An Invitation: Let’s Free the Word Honor, Together

Dear Light Beams! I’m writing to you today not just as a creator, but as a hopeful co-conspirator. I’m embarking on a new daily practice, and I would be so honored if you would join me… not as an audience, but as active heroes in a cultural movement. For the next year, I will be … More An Invitation: Let’s Free the Word Honor, Together

Reviving the Sacred Feminine: The Power of Honor

The sacred feminine, within our culture, has been neglected, abandoned, shamed, and betrayed for too long. Ten years ago, I googled the word “honor.” All of the images that showed up were military, religious, or triumphant. Swords and medals and laurel wreaths. There was nothing of the sacred feminine there. Nothing soft, nothing receptive, nothing … More Reviving the Sacred Feminine: The Power of Honor

Meet NAMUH and Jonathan… Joy-Based Living’s Whimsical Guides

Meet NAMUH and Jonathan … Joy-Based Living’s Whimsical Guides These two magical mischief-makers are now leading workouts for wholehearted living at: http://www.Patreon.com/joybasedliving Jonathan burst onto the Joy-Based Living scene around 2020—bold, bright, and full of love. But NAMUH has a longer tale… Born in 2000, NAMUH has danced through bookstores, whispered in schools, and even … More Meet NAMUH and Jonathan… Joy-Based Living’s Whimsical Guides

Embodiment Meditation – Fall in Love With Who You Are Becoming

If you’re seeking some relaxing yet focusing time for yourself. If you’re seeking self-care. If you want to feel more connected to who you are BECOMING… here’s a meditation for you. I just recorded it last week and have gotten some wonderful feedback so I thought I’d share it with you. https://www.patreon.com/posts/embodiment-who-113695139 You can unlock … More Embodiment Meditation – Fall in Love With Who You Are Becoming

Haiku, Nature, Joy and Connection

Well the last couple of conversations with Pauline (our France member who is growing her own Joy-Based Living relationships) led me to this lovely man named Jon Young. (Youtube link below) As a result, I can longer see JBL as separate from NATURE herself. I felt humble to realize (during one of these conversations) that … More Haiku, Nature, Joy and Connection

Deep reassurance can annihilate chronic shame

As leader of Joy-Based Living, l’ve witnessed how “shame” can be transmuted through HONOR and EMPATHY. But what I’m discovering is how powerfully feelings of REASSURANCE (deeply EMBODIED) can completely annihilate it. HonorEmpathyReassuranceEmbodiment HERE Protect your innermost sacred core always. Much love,Debbie Ps. The “Joy-Based Living 12 Practices” and “Mother Love” ebooks are helpful guides. … More Deep reassurance can annihilate chronic shame

Be a guardian of the heart

In 8 years of leading an amazing Joy-Based Living community, this is the biggest piece of wisdom I’ve gleaned so far. Be a guardian of your own heart & then you can be a guardian to the hearts of others. Debbie Happy Cohen is the founder of Joy-Based Living LLC and the author of numerous … More Be a guardian of the heart

Joy is our natural state

Joy is our natural state. This idea is so true to my soul that I didn’t realize how often I said it. Until someone reflected it back to me today. (Thanks Pauline!) Gentle contemplation: Joy is our natural state. What words of wisdom do you love most? Debbie Happy Cohen, Founder of Joy-Based Living, LLC … More Joy is our natural state

Love is bigger. Always.

Over the years, I’ve gotten really good at helping people transcend double binds. You know, that feeling where no matter what you do you can’t win. Whether the feeling comes from your own limited self or whether it’s in a relationship… It’s very uncomfortable and no one likes to feel like they can’t win. This … More Love is bigger. Always.

Let it love you

“Let it love you” is a phrase that I heard in a guided meditation a few years ago. It touched my heart so deeply that I cried. And the manta has stayed with me ever since, as an ongoing inner contemplation. “Let it love you” is not a passive act. It is an empowering invitation … More Let it love you