by joyreichard | Jun 15, 2017 | Emotional Healing, Personal Growth and Development, self help
When I was younger, I felt a need to express whatever was on my mind just to make sure my partner knew what I was thinking and feeling. This was especially true when I was frustrated, upset or angry at them. I believed in the myth that communication was key! It always...
by joyreichard | May 4, 2017 | Emotional Healing, goddess, Personal Growth and Development
The Way it Was For much of recorded history women have been second-class citizens in a male-dominant world. In ancient history this was not the case. Women were honored, as was the Mother Goddess. They could own property, run businesses, children were identified...
by joyreichard | Apr 27, 2017 | Emotional Healing, Personal Growth and Development, self help
I recently set a boundary. It was with a colleague whom I liked and respected. Setting that boundary was really tough! Here I am, a ‘mature’ business woman with lots of life experience, who runs her own practice, and is a leader in her community… and...
by joyreichard | Apr 13, 2017 | Emotional Healing, Personal Growth and Development, self help
Has someone hurt you in the past? Maybe betrayed a trust? Offered unwelcomed criticism? Placed blame unfairly? When someone hurt you, did you have you have a hard time letting it go? Did you harbor anger, resentment, or even thoughts of revenge? Have you found it...
by joyreichard | Apr 6, 2017 | Emotional Healing, Personal Growth and Development, self help
YOU ARE ENOUGH! The words are simple enough, but the deeper meaning is often overlooked, dismissed, trivialized, or neglected. Though the words “you are enough” are familiar, if you are anything like me, you may notice them for a moment, maybe think...
by joyreichard | Mar 30, 2017 | Emotional Healing, Personal Growth and Development, self help
There has been a lot of uncertainty lately as the status quo has been called into question. People are concerned about the rights they have enjoyed for years being taken away. Benefits that many people depend on now seem to be uncertain. Blame for the state of affairs...