Meandering Thoughts

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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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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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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December 2022 News from Joy Dec 22, 2022

Wishing you a holiday season full of deep-abiding peace, compassion, and the courage to shine brilliantly! Sending love to all.

Joy's version of a Gaelic blessing

Deep peace of the running river
Deep peace of the silent stars

Deep peace of the running river
Deep peace of the silent stars

Let...

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How to experience relief through self-love and self-connection. Nov 17, 2022

Yesterday I had a client session where the relevance and need for self-acceptance and self-compassion surfaced as an aspect of the healing process. It reminded me of a time I had to deal with that lesson myself.


Years ago, I coordinated a symposium in my community, Compassion in Action...

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Being in the Flow with the Universe Story 2: Aug 29, 2022

Parking Lot, Pinky, Wedding Shoes

Story 2: Parking Lot, Pinky, Wedding Shoes

After running an errand at the end of a long work day, I wasn't ready to head back to the house. In those moods, I follow my intuition. I had a nudge to swing by the mall to look for shoes to wear for our...

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Road Trip Self-Care Tips Jun 29, 2022

 

Summer and road trips seem to go together. This month I have had more travel than usual. Changing our routine and traveling can be something we look forward to, yet it can also create anxiety. After reflection, I came up with these tips to help you be your...

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