<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Reclaimed Life with Kimberly Christine: Getting Started: The Art of the "Slow Edit"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The foundational series for your journey. These posts serve as your gentle guide to moving from overwhelm to a state of ease, one tiny, peaceful piece at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.thereclaimed.life/s/getting-started</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QmuO!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7537e6fc-933c-4611-86d4-afccf86b6811_500x500.png</url><title>The Reclaimed Life with Kimberly Christine: Getting Started: The Art of the &quot;Slow Edit&quot;</title><link>https://www.thereclaimed.life/s/getting-started</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:13:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thereclaimed.life/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Kimberly Christine]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[kimberlychristine@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[kimberlychristine@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Kimberly Christine]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Kimberly Christine]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[kimberlychristine@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[kimberlychristine@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Kimberly Christine]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Less Stuff, More Soul]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Manifesto for the Modern Sanctuary]]></description><link>https://www.thereclaimed.life/p/less-stuff-more-soul</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thereclaimed.life/p/less-stuff-more-soul</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kimberly Christine]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:38:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/de83a9b6-a3ea-42a8-9d71-0dcc6d333ed8_1500x1500.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>You know that feeling when you walk into a room and it just feels... heavy?</strong></p><p>It&#8217;s not just the laundry on the chair or the stack of mail on the counter. It&#8217;s the weight of the &#8220;shoulds.&#8221; The projects you haven&#8217;t started, the hobbies you&#8217;ve outgrown, and the constant, silent demand your belongings take on your energy.</p><p>If you&#8217;ve found your way here, you likely know what it&#8217;s like to wake up in a home that feels like a list of chores rather than a place of rest. You aren&#8217;t looking for a &#8220;Pinterest-perfect&#8221; life; you&#8217;re looking for a life that feels like yours again.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gDTo!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7805e4ef-ddbf-4956-b6e0-e2edfc5b13e6_6016x4016.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gDTo!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7805e4ef-ddbf-4956-b6e0-e2edfc5b13e6_6016x4016.jpeg 424w, 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But I&#8217;ve found that the way back to ourselves starts by stripping away the excess to find the stillness beneath.</p><p><strong>Less stuff isn&#8217;t about deprivation. It&#8217;s about curation.</strong></p><p>When we clear the physical friction from our lives, we don&#8217;t just gain empty shelves. We gain:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Time</strong> for the books we&#8217;ve been meaning to read.</p></li><li><p><strong>Energy</strong> for the people who truly matter.</p></li><li><p><strong>Space</strong> to breathe, to rest, and to simply <em>be</em>.</p></li></ul><h3><strong>The Reclaimed Life</strong></h3><p>This is why I created <strong>The Reclaimed Life.</strong> My work as an organization specialist and certified coach is built on the belief that your home should be your sanctuary&#8212;a soft place to land that supports your natural rhythms rather than demanding your constant energy.</p><p>We focus on two foundations:</p><ol><li><p><strong>The Reclaimed Home:</strong> Creating a physical environment that feels light and intentional.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Reclaimed Life:</strong> Designing a daily routine and rhythm that honors your values, your pace, and your peace.</p></li></ol><h3><strong>A Gentle Return</strong></h3><p>I don&#8217;t believe in &#8220;one-size-fits-all&#8221; rules or aggressive weekend-long overhauls that leave you more exhausted than when you started. I believe in the <strong>Slow Edit.</strong> </p><p>Reclaiming your space is not a race; it is a gentle return to what you truly value. It&#8217;s about making room for your soul to finally take up the space it deserves.</p><p>I am so glad you&#8217;re here. </p><p>Let&#8217;s begin the process of letting go, so we can make room for what truly matters.</p><p>With so much love,</p><p>Kimberly</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Next in the Getting Started Series:</strong> <em>In my next post, I&#8217;ll be diving into my signature system: <strong>The Art of the "Slow Edit."</strong> I&#8217;ll show you how to break down any project into tiny, peaceful pieces so you can find momentum without the overwhelm.</em></p><div><hr></div><h3><em>Quick Links:</em></h3><p><strong>Home Organization &amp; De-cluttering:</strong> Collaborative support to clear physical clutter and curate your sanctuary. <a href="https://www.thereclaimed.life/p/home-organization">Start the slow edit here.</a></p><p><strong>Self-Care Coaching:</strong> 1:1 support to simplify your daily rhythms, edit your current habits and routines, and honor your natural pace. <a href="https://www.thereclaimed.life/p/work-with-me">Work with me here.</a></p><p><strong>Begin Your Reclamation:</strong> Ready to move from overwhelm to ease? <a href="https://forms.gle/qjCod636iLMECLWG7">Fill out the inquiry form here</a> to schedule your free 30-minute consultation.</p><p><strong>Get in Touch:</strong> For general inquiries or a simple &#8220;hello,&#8221; you can reach me <a href="https://www.thereclaimed.life/p/contact">here.</a></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thereclaimed.life/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Hey there! 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