,. Human existence has been plagued by uncertainty since the dawn of time. "Why do I exist? What does my life mean? What does this experience mean?" Some are more intrigued by these questions than others. All of us, however, face times of intense challenge in the course of our lives. These questions often arise [...]
I can hear my mother’s voice, even today, years beyond my childhood telling me “You make everything so hard!” In my training to become a coach I took on a personal project, which I named “Make it EASY, Joan!” I continue with this interior instruction, even today. How does this declaration help me? Once I [...]
Do you remember the last time someone listened to you, deeply heard what you said, the disappointments and expectations hidden behind your words, the hope and joy you yearn to reach for but have difficulty believing in? These are the people and the events that impact us, touching the essence of our being and inflaming [...]
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The many faces of JOY! Sometimes joy just bursts forth when something wonderful occurs. You achieve something you worked hard to achieve, maybe even doubted whether you could do it or not. Other times joy feels like a still lake deep within you radiating a peaceful feeling of delight in simply being. What energies of [...]
This morning I am reminded of Ayn Rand’s comment, “Words are a lens to focus one's mind.” What are the words that move through your mind or take up residence there? These words are the lens through which you view the world. Do they let you see the love that surrounds you? Do they bubble [...]