When Giving is Receiving By Barry & Joyce Vissell
In one of the first retreats Joyce and I led in Assisi, Italy, early one morning we brought our group…
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Barry & Joyce Vissell From Survival to Gratitude By Barry & Joyce Vissell
Recently, I had the experience of how gratitude in difficult times can dramatically improve a situation. I have often read…
Risking for Love By Barry & Joyce Vissell
Animals are wonderful teachers of love. We used to have a wonderful elderly cat named Sam who was a beautiful…
Self-Forgiveness: Leo Buscaglia and the Elevator By Barry & Joyce Vissell
Once, while waiting in freeway traffic, I absentmindedly turned on our car stereo. A loud voice was literally yelling about…
The Rejected Gift Of Love By Barry & Joyce Vissell
“The risk to love is the risk to become vulnerable. We can only love if we risk being hurt.” –…
Relationship And The Spiritual Path By Barry & Joyce Vissell
While driving home from an invigorating walk at our favorite beach (one that allows our three golden retrievers to run…
In-Law Relationships By Barry & Joyce Vissell
“Our in-laws are in our lives to bring special lessons and growth.” Penny was truly upset. One year earlier, her…
Living Your Purpose And Its Effect On Your Relationships By Barry & Joyce Vissell
“Our intimate relationships are profoundly influenced by the way we live our lives and the work we do in the…
Heartfulness By Barry & Joyce Vissell
Jack Schwarz and my Spiritual Rebirth In 1972, while we were living in Portland, Oregon, and I was a resident…
Learning Lessons Between Relationships By Barry & Joyce Vissell
The time immediately after ending a relationship can be painful, confusing and disorientating. So much energy has most likely been…