Joy AnneNeutral AffirmationsYou can count me among those who want to adjust habitual thoughts and self-talk. The concept of neuroplasticity supports my conviction that…Apr 21Apr 21
Joy AnnePublic-School Funding BenefitsAll of USLike most of us, I am guilty of consuming podcasts that I already agree with. I was listening to Pitchfork Economics, nodding along, when…Dec 13, 2020Dec 13, 2020
Joy AnneI would normally never do this, butI reached out online. I used social media! Ask my daughter and she will tell you she’s surprised I could do it without her guidance. LOL…Dec 13, 2020Dec 13, 2020
Joy AnneMy superpower is being able to see the ideal in anything.Which, of course, is also a dysfunction. Most superpowers are.Dec 10, 2020Dec 10, 2020
Joy AnneLearning by Fire, continuedI’ve been waiting until the fire turns to glowing coals and then adding as big a log as I can fit. As I browse articles on woodstove fires…Dec 3, 2020Dec 3, 2020
Joy AnneLearning by FireWhen I build my first big, bright fire that ripples and storms as I peer through the latticed window set in the door of the castiron…Dec 2, 2020Dec 2, 2020
Joy AnneI Failed This Pandemic.Even after all the years I spent in therapy, even with my own daily mindfulness practice and a growing understanding of thought work, I…Nov 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020
Joy AnneWe are not all in the same boat in the US, among other places.Some of us are on private yachts and some of us are clinging to driftwood.Nov 28, 2020Nov 28, 2020
Joy AnneHow to Learn How to Do AnythingThe more I learn, the longer the list of what I want to know! I have too many interests to afford formal instruction, which is even…Nov 26, 2020Nov 26, 2020
