If you’ve been following my newsletter, you know I’m navigating the messy middle of my Crohn’s condition and the beautiful chaos of mommin’! This new season is all about: – Progress, Not Perfection – Simplify to Amplify – Flowing Spaciousness and Harmony.

🎢 July is going to feel FASTER, like a roller coaster!

Some people love it, while others are scared. Bella had her first roller coaster ride at Legoland last month. She was terrified and swore she’d never do it again, but by mid-day, she was ready to ride again because her cousins wanted to go. And guess what? She ended up loving it!

During our visit, I soaked in a marvelous essence of joy. I was tired, as I haven’t been on my feet this long in ages, and I was anxious about how my body would hold up. But I checked in with my obstacles for the day and was able to plan things out. Surprisingly, that joy filled me with strength and energy.

🎉 By shifting our perspective and embracing joy, we can elevate the world’s vibration together. Let’s welcome July as a new Joyful Journey!

As we navigate escapades and exhaustion waves, we can choose to ride them or risk being swept away if we aren’t aware of the **​11 OBSTACLES.​** (👈 Watch the video and plan your week knowing the obstacles that may arise. It’ll align with making you feel safe.)

Slowing down has been a game changer for me lately as I step back from the relentless pace of work to combat burnout. I’ve been spending more cozy couch time with Bella, enjoying movies without the urge to multitask or plan ten steps ahead. And honestly? That pause has created space for more joy to blossom.

🤠 Wanting to Hold Onto Joy?

I want this feeling to last. To stretch it out, soak it in, and keep it going.

I stumbled upon this fascinating theory:

✍️ The Broaden-and-Build Theory Barbara Fredrickson, a leading researcher in positive psychology, reveals that emotions like joy, love, contentment, and interest not only feel good but do good, too. Unlike negative emotions that narrow our focus, positive emotions broaden our minds.

Embracing these uplifting feelings opens us up to creativity, connection, and play. By leaning into joy, we actually build invaluable inner resources:

  • We deepen our relationships.
  • We grow our resilience.
  • We enhance our physical and mental health.
  • We cultivate emotional muscle memory, making it easier to access these states again.

So, when you feel joy and want to hold on, remember—it’s not just instinct. It’s your mind and body working together to help you thrive.

😘Why This Matters It’s easy to dismiss joyful moments as fleeting or indulgent, brushing past them in the hustle. But savoring joy and saying, “Let me stay here a little longer,” lays the groundwork for a richer, more resilient life. Joy isn’t just a bonus. It’s a builder, a healer, a guidepost.

☑️So, How Do You Keep Joy Going? You don’t have to chase joy. You can create space for it. Here are a few things I’ve been trying: – Slow down more often, even for a few minutes without multitasking. – Allow moments to be enough. Notice what already is without adding pressure. – Savor the good moments. Say it out loud: “This is joy. This is what matters.” – Reflect on those moments later, like through this newsletter.

Joy may be fleeting, but its impact doesn’t have to be. The more we allow ourselves to feel it, the more likely it is to return.

✍️I’d love to hear from you!

If this resonated, I’d be honored to know where you’re at. Pick one of the prompts below and hit reply to share your thoughts:

  1. I’ve felt that kind of joy recently, too. Here’s where I was when it happened…
  2. I’ve been moving too fast to feel much of anything lately. But I’m ready to slow down.
  3. I want to experience more joy—but I’m not sure where to start.

I read every response and do my best to reply, even if it takes a little time. I love hearing from you!

for JOYRIDES

⚔️Ride out the Obstacles with Secret Swords

I’ve been using this handy technique for over ten years. It was invaluable with my blood work this week, which I taught in our Flowing Friends Circle. I’ve received fantastic feedback from participants. Make sure you take advantage of my free offerings! Sign up at the bottom of the homepage on **​ThuyDam.com​.** Our next circle will be on the full moon with a face reading party.

🎁Christmas in July

Celebrate your fresh starts at any time! Here’s a downloadable calendar of moon cycles and holidays I created at the year’s start. The second half of the year will be JUICY; be PRESENT and savor every delicious moment. 🤠🤗🫡🤩😝🤑 ​📅Download the calendar ​

🤩Make your gut healing a JOYFUL & Delicious Journey with Skinny60

Healing must be joyful—something I learned from my friend Tess Masters, aka ​The Blender Girl​. I’ve completed the **​Skinny60​**0 program five times for its amazing benefits. Although the title may mislead you, I wasn’t seeking weight loss—I wanted a gut reset, better strategies for my evolving conditions, and a supportive community. The LIVE session starts July 7th! If you’re ready for ninja healing skills that make cooking fun, healing, and delicious, **​PLEASE GIVE THIS A TRY!​** It comes with a money-back guarantee, and I hope it’s the right timing for you to gift yourself this experience.

Here are 10 recipes for you to play with

​SK60®-10-Menopause-Meals-Cookbook.pdf​

🫖Have Tea with Me & Bella

IIf you’re interested in cultivating stillness in your life, I invite you to have tea with me on Fridays or Saturdays. This lovely practice fosters stillness, community, creativity, and prosperity—it helps me tune into my authenticity and intuition. Each 1.5-hour ceremony is offered by love donation. Text or call 720-443-1648 to let me know if you’d like to join!