Joy Vanderbeck’s Blog

Joy Vanderbeck’s Blog2020-04-29T14:49:33-05:00

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!

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 [...]

By |July 17th, 2009|Categories: Blog|

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 [...]

By |June 26th, 2009|Categories: Blog|

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 [...]

By |June 13th, 2009|Categories: Blog|

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 [...]

By |June 2nd, 2009|Categories: Blog|

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. [...]

By |May 22nd, 2009|Categories: Blog|
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