Unsolicited Happiness Tip #333

Do you have any idea what an embodied conversation feels like, where each person is fully present? Once you’ve tasted this… you never want to go back. Heart and soul, baby. Heart and soul. – – – – – – – – – – – – – I regularly post Unsolicited Happiness Tips on my … More Unsolicited Happiness Tip #333

055 Embodiment Meditation #lioness

It’s Debbie Happy Cohen and Michele Stone here at Joy-Based Living with a special program for you. We would like to invite you to treat yourself to an inner bath of appreciation, personal presence, kindness and honor.
Allow yourself the beauty of experiencing relaxation and aliveness at the same time. You deserve this quality time and attention. This is a great way to fill your cup. Much love. … More 055 Embodiment Meditation #lioness

Important Commentary on the previous Gaslighting, Gray-Rocking and Grace Conversation

Beware of spiritual bypassing, isolation, and disassociation!! Integrate these 3 gems: Embodiment, Friendship, and Honor / Empathy. Listen here: Original video 12 Practices Ebook

It’s pure horseshit that we don’t affect each other

OMG IT”S WORKING!!! YAY!!!!!!! A month ago, I started a group on FB called I LOVE AUTHENTICITY (https://www.facebook.com/groups/iloveauthenticity), and it’s been going well AND THIS MORNING, I HAD AN AWESOME MOMENT! THIS AMAZING HONEST THOUGHTFUL INTERACTION. My heart feels so full of gratitude and meaning and connection. I’m moved to tears. So here’s what happened. … More It’s pure horseshit that we don’t affect each other

Just joined JBL Patreon? Here’s what you need to know

Hi, it’s Debbie Happy, founder of Joy-Based Living. I’m so glad you’re here! If you joined JBL Patreon simply to support Joy-Based Living, THANK YOU!!!! You can stop reading (unless, of course, it brings you JOY). If you joined JBL Patreon to participate in Zoom events, this is for you! You need to know that … More Just joined JBL Patreon? Here’s what you need to know

2 Embodiment Meditations with Debbie Happy Cohen

Remember to presence yourself in your body as often as you can. Embodiment meditations are great way to begin any meditation as well as any meaningful conversation. Embodiment is a great practice of self-love, self-awareness, self-approval, personal empowerment and self-healing. By being more present with yourself, you will generate healing fields of HONOR, COMMITMENT and … More 2 Embodiment Meditations with Debbie Happy Cohen

Heal Gaslighting with Lovelighting

I spoke with a friend today whose kids were severely gaslighted by their dad recently. She handled it really well but it was hard. Her experience inspired me to write this and to share it. Hope it helps someone out there. If you want more support, get my book called SANCTUARY. And read it. It’s … More Heal Gaslighting with Lovelighting

We Are a Joy-Based Household (print-out)

Dear JBL Friend, Please enjoy this mini-manifesto, co-authored by Debbie Happy Cohen, JBL Founder, and Ellen Ezekiel, an amazing mom of two boys who are putting it into practice every day! Feel free to download this and print it and place it on your fridge to share it with the family! Ellen’s empowerment and joy … More We Are a Joy-Based Household (print-out)

TELL ME MORE Topic: Being PRESENT to Your Life

TELL ME MORE Topic: Being PRESENT to Your Life One of the rituals I’ve created for those times when I’m seeking emotional balance, is a Tell Me More worksheet. I felt drawn to share an example here at our JBL Blog in case it might help someone. Here’s the video. Enjoy!https://youtu.be/OjXWrKGnIl8 This ritual can save … More TELL ME MORE Topic: Being PRESENT to Your Life

Social Constructs. Gabor Mate. 12 Practices. (for nerds only)

I posted this message in a Gabor Mate Facebook fan group just now and I’m going to post it here without editing it. Much love, Debbie Social constructs.Social constructs.Social constructs. I can’t stop thinking about these words since they showed up here on the Gabor mate video promoting his upcoming gathering. Social constructs. Y’all are … More Social Constructs. Gabor Mate. 12 Practices. (for nerds only)