Joy Ibsen is a dynamic writer and musician who lives in the western suburbs of Chicago. She has now published a new greatly needed book, Declaration of Interdependence, Equality and Democracy.  Acknowledging our interdependence requires honoring equality and is necessary in order to preserve democracy. 

The book offers a personal perspective on the causes of societal divisions and presents new approaches to addressing racism, abortion, gender, social class, and wealth disparities. It is divided into three parts: (1) real-life stories; (2) philosophical theories, educational practices throughout the world, and achievable actions; and (3) prose poetry.

In addition to Declaration of Interdependence, Equality and Diversity, Joy has published UNAFRAID I & II; Here and Hereafter, The Eternity Connection; Pandemic Parables and the New Paradigm; Songs of Denmark, Songs to Live By; and Poetry in the Porkies.

Joy’s work is influenced by the Danish philosopher-theologian-poet N.F.S. Grundtvig and international spiritual leader, Sai Maa. Joy is a certified Mary Magdalena practitioner and a student of Sai Maa's.