Ramona Okkema of Michigan Turning Hearts Toward Hope

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2: Express your feelings on paper. As you express your feelings, they make more sense. Being very honest with our emotions; emotional honesty…telling where we really are by opening up our hearts and sharing how deeply it hurts. Opening up and being honest. As a “Joy Coach”, I am a compassionate witness and emotional confidant. As a “Joy Coach”, I suggest some very creative ways to script or journal. It is like opening a blind in a dark room and letting the light in. It is like being in a dark room emotionally and isolating oneself and holding sorrowful feelings inside.

3: I find hope when I find someone who will guard my feelings and will be there to help me work through a hard time in my life. Even “Joy Coaches” need “Joy Coaching® sessions. We do not have to tell our private heartaches during a session. Someone can just come and have deep relaxation. It is wonderful knowing there is still love in this world and that love can be expressed through a “Joy Coach” using the Song and Scent method.

Carol: Who is that you specifically help with Turning Hurting Hearts Towards Hope?

Ramona: Anyone that comes to me. Anyone that is willing to let their grief be known. Anyone with a hurting heart. This could be someone who is grieving the death of a loved one or colleague, the loss of a pet, who was recently let go by their employer and does not have much hope for the future. It could be someone who has a child or children that do not want to go to bed at night and is looking for a way to help settle them for sleep time. It could be someone who has a broken heart from a previous relationship(s). It could be someone that is struggling with not so pleasant childhood memories. Someone that needs an understanding heart, a bit of comfort and a rest stop along the way in their journey in life.

Carol: What is the most important question those with hurting hearts should ask themselves as they consider Turning Hearts Toward Hope?

Ramona: “Do I want to heal or stay hurting? Do I want to experience real Joy in my life? Am I willing to rest for an hour or so with someone whom I can trust and who is willing to help me discover my calling, my purpose and my mission in life?

Carol: 3 tips for Turning Hurting Hearts Toward Hope?

Ramona:
1: Come in for a session; receive a sweet, beautiful, compassionate, consoling and relaxing session from me that could include soothing oils, comforting music, a prayer of encouragement-there is not quite like the power of prayer.

2: Take a walk in nature. Take a camera and take photos of the beauty in nature. All the way be willing to open your heart to God (Divine Creator) and express your hurts and sorrow and whatever you are afraid about.

3: Turn to a journal or write a letter to God and script out(write) what you are feeling. Be totally honest and putting it out there as you see and feel. There is nothing too emotional for the Divine Creator to not understand.

Carol: Ramona, is there anything you’d like to add that perhaps we have not covered so far?

Ramona: “Joy Coaches” are non-judgmental and innately compassionate. I want to help others find joy, peace and love in their hearts so the world can be a sweeter place for others now and in generations to come. There is a passion flowing in me like a life line to help others experience true Hope and Joy; to discover these gifts for themselves and in doing so they will discover more buried treasures within themselves worth living for.

Carol: Ramona, this has certainly been very informative and enlightening. I wish you continued success with your work and further establishment of Turning Hearts Toward Hope.

What is the best way for readers to learn more about your work or contact you?

Ramona: H2Hjoycoaching@gmail.com

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Carol A. Santella is the founder of The Recognition Effect™ and creator of The Mark of Distinction™, frameworks centered on trust, recognition, credibility, and authority positioning in today’s evolving digital landscape.

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