Love is our foundation for expanding joy #lioness Episode 49

Episode 49 Episode #49 was amazing! Michele and I talk about her stepping up into the limelight with her virtual art classes during this retreat. We tap into how the “Joy Cycle” has helped her and the others at Joy Based Living step up and out into the spotlight on social media and in real … More Love is our foundation for expanding joy #lioness Episode 49

Thoroughly enjoying this series of modern fairy tales

I’m listening to The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling, narrated by Warwick Davis, Noma Dumezweni, Jason Isaacs, Jude Law, Evanna Lynch, Sally Mortemore, Bonnie Wright on my Audible app. Try Audible and get it here: https://www.audible.com/pd?asin=1781103798&source_code=ASSORAP0511160006 Thoroughly enjoying this series of modern fairy tales. Empowerment and kindness uproot passivity and waiting to … More Thoroughly enjoying this series of modern fairy tales

Art and a Marianne Williamson quote

Art, to me, is extending love to another, making bridges and connections, in any way that is unique. Conversation is art when it changes how people think or how they view themselves or life or others. This is my favorite art. It’s why I blog and why I coach and why I surround myself with people … More Art and a Marianne Williamson quote

Connection (Part 2)

A few days ago I shared a post about Connection and it’s been very well received, especially by those in our JBL community, which signals me that the message is aligned with our core values (yay!). This brings me so much joy! Yesterday, probably drawing from that inspiration, this lovely poster came through. (click image … More Connection (Part 2)

Brene Brown Kicks Ass on Netflix – say adios to critics and trolls – GO GIRL!

Great presentation! Bravo Brené!! I love this: “If you are not in the arena getting your ass kicked on occasion because you were being brave, I am not interested in or open to your opinion about my work.” Hell Yeah!!! “There are millions of cheap seats in the arena. . . don’t pull that stuff from the cheap seats … More Brene Brown Kicks Ass on Netflix – say adios to critics and trolls – GO GIRL!

The opposite of addiction is connection – tribal support, lizard lady, and why JBL

The intent of this article isn’t to define addiction, I’ll assume if you’re here reading this blog, you have a pretty good clue that pretty much all of us are addicted to something. Some see addiction as a disease or a disorder. Maybe that’s true, but I see it more as a “dee-fense” (like the … More The opposite of addiction is connection – tribal support, lizard lady, and why JBL