Joy Coaching: A Guiding Hand for Re-igniting De-light Within
New beginnings. Many of us find reasons to pause in our lives—to reflect and to seek guidance. Be it in a time of joy or fear, or in contemplating a great change, you may wish to seek the assistance of one who can help you make clear choices and approach the future with a positive outlook as you re-ignite de-light within.
I use a variety of techniques to coach you thorough life’s journey. In particular I offer opportunities for re-discovering, re-membering, re-creating, re-capturing the joy, freedom, creativity, and openness you experienced as a child. Be it for a long walk, or a short one, I can walk with you, and urge you forward toward new and as yet undiscovered places. The path itself is a process of self discovery, of inner journey, of putting one step carefully ahead of the other. There is no need to hurry; fear and uncertainty often push us to make unwise choices.
With each arrival at our center, we open our arms to embrace the life that is ours. Past, present, and future, all bound as one. In this timeless place, there is perspective. There is an awareness of the richness of all that our lives are. Just as my quilts symbolize light and dark woven together, a tapestry where the path is just as wondrous as the center itself, so you can learn to slow down and find the riches on the path as you move to and from your own center.
My Joy Coaching Process
People often ask me to descrribe Joy Coaching; I liken it to psychic acupuncture—clearing the blocks to the free flow of joy in, around, and through us. One of the best ways I know to do this is to feel appreciative of the many things which life has to offer each and every day. It’s surprising how many people have a hard time doing this, which is where I come in. Rather than meeting once a week or month for an extended period of time, I recommend checking in with me, via email, phone, voice mail, Skype, etc., several times a week for short (5-10 minute) periods of time. Having someone to whom you are “accountable” for your joy can be quite helpful. My own practice, which includes waking up each morning and deciding that it is going to be the best day ever, is supported by a group which meets weekly. When I have to come to them and tell them why each day was the best day ever, it keeps me alert for those moments during the week which might otherwise pass by unnoticed.
Tools of the Trade
In place of acupuncture needles, I use a variety of “tools” to help people access their joy: labyrinths help people relax, quiet the mind, enter their center; dreams, dream images, art, and Tarot cards offer additional non-verbal means of moving within; challenging beliefs (thoughts we continue to think) helps pop the verbal message balloons which often run our lives; The Transformation Game provides a playful atmosphere in which to explore issues of depth, meaning, and value. (See expanded description below.)
• Dreamwork My philosophy is that the dream and dreamer know more than any dream dictionary, and my role is simply to help tease that wisdom out; to do this, I ask a lot of questions to help open up the dream. (See my journal post of 1/19/12 for an example.) I also invite people to work with their dreams non-verbally, through drawing, painting, collaging, etc.
• Fiber DreamScapes I make fiber art based on people’s dreams which can be a wonderful reminder of a “big” dream, or a way to continue exploring any dream which has resonance. Please check out my etsy shop for an example and pricing: http://www.etsy.com/shop/InnerLandscaping
• The Transformation Game 
It’s time to magnify your greatness. Who are you not to be your most brilliant, talented, actualized self? Who are you not to express your greatness-the qualities that already reside within you? The Transformation Game is a multi-layered, individualized game experience that simulates life, allowing you to be the star of your own game. In an atmosphere of playfulness, you get to explore an issue in depth, gaining insights, bestowing blessings, and leaving with angelic guidance on the path. Envision and summon an expanded you!
Games can be played as an individual, or with up to three other players. Invite your friends to join you, or make new ones on the journey.
For more information and play dates, see: http://transformationthroughplay.wordpress.com/
For more information on The Transformation Game in general, see: http://www.innerlinks.com/products.php
