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

Roses are Red,

Violets are Blue,

You are so Loved,

Happy Everyday to You!

 

May this week’s treasures inspire you, warm your soul and remind you that beauty and blessings are all around you.

 

Love,

Joann xoxo

 


 

B&B-II


Need a laugh? Look no further! #instantmoodbooster


Is there something you’re about to give up on? This story might change your mind…and heart.

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This is ain’t no regular hotel. A place to rest, rejuvenate, and change lives?!?

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There’s inspiration and then there’s KIDspiration!

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Ellen’s 7 second mood booster


This story is BEYOND inspiring. This is the power of faith, hope, and love.
“With man this is impossible but with God all things are possible.”-Matthew 19:26

Victoria Arlen


The Kindness of Strangers…

She went to rent a car. This is what happened. #beajohn 

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…and the sweetness continues…

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Meet Kasita…taking mobility to a whole new level


Musical interlude…


Can you guess which cities have the BEST work/life balance? Some may surprise you!

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Calling all the messengers


I spy with my little I-phone: This Week in Photos…dedicated to deliciousness!

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love getting my produce at farmers markets. The harvest is fresh and local. And it’s so nice getting to know the wonderful farmers that help feed my family and our community. This is what $22 got me today: 3 large zucchinis, a large basket of fresh sweet peas, a large basket of dill cucumbers, cauliflower, broccoli, and 5 lbs of sweet peaches.

 

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blueberry and peach oatmeal bowl:)

 

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Salmon cakes with an herb drizzle served with a roasted cauliflower and broccoli medley.

 

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Simply Beautiful!

 

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Sesame basil fried rice with garlicky gai lan.

 

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Green eggs and kale. Sautéed kale, fried eggs drizzled with a fresh herb dressing.

While on the topic of deliciousness, I was overjoyed to hear about this…

Photo credit: Goodness Me!
Photo credit: Goodness Me!

An anthem that our world so desperately needs right now…

“Ceasefire” by 4 King and Country

How do we save a life
Pointing fingers?
How can we end the fight
This way?
When blame is the truth we’re preaching?
And lies are what we’re believing?
No one ever wins
When the goal is to settle the score

One by one we will call for a ceasefire
One by one we will fight for a better end
One by one we could rewrite the headlines
Standing side by side
One by one, love is building an empire
One by one, reaching out to our enemies
One by one we will make it to the finish line
Standing side by side
Ceasefire

I will be the first to say
I’m far from perfect
But grace was made for those who don’t
Deserve it
So easy to cast the first stone
It’s harder to search your own soul
No one ever wins
When the goal is to settle the score

One by one we will call for a ceasefire
One by one we will fight for a better end
One by one we could rewrite the headlines
Standing side by side
One by one, love is building an empire
One by one, reaching out to our enemies
One by one we will make it to the finish line
Standing side by side
(2x)
Ceasefire

Teach us how to live humbly
Love unconditionally
Transform our hurt into hope
And grant us Your peace
(2x)

One by one we will call for a ceasefire
One by one we will fight for a better end
One by one we could rewrite the headlines
Standing side by side
One by one, love is building an empire
One by one, reaching out to our enemies
One by one we will make it to the finish line
Standing side by side
(2x)
Ceasefire


With all of the craziness going on in our world, this talk (which is hilarious, insightful, and powerful) is one the most intelligent responses I’ve heard re: the state of our world to day. A must watch/listen. Thank you  Dr. Tony Evans.

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