“I don’t think anyone “finds” joy. Rather, we cultivate it by searching for the preciousness of small things, the ordinary miracles, that strengthen our hearts so we can keep them open to what is difficult” ― Dawna Markova I am one lucky duck. Last year at this time I had surgery to remove a honeydew melon […]
https://www.joanborysenko.com/wp-content/uploads/Embed-Post-Launch-2-GOSM-Reachout.mp4 Author Elizabeth Jarret Andrew describes the three unique qualities of spiritual memoir: 1. The intention is to uncover, probe and honor what is sacred within your unique life story. 2. Venturing into the mystery become the means for spiritual growth. 3. The expression of vulnerability and risks can lead to surprising and rewarding revelations. […]
It’s a beautiful late summer’s day here in the mountains of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The first of the leaves are turning yellow, the skies are azure blue, the nights are cool, and the kids are in school at long last. Back in the day, returning students usually wrote a short essay entitled, “What I […]
Joan’s interview with Mandy Simon for her online series “Finding Your Holy Grail: Re-Aligning Goals for a New World in Business, Love, & Life”
In this week’s story you’ll hear about my journey to forgiveness. It wasn’t easy. It didn’t happen overnight. The fact that it happened at all was part intention- I was sick and tired of suffering- and part divine grace. There is an old adage that if you take one step toward God, God will take […]
“Things That Matter” is a video series dedicated to inspiring and opening the heart through stories about the power of the human spirit, kindness, unconditional love, and the exquisite mystery called life. Hosted by award-winning author, Transformational Guide, and Integrative Nurse Practitioner Molly Kate Brown, “Things That Matter” aims to remind us about our potency […]
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In this episode of Chapel of the Heart, I recount the story of a vision quest I was invited to experience by a Lakota medicine man renowned for his healing ceremonies. We were introduced by a mutual friend who knew that we were both fascinated by the process of healing. View all Chapel of the […]