The Joyful Mystic
The art of living wholeheartedly
Here live the stories
Humorously beautiful
From a life well lived
New posts on Wednesdays and the occasional Friday
Living Wholeheartedly
The Joyful Mystic
Love
What the world needs now is love, sweet love (Jackie DeShannon)
Joy
All I wanna do is have some fun, I got a feeling, I’m not the only one (Sheryl Crow)
Encouragement
You know you a star, you can touch the sky, I know that it’s hard but you have to try (Lizzo)
Authenticity
And that’s be you, be what you’re like, be like yourself (They Might Be Giants)
Creative and poetic expression that imparts encouragement, joy, love, and authenticity.
Blank Lines
Open possibilities Waiting to be written Within the blankness lies masterpieces little ditties mournful sagas irrefutable facts All wait there Whispering Dreaming Dancing in the in between Both…
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If Wishes Were Prayers, I would Save the World
I wish life was easier. I wish things didn’t hurt so easily. I wish I knew how to exist in a world not designed for me. I wish…
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I Know I’m Healing, But My Trauma Still Makes Me Cry
I wrote the following words last August, when I was finally brave enough to face my fear and look at my trauma head on. It took an entire…
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It Took Listening To My Fear To Overcome Panic Attacks
It’s okay to feel afraid. Fear is a natural human emotion, and there are no “bad” emotions. When you feel fear, allow it to flow through you and…
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We Need Joy Just As Much As We Need Love
Let’s have some fun, shall we? Once a month, find a small inexpensive and easy way to have fun and share it with someone. This could be going…
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Find Things That Make You Laugh Every Day
I take humor very seriously. There is a reason that laughter is considered medicine. It buoys our spirits. It gives us energy to keep going when days are…
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The Joyful Mystic
