMNTL Club! More details (and some very cool updates) are coming soon. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. 💛

🌿 Upcoming Events:

Your next Self-Care Call:
🗓️ Thursday, June 26 | ⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CST
You’ll get a reminder and Zoom link a few days before!

🌸 The Divine Pause 1:1 Mini-Retreats at Indigo – August 2025

This week's invitation is simple but powerful:

Look for the driftwood.

I wrote about driftwood recently in "Courage And Community On The Trails" - it's a concept I first heard from Gabby Bernstein. Driftwood is about finding affirmation in the people, places, and signs around us instead of threat, comparison or fear.

When I meet someone who has already mastered something I am just starting to learn, instead of feeling lesser than or beating myself up for not being good enough, I see it as a sign that I am on the right path. It's a sign that everything I am working towards is not only possible, it's inevitable. That everything I'm working towards is already unfolding.

In the blog, I shared a story about climbing to the summit of a trail via 500 stairs. I encountered a couple walking (magical people!), and they shared a similar fear of heights but were going all the way to the top. I knew this was my sign to climb.

So this week, I invite you to:

✨ Think about a goal you’ve been working toward. Big or small.
✨ It could be starting a multi-6-figure business or simply spending more time watching birds in your yard. Your life. Your pace. Your magic.
✨ Bring awareness & curiosity into your daily life: What’s showing up in your inbox? On your feed? In your conversations? In your life? Look for the driftwood. It’s probably already around you.

Let us know what driftwood you find and always know, we're here rooting for you along the way.

xo,

Leslie

💫 What’s New in the LMNTL Club!

Big things are happening — the LMNTL Community is now the LMNTL Club! More details (and some very cool updates) are coming soon. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. 💛

🌿 Upcoming Events:

Your next Self-Care Call:
🗓️ Thursday, June 26 | ⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CST
You’ll get a reminder and Zoom link a few days before!

Just added to the calendar!
🌸 The Divine Pause 1:1 Mini-Retreats at Indigo – August 2025

Hey y’all – can you feel it?

Summer’s almost official, but the vibes are already here: the sun rises later, the evenings are more golden, the pools are open, road trips are happening, and there is an irresistible call to play.

Lately, I’ve been feeling that kind of summer nostalgia— when school was out, the days stretched forever, and my only plans were working at the local cinema, cruising around with friends and seeing where the days and nights would take us.

Even if your current summer and winter schedules don't look much different, the energy around us still shifts. Summer asks something different of us. Summer invites us to come alive.

So here’s your invitation:
✨ What’s your summer thing? ✨
You know, the one that lights up your heart and reminds you that you’re here to feel joy.

Maybe it’s:
🌲 A camping trip with friends

🧘‍♀️ A solo forest visit

🏊‍♂️ A dip in the local public pool (y'all I LOVE visiting public pools, listening to all the summer sounds)

🍦 Ice cream from your favorite spot

🔥 A backyard dinner with friends

🎢 A theme park adventure or a lazy river float (I'll be at the latter!)

🎶 Listening to your favorite summer playlist

Whatever it is—even if you haven’t done it in years—this is your invitation to make time for it.

Because, why not??
Tell us in the comments: What’s calling you this summer? ☀️💛

xo,

Leslie

PS - Summer is officially here June 21, so making your plans now will help ensure it happens. If you need support in saying "yes" to YOU, join us this week for our monthly Self-Care Call on Wednesday, June 4 at 5:30pm CST.