http://awakeningjoy.ca/wp Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:22:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The moment that I fell to my knees in the woods crying with intense love, joy, and laughter is not one that I thought I could ever explain or share. I still don't. That happened in February. I've been quietly absent for a month, contemplating what to do with something I had never ... http://awakeningjoy.ca/wp/my-silence-has-broken/ In the spring of 2009, I had an experience of intense suffering transformed by and into love and joy. Happiness became my predominant state. Tears of immense gratitude flowed. Laughter burst-out uncontrollably at the simplicity and power of the combination of love and joy. How was it that we could ... http://awakeningjoy.ca/wp/joyful-trio/ In memory of Dawn On New Year's eve day I called a friend I had not seen in a few months, and learned she was in hospital, dealing with 4th stage cancer. Fourth stage means that the cancer has moved elsewhere, beyond it's origin. Her liver was the largest problem; it ... http://awakeningjoy.ca/wp/celebrate-life/ When you stop thinking that you know how some experience "should" be, about what "should" happen, about when you "should" arrive, about who "should" or "should not" be there, and what they "should or should not" be doing, then things flow, you are in alignment with life—and suffering ceases. When ... http://awakeningjoy.ca/wp/you-never-know-and-oh-what-a-gift/ Awakening Joy™ is a story of suffering transcended into joy, a book, and a practice that anyone can do to end suffering and live in joy. “I knew something was seriously wrong when he did not answer the phone all weekend. No-one else had reached him either, and ... http://awakeningjoy.ca/wp/five-chapters-free/ To you, who strives to be the beautiful being that you already are. For every time you see a flaw, I will mirror back your perfection. For every bad thought you believed, which hurt you, but which you suppressed in your quest for perfection; with every fear, I will stand ... http://awakeningjoy.ca/wp/a-love-letter/ Monthly Talks and Practice Gatherings Check events often for more dates, or subscribe to be notified. Awakening Joy with author Cindy Teevens. More about the book Awakening Joy. Hear the true story of suffering that led to Awakening Joy™, a simple practice anyone can do that will create a life full of constant joy. ... http://awakeningjoy.ca/wp/public-talk/ It is said that every attack is a cry for help. When someone is hurting sufficiently in some way, that kind of pain can motivate them to act-out or try to hurt others, even those they love the most. This is an attempt to stop their suffering by getting their needs ... http://awakeningjoy.ca/wp/why-do-we-hurt-those-we-love/ Forgiveness Wanted: Dead or Alive Today a slight “off” feeling stuck around my solar plexus for a few moments. I am not “off” much since April—the gift of suffering does not last long as it is just a pointer toward joy, which I gratefully accept. I knew the feeling was related ... http://awakeningjoy.ca/wp/the-forgiveness-of-others-is-your-own/ Now you will be able to carry it, read it in bed, or give it to friends. Beautifully and properly printed, long-lasting copies of Awakening Joy™, the end of suffering and birth of unconditional love, First Edition--are going to press, and you can pre-order right now. As the original readers ... http://awakeningjoy.ca/wp/awakening-joy-available-in-print/