WHAT IS A JOY READING?
Joy is described as a moment when everything feels right with the world. It’s a moment when all your senses are engaged and you feel totally present.
We remember those moments so well, the smells the sights sounds and feelings. It’s like the memory was snapped in technicolor. These are the moments of connection to your soul and to your environment. When we look at these moments we receive a foundation going forward of how to interpret our future moments of JOY. Our unique gifts and strengths lie buried in these memories
In the session we TALK about all that you love, and all the joyful experiences you have had whether its with a person, plant or object When you experience a joyful moment, your own unique qualities shine. It’s the moment you are connected to yourself your heart and your love for yourself At that moment you know yourself deeply. In the day to day, sometimes your true self gets buried. Together we reveal what was always there.
“I was not expecting to understand how that tiny moment in my life that had brought me so much joy has become a beacon that I can revisit over and over, especially when life is tough. I can say to myself” I SEE YOU “ Sue L
In the recounting of these experiences we will come up with symbols that have meaning to you that will reflect that moment. I will ask questions that will help you know your favorite color, animal, flower and anything else that brings you joy. Together we collect all that you love physically, spiritually and emotionally. This time is devoted to you reconnecting to your unique self, your true essence and all that you love.
AFTER THE SESSION you will receive a written summary of your joyful moments and the symbols that are hidden in the memory. For example, if a lake comes up in your one of your early memories as a place you used to visit every summer we look at what the lake means to you. “ Lakes are symbolic mirrors, reflecting back to you your love of introspection and stillness”, Marilyn could own her incredible gift of introspection and calm something she had not acknowledged fully in her self as a powerful gift to offer the world. From a JOY READING with Marilyn D. Symbols are anchors that remind you of what you are naturally drawn to, from your intuitive wisdom.
If you are ready to rediscover the light that has always been within you, I would love to be your guide.
ABOUT
I love playing, whether its playing with animals, babies, children, flowers and adults. Playing has always been an underrated past time. “ We need to grow up because there are chores and jobs waiting, not very playful!” But what if playing is as important as breathing, sleeping and eating. Playing opens up the internal breath, the flow and the higher self. Through play we reconnect to ourselves and all that is magnificent within us. Play is the portal to being joyful. Many of my clients’ most joyful memories exist in the field of JOY, either when no one is watching or there is a witness that endorses their “silliness”, without criticism.
I believe that we are all waiting to be seen, When you are seen truly seen you feel your existence is validated, you feel connected and alive, because you are shown that you EXIST. Nurturing and remembering your joyful moments is a return to that moment when you feel absolutely SEEN by yourself and others.
I became a therapist many years ago and remember Milton Erickson, a hypnotherapist who had a profound effect on my beliefs about a person’s ability to change and heal.He believes as do I that people have their own innate wisdom and creative potential I like to think of myself as the witness and the archaelogist who helps uncover all the incredible gems that lie buried in the subconscious, showing up as the persons gifts and strengths. We live in a world that emphasizes limiting beliefs and negative thinking, but what if our innate strengths are also waiting to be celebrated. Through remembering powerful JOY ful moments we get back in touch with our creative wisdom.
I thought a lot about play and JOY and thought it wold be great to combine the two, I help people remember their joyful moments and then we make art an find the symbols inthose joyful moments. I also realized that my name JOCELYN means JOY
I am so excited to share this amazing time with you, to remember all that is JOYFUL in your life.
SERVICES
Joy Reading | 60 mins
IN A JOY READING SESSION we will talk about all that you love, and all the joyful experiences you have had whether it’s with a person, plant or object. When you experience a joyful moment, your own unique qualities shine.
In the recounting of these experiences we will come up with symbols that have a special meaning to you that will reflect those moments.
I will ask questions that will help you know your favorite color, animal, flower and anything else that brings you JOY.
AFTER THE SESSION you will receive a written summary of what your personal symbols mean spiritually and symbolically and the deeper meaning of your joyful experiences and how they uncover your strengths and unique qualities.
A JOY reading is a beautiful way to reconnect to yourself through the JOY portal
Being seen is one of the most powerful experiences a person can have.
Fee: $160 for 60 min
Mini Joy Reading 30 mins
IN A MINI JOY READING SESSION I send you a questionnaire to fill out ahead of time about all your favorite things and joyful experiences.
When we get together we choose 1-2 joyful moments to uncover. We will discover your qualities that have been quietly glowing in that memory. We will look at the symbols that are associated with these memories
AFTER THE SESSION you will receive a written summary of what your unique gifts are and what your personal symbols mean spiritually and symbolically
30 min is a great gift to give someone close to you so that they can get a taste of what a JOY reading is
Fee: $75 for 30 min
Group Reading
GROUP JOY READING SESSION
In this experiential workshop you will be gently guided to recall and write 1-4 joyful moments from your childhood through adulthood. These could be small radiant flashes of happiness or deeply meaningful memories that have stayed with you .
You will also be encouraged to share your favorite animal, scent, color, plant, flower and a personal talisman symbol. If you don’t know your personal talisman we may discover it in the group. Your hidden strengths will be uncovered, qualities like resilience, compassion, creativity and compassion. Often these gifts have been quietly carried within you, waiting to be recognized and celebrated
The group session is a playful, joyful time to reconnect to yourself and all that you love. We talk about the meaning of all the symbols the group has collected and how they resonate with each of you.
You will also have the opportunity to create your own JOY card with stickers, collage and markers.
This is a beautiful introduction to the Joy Reading process , perfect for anyone curious about their inner strengths, personal growth, or simply wanting to reconnect with what truly lights them up.
This can be a great experience for a group of friends, to come and DO together!
Fee: $65 per person
The group session is 2 hours and includes all art materials.
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