The most recent additions - including web articles on the inner child healing/codependency recovery process, twelve step Spirituality and New Age Metaphysics, and more, in addition to new links, testimonials, etc. - to the Joy2MeU web site of inner child healing pioneer Robert Burney (Spiritual Teacher / codependency counselor / grief therapist / author of Codependence: The Dance of Wounded Souls) are announced on this New Page - as well as news of Robert and Joy to You & Me Enterprises.New & News Page of Joy2MeU web site of Spiritual Teacher/codependency therapist
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Joy2MeU New & news page
This
page will be a continuing work in
progress. I will be adding new pages or
information to the site whenever the Spirit moves
me - and will announce it on this page as soon
as it is posted. The Newest announcements
will be left up until the next Update Newsletter,
and then the cycle will begin anew.August 17th, 2010: I posted a page about our current situation Update on the Joy2MeU Adventure - asking for help - which includes temporary special offers for products, phone counseling, and workshops. August 14th, 2010: On what is the 22nd anniversary of a major milestone on my Spiritual Path I am posting links to two pages which recount some of the miracles that have been part of my recovery journey - both are excerpted from installments of the story of my Spiritual Path in the Joy2MeU Journal. The first is part of the Joy2MeU Update Newsletter for October 2005 simply title Miracles - and the second is the story of writing and publishing Codependence: The Dance of Wounded Souls Leap of Faith ~ Publishing The Dance (I share about August 14th 1988 in this story.) It is important for me to remember the incredible miracles that have been part of my path whenever I am in a position where I am having to ask the Universe for help - for another miracle.
August 3rd, 2010: Updated my special offers page and made separate pages for offers for phone counseling and for my Intensive Training Day workshop. July 18th, 2010: This week marks a significant
milestone in my life and I have added an update about what is going on in
my life adventure right now to my page Working the
Third Step which I posted in January on my Sobriety Birthday.
I am now posting quotes regularly on my Facebook page
- so if you are on Facebook send me a friend request. June 15th, 2010:
Yesterday I had a breakthrough about my relationship
with my father that should help me open up to Love in a whole new way
- I added some processing to this article I wrote 5 years ago: God the Father,
and my father. And I posted the latest batch of testimonials
from people whose lives have been changed
by my book, tapes, CDs, and website to the
Testimonial page (some below.) June 3rd, 2010: I
have added the testimonials from May Intensive Training Day workshop
to the
Intensive Testimonials page -
also a few new pictures below. Today marks the 24th anniversary
of my conscious codependency recovery. May 5th, 2010:
I have posted a much overdue Update Newsletter May 2010 and a new page
offering the Wounded
Souls Trilogy. March 17th, 2010:
Announcing new dates for Robert's Intensive Training Day workshop in
San Diego October 17th and November 27th - these are in
addition to the ones previously announced on May 30th, July 3rd and Sept. 5th. February 21st, 2010: I
have added the testimonials from February Intensive to the
Intensive Testimonials page and am including
a link here now to page I added last week after posting the
announcement below - it is an excerpt of the section from the
Darien page that shares the huge breakthrough Susan and I had in
our relationship on a separate page: Valentine's Day
2010. January 20th, 2010: A
new batch of CDs has come in - so they are now available again:
Codependence:
The Dance of Wounded Souls "An Audio Spiritual Experience"
And I have added an option to purchase the booklet:
Empowerment, Freedom, and Inner Peace
through Inner Child Healing
to my ordering information page: Codependence: The Dance
of Wounded Souls for the first time because of
some feedback I received this week about how it compliments the experience
of reading my book. January 3rd, 2010: I added the testimonials from January Intensive to the Intensive Testimonials page and added a new page Working the Third Step as well as additional material to an existing page A Higher Power of my own understanding 2 - the beginning of empowerment to commemorate my 26th sobriety birthday today. December 14th, 2009:
I announced new dates for Intensive Training
Days in 2010: May 30th, July 3rd, and September 5th. Added
new links to the recommended Links page
(also below) and the latest pictures
and stories about my precious step grandson and godson Darien. November 29th, 2009: I did some redesign of my home page and changed the special offers that I have on certain pages (including just below) - and the testimonials from November Intensive have been added to Intensive Testimonials page. I am now posting quotes regularly on my Facebook page - so if you are have a Facebook page already send me a friend request, and if you don't sign up. November 7th, 2009:
I continued a process I started in February of
removing blocking html code and updating copyright notice on my Update
Newsletter pages (something I explained in my April 2009 Update which
also includes the story of my April Fools Day lesson in falling
in love and a report about attending the wedding of two people
who announced at the reception that without doing my grief group
together they wouldn't be getting married) - and am listing some
of them here that have particularly interesting content: Update
Newsletter December 2003 I talk about how hard it
can be to let go; Update March
2004 - plus 2 additional pages - intense personal processing
about learning to open to love and metaphysical aspects of
the growth process; August 2004
challenging the Universe to bring on whatever lessons I needed to learn
to have a relationship; December
2004 sharing my views Christmas, Jesus, and Christianity;
October
2005 includes The story of some incredible Miracles
in my recovery; January
2006 review of 2005, a year of huge change for me;
March
2007 sharing about the Medicine Cards and Masculine &
Feminine with an additional page of processing about my fear of
intimacy; and April 2008 in which I talk about the kind
of wounding and deprivation feelings that drive relationship
addiction. September 26th, 2009: Announcing the official launch of CodependenceRecovery.com our eighth new website, a new article added to Joy2MeU Emotional Incest Issues (new to this site - was formerly available on another site), new dates in 2010 for Intensive Training Day workshops on February 20th and April 3rd. Also the latest batch of testimonials from people whose lives have been changed by my book, tapes, CDs, and website to the Testimonial page (some below) - and the latest phone counseling testimonials on the Phone Counseling Testimonials page (some below.) August 28th, 2009: The Joy2MeU Update Newsletter
for August 2009 is now online (and includes latest addition to
Darien page) along with a page with Temporary Special
Offers only good until September 7th 2009. Also
the Joy2MeU Journal information page has been updated with a special
offer for a subscription to The Joy2MeU Journal. May 25th, 2009: A new website officially
launched: HealYourInnerChild.com
and on May 29th I will be doing an interview on the Monda Williams show on blogtalkradio.
April 8, 2009: The
latest Update Newsletter
is now posted: Joy2MeU Update April 2009
with news of a workshop in Akron Ohio
on May 9th and I have posted
a new page dedicated to my precious step grandson and godson Darien. February 3, 2009 New & news: I just updated the copyright notice on 27 of my Update Newsletter pages - up through June 2003. I also removed the code that blocked search engines from indexing those pages. I had blocked them at the time because there was some very personal processing I was doing in some of those Newsletters. There is some valuable sharing that I do in many of them that you might want to check out - especially: October 2000 + Part 2; May 2001 + 3 newsletter pages; January 2002 + 2 newsletter pages; August 2002: November 2002: June 2003 + 2 newsletter pages. All of the Updates are listed at the bottom of the site index page and anyone who wanted to trace the evolution of this site - as well as my personal recovery process over those years - would find reading them through interesting and valuable. January 4, 2009 New & news: a new introduction to the Alcoholism and Twelve Step Recovery index page, a link to a radio interview I did on Dec. 30th, and a new picture of us at a Christmas party below. October 30, 2008
New & News: Announcing the launch of two new web sites: Robert Burney Live.com
and Wounded
Souls.com. For the first
time Codependence:
The Dance of Wounded Souls is available
in e-book form through the new sites
- and a digitally remastered MP3 download Codependence: The
Dance of
Wounded Souls "An
Audio Spiritual Experience" is
also available for the first time. Also
Codependence:
The Dance of Wounded Souls is now
available through Amazon.com Kindle books program.
June 25, 2006 - News: The page with ordering info for new CD version of Codependence: The Dance of Wounded Souls "An Audio Spiritual Experience" is now online. April 8, 2006 - New: The e-books that were formerly sold by Suite101 are now available on these pages: Dysfunctional Relationship Dynamics ~ Healthy Relationship Behavior and Inner Child Healing The Path to Empowerment, Inner Peace, and Freedom from the Past To sign up to be notified by
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Newest: 6-15-10 (I have added a new batch of testimonials but am only including a few of quotes from them here - to read more go to the testimonials page) "I felt a sudden desire to write you as I was reading the site
about you and Darien. It moves my heart. And not just that. It influences
me on a deep level. I don't know what it is exactly but it is something
important, something special. "Your work is transcendent. It has allowed my soul to open back up
and peek out into life and feel alive again. You are deeply valued and loved.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you." "I think Robert Burney is the wisest man on FB (meaning Facebook)...and
if you haven't read his book you are missing a treat and a liberating
read!" "Thanks for sharing. Your book has saved me and I am so thankful
for your facebook page I read it daily and get encouraged to be healed
and grow from the dysfunction I have survived and enjoy your wisdom
and thoughts every day!" "Your articles have helped me change my perspective in a way that
will empower me for life." "I just wanted to thank you for all the help your book has
given me, i'm reading it for the third time now and every time i get
more out of it thank you very much. its an excellent book." "I stumbled upon your website by chance some years ago. I ordered
the book and then the tapes. I listened to the tapes so many times that
your voice put me to sleep night after night after night. I wore the tapes
out and ordered the CD. Your work is remarkable and can help many people
if they were aware of it." "Thank You for sharing your journey through your work. "Dance of
The Wounded Souls" is a spiritual masterpiece and has helped encourage
me on my path." "All your work, concepts and the book, you've written have an amazing
liberating effect !!" "I read your book and it was truly amazing! You are truly inspiring!" "So much deep gratitude to you..thank you, thank you, thank you.
So empowering, enlightening and so much LOVE, guidance, and validation.
All love and Light to you for who you are what you do..lifting humanity
and souls up toward a higher, more beautiful horizon. Love this writing/insight.
Very nourishing." "I think so many people have a mis-understanding of what codependence
actually is. Robert, your website, Joy2MeU.com, gave such clarity and
understanding, grateful I found it!" "It's not that your works have "cured" me, but I can laugh and feel
the joy of love of this lifetime once again." "Hello Robert, I have been using your excellent book for 10 years
now and shall again now. Your insights and verbal clarity make so many
of my ingrained issues around codependency understandable and barable.
Much forgiveness for my poor parents now. Long may you continue your
outstanding work." "I came across your website in my search for setting
boundaries. I work in the addiction and behavioral health
recovery field and have personal experience with both. I was amazed
with your site! As I read I began thinking of some of my clients
who could really benefit from so much of the teaching you offer there
but then the truth hit me--I NEED THIS FOR ME. I am so grateful to
have found your site and wanted to let you know that." To read some more of the wonderful feedback go to
Testimonials page
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Latest Phone Counseling Feedback (9-26-09) "There has been a significant and striking shift in my internal
world, and I certainly can attribute your guidance as the catalyst for such
an event!:)!! Thanks again for all your guidance, it really has changed
my life in a very significant way. I am very grateful our paths have
crossed." "At this point, I am going to need to cancel our appointment. It’s
purely a financial issue at this point, and once
I start working again, I would like to speak with you
twice a month. Robert, the positive impact of your
work and counseling has had immeasurable impact on me. I am
very grateful." "I am hugely grateful to you for the grieving and healing process
that I have started, through you and your enormous
and wonderfully beneficial information - a big thank
you for your advice, support and nurturing." "Hope this finds you well. I have not spoken with you since our
last telephone conversation and that seems a lifetime ago. Lifetime because
I have gone full circle since then. . . . . I just want to say Thank you
for the foundation that was laid from our phone conversations in 2007 as
it has been the life raft that I "clung to when I started back this time.
All of the things that we discussed were still in there and they resurfaced
into my consciousness just when I neeed it most. I have been reading
the 12 Step Miracle today and I'm starting Step 4, again. This is valuable
stuff and it is just what I need at this time. Again, Thank you and know
that I appreciate you." "I want you to know that you are a VERY special person, not just
in my life, but to people all over the world. Your
non-judgmentalness, your courage to face your fears
and your dedication in helping all of us heal our wounding
is truly amazing. You are one of the best gifts I have
ever received in my life. And I especially appreciate your care,
concern and support during this difficult time in my life. It means
so much to me I can't even begin to tell you." "Robert, I want to thank you for your part in my healing.
You have helped me focus on the grieving at a new level, and also to see
others as other spiritual beings which has helped so much with getting me
out of my black and white thinking. ((((Robert))))" "I have once again been blessed with your presence in my life, your influence and teachings will continue to bring me a new perspective and new behavior by which I will continue to realize more presence, more peace. Blessings to you Robert." |
On the beach in Cambria January 2010.
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Susan Hinesley November 2009
Darien and "Papa" Fathers Day 2009
My lady and I on October 29, 2005 |
October 2005 on the day I spoke at the Bay Area CoDA Conference in San Francisco.
Christmas 2008
A look of bliss ~ Christmas 2009 To find out more about the story of the exhuberant, precious source of Joy running down the sidewalk on the left you can check out my web page about my precious step grandson and godson Darien. |
Christmas 2005 - My precious step grandson / godson Darien with his Mom Rose and Dad John.
Darien and Grandpa Robert in Monterey on way home from first Intensive in San Francisco April 2006.
Darien when he was a little guy. |
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| Newest Links*added 7-4-2010* I have added another set of interesting, intriguing and eclectic links - I recommend these sites because I believe they have value - and in some case because they offer interesting alternative perspectives. I do not necessarily endorse or agree with the views they express. (The words in quotes are their words.): Cyberrecovery - A recovery community that I discovered because of finding quotes from my articles on their site. Includes information on treatment centers. Lightworkers - "is a spiritual social networking community for all people seeking to connect with other lightworker's, spiritual seekers, star seeds, wanderers, indigo children, and multi-dimensional beings." Truth Contest - "We are college students who run a website dedicated to seeking, defining, and spreading the truth of life." The Center for Loss - "is dedicated to "companioning" grieving people as they mourn transitions and losses that transform their lives. We help both mourners, by walking with them in their unique life journeys, and both professional caregivers and lay people, by serving as an educational resource and professional forum." Words of Peace Global - "is an international charitable foundation which promotes Prem Rawat's message of peace by making it available to audiences around the world through Live Events, Webcasts, LiveStreams, Broadcasts, and a variety of other communication channels. We invite you to explore this site, where you can find a variety of materials, including videos, articles, news, and more." BodyTalk - "is a consciousness-based, nondiagnostic therapy that works with the body in its healing process." Drug Watch - "Purpose is to educate the public about prescription and over the counter drugs as well as warn against their potentially harmful side effects. Many prescriptions may cover a certain problem but most cause adverse side effects." Complementary Therapist - A site with therapy resources in the UK: "Complementary therapies, Find local qualified complementary therapist, Therapy Courses, acupuncturist, complementary therapies UK , hypnotherapist" Kay Kopit - "Art & Soul, Collection One – Transformation; Inspirational Paintings & Affirmations to Help You Find Peace, Love & Joy in Your Life." Hope, Recovery & Empowerment - "The Journey of Hope, Healing, Recovery, Empowerment, Growth & Change" Health and Wellness Counseling - "Would you like to experience high energy levels, reverse the ageing process and turnaround disease? I can teach you how to feel better without drugs or herbs!" Online Counseling - "Assistance Through Online Counseling Description: Create lasting changes in your life and in all your relationships. Get the help you need, right here, right now." PCH Treatment Center - "We are a psychological treatment center located in West Los Angeles and are opening in January. We treat primarily psychological issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, using holistic therapies, intensive psychotherapy, with a de-emphasis on medication." Malibu Alcohol Rehab - "Cliffside Malibu exclusive drug rehab center in Los Angeles, California provides alcohol rehab and drug rehab in a private luxurious setting. Start your addiction treatment today. Our drug rehabilitation center professionals are waiting to help." Health and Wellness Counseling - "Would you like to experience high energy levels, reverse the ageing process and turnaround disease? I can teach you how to feel better without drugs or herbs!" Michael Productions - The website of a South African spiritual writer and artist. Indian Moms - A wesite about parenting I Eat and I Grow - Healthy Foods for kids To see more recommended links, go to Links page.
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Lin at Penmarric web site has sent 4 awards for Joy2MeU.com including this one (YANA stand for You Are Not Alone) and says, "You will find 2 other awards also. One is the YANA [you are not alone] award from my Hugs R us site. This is unrated, and offered to excellent websites like yours, that have a basic mental health theme, and yours certainly qualifies. I am still working my way through it. You have done a wonderful job of putting 'it' all down for your readers and I commend you for your hard work and sincerity. This is my first YANA of 2006. You will also find my Whimsy award, also non-rated, that I give [on a whim] to websites that I personally like. WOW! I am really at a loss for words - unusual for those who know me. I find great strength reading your pages. They are truly inspirational, and I thank you for writing them." To see the other 3 awards and several dozen other beautiful awards my site has been awarded go to my Awards page. |
I. Thou shalt not consort with people who make thee feel bad about thyself. Also includes: The Rules for Being Human and Risking. The Serenity Prayer for Codependents "It is OK to be relaxed, playful, and frivolous" Some versions of the Serenity Prayer, a Personal Bill of Rights, Characteristics of Adults Shamed in Childhood, and some possible signs of Hidden Anger. 1. All or nothing. Looking at things in absolute, black and white categories -"Either / or" thinking. Also includes: One Day at a Time, As a Person I have the Right to, and a discussion of some metaphysical levels of The Growth / Recovery Process. |
Dysfunctional Relationship Dynamics ~ Healthy Relationship Behavior can be purchased for $9.95. |
June 2004 A
romantic tragedy / a Spiritual
Transformation |
June 1, 2004
Inner Child Healing The Path to Empowerment, Inner Peace, and Freedom from the Past can be purchased for $19.95. |