Comparison is Not the Thief of Joy

Comparison is not the thief of joy. Comparison steals your purpose. Comparison kills your purpose. - AMC Sometimes I have moments where I compare myself. Sometimes it may stem from my thoughts, to people and/or societal pressures. This is honestly something that I have always had to deal with. However, I compare myself to others …

What’s your Word for 2019?

  Happy New Year everyone! This is my first post of 2019 and I am very excited to be writing it. January was a pretty hectic month for my family and I, so a break was much needed; but now I am back and excited to share all of my infinite wisdom with you all! …

Hope for the Holidays

The holiday season is here! ✯ It is the Friday after Thanksgiving and I just wanted to share a message of hope with you all. When the holidays arrive there are several feelings that are in the air at the same time. Feelings of joy, happiness, excitement and those of grief, loss, and loneliness. Holidays …

Travel Tips from a Young Millenial

  [Pictured above: Los Cabos, Mexico] International Travel OR Domestic Travel ? [Pictured below: Chinatown in Washington DC]   It all comes down to money and budgeting. What do you really want? Which is a priority to you? There are many ways to travel, whether it is through bus, car, plane, etc. It all comes …

The Story Behind the Name: Strength In His Joy

Strength in His Joy. Strength in HIS Joy. Strength in HIS JOY. Long story short: I chose this name for my blog for two reasons. I consider myself as a strong woman, and I would always like to represent that in everything that I do. My friends from church have nicknamed me JOY. Ooh, there …