Category: Joy

The great cost of joy …. You’re worth it

May 24, 2023

The great costOf joy Is that your heartBeing open Is openTo painAnd sufferingAnd heartbreak That’s whySpiritual practiceAnd emotional intelligenceAre essentialTo Joy-Based Living So you canALLOWThe lovesThe lossesThe joysThe hurtsThe angersThe terrors So you canALLOWALL OF IT To move through youTo WASH through you So you canEXPERIENCETHE FULLNESSOF YOUR LIFE The stars only sparkle at nightBut … More The great cost of joy …. You’re worth it

Episode 21 – Major limitations of grief & trauma groups PLUS a solution

March 2, 2023

HEY IRELAND! WHATS UP??!! I’ve been seeing lots of you here on the JBL blog! I love your accents and your rich history of storytelling. I’m so glad to see you! I love the efforts that so many people are making to heal their trauma and grief so they can stop the pain and move … More Episode 21 – Major limitations of grief & trauma groups PLUS a solution

Lonely No More – At JBL, Authentic FriendSHIPs are Our Home Base

June 24, 2022

Where can you go to find friends after your school years are over? And . . . what if you’re “different”? For Example: What if you truly value and honor the heart and soul (rather than the noise of the world)? What if you believe life can be magical? Seriously, What if you’re more of … More Lonely No More – At JBL, Authentic FriendSHIPs are Our Home Base

A Personal Invitation to Your Full Authentic Self Expression

June 15, 2022

Dear Friend, Are you wondering if Joy-Based Living could be a good fit for you? Wouldn’t it be great to feel certainty before trying something new? Well, the fun of living is a healthy balance of safety and risk-taking, so let’s do what we can to stack the odds in your favor! Here is a … More A Personal Invitation to Your Full Authentic Self Expression

Meditation, Emotions and Art – It’s Time for a MeetUp!

August 9, 2021

Tune in. Turn on. And create. This are the ingredients for a full life. A full life, shared, is at the heart of JOY-BASED LIVING! It’s where magic is made, where serendipities abound and where authentic connections are treasured and valued above all! MEDITATION Over the last few years, at JBL, we’ve been practicing Embodiment … More Meditation, Emotions and Art – It’s Time for a MeetUp!

TELL ME MORE Topic: Being PRESENT to Your Life

August 6, 2021

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

Domo Arigato . . . Mr. Roboto vs Rev SASSY SHORTS!

May 30, 2021

A few years ago, someone asked me to imagine Joy-Based Living as a hero’s journey, and to come up with a metaphor for a hero and a villain. Who or what would be the ENEMY of JOY? Hmmm… there seem to be so many obstacles to letting joy be unleashed, individually and culturally, and I … More Domo Arigato . . . Mr. Roboto vs Rev SASSY SHORTS!