Live Into What You Long For

There’s a different way to live.

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We live in a world that moves quickly—offering promises for instant transformation.  But real change requires pausing, listening, and depth. At The Longing Path, we offer space to listen deeply: to your longings, to your own wisdom, and to what matters most in your life.

This isn’t about fixing or striving. It’s about tending to what matters most—what you long for, what’s unfolding, and how to walk alongside these things with wisdom and grace.

Longings provoke us to remember what matters. Growth isn’t linear—it’s layered, often slow, and deeply human. Depth beats speed. Every time. Being seen and heard changes us.

Where longing meets life

The Longing Path is founded by Bernadette Barton, a psychologist by background, The Longing Path offers a grounded and soulful approach to personal and professional transformation. Whether you’re navigating transition, reimagining your work, or craving a deeper connection to your life, our work centers on one question:

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What do you long for—and what would it mean to live from that place?

Through coaching, workshops, and reflective writing, we help people build a meaningful relationship with their longings—naming what matters, and cultivating a wholehearted way to live.

What Are You Longing to Hear?

Each month, Bernadette shares thoughtful reflections, invitations to pause, and practical insights rooted in perennial wisdom and real-life growth. No noise. No fluff. Just a small reminder to stay close to what matters.

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She doesn’t just teach this work—she’s lived it. With decades of experience in psychology and human transformation, Bernadette brings presence, clarity, and care to conversations.

Meet Bernadette