Dee Marie (known in different seasons as Devaun, Dr. Kite, and Dee Marie) now writes and creates as Dee. She is the voice behind the Conscious Living Project, a reflective framework designed to help people live with greater awareness, clarity, and intention — especially in the later chapters of life.

Drawing from years of personal experience, study, and ongoing exploration, she developed the Conscious Living Checklist with Roz Gagliano and The Conscious Living Circle. The checklist, a practical tool for simplifying life, addresses what matters most later in life, helping to navigate change with greater ease and honesty.

Her work is grounded not in perfection, but in presence — encouraging people to engage with their lives thoughtfully, to let go of what no longer serves them, and to shape a life that feels both meaningful and manageable.

The Conscious Living Project continues to evolve through her writing, reflection, and the shared insights of those who engage with it.

Acknowledgment

The Conscious Living Checklist was inspired by the Clean Sweep tool developed by Coach U, originally created to support coaches and leaders in building strong personal and professional foundations. This work has been adapted, with permission, to better reflect the needs and experiences of the audience it serves here.

With gratitude as well to Sue Brightman, who expanded the original framework through Clean Sweep Plus, enriching both this work and the lives of those who use it.

This project has been shaped and enriched by the thoughtful contributions of members of the Conscious Living Circle at the Academy of Learning in Retirement, as well as the ongoing support and collaboration of others who have engaged deeply with the work.