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Joy Rain

Joy has been a diversity and inclusion consultant and mediator for over ten years. Prior to consulting, she was professor of Psychology and Women Studies. Joy has a Master of Arts in Psychology (Boston University) and a Master of Education in Social Justice Education (UMASS Amherst).
Joy Rain has written 40 posts for liveyourpossibilitieswithjoy

Vacuums, lawnmovers, and Dome of the Dogstar

Little things matter. Do we understand how and why? Yesterday, I showed a real estate client a home. As we stood outside, looking at a deck that had been built over a filled in cement slab that was once a pool. Let’s call her Susan for the sake of confidentiality. Susan asked me what I … Continue reading

Where is your Martha Stewart?

Where is your Martha Stewart?.

Where is your Martha Stewart?

To get there, we must be here. Wherever there is for each of us, it doesn’t exist unless we focus on the present. The present—today is made up of each breath and each intention. I used to say intentions don’t matter but the outcome does. I was particularly attached to it in the diversity and … Continue reading

Leap Year-1992

In 1992, I met the son of Willard and my life changed. Here’s to Leap Year and living different. To Willard with love, There once was a man named Williard. He loved with all he had. He lost his wife early and loved his kids the be he knew how. Williard loved me like a … Continue reading

Leap Day Wishes & Corporate Dreams

Leap day is almost upon us. I got my education about the folklore of Leap Year from last week’s episode of 30Rock. The running theme was to do something different and out of character on leap day. So, I am asking you today to consider—what will you do different on Wed? Here’s what I wish … Continue reading

Sedona, Northampton, pilates & hot yoga oh my!!

Now, that I have found hot yoga in Northampton. I feel I can let go of my Sedona pilates experience. As part of this process, I want to share with you my testimonial. If your ever in Sedona, I encourage you to take a Zumba class or try Pilates with Rima–it will be the cherry … Continue reading

Endings, beginnings & inbetween

Twenty-nine days ago, I left Sedona. Today is the first day I feel great. I have spent the last month adjusting to re-entry into this different location, this place with a lower vibrational pull called Northampton. I remember as I neared the end of my drive across the country, in Pennsylvania I felt it. I … Continue reading

Whitney

You know what, I don’t want to know about Whitney’s last days. Whitney knew the gift she was given and she knew what was at stake. She was human and did the best she could. That is all we can do. We do the best we can in the time that we are given. We … Continue reading

The Greatest Love of All

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is a day about celebrating love–loving ourselves and loving others. Today is a day that women celebrate rediscovering their inner power, light and balance. I was asked recently if I was a “spirited kid.” I quickly said yes and thought about what made me agree so emphatically. I remember my 6th … Continue reading

It’s not you it’s me…….

Here is a clip from the iconic Seinfeld. I think it captures the essence of today’s post (shouldn’t we call it a blib or a blab like tweets & twitter). Just copy and paste in your browser. I am home one week today. Home is a relative term. I am home because my family is … Continue reading