Meandering Thoughts

Observations from a Dry January Feb 01, 2023

New insights, new choices

I am a self-labeled lightweight when it comes to drinking alcohol. I like the taste of wine on my palette, but not what happens when it gets into my bloodstream. My alcohol consumption prior to Covid was an occasional glass of wine associated with weekend or...

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January 2023 News from Joy Jan 31, 2023

HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2023!

This has been a month of observation for me. I noticed the changing shape of our landscape as the laden branches gave way to heavy wet snow. The photo above is of our front deck after last week's precipitation. I spent time observing how I feel when I refrain from alcohol...

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The Soul-Care Strategies Deck Jul 21, 2021

The Soul Care Strategies deck rounds out the series by offering the user the opportunity to find inspiration and gain guidance in addressing a body sensation, coping with feeling, or responding constructively to a newly recognized need. This tool supports individuals to align with and respond...

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How the Joyful Healing Clarity Cards Collection Works Jun 28, 2021

About 8 years ago I was gifted with two decks of cards (used in Nonviolent Communication, aka NVC, to identify feelings and needs), and I integrated them successfully in my healing sessions with my clients. I redesigned the cards to better suit my clients and added two additional decks to...
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Why a Kickstarter? May 21, 2021

 

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...

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Self-care options after energy work Nov 04, 2020
Inner journey work for transformation and energy healing exercises can bring new sensations to our bodies. I encourage you to feel and witness those sensations without judgement. Sensations that rise to the surface are doorways into a deeper understanding of ourselves. Our bodies have a tendency...
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