Joy shares her wisdom on life and the universe through storytelling, meditations, and by passing on her real world experience. She illustrates how the mind is a powerful tool when clarity of vision, unwavering focus, and uplifting thoughts combine to affect change in the world.
Straight Ahead! Everything is Possible!
The Mailbox — Be careful what you ask for – you will get it.
Some years ago, I received a notice that my neighborhood was going to mandatory curbside mailboxes. The notice said that if I had it installed then, there would be no charge; if I waited I would have to pay for the installation. I wasn’t about to spend money to pay for something that I didn’t [...]
Was it really about me?
There are breakthroughs and there are breakdowns in learning to take charge of our lives.I had run an ad in a woman's publication some months ago. When I didn't receive response to the ad, I checked with two clients of mine who had ads running in the publication. Both told me that they had not [...]
Let’s let it be Easy!
I recently reconnected with an old friend, Rev. Marty Bacher. While visiting, Rev. Marty reminded me of something that I had said to him in 1994 when I was assisting him start a new church in the area. Rev. Marty said that he would never forget my words, "Marty, let's let this be easy!" I [...]
Being “in” the world but not “of” the world
This morning I found myself having thoughts that, if manifested, would not take me where I want to be. I know that thoughts create. What was I thinking? How did I allow myself to start to wash down a river of fear and negativity? How did I move out of gratitude? I know better than [...]
Embracing Change
Wise words: Don't be sad that it is over. Be glad that it happened! I cleaned out my garage this weekend and came across quite an array of camping gear that dated back to when my sons were still little boys. I thought about all the great times we had on the beach, in the [...]
Turning 60!
On May 20th I completed 60 revolutions around the sun. For many months before my birthday, I had been doing a life review. Where have I been for 6 decades? What have I been doing? What have I accomplished? Have I really done anything with my life. Of course my questioning, while normal, was ludicrous. [...]