When I began to see my life as a journey of healing my perspective changed. I began to see opportunities in all situations and areas. Big shift! I had some wonderful insights at the recent workshop with Barbara Evans in Lisle with her marvelous high vibration art and new healing discs, I have been promoting and coordinating this for the last couple of months. I love bringing leading edge healers and tools to my corner of the world. Of course, I benefit as well! The workshop focus was about Insight and Integration! For years now, I have been attempting to build a bridge between my day and …
Musings by Joan
Creating Sacred Space
Our surroundings have a big impact on our lives, our moods, our comfort level, even our productivity. . . I am sure you can recall a time when something has taken your breathe away with its beauty. A room, a painting, nature, even a person? For me this is sacred space. And I have come to value it’s importance and effect on my life. So, I intentionally create sacred space in all areas. What is sacred space to you? For some this conjures up a religious building, for others they find it in nature. Here is my definition; it is that which brings you in connection with your own Divinity and the …
Juggle or Balance?
JUGGLE or BALANCE? Have you ever tried to juggle? I bought a book complete with the juggling balls that says even a klutz can learn to juggle. Confession time here, I am NOT the most coordinated person, SO perhaps learning to juggle is not one of my talents. Yet, sometimes, I do more juggling than balancing on any given day. Everyday each of us attempts a balancing act or a juggling act; I invite you to examine your own life. We balance work with family and self with friends. We juggle home and work and our social interactions. There are projects and meetings along with personal …
My Reiki Journey
What began as a holistic treatment for depression has become a daily spiritual practice which has benefited my physical and emotional health Over 14 years ago I sought Reiki (pronounced Ray Key) as a way to treat depression and received my level 1 and 2 attunements within a few months of each other. I had no intention of offering it to others or even teaching at that time. Learning, classes and attunements were for my benefit.. With the help of a great therapist and daily self-treatment with Reiki I was able to survive depression without drug therapy. This was my chosen approach …
H.O.P.E.
H.O.P.E. - Heart Opening Prosperity Empowerments©. The heart is the key to living the life we dream of. We will discuss the physical and metaphysical workings of the heart. Explore the blocks and wounds that prevent you from living a life filled with optimal health, joy, happiness, love and prosperity. Joan will teach you this transformative technique that you can use daily to clear and release limiting beliefs and negative emotions as well as set transformative intentions and create personalized affirmations for greater clarity and focus. …
workshop offering
I am co teaching a workshop with Jeanne Essex on Oracle and Divination cards at the end of the month. Jeanne will be sharing her knowledge on tarot cards during the workshop as I have not studied the tarot. I got my first set of Oracle cards about 15 years ago. They are the Angel Blessing card deck by Kimberly Marooney. This one remains my most used and favorite deck. The cards have a picture of an angel on one side and the book that accompanies the deck has detailed and lengthy information and insights from and the angels; our human conditions and how they can assist us. I have …
Why Hire a Life Coach?
What do you do when you realize that you are not happy with the life you are living? Where do you turn for support during a major change or transition? How do you clear out all those old messages of failure and limitation? How can you go from feeling hopeless to empowered? Hire a life coach! If you are going through anything in life, it is always easier and more enjoyable when you have a partner and support. Whether you are facing tough decisions, looking to make positive changes in your life, or yearning to search your soul to better understand who you are; hiring a coach can be …
Can saying thank you change your life?
Are you a pessimist? An optimist? or a realist. Can how you think about, talk about and embrace the challenges of life determine your health, relationships and even wealth? There is a growing body of evidence that says yes! An attitude of gratitude can boost your immune system, help you heal faster, improve your relationships and even you bank account! The stories we tell can be an indicator of our attitude. Think back to the last conversation you had with a friend. What did you talk about? Was it filled with gossip and complaints? Did you share problems and gripes? Did you repeat a …
I made a drum
I birthed a drum for my birthday. I am not sure why I wanted to make a drum. I do not have one that I use and have not been involved in drumming or a drumming circle. I was not even sure why I wanted a drum or why I wanted to make one and not just buy one. I organized a drum making workshop on the eve of my birthday and put the word out to gather others who desired this experience as well. We were a small group . We worked outdoors on my patio sanctuary under the cover of the large umbrellas while it sprinkled gently on and off. I found the rain very cooling and cleansing. The process of …
Change is good
Change is good and yet so many of us rail at change. Just this week the look of my email account was changed and I was upset at not being able to quickly find what I wanted. It seems everyday something is changing. Sometimes change is forced on us and sometimes we make the effort to change. I recently decided to paint the bathroom, a small simple task I think to myself. I can easily get this done in a weekend. Have you been to a paint store lately? Wow, there are SO many choices! Who knew the color purple came in SO many shades and hues. I forced myself to only visit ONE store or the decision …