Welcome to the third (JQ) installment in my yearlong series on Joy Intelligence™! (JQ) In this 3rd month of the series, we’re deepening our exploration into the Chair of JOY® (CoJ) Experience, which I introduced last month. This time, we’ll be looking at the science behind each of the 4 steps of the CoJ. Overview […]
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Accessing Intuition The amount of information bombarding our senses can feel overwhelming when making decisions. We try to sort the data, discern the options, and decide the best choice. Accessing your intuition can be a powerful tool for personal growth and decision-making. Learn to cut through the outer noise of life challenges to make clear
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Before my spiritual awakening, I often heard people talk about inner balance and balancing with the elements. My first calling was to learn Tai Chi; I didn’t really know what it was; I simply knew I had to do it. Of course, when you learn and practice Tai Chi, it follows that you learn and
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Intergenerational trauma—sometimes called ancestral trauma or inherited trauma—is an invisible thread woven through families, influencing beliefs, behaviors, and emotional responses. It is trauma that has been passed down from one generation to the next, shaping how we navigate the world, often without us realizing it. Many of us carry fears, patterns, and emotional wounds that
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The Path to Self-Knowing As you may already know, I contributed Chapter 15 to the #1 Best-Selling Book, The Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self-Care, Volume 5: 25 Tools for Life. I’m proud to say this is my fifth contribution in the WU series, and I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to share different
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The Fast-Paced World and Neglecting Self-Care In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s easy to put ourselves last. We rush from one obligation to another, often neglecting our own needs in the process. Often, our busyness is seen as a badge of honor. But what if we viewed self-care not as an indulgence but
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Immersive, creative, and expressive arts are powerful tools for transforming trauma. Toxic Shame is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Scientists have been researching the use of expressive arts for many decades and have determined that EXA, expressive arts therapy (music, dramatic arts, creative writing, dance and movement, film, and visual arts), is
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Welcome to Life Mastery Soul Memos, Episode 55! Each month, WU World-Changer and Life Mastery Coach David McLeod shares a new soul memo with you! Episode 55, March 2025: Wandering to Clarity In our busy world, we often find ourselves racing from one task to the next, checking off items on our never-ending to-do lists.
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We’ve probably all experienced times when our own negative thoughts can suck us into a sinkhole of negative thinking. Maybe a barrage of work requirements, a miscommunication with a family member, or too many commitments activate negative thoughts that take over our thinking. The good news is that with a little awareness and attention, we
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The bond between a mother and child is among the most powerful forces in existence. But what if that bond carries not only love and protection but also unprocessed pain and trauma from generations past? This inherited burden—often called the mother wound—can shape our self-worth, our relationships, and even our physical health. We can break
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