Beauty & Blessings: This Week in Wonder & Awe(some)

Hello Beautiful Souls,

Happy Weekend!  There is lots going on in the Design Studio and pending any unforseen circumstances, you will be getting your weekly dose of Beauty & Blessings from a new home next week…The Newly Launched Big Picture Fine Focus website! That’s right folks, with the evolution of one’s life comes the evolution of one’s playground.

It’s been a long time coming-a knowing that things were changing and evolving. And it’s my hope that this playground will become your playground-a place to fuel up regularly and get your “I” checked; a place to be inspired, laugh, learn, and let go. Most importantly, may it be a place to experience love….dangerous love.

 

This week, as we put the finishing touches on the new website, I was reminded about what it means to believe in something and stand firm in your convictions. Through a series of serendipitous moments (don’t you just love those?), I was introduced to some very inspiring people. I was swept away by their courage, their willingness to risk it all, and most importantly, their willingness to lay down their dreams for something so. much. more. In the words of the beautiful and brilliant Moriah Peters, “Wow God. This is something special and I want to be a part of it.”

Happy Weekend Beautiful Souls.

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xoxo

Joann

 

#livesecond

…and this girl, this beautiful woman not only landed a record deal, she also got married to a wonderful man:)
Don’t. Ever. Settle.

to learn more about Moriah Peters, visit moriahpeters.com

Hail holy sunrise…may the Son rise in your life and take you to heights beyond your wildest dreams. Ephesians 3:20 type of living.

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“Be still and know that I am God.”-Psalm 46:10

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This is a beautiful reminder that change waits for no one. When we embrace the beauty that each season of our lives bring, we will find ourselves with more joy, more peace, and more gratitude-the ingredients of a blessed life.

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Every now and then, we come across an organization that is so awe-inspiring you just can’t get enough. That is exactly how I felt when through a series of serendipitous choices/actions, I learned about I Am Second. Beyond an organization, beyond a phrase, I Am Second is a lifestyle…and one that is game-changing.

 

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Photo Credit: Donald Miralle, Getty Images
Photo Credit: Donald Miralle, Getty Images

“Greet every morning with open arms and say thanks every night with a full heart. Each day is a precious gift to be savoured and used, not left unopened and hoarded for a future that may never come.”-Regina Brett

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How would you respond to the following? #theworldwewant

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Photo Credit: theworldwewant.org

“THINK Boundlessly. WORK Purposefully. LIVE Passionately.”-David Lubetzky

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Pick FIVE! It’s time to play the Lottery of Love where EVERYONE is a winner!

Need some ideas? Check out The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation or 101 Easy Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness

 

Need to know the science behind Random Acts of Kindness and how we ALL benefit from it? Read this!

 

And in case you need a couple more stories to fuel your fire and fan your flame, read these gems or these snap shots… my heart is on fire!

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The 4 Rs: Rest. Relax. Recharge…Regularly.

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A little birdie told me that YOU ARE AMAZING. I agree:). Wishing you and yours the most wonderful weekend ahead!

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It's coming..

 

 

*All photos (with the exceptions of those with photo credits) are copyright of Joann Lim Lesiuczok. If you are interested in using any of the photos featured on this blog, email me at joann@bigpicturefinefocus.com

 

About Joann Lim Lesiuczok

Lifestyle Designer. Catalyst. Connoisseur of Life. Perfectly Imperfect. Foodie. Allergic to Nuts, Shellfish, and Mediocrity. Love Naps. Thought-Provoker. Soul-Stirrer. Multi-instrument Musician. Professional Dreammaker. Drew's Wife. JE SUiS. 1 Corinthians 14:1. When We Change The Way We Love, We Change The Way We Live. When We Change The Way We Live, We Change The Way We Love. #dangerouslove #generationamazing #lifeclass