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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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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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.

 

 May be an image of 1 person, child and text that says 'Joyful Healing Clarity Cards Collection Our Feelings & Needs decks combo is a great tool to deepen your-relationship! Monnection a love JOYLul Cente Healing'

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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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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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Being in the flow with the Universe. Part 1 Aug 01, 2022

 Story 1: PEACE and LOVE

I love when I make a spontaneous request and the Universe lets me know I was heard. The same delight comes when I realize I was in the right place at the right time to be the answer to someone else's request. 

I choose to...

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June 2022 News from Joy Jun 29, 2022

(From June 2022 newsletter)

On the road again. I have been traveling for much of June.

My husband Tim and I drove to Albuquerque to visit his siblings. We drove from there to Denver to spend time with our son, his fiancee, and her parents. We are looking forward to their...

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