Look backward to move forward.
Decide what to keep in your story and what to let go.
About the Project
Explore what your personal items tell about you. Reflect on why what you save matters to you and to the people around you.
- Connect your present with your past. Honor it, without getting stuck.
- Of all the memories you have, decide which are key to pass on;
- Understand which belongings are important to your family history;
- Understand how your memories fit into your broader community and culture;
- Discover ways to record/document your own story, a life in context.
The things we save give shape to our lives and reflect who we are - our interests, our values, our activities, our relationships - to our families, our communities, and to future generations. Your personal papers, memorabilia, and artifacts are part of a unique individual history.
Spend time with two experts, an archivist & a professional organizer in one of our workshops or webinars. Share your stories online with our growing community at the Life in Context Facebook page. The Life in Context Project is building ways for you to explore your story. Help us build a community that values its heritage as a means for personal and societal growth.