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    The Living Year

    A year-long practice in attention, meaning, and lived authorship

    13modules
    54lessons
    52 weeksat your pace
    Beginner

    01 / Overview

    A year-long practice in attention, meaning, and lived authorship

    The Living Year Project is an invitation to live one year with greater awareness, honesty, and intention. Rather than setting rigid goals or chasing productivity, this project is about paying attention — to your energy, your rhythms, your choices, and the way your life actually unfolds over time. It’s a commitment to notice before you change. To listen before you fix. To live inside your year, rather than rushing through it. Through gentle structure, shared reflection, and simple practices, The Living Year Project supports you in building a deeper relationship with your own life — one season, one decision, one moment at a time. This isn’t a challenge. It isn’t a productivity system. It’s a year-long practice of presence.

    02 / The curriculum

    The course, in sequence.

    13 modules
    54 lessons
    52 weeks at your pace
    Beginner

    03 / Is this for you?

    Who this is for.

    The Living Year Project is for people who:

    • Feel ready to slow down without stopping

    • Want clarity without rigid planning

    • Are navigating change, growth, or recalibration

    • Value reflection, presence, and long-term alignment

    • Are curious about how a year lived intentionally might reshape their life

    You don’t need a perfect plan to begin. You just need a willingness to pay attention.

    Preston Kanak

    04 / Your guide

    Preston Kanak

    Preston is guided by a deep belief in the unique potential within each individual. He understands that while life's journey can often feel complex, there's always a path toward greater clarity and purpose. His work is rooted in the gentle process of self-discovery, helping others connect with their inner wisdom and embrace a more authentic way of living. Through his guidance, Preston hopes to create a welcoming space where individuals feel seen and supported as they explore their values and build habits that truly nourish their spirit. He believes that lasting change blossoms from a place of genuine understanding and self-compassion, helping people cultivate a life that feels deeply their own.

    Begin when you are ready

    A year-long practice in attention, meaning, and lived authorship

    The Living Year Project is an invitation to live one year with greater awareness, honesty, and intention. Rather than setting rigid goals or chasing productivity, this project is about paying attention — to your energy, your rhythms, your choices, and the way your life actually unfolds over time. It’s a commitment to notice before you change. To listen before you fix. To live inside your year, rather than rushing through it. Through gentle structure, shared reflection, and simple practices, The Living Year Project supports you in building a deeper relationship with your own life — one season, one decision, one moment at a time. This isn’t a challenge. It isn’t a productivity system. It’s a year-long practice of presence.

    Your first step

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    How The Course Works

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