Meandering Thoughts

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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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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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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Voltaire and Appreciation Nov 17, 2021
"Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well. " ~ Voltaire ~
 
I love this quote juxtapositioned with this photo of my husband in the woods. Tim has an uncanny knack for knowing where he is, even in the middle of nowhere. I learned from him...
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The Feelings Deck Jul 28, 2021

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...

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Deeper Feelings are Accessible Jul 22, 2021

Deeper feelings and needs are accessible. The Feelings Deck and the Needs Deck act as a beautiful bridge to broaden and deepen conversations.

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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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Clarity Cards Creating a Conversational Bridge Jul 20, 2021
Therapists and Wellness Practitioners: The Joyful Healing Clarity Card Collection creates a beautiful bridge to broaden and deepen conversations, especially with your clients. When the clients lay down the cards themselves they are more willing to talk about them when I point to one and say...
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Bike Accident, Broken Pinky, Hand Surgery May 27, 2021

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...

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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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Rabbit arrives the 1st of each month Apr 01, 2021
"Rabbit" is the word to say on the 1st of each month. I began playing this game with a college roommate -- whoever says "Rabbit" 1st wins!
 
This playful game is both a fun way to connect and an easy way to orientate to the calendar. I shared this game with my husband and children, and...
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Spread the Love Feb 12, 2021

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 go out...
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