Unsolicited Happiness Tip #314

Memorize what makes the people around you light up. Surprise them throughout the year by letting them know you see them. This can be done in tiny ways. In article, a meme, time together, an outing… You get the idea. Be creative about your expression. Your people will feel lifted, seen, valued, and loved. As … More Unsolicited Happiness Tip #314

THE OPPOSITE OF ADDICTION IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK

THE OPPOSITE OF ADDICTION IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK. This is f’ing brilliant. LETS GET WITH IT EVERYONE!!! THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I CREATED JOYBASEDLIVING. We are creating a new world one authentic connection at a time. “Put a rat in a cage and give it 2 water bottles. One is just water and one … More THE OPPOSITE OF ADDICTION IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK

A timely post-election message about Joy-Based Living

4 years ago, I started Joy-Based Living because the election wars were so awful, so full of meanness and cruelty. I decided my voice needed to step up to the plate. I needed to create a new way, a new place, a new space, for joy to grow. Perfectionism be damned. It was time. Today, … More A timely post-election message about Joy-Based Living

Do you need a gratitude adjustment? Level up! #lioness Episode 46

Do you need a gratitude adjustment? Michele and I examine that delightful question, as well as Leveling Up, how to Not Give a Hoot, soccer stories with Michele’s son and so much more. Take a listen and let us know whatcha think. … More Do you need a gratitude adjustment? Level up! #lioness Episode 46

Beaming out a clear signal, a Seoul filled conversation – Episode 34

In Episode #34, Michele and I traverse the universe and all sorts of vibrational worlds. We talk about everything from connecting with like-minded souls to art and even climate change. This conversation can be compared to extremely rich and fertile soil. We hope it inspires and moves you and enlivens your imagination. We hope you … More Beaming out a clear signal, a Seoul filled conversation – Episode 34

Let’s take a deep breath of relaxation – Lion pride resting

Hey everyone! We just completely lost the long and detailed blog post that I wrote to you. It just disappeared. So this is going to be short and sweet. Topics in this episode: Honoring your happiness Releasing resistance Embodiment meditations Michele’s art career, Debbie’s coaching career At Joy-Based Living, we envision a world where people … More Let’s take a deep breath of relaxation – Lion pride resting

Help your children bring out their best during social distancing – plus feeding hummingbirds in Costa Rica

Hey everyone! Topics in this episode: One of the best ways to homeschool right now is to positively challenging your children to be their best. Michele shares a story about faith and her trip to Tanzania and a beautiful serendipity. Seeds of belief, seeds of faith. Michele also shares a poem by Elinaja Lymo, her … More Help your children bring out their best during social distancing – plus feeding hummingbirds in Costa Rica

We were made for these times

I read this vignette many years ago, and the feeling-tone of it has brought me inner strength many times. The title sings inside my heart like the chorus line of a great song. I share it with you with big blessings. We Were Made For These Times by Clarissa Pinkola Estes My friends, do not … More We were made for these times

I want you to feel wanted and needed, lucky and loved . . . You got this!

Hey! Happy one year anniversary to me! It was one year ago on Saint Patty’s Day that I officially became a reverend. A Jewish Reverend. Reverend SASSY SHORTS! Yay! Today, I want to talk about feeling lucky and loved. And how YOU can generate those feelings and experiences for yourself. I want that for you, … More I want you to feel wanted and needed, lucky and loved . . . You got this!

Sending love your way

This is such a little thing that I almost didn’t send it. I feel like a little kid saying to the adults all around – here’s a painting for you. It’s a simple sweet act of reaching out. Connection is everything. Connection is life. Big love to you, Debbie Debbie Happy Cohen Author, Coach, Community … More Sending love your way