Pathway Of Joy

02/17/2026

Coming Up... could it be spring??
See all of the upcomimg workshops and gatherings to support you as we transition from the season of dormancy and rest, into the season of renewal.

Dear , Don't despair the cold. Spring is actually just around the corner! Just 33 more days!!! And with that, it's a great time to think about personal growth and fresh beginnnings. What is coming up at Pathway Of Joy? Lots of opportunity for certification training, group healing, and other nice thi...

02/12/2026

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THE WALK IS OVER. THE MESSAGE HAS JUST BEGUN.

After more than 2,300 miles on foot, Buddhist monks have reached Washington, D.C., completing a historic Walk for Peace... a journey of discipline, compassion, and hope that touched hearts across the world.

In a time filled with anger, division, and endless noise, they chose silence.

They did not protest.
They did not argue.
They did not demand.

They simply walked.

Step by step, through heat, storms, and freezing cold, they carried a message that needed no slogans: peace is lived, not spoken.

🙏 A Living Prayer in Washington, D.C.

At Washington National Cathedral, faith leaders and thousands of people from different cultures and traditions gathered together in unity. It was more than an event. It was a living prayer — a reminder that beyond language, religion, and borders, the human heart still longs for harmony, safety, and compassion.

Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara shared a simple truth: walking together for peace is a moment to remember for a lifetime, and a path meant for the whole world.

Along the journey, Aloka the Peace Dog walked quietly beside the monks, touching hearts everywhere and reminding people that peace is not complicated. Peace is trust. Peace is kindness. Peace is silent love walking beside us.

If they can walk 2,300 miles for peace, perhaps we can take one step today.... one breath, one pause, one kinder choice.

Because sometimes, the quietest steps echo the farthest… and change the world. 🙏✨

02/03/2026

A quick snapshot of workshops and events coming up at Pathway Of Joy...

01/27/2026

A post from several years ago, coming up as a good reminder for me... today and every day.
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My morning musings...
Today I am grateful for all experiences in my life that have led me to a place of living from strength and love. Even the "bad" experiences have taught me about living from a place of strength and love.
Today I feel compassion for those whose experiences in life have led them to a place of living from fear and hate, and I ask Spirit to heal their pain.
All of this for the highest and best good, of course. 😇
Wishing you all a joy filled day.
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01/23/2026

Ascended Master Odin governs the pursuit of esoteric truth, through symbols, inspired speech, and more. He teaches us about discernment, guiding us on decisions of when to act versus when to wait. He helps us to find the courage to question surface appearances, rather than to simply follow.

Consider calling upon Odin if you are feeling conflicted. We all could use some support from a Higher level of Wisdom after all!

01/21/2026

I don't think I can even add anything to this quote. It just made me smile, inside and out! What a great teacher we have in the wisdom and life of Mother Teresa 💝

01/16/2026

These are certainly interesting times. So much conflict in our communities. No matter what you see as the reason for this, I think one thing that we can all agree on is a desire for a greater level of serenity. To find the points of unity among us.

Lady Nada is an Ascended Master to help us with this, whether you are seeing disharmony at your workplace, in the supermarket, or at your own dinner table. She can also help you in seeking clarity on how you can best serve in this respect.

01/14/2026

This quote gave me pause. But it gets to the heart of why, sometimes, we have difficulty finding compassion for those who seem to not be trying as hard or doing as much as we are. BUT we do not know their whole story. Even those who seem perfectly capable and "put together" on the outside may have deep suffering on the inside. We have no idea of their struggles, and what suffering they might bear. It brings to mind for me the amazing Robin Williams - so joyful, compassionate, and full of life on the outside; what strength he must have had to hide his inner suffering for so long.

Dig deep and find your compassion -- for everyone -- regardless of outward appearences. You will not regret your kindness.

01/07/2026

The really REALLY cool thing about the game of "life" is that in order for YOU to WIN, it does NOT mean that others must LOSE... if you are skillful and compassionate with your gifts, life can be a WIN-WIN. There's nothing better than that!

Let the games begin!