Meandering Thoughts

Passing Down Wisdom Apr 28, 2023

I asked my mom for words of wisdom. We were having a quiet, tender moment as she lay in the hospital bed set up for her in the living room. Her hand finally relaxed into mine. Slowly and evenly paced, she spoke these words:

 "Never give up.

Don't look back. Always look forward.

Do what is...

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Our Self-Care Spreads Love Mar 30, 2023

I believe there is a wellspring of love available for us all. Love is not finite, though somehow it can feel scarce when it comes to loving ourselves. How much does the critic in our head speak up louder and faster than the voice of self-acceptance and self-love?

  • I can't keep up with everything...
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The earth is quickening Mar 30, 2023

The spring equinox passed, and here in Arkansas, the earth is quickening.

Ever felt like you have a lot happening under the surface? Have you had the sensation that significant change is on the way? Caterpillars go through massive changes to become butterflies. So too do seeds. I liken...

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Reading Resources from Joy's Bookshelves Mar 03, 2023

Here is a list of some books on my bookshelves.  Consider them Resources for your Self-Care and Wellness journey.  Are any of these on your bookshelves too? Let me know.

  

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg

Time Isn't the Problem: You Are...

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The Five Wishes - An Advance Directive Feb 26, 2023
The Five Wishes is the first living will (also called an advance directive) that talks about your personal, emotional, and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes. It was written with the help of the American Bar Association's Commission on Law and Aging. It meets...
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When Plan B Blossoms Feb 26, 2023

I struggle with committing to future events. My mom's precarious health made it tenfold more challenging to schedule clients. I had to face this when I was asked to facilitate a three-day Operations meeting for Legacy Foundations, a client in California....

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When Dying is a Part of Living Feb 26, 2023

My mom is 88 and in her end-of-life stages. My dad is having a hard time accepting that reality. He refuses hospice even when it has been suggested several times by visiting home health care practitioners. However, I admire his tenacious commitment to his promise not to put her in a nursing home....

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From Good to Great: Strategies for Increasing Intimacy in Your Relationship Feb 11, 2023

 Strategies for Increasing Intimacy in Your Relationship

 

 

Put your feelings on the table

As you go through the Feelings deck together and place feelings cards on the table, you give one another permission to discuss feelings you might not be able to articulate

Develop empathy

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Intimate Moments: The Secret to a Stronger, More Fulfilling Relationship Feb 10, 2023

   

It's date night. You and your partner are at your favorite restaurant. As you wait for your meal, your phones are out. You are scrolling through Instagram, checking on family and friends. Your partner is scrolling through work emails or checking their cryptocurrency account balance....

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Put your feelings on the table! Create a Shared Reality. Feb 09, 2023

When you use the Joyful Healing Clarity Cards Collection's Feelings Deck, you can openly express your emotions and perspectives to foster a shared understanding and enhance communication.

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Unleash the Power of Emotional Vulnerability Feb 07, 2023

When you use the Joyful Healing Clarity Cards Collection's Needs and Desires deck with your partner, you strengthen your bond with intimacy and understanding,

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Deepen Your Connection Feb 06, 2023

The Feelings deck and the Needs & Desires deck work together to help you cultivate empathy, foster communications, and enhance your relationship.

 

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How does using the Feelings & Needs deck combo enhance intimacy? Feb 05, 2023

Oftentimes, we have difficulty articulating our feelings and needs, particularly when we are in a vulnerable emotional state. We can use these cards to create a safe space to talk about sensitive topics. 

When two people lay these cards out together, doorways open for...

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Joy as a relationship mentor Feb 04, 2023

When it comes to intimacy and relationships, Joy Caffrey is an experienced speaker, teacher, and relationship mentor. As an energy healer, Joy often works with couples. She has used versions of the Feelings and Needs cards with her clients for over 10 years.

- Since 2009, she has repeatedly...

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