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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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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The earth is quickening Mar 30, 2023

The spring equinox passed, and here in Arkansas, the earth is quickening.

Ever felt like you have a lot happening under the surface? Have you had the sensation that significant change is on the way? Caterpillars go through massive changes to become butterflies. So too do seeds. I liken...

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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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Looking Back with Gratitude Jan 30, 2023

My husband, Tim, and I drove to Florida to help care for my mom and give my dad some relief over the Thanksgiving holiday. I am grateful that I was able to take an extended trip. Also grateful that Tim and I took some respite in Cedar Key, Florida, before returning to Fayetteville. Having created...

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Joyful Healing with Joy Caffrey
Opening to the Seven Directions (Joy's Version)
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Opening to the Seven Directions (Joy's Version) Oct 01, 2021

When I work with my clients, I intentionally center myself, set ego aside, and open and close my energetic field. I have often been asked how I do this, why I do this, and if I can teach someone how to do this. I was asked again during our last Joyful Healing Inner Circle. And so the impetus for...

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Loving Self-Compassion as Self-Care Aug 28, 2021

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,...

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The Needs and Desires Deck Aug 04, 2021

The Needs and Desires deck, like the others, may stand alone or work in tandem with the others: identifying, naming, and validating needs and desires that may have been effectively suppressed, belittled, or ignored for a lifetime. Engaging these cards enables the practitioner to have a meaningful...

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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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Steps Already Taken Jul 14, 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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Learning the 4-Deck System Jul 08, 2021

Great news! We have several ways for folks to learn the 4-Deck System

The decks are called Joyful Healing Clarity Cards because I’ve seen first hand how deeply even the simplest of these cards can impact a person struggling with anxiety or depression and bring them clarity and joyful...

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The Body Awareness Deck Jul 07, 2021

The Body Awareness deck helps you identify the multiple sensations you can be experiencing on any given day. This deck helps distinguish actual body functions, sensations, and physical symptoms for anyone who struggles with distorted or combination of body signals. Highly sensitive people,...

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My Story: From My Wound to My Gifts and How that Relates to You Jun 30, 2021

(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...

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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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