Meandering Thoughts
In the August 11th session of the Joyful Wisdom Inner Circle, our focus was self-compassion through loving-kindness.
As we gave examples of kindness we'd recently witnessed, some keywords we mentioned included: giving, generosity of time, attentiveness, heart-warming, connection,...
The Feelings deck encourages acceptance of a range of emotional responses beyond ‘mad, sad and glad’, while organically extending the user’s emotional vocabulary and effectively addressing emotional projection or denial. A perfect tool to practice empathy for others in couples...
(Originally posted 08 May 2013)
We may not share the same experiences, but I am guessing we share similar feelings around our challenges.
I grew up in the suburbs, on Long Island, roof over my head, food in my belly, a bicycle to ride and a tree to climb. That tree was my best friend.
I am not...
Crashing my bike a few weeks ago did more than shake up my body and break my pinky. It has offered me an opportunity for growth and compassion. And too, altered my schedule...
Right after the bike accident, I went to the ER where I learned that I'd broken the pinky of my right hand. Yes, my...
I have watched my clients take sighs of relief, and have light bulb transformative moments from using the prototypes of my Joyful Healing Clarity Cards Collection. This 4-deck card collection prompts meaningful conversations with my clients. The goal of this project is to offer that...
I created the Joyful Healing 4-Deck Collection as an easy-to-use effective tool that promotes clarity, fosters, communication, and increases empowerment.
- Body Awareness
- Feelings
- Needs and Desires
- ...
(Originally posted 21 October 2008.)
Recently I had a dream that has been deeply nurturing. The wisdom within the dream has prompted me to write. Let me know if any of the haikus land on you in a way that has meaning for you.
I am disciple.
The teacher lies within me.
One forms the other.
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I had the opportunity to be a guest lecturer for Paula Mathews class of grad students at the U of Arkansas.
I wanted the class to be experiential and hands on learning. The time flew by. We discussed Human Energy Dynamics and did a few exercises getting to play with the 5 movements of energy:...