I am so thrilled that we have new members joining our little community. While things have been quite here, I have been extremely busy creating some amazing material to support those that are doing Advance Care Planning as a career path. Very soon I will have all the new material loaded here for easy access and download by those who are ACP students. I truly appreciate everyone's patience, and I promise that soon Kettle and Candle will be bustling along with new materials and some great offers for everyone!! So, hang on just a little longer and then you will see the wait was worth it!! Thank each and every one of you for your support and for your inspiration! Put The Kettle On..... we are going to be chatting over a cup of your favorite brew soon! Namaste' Pam

✨ Something powerful is coming... For months I've been exploring the idea that transformation happens faster in intentional community than it does alone. On June 13, I'll be hosting the first Power of Eight Founding Circle. More details soon. 💜 If you’re interested, please let me know! I'd love to see you there! This is partially based on The Power of Eight by Lynne McTaggart.

Hi everyone — I just launched a fundraiser to help my friend Eldin from Bosnia, who’s been facing tough challenges with PTSD and daily struggles to get by. Your support could help him pay off debt, access mental health care, and find stability. Please consider donating or sharing if you can — every bit helps Eldin take a step toward a brighter future. 🌟 https://gofund.me/18ed53ee9 Thank you so very much! I don't normally do this but I felt called to help a friend in need! In gratitude, ~Carla

Hi everyone 💫 I’m going to reschedule tomorrow’s Kundalini Awakening Zoom so I can show up fully present and feeling my best. I’ve had some unexpected health stuff come up tonight, and I’d rather give this conversation the energy and care it deserves. I’ll announce the new date soon ❤️! Thank you for understanding! ~Carla Welch

Put the kettle on. 😉 You made it here, and that already tells me something important: you’re willing to look at the parts of life most people avoid—death, grief, aging, endings—and you’d rather not do that alone. 👥This space is for people who feel the tug of questions like: - What do I want to do with the time I have left? - How do I carry my grief and still live? - How do I prepare—practically and emotionally—so I don’t leave a mess behind? Here, we talk honestly about living and dying, love and loss, plans and paperwork, spirit and practicality. We make room for both the kettle (conversation, comfort, everyday life) and the candle (mortality, memory, sacredness of our limited time). 👉How this community works: You’ll see different programs and posts here—like 365 — A Year To Live and Advanced Care Planning—but underneath it all is the same heartbeat: - Tell the truth about life and death. - Learn together, not alone. - Take small, brave steps toward living and dying in alignment with your values. -  You are welcome to come exactly as you are: curious, scared, hopeful, tired, grieving, unsure, or all of the above. 🙌Introduce yourself (in a way that actually matters) When you’re ready, say hello in the comments below. You can answer any of these prompts—just what feels right: 1. What season of life are you in right now, in a few words? (Examples: “Midlife and re-evaluating everything,” “Fresh in grief,” “Caregiver mode,” “Aging and taking stock.”) 2. What quietly brought you to Kettle & Candle? A loss, a diagnosis, a birthday, a near-miss, a deep curiosity, a professional calling? 3. When you think about death, grief, or aging, what feeling shows up first? (No need to be poetic. “Terrified,” “numb,” “relieved to finally talk about it” all count.) 4. What is one hope you have for yourself in this space over the next year? (Big or small: “Get my paperwork started,” “Not feel so alone,” “Make peace with a part of my story,” etc.) 5. Is there a small comfort or ritual that helps you feel grounded lately? (Tea, walking, gardening, journaling, music, prayer, sitting in the sunshine…)