Creative language to replace swear words – fudgey words for every lion pride

We want you to have as much peace, ease and love in your homes during this time of uncertainty and transition. We know you want that too. We also know that with stress often comes cussing. And kids getting into trouble. And we REALLY don’t want that! Regardless of your personal values and opinions about … More Creative language to replace swear words – fudgey words for every lion pride

The Magic in You: AAA mantra for freeing your JOY!

About 10 years ago, someone suggested I attend a co-dependency type of meeting. I was going through a lot of deep transformation and although I resisted the idea (big time), I finally made my way through the doors. I promised I would at least give it a try.  That I would attend 6 meetings.  Ugh. … More The Magic in You: AAA mantra for freeing your JOY!

Horses and grasshoppers and thistles, O MY!

When I was a little girl, my auntie used to read coffee grounds at our family gatherings. After dinner, the adults would line up with their almost-empty Turkish coffee cups, which were carefully turned upside-down on the saucers, with the remaining clump of coffee grounds semi-dried (stuck to the bottom and sides of the cup). … More Horses and grasshoppers and thistles, O MY!

Don’t Hide Your Life (Healing from Narcissistic Abuse Part III)

Hello friends, I knew there would be a Part III to complete this series, but it surprised me when it emerged as a video. So … here you go! The links to Part I and Part II are below. The world needs your magic! Big love, Debbie Part I of this blog post: https://joybasedliving.com/2018/10/23/at-the-heart-of-narcissistic-abuse-2-core-abusive-behaviors-why-they-do-it-and-3-tips-for-you/ Part … More Don’t Hide Your Life (Healing from Narcissistic Abuse Part III)

A rant. A fairy tale about a horse and purple thistles. And a healing message: Stop compulsively dimming yourself down. (Healing from narcissistic abuse, Part II)

Ooof! I’m listening to a Sadhguru youtube to start my day, as has been common practice lately. Through his words of wisdom, I’m experiencing a lovely sense of camaraderie as well as a sense of validation toward everything we’re doing and being at JBL. So … in this video, he’s answering someone’s question about “video … More A rant. A fairy tale about a horse and purple thistles. And a healing message: Stop compulsively dimming yourself down. (Healing from narcissistic abuse, Part II)

Honor the still, small voice

We often hear people talk about the still small voice that whispers to us… judges of intuition on a project or guidance as we go about our day. Most people know what I’m talking about. Most people kick themselves after the fact, if they didn’t listen to it. So why isn’t it honored more often? … More Honor the still, small voice

All the time in the world: a perspective of generosity

deJoly asked me to make this “JBL building block” for her, and when it was complete I realized that a lot of people would probably enjoy the reminder. It’s an outlook, a perspective, that allows us to have a larger spirit “generosity” and spaciousness and abundance. These qualities can exist in any given moment when … More All the time in the world: a perspective of generosity

Your JOY Rocks My World – Here are my 4 secret steps to quantum leap your life into greater clarity, improved results and more … JOY!

* Video: 4 steps to bring your “impossible dreams” to life… with JOY! * Hi Friends! This video is especially for you who dare to believe that you can achieve “impossible dreams” and who are courageous enough (or “crazy” enough!) to go for it. It’s my hope that you will be able to apply these … More Your JOY Rocks My World – Here are my 4 secret steps to quantum leap your life into greater clarity, improved results and more … JOY!