The Joyful Mystic
The art of living wholeheartedly
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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.
We Could All Benefit From a Good Frolic Right Now
Make room for play in your life. Sprinkle it into your day. Send your friend a funny GIF. Gaze up at the constellations on a clear night and…
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Make it a Game to Find Beauty in the Ordinary
Make it a game to find beauty in the ordinary. Beauty is all around us, and if we are intentionally looking for it, it will be found. It’s…
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Envy Has Created a Depth of Love for Myself I Didn’t Know Possible
It means there is some part of me that I’m not loving. Envy. When I see an emotion in someone else that makes me feel admiration and yet…
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Tis The Season To Protect Your Energy
It’s okay to be protective of your energy during the holidays. You don’t have to attend every event. You are allowed to reevaluate your traditions and only partake…
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Masking In A World Of Behavioral Guidelines And Expectations
Masking is a tool that neurodivergent individuals use to appear normal or to fit into normal situations. Masking is also a skill that everyone uses when trying to…
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To The Warm Winter Sun Shining Through My Window
Golden winter sun Illuminating my window With your golden warmth *** The fire in my heart is quickened As I bask in your radiant light Soaking up every…
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The Joyful Mystic
