Joy Mills
Early life and education
Joining Theosophical Society
President of Theosophical Society in America
International Vice President
Lecturing
Miss Mills has always been a very popular lecturer, and has spoken in over 50 countries and all over the United States. Many of her more recent lectures are available on CD or DVD from Quest Books.
Writing
From her earliest days in the Society, Miss Mills frequently wrote for Theosophical periodicals and for the Education and Information Departments of the TSA. The Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals lists 655 articles by or about the name Joy Mills.
Two of her most significant books were 100 Years of Theosophy in America (1987), a history, and Reflections on an Ageless Wisdom: A Commentary on the Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (2010). In addition, a compilation of articles selected by David Bruce and Tony Lysy, The One True Adventure: Theosophy and the Quest for Meaning was released in 2009. All were published by the Theosophical Publishing House in Wheaton, Illinois. Other works include:
- An Approach to the Study of the Secret Doctrine. Wheaton, Illinois: Theosophical Publishing House, 195x. Pamphlet.
- Entering on the Sacred Way: A Psychological Commentary on Light on the Path. Wheaton, Illinois: Theosophical Publishing House, 2000. In this short book, she wrote about the essential work that must be done on our psychological natures in order to transform ourselves.
- From Inner to Outer Transformation: Lectures on The Voice of the Silence. Amsterdam: Uitgeverij der Theosofische Vereniging in Nederland, 1996. 94 pages.
- The Human Journey: Quest for Self-Transformation. Wheaton, Illinois: Theosophical Publishing House, 1978. 37 pages.
- The Key to Theosophy: an Abridgement. By H.P. Blavatsky, edited by Joy Mills. Wheaton, Illinois: Theosophical Publishing House, 1972, 1992.
- Living in Wisdom: Lectures on The Secret Doctrine. Amsterdam : Uitgeverij der Theosofische Vereniging in Nederland, 1994.57 pages. The text of a series of lectures given in 1988 at the International Theosophical Centre in Naarden, Holland, on the occasion of the centenary of the publication of The Secret Doctrine. The author elaborates on the mythological nature of the contents of HPB's work, particularly where these refer to the origins and development of humankind. Published in the Netherlands.
- The Myths of Our Lives: A Way to Personal Transformation. Wheaton, Illinois: Theosophical Publishing House, 1990. 42 pages. This study guide includes the nature and function of myth, discovering our own archetypes, the stages of individual growth, and creating rituals. Each chapter gives suggestions for group exercises and discussions.
- O Hidden Life. An Adyar booklet, imported from India.
- Theosophy and Psychology "A Study in Consciousness": a Course for Students. Wheaton, Illinois: Theosophical Society in America, 1944. 114 page handbook.
Later years
Online Resources
Articles
- Joy Mills: An Evolutionary Journey by Cynthia Overweg