Do you take too many photos? Do you read too many books? What’s your quirk?

AWWWEEEESOOOOOMMMMMEEEEEE! ME TOO!! I’m so flippin over the people who make fun of people for their quirks. All this does is SMOTHER people who feel insecure (artists, creatives??) . . . and they get quieter. So many amazing people are very actively HIDING their flippin’ amazing talents TODAY RIGHT NOW because of fear of judgment, … More Do you take too many photos? Do you read too many books? What’s your quirk?

A Place to Belong

I wish I could have had a place for my 18 year old self to belong – safely and without any soul-stealing price. A place to think clearly. A place to feel supported. Supported in having alignment between my heart, my mind and my actions. A place where mutual respect was a given and expected. … More A Place to Belong

Own your power – Sassy Sunday 8 of 52

Hey Friend! Did you ever hear about the priest in the long black robe who walked into the “wrong” hospital room and spoke the last rights to the “wrong” person, and that person died? I don’t have evidence to tell you if this has actually has happened but I do know that when doctors tell … More Own your power – Sassy Sunday 8 of 52

So you’ve refused to be another brick in the wall – now who will you be?

After refusing to be a cog, a brick or a drone —- who will you become? Will you become a bully? A peace freak? A doormat to someone else’s whims? An addict? A zombie? I hope none of the above. I think in order to avoid these traps, and to live with dare I say … More So you’ve refused to be another brick in the wall – now who will you be?

Gorgeous coaching conversation – awakening the LIONESS

Update March 16 2020: This conversation has turned into an amazing podcast collaboration. It’s awesome. To find the posts and listen to the podcasts, just go to the SEARCH BAR at the bottom of this website (https://joybasedliving.com) and type in the word: lioness I never ever know what’s going to transpire during a coaching call. … More Gorgeous coaching conversation – awakening the LIONESS

18 ways to master visibility – thrive after trauma and be who you are

Dear Divine Human, Your love life, your business, your friendships and your satisfaction in the world depends on your willingness to be visible. I hope when you read this essay, you will take it to heart. I wrote it personally for you. I want to SEE YOU win and thrive and shine! Feeling invisible seems … More 18 ways to master visibility – thrive after trauma and be who you are

Compassion, Powerlessness and Self-Approval – in one sentence

Embracing the powerless and chaotic aspects of my nature with self-approval gives me the strength and ability to be really compassionate with myself in order to feel SAFE enough to ask DIRECTLY for what I want from life. Big love to you, Debbie Happy Cohen Founder of JBL I want you to LOVE negotiating for … More Compassion, Powerlessness and Self-Approval – in one sentence