As I launch Unscripted Joy, I find myself at a crossroads: the culmination of years of writing, exploring and transformation. Since 2009, when I created Tantrachick, my first blog, I’ve unabashedly journeyed through a universe of words, insights, and experiences. Along the way, I opened myself to new patterns of thinking. I reconnected with my inner fire. I embraced vulnerability in ways I never dreamed possible. My path brought me closer to this new chapter in life. A space where I can share my evolving voice, as well as my personal and professional transformation. I am confident that this global community will continue to grow alongside me. I hope my new blog, Unscripted Joy, inspires you. Through my words and collective experiences, I aim to ignite something powerful within your soul.
Tantrachick emerged from my curiosity to dive deeply into sensuous expression, self-discovery, and intimate connection with myself and my lover. The response was extraordinary. My blog reached millions of readers worldwide over the years, connecting with people from over 150 countries. On New Year’s Day in 2018, I took another leap into Get Naked with Joy. GNWJ was a body-positive blog that invited readers into even more transparent and personal spaces within my journey. Sharing my nakedness was profoundly moving; it taught me what it means to be vulnerable in front of the world. Writing from such a raw, exposed place was eye-opening. It unlocked a new understanding of authenticity. Readers responded by sharing their stories, offering support, and showing unfiltered images of their naked expression.
Reflecting on my journey over the past year, I’ve been on an inward path, focusing on transformation, healing, and growth. This time has been about reconnecting with passion, clarity, and purpose. These reconnections have reshaped how I see myself. They have also reshaped the work I want to share with you. This introspective time has reminded me of the power of reinvention. It also highlights the beauty in allowing ourselves to grow, shift, and experience sensuous living.
Over the past year music and dance has been one of the most profound influences in my life. Throughout 2024, I’ve attended over 30 music events. I’ve immersed myself in a beautiful new community of people worldwide. I have experienced the magic of live music on a whole new level. My travels took me to Florida, New Orleans, Vegas, and California. I explored the vibrant music scenes there. I reconnected with a part of myself that finds freedom and expression in uninhibited movement. I am now based in a rural part of Arizona where my transformative journey continues to inspire me.
“Once in awhile, you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right”. -Grateful Dead
Returning to my ecstatic dance practice has been a powerful way to honor and release what lives within me. Dance is more than movement; it’s a journey into the self. Dance is both somatic and spiritual for me, and it’s a gift I’m looking forward to sharing with others again. I envision creating blissful retreat spaces. I want to host Dance Temple events and offer immersive coaching. I want to guide others to experience unadulterated bliss. I aim to help them find empowerment and freedom through dance, music, and authentic connection.
“Transformation isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about uncovering the strength, wisdom, and beauty that’s been there all along. Embrace the process. stay grounded, and let the journey reveal your truest self”. -Unknown
The physical aspect of transformation has also been a part of my journey. Between 2022 and 2023, I spent 13 months renovating a house. Seeing it completed and sold last July was truly rewarding. In many ways, the renovation process mirrors the inner work I’ve been doing. It is a journey from deconstruction to recreation. I am finding beauty and potential in unexpected places. I am currently working on fixer-uppers in Iowa and Arizona. I’ll share more about these projects in future posts.
Launching Unscripted Joy is my way of reconnecting with my community. This community has been with me during so many phases of growth. Through this blog, and other platforms, I’m excited to celebrate transformation, self-expression, and the beauty of living life unscripted. Thank you for being here, whether you’ve followed my adventures from the early days or are joining me now. Here’s to the journey ahead—a path filled with passion, connection, and inspiration garnered from unscripted living.
From my heart to yours, Joy
Just Ask Joy: What does unscripted joy mean to you? How do you incorporate it into your life? Can you find new ways to include it? Please comment and share your thoughts…
PS: Happy Halloween!
Note: For those of you familiar with my writings, I deleted my blogs Tantrachick & Get Naked With Joy. I still have my @getnakedwithjoy X (Twitter) profile. The rest of my work is archived in my soul and in the minds of my dedicated readers. Unscripted Joy is a fresh start and it will take time, energy and work to manifest my new vision. Please bare with me (pun intended;).
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