The Talking Joy team goes Zoom! Since we can’t be together in person to record our podcasts, we thought we would check-in on Zoom to see how everyone is doing. Today we are talking about family togetherness and finding hope and comfort in the slowing down during the pandemic.
Read MoreTwice as beautiful on the inside, Talking Joy team member, Jennifer gets personal about some big life transitions she is experiencing.
Read MoreFeeling fearful? Today we offer helpful strategies you can start using now.
"Fear never wrote a symphony or poem, negotiated a peace treaty or cured a disease. Fear never pulled a family out of poverty or a country out of bigotry. Fear never saved a marriage or a business. Courage did that. Faith did that. People who refused to consult or cower to their timidities did that. But fear itself? Fear herds us into prison and slams the doors." ~Max Lucado
Read MoreSelf-compassion or loving-kindness skills - we are not born with them, they are a practice. During our time together we will talk about how we strengthen those skills.
Read MoreDuring this podcast Pam talks about mindful parenting. She says to be kind. Your actions matter. How you make people feel matters. Our kids mirror everything they see us do. If you give generously, your children will grow up and be generous people.
Read MoreDuring this podcast, Pam continues the conversation about Loving Kindness in the YEAR OF YOU. During our time together we will talk about random acts of kindness given to you by a stranger. Do you remember how good that feels?
Read MoreWhy is it so hard to extend the same kindness to ourselves that many of us gladly offer to others? Pam recently declared 2020 the year of YOP--the year of Pam. Make 2020 the year of YOU! You can start doing this by practicing self-compassion. Pam says that you can’t drink from an empty cup and practicing self-care isn't selfish--it's self-compassion. This practice helps us find the balance, peace, and joy we are looking for.
As a companion, today we are talking about the 10 Simple Spiritual Activities for Self-Care That You Can Begin Today by Spiritual Fit Club.
Read MoreToday Pam is beginning the talk with a parable, Useful Brokenness. Often it is in our brokenness that we can find the beauty in our flaws which can then turn into gifts.
Read MoreHow confident are you? In this podcast, we are talking about tips for redirecting our thoughts and paying attention to what we say to ourselves and our reaction to how others treat us.
Read MoreRecently, Pam was asked to write up a list of things that elevate her vibration. During the podcast she shares some of her favorite things such as building an alter, her love of orchids and the spray she uses to clear her home and office space.
Read MorePam uses a cup as a metaphor for life. We will be using the book, The Cup of Our Life, by spiritual director Joyce Rupp, as a companion.
Read MoreToday we are discussing the things in your life that “give” you energy and things that “take” your energy away. This spiritual exercise helps build self-awareness so you can know what is needed in times when you feel depleted and how to build upon those that give you energy.
Read MoreIn this podcast Pam asks, “What is your approach to stillness?” We talk about how we can open ourselves to rest in the present moment.
Read MoreDuring this podcast, Pam shares a parable to encourage positive thinking. We may find that the positive or negative thoughts we feed ourselves are the ones that help guide the way we are in the world.
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