Hey hey! Happy July:). I’ve missed you! Maybe some of you’ve noticed or maybe not, but this is my first post in a while. Blog post that is. (You can still catch my almost daily musings via twitter or instagram). My life, Drew’s life, our life has changed quite a lot over the past several […]
Tag: Love
14 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Love
What is love? How do you love? Who do you love? Why do we love? Here are 14 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Love…and Life. 1. Love…gives us purpose. “When one has once fully entered the realm of love, the world-no matter how imperfect-becomes rich and beautiful-it consists solely of opportunities for love.”-Soren Aabye […]
Everyone Needs a Black Mama…and Here’s Why!
I have the privilege of meeting spectacular people all the time. When I met this lady, we immediately connected at the soul level. It was like we’ve known each other forever. I call her my “Black Mama.” Don’t get me wrong, I love and adore my Mama Lim and Mother-in-Love Andi but there is just […]
Can I Confess Something?
A close friend of mine recently sent this to me and with her permission, I am sharing it with you… Love isn’t easy. It’s not neat and tidy. It requires the best of us when we would be more inclined to give less than our best. Today was one of those days in which […]
What Can You Do To Make This World A Little Less Screwed Up?
Where is the Love? For all of the ones who have a house but are homeless; For all of the ones who have a family but are alone; For all of the ones who have food to eat but are malnourished; For all of the ones who have water to drink but are thirsty; […]
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 Need a laugh? Look no further! #instantmoodbooster Is there something you’re about to give […]
Finding Peace in the Midst of a Storm…
Dear Beautiful Soul, A lot is going on in our world. Some good and some not so good. It’s easy to get down and discouraged by the chaos that has transpired over the past week BUT bad news and sad news don’t have to have the final say. There is hope. Peace IS possible. “Sometimes […]
If you (have ever) want(ed) to give up, this is for you.
What do you do when life throws you a curve ball? Do you swing? Do you let it pass by? Do you sit on the ground and complain about the curve ball? What do you do? See life has a way of throwing us curve balls when we least expect them. Curve balls are inevitable. […]
Mid-Week Love (Letter)
Dear Beautiful Soul, You Matter. More than you’ll ever know. Sometimes in this crazy world of ours, it’s hard to believe. We feel lost in a sea of people. And there are those who would like us to believe that we’re just a number-we’re replaceable. I’m happy to report that they got it wrong. You […]
The Amazing Race: Life Edition, Part II
Last week I introduced the idea of The Amazing Race: Life Edition. (If you missed it, you can read it here). This week, it’s all about who do you choose as your partner in life? What do you look for in a partner? Who do you envision? What type of characteristics are non-negotiable? Or are […]