Why Should we let go of Joy?
She’s still here. There are photos of her like this one from my house warming party in 2005. (L-to-R: Stephanie, Summer, Joel and Joy (red scarf)) Today, Jennifer and I talked about her over lunch. How blessed we were to have someone so genuine, so graceful, so-not-of-this-world in our work place.
Part receptionist, therapist, nutritionist and healer, Joy Stevens changed the dynamic of a room when she entered. She was always doling out herbal remedies for our colds, fatigue or sore throats. She listened without looking over your shoulder when talking about kids, families, work stuff or date nights.
Radiant, playful and wise, she taught me how to get rid of the junk in my spiritual trunk.
Joy, I’m lighter yet stronger because of you. I’m inspired by you and grateful to call you, friend. Thank you.
>>From her family
>Our darling Sister, Joy has passed away Sunday morning, June 17th,
> >2007, at 2:20 AM, pacific time.
> >
> >She was free of pain, and her passing at home was peaceful and in
> >accord with Joy’s
> >wishes– no hospital, and no medications. Joy can now proceed on her
> >eternal spiritual journey. She bequeaths us all with the gifts of her
> >refined presence and kindness, which we have been inspired by.
> >
> >We have been with Joy during these last two weeks by her side.
> >It was a special time for us creating an atmosphere of safety, love,
> >comfort, and spiritual protection.
> >
> >We deeply appreciate the spiritual support we have received from so
> >many dear people, Thank you for your kindness– it has meant everything
>to us.
> >
> >Joy shared refinement, beauty, harmony, and inspiration with everyone.
> >Let us be inspired by her example. Remember how her presence brought
> >these qualities into each situation. Let these refined qualities be
> >activated within yourself. May you, yourself, now express these
>qualities in your own unique way.
> >
> >This reflects our darling sister….
> > RARE PEOPLE
> > There are rare people in this world who are so caring -
> > who’s natural instinct is to put someone eles’s need
> > head of their own…
> > There are rare people in this world who
> > offer encouragement when its needed;
> > who are always there to listen with a smile
> > and a loving open heart;
> > who never want and expect praise for their good
> > deeds because thats just the way they are.
> >
> > Joy was one of those rare people and how fortunate
> > we are to have her as our sister and your friend.
> >
> >Much love Fay & Helen - Ian Stevens Brother in NZ
I talked with Joy’s husband Joel this week and it turns out Joy’s spirit is still here. So, I asked him if I can talk to her.
He said, I’m paraphrasing from him of course and I don’t want to muck his wisdom on this subject but if I understand him correctly, Joy is not really dead she is just in another plain of existence. Because she was so in touch with her spirit and committed to being a force of change on the planet, that I can reach her.
I’m supposed to think/meditate and think of a positive conversation between us. Then, I reach through her to touch her and she’ll be there.
I’ve not tried this as I seem to thrive on the cluttered brain and meditating for me happens once a week and even at that, only once a month do I feel in the zone.
But I’m going to do it because I’ve got a lot to learn. I understand that Joy was one teacher at the right time for me and that if she had not been there, another teacher would have appeared. That she helped me see things that were already in me– a reflection.
By taking what I learned from her and sharing it, I’m walking through the world with one of her bright scarves and connecting her in the process.
And, if I need some help clearing out any more gunk in the spiritual trunk, Joel’s not too far away either.
Check out his link for clearing energy:
http://www.soul-healing-now.com/Clear-Transmute-Be-Free.html