Open
Open Joy Work Poetry The sky is soft and yellowThe sun stretches in a thin golden stream through our bedroom onto the bookshelvesThe birds sing a new chorus for the dayThe cars flow by tooMy shoes are off and my
Band-Aids: Joy Seeds of Healing
Band-Aids Joy Seeds of Healing Kids seem to always want a Band-Aid. Simple, small plastic strips that somehow have a magic to distract and help the healing process begin. But anyone who puts on Band-Aids will tell you - it’s
Dot Meditation
Dot Meditation A Joy Seed Practice Put the brush in the water. Swirl it around a bit. Add the water to the paint. Gather it on the bristles. Put the brush on the paper and make one small dot. Rinse
Rise and Rise Again
Rise and Rise Again Joy Work Poetry RiseAnd rise againYour wings are not brokenYour wings are not meant to be tucked foreverLet them restLet them fold themselves for a time against your bosomLet them warm themselves with the sunDry and
Spring’s Color Palette
Spring's Color Palette "I Spy" as a Joy Seed Practice I remember driving with my mom in the Spring looking for lambs. We would go deep into the country, parking by fence posts, scouring the countryside for the little bits
My Joy Work Journey
My Joy Work Journey A Little More About Me I love creating brave spaces for conversations that help us grow. I bring 15 years of successful experience in various leadership capacities as a facilitator and advisor. My areas of focus
Ode to Joy: the Body
Ode to Joy: the Body Joy Work Poetry Here's to the body When it works And when it fails When it picks us up and heals And when it shuts us down Here's to the body The temple The cover
Breathing Joy into the Morning
Breathing Joy into the Morning Practice Using Senses to Build Resilience I am still waking up. The coffee is hot. I can hear the birds. The breeze from the open door is chilly. I scan my work email and feel