Why I’m building Hearthkeeper
🌱 Here’s what I believe
In my lifetime, everything has sped up — messages, decisions, expectations, the pace of daily life. But our relationships haven’t caught up.
The old ways of connecting — slow conversations, shared rituals, handwritten notes — were made for a different world. They still matter. But they don’t always survive the speed we’re living in now.
We need new tools.
Not more advice. Not more inboxes.
But small, human habits we’ll actually want to use — rituals that help us show up honestly and help others feel seen.
Tools that build respect, not just efficiency.
Tools that help us practice intention, even when life gets loud.
I’m not waiting for better systems to fix it.
I’m building the groundwork now.
🔥 For example...
Imagine an app where you can name something you're carrying quietly — a thought, a feeling, a hope, a regret — and place it gently on a small fire.
Not to get rid of it.
But to mark it.
To turn toward it with care.
You don’t have to explain it to anyone.
You don’t have to turn it into content.
You just let it glow for a moment.
Then you let it fade — slowly — into an ember.
The ember stays.
You can return to it later — days or weeks later — and remember what mattered.
Not every detail.
But the shape of it. The warmth of your intention.
The act of respect you offered in that moment.
That’s it. No pressure. No judgment.
Just a small ritual to help you turn toward what matters — even when everything else is pulling you away.
💡 Why it matters
Over time, these moments add up.
They strengthen your intention muscle.
They make space for a different kind of memory — not just recall, but return.
They remind you that respect isn’t an idea — it’s something you do.
It moves toward someone. Even if that someone is your future self.
In a world that’s moving fast and forgetting too much, these are the kinds of things worth remembering.
✨ Want to help?
I'm releasing Hearthkeeper soon for early testing.
If this resonates with you — if you’ve been carrying something — I’d love to hear from you.
🪵 Join as an early tester
Just send a quick note to will@emberwall.net with “Tester” in the subject line.
🕯️ Learn more about the app
I’m happy to send a short walkthrough or answer questions. Just reach out.
🔥 Want to stay close to the fire?
I send out a quiet letter now and then — gentle notes on ritual, memory, and the things we carry.
Just a small ember in your inbox, when the time feels right.
📨 Send a note
If something in this speaks to you — or if you have thoughts to share — I’d love to hear them.
You can always come back to this ember.
-Will