Tag Archives: marriage

Independence, resistance, and the shield’s response to conflict

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Joy Hicklin-Bailey

Joy talks to a woman who is finding work and relating difficult after a  Secret Garden retreat Your armour of independence, wanting to do things your way, have your own way, is absolutely fine. Except that in this profound work … Continue reading →

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The Alchemical Power of Honesty

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Joy Hicklin-Bailey

One of the most important tools you have in the potentially lifelong exploration of loving joyfully is honesty – radical, uncompromising, totally compassionate honesty. This may sound controversial – but it seems clear that in this modern culture it is less … Continue reading →

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Why is this relationship hurting when I thought it would heal me?

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Joy Hicklin-Bailey

To make love with a man or a woman is…..strong stuff. A very very strong bond is made whether it is known consciously or not. And that bond will create opportunities for healing, relaxation and nourishment and deep energetic connection … Continue reading →

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The Alchemical Wedding

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Joy Hicklin-Bailey

A dear male friend from an ongoing group wrote this in the egroup recently about how he used to think about marriage….’could I do better, would this other personality be a better fit, is she the right one,….?’ and a … Continue reading →

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