Wednesday, February 3, 2021

YOU ARE LOVED

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What’s up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. Hope you’re all doing great. It’s nice to be back on your screens today. I don’t want to keep you here too long. Here’s a message I have for you. YOU ARE LOVED!
You’re worthy of love and peace. You deserve good things and good things are attracted to you. Your life is getting better each day. Everything works out for you. You are loved! Stop worrying about things that you can’t control and start getting excited about the good you desire. Life is good! We choose the good we want through our thoughts.
As you go to bed tonight, remember that God cares for you and I am grateful for you. You are Loved!

Don’t let anyone steal your joy!
Maryamđź’›

Monday, February 1, 2021

TODAY I INTEND TO BE HAPPY AND A CHANNEL OF DIVINE LOVE

 


Good morning wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. I hope this blog meets you well. You went to bed last night and woke up. Maybe you were stressed last night but here you are in a new day.

Today is a new day and a new opportunity. Let go of the heaviness, guilt, fears and despair of yesterday and embrace this present moment. 

What are you grateful for? I am learning to be more grateful for the blessings in my life in each given moment and the more I do this, the happier and stronger I feel. I also notice that when I focus on things and people I don't like, I feel bad and heavy. Honestly, I don't like feeling bad because there's neither joy nor hope nor is there power in feeling these negative emotions. God is all Good and all Love. I want to always be a channel of GOD's love and good. So today, I intend to stay happy and hopeful. I intend to feel my power and put a smile on the faces of the people who I come in contact with today. Today, I intend to show the nature of God through my attitude towards everyone I come across. Today, I intend to embrace life and send love and goodwill towards all. Today, I intend to accept without reservations God's unconditional love for me and walk like all things are possible for me.

And I encourage you to do the same. Don't go about life trying to change people. Someone wise once said and I repeat "change you and your world will change." Don't go about life looking for people to change but live your life changing the last version of you to a better you and as you do so, you will inspire others to do the same. 

Have a blessed day!

Remember, Don't Let Anyone Steal Your Joy!

Maryam

Thursday, January 28, 2021

DON’T EVER LET YOUR DRIVE FOR LIFE DIE

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Hello my friends. Tonight I have a special word to share with you. No matter what happens to you, don’t ever let your drive and fire for life die! Here’s a simple but profound quote I came across on Instagram that captured my heart. I hope it speaks to you too.
“The tragedy of life is not death but what we let die inside of us while we live,” Norman Cousins.
How amazing! https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1St6umhAsiqYBNj3cNonIirKe_bM3R6dr
Here’s a screenshot of the quote. 
I hope you have pleasant night!
Don’t let anyone steal your joy!
Maryamđź’›

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

LATEST PIECES FROM FEMME LUXE REFINERY



 Good evening my friends. I hope this blog meets you in great spirit. I am so happy to be blogging after what seems like a couple of days of a whole lotta activities.

Before I share my new pieces with you all, I wanted to share a word of wisdom that spoke to my soul a few moments ago. This was shared by a wise soul I follow on Instagram. 

"If you see yourself constantly trying to prove your worth to someone, you have already forgotten your value." 

How amazing this quote is. I now consciously stop myself whenever I feel like I am trying to prove my worth. It is no use trying to prove anything to anyone. Now, I just want to be better than I was the day before, the year before and so on. The enemy in my thoughts may want to get me to try to prove myself but I am awake to where my awareness goes and I make sure to change that. I encourage you today, don't try to prove your worth to anyone. You're amazing!

Now let's move on to the reason for this post. I decided to choose a couple of pieces that I thought would look good and comfortable on me. I must say that I am content with my picks. I am really happy I chose them because they are amazing. They exceeded my expectations.

Wine Loungewear Tracksuit Set - Maria: https://femmeluxe.co.uk/wine-loungewear-tracksuit-set-maria

I am very happy with this wine loungewear set. It is vibrant and soft and fits like it was tailor-made for me. I love the vibrant wine contrast with my chocolate skin. I look like something dripped in wine covered chocolate. LOL... If there's such a thing. You can check this out by clicking the link above the picture.
I look like a model posing for Vogue magazine in this picture. 



Stone Oversized Split Side Knitted Jumper - Lore: https://femmeluxe.co.uk/stone-oversized-split-side-knitted-jumper-lore



I love this jumper. It is soft and comfortable. I believe you can dress it up or down. It just depends on what you want really. I decided to pair it up with my distressed jean shorts here because it looks cute. You can definitely style it however you want. Link to order is above. 


Fashion is about you. You choose and pick what makes you feel like you or good. I love clothes and different styles give me different vibes. At the core, I love clothes that I feel comfortable in.

I hope this inspired you in some way. 

Don't let anyone steal your joy!
Maryam

Friday, January 22, 2021

Feeling Overwhelmed? Try These Three Things



 Good morning wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're having an amazing day and are not letting anyone or thing steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day! Thank you all for joining me.

So today, I want to give you 3 things to help you when you're feeling overwhelmed. See, I know and understand what being overwhelmed feels like. I am very active and busy and I live life, I mean I live it to the full each and everyday. I get myself involved in projects and create my own projects. So, I get it if you're feeling overwhelmed right now. I'd like to share 3 things with you today that help me transmute that feeling into a feeling of joy and gratitude.

1. Break down the condition or thing into smaller parts. I look at the situation or thing that is getting me overwhelmed. I break it down into simple doses that I can handle during the day. For instance, if I have overcommitted myself and my day seems to be a rush from one thing to the other, I stop, take a look at my schedule and choose the important ones to be done and break them down into parts, grouping them according to priority. There's that one thing that has to be done now, I do it and then give myself time to rest before moving unto the next. Organize your tasks into simple actions. When you do this, you'll start feeling better. 

2. Abandon everything and go for a walk. So, there are times when you feel so overwhelmed that it begins to feel like you're being strangled by your tasks. When you start feeling this way, step back. Go out for a walk in nature or around the block. Don't think about the tasks to be done. Just walk and focus on your breathing. You'll notice that as you walk and breathe, you start feeling better. This works all the time.

3. Gratitude Rampage: whenever you start feeling overwhelmed. Take a moment to give thanks that you have things to do. Start counting your blessings. Look around you and see the people and things you're grateful for and start giving thanks for the blessings in your life. There are so many people in the world who wish they had something to do. Some wish they could have tasks to get to but don't have any or can't put the courage together to go for it. But here you are, going after your dreams and working at it. See it as a blessing and I promise you, you'll make your day better.

I hope these steps inspired you today. Keep dreaming and keep doing for your dreams will be expressed as your reality in no time.

With gratitude and love,

Maryam

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ME AND YOU

 


Good evening wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. I hope this blog meets you well.

I am so excited to be sharing what I am about to share with you tonight. I hope your day has been productive and joyful. Here's what I want to share: So, yesterday, I came across a very powerful quote from John C. Maxwell. Something about these words ignited a fire for goal-achieving in me. Here is the quote: "Dare to Dream but please Do, for dreamers are many but doers are few. A doer understands Hope and takes the active path and not the passive path of optimism." 

I just want to encourage you tonight, think about what small step you can take tonight that will draw you closer to your dream. Always think about what step you can take right where you are and I promise you, you will receive inspiration as you keep moving. Most people's dreams don't come to pass because they are not active in their hope. I have and am still learning that actively pursuing my goals will draw my goals closer to me. 

Let's make 2021 a year of unusual breakthroughs by actively going after our goals. 

Here's the last episode of my just concluded series on YouTube. Please watch and be inspired.


 I pray that all your dreams come true in Jesus Name! Amen!!

With gratitude,

Maryam

Saturday, January 16, 2021

TODAY FELT DIFFERENT IN A GOOD WAY



 Hello everyone. I hope this message meets you well. Tonight, I just wanted to share my day with you all. If you already follow me on YouTube and Instagram, you did watch my live broadcast earlier. We plated the food together and then I headed out to feed the homeless.

In the past, whenever I went out, there was usually a feeling of heaviness in air while I served the homeless. But today was different. It is amazing to me that at a time in the world where most people's world is turned upside down; trying to understand Corona and the current global economy, for there to be so much love and hope in the air.

I felt hope and love in the air while I gladly served every man and woman who came to get some food from me. It was so amazing. I was fully present in the moment and immersed myself in the service of the homeless. I was not the only one serving some yummy food out there today. There were a few other organizations and individuals out there too. It was a great sight and I couldn't be more grateful to be serving alongside such powerful service-oriented group.

I couldn't have pictured a more perfect day than today. Everything went very well and I couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. God is good!

Thank you for your support.

With gratitude,

Maryam

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

FEAR MONGERING IS THE ENEMY OF YOUR LIFE

 


Good morning, wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. Hope this blog meets you in great shape. Today is a beautiful day! Thank you for checking out my blog today.

So, I want to talk about fear. Fear is your enemy. Anyone who brings you fearful ideas can and will control your life. Don't be afraid of anything bad happening to you or a member of your family. Fear is false and it is not a law in itself but you give it power as you accept it and feel it and act fearfully.

For many years, a group of so-called pastors and prophets filled me with fear but each time I left their presence, I always asked myself this question: Is God All Powerful? The Bible says if God be for me, who can be against me? So, if God is for me and with me, then what do I have to be afraid of? I had no idea what I was saying up until recently. The very core of your being recognizes the truth of such statements. God is all there is. God is good!! 

God is all the reality there is and God gives us what we ask for with our thoughts and feelings. Whatever we focus on with emotions, we draw into our lives. God works with our conscious idea of ourselves and that includes what we fear, love or doubt.

Today, I want you to say "NO," to anyone or thought that wants to get you afraid. Be intentional about it. Your thought and feeling control your life. In this current world atmosphere of fear, CHOOSE to not be afraid. Choose FAITH! This is what I am now doing consciously. I am so thrilled be learning about the power of my own mind to embrace it and use it. 

With gratitude,

Maryam

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

MY STYLE||NEW LOUNGEWEAR COLLECTION FROM FEMME LUXE REFINERY

 


What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day today and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you all so much for checking out my blog today.

It is 2021 and I have just got a few amazing loungwear pieces that I can't wait to show you guys. These pieces really speak to my style heart and they scream my name. Just a bit of info about my style. I am eclectic in my style. I can wear casual, sexy, athletic, bohemian, African, Hip pop, Indian and Asian. I like clothes and that includes regular t-shirts. At certain times I may be drawn to certain styles but you'll most often catch me wearing athletic gears lol...

In today's blog, I want to share a few pieces I picked out from https://femmeluxe.co.uk/ I hope these pieces speak to you.

Black Boxy Cropped Hoodie Cuffed Joggers Loungewear Set - Cailleigh: https://femmeluxe.co.uk/black-boxy-cropped-hoodie-cuffed-joggers-loungewear-set-cailleigh

I love the color black. It is neutral, sexy and bold. Being a sexy chocolate African Queen, this color makes my skin POP! lol... I love how oversized it is. The strings on the side makes it easy to style however I want. If you like this, link to order or learn more is already listed above. 



Grey Marl Cropped Hoodie & High Waisted Jogger Loungewear Set - Alia: https://femmeluxe.co.uk/grey-marl-cropped-hoodie-high-waisted-jogger-loungewear-set-alia/


This grey cropped hoodie and high waisted joggers loungewear set is one of my favorites. I have always loved having a grey hoodie joggers set. Even when I played college ball, there was never a season where we didn't have a grey hoodie and joggers set. It's sort of like a must-have in sports teams. Let's just say this set gave me some feels. It takes me back to the days of balling. You don't have to be a baller to like this one. Check it out by the link at the top. 



Lilac Cropped Hoodie & High Waisted Jogger Loungewear Set - Alia; https://femmeluxe.co.uk/lilac-cropped-hoodie-high-waisted-jogger-loungewear-set-alia/

Lilac is a gorgeous color and it is another name for light purple. I love this color. This loungewear set is the same style as the grey one. I locked eyes with this style and new I had to wear it. So, I ordered it. The color is soft and beautiful to the eyes and it made me feel like a ROCKSTAR lol... I just had to add that in there. I love this set and will be rocking it A LOT! You can check it out by clicking the link at the top. 




This cropped Denim jacket is cute. When I first laid eyes on them, I knew they were meant to be in my collection. I love the sleeves. They are long and fit my long arms. I love the shoulders; they puffy and makes me look like I am ready to compete in the NFL. LOL!! It's new and I think new is always good. Check it out by clicking link at the top.




Thank you for taking the time to read my post today. I hope you have an amazing day!

With love and gratitude,
Maryam










Friday, January 8, 2021

WHAT WOULD YOU REALLY LOVE?

 


Hello everyone. Thank you for checking out my blog today. Hope this blog meets you well. I have a question for you. 

What would you really love? 

As you reflect on this question, I want you to know that what someone has or not have has nothing to do with your ability to get it or not. What would you really love if you believed all things are possible. What would you really love if you believed God has already made it available to you? How would you really love to live your life? I ask this question because whenever I think about it, I feel inspired. Just the thought of already having access to all the Power there is right now and right where I am gives me hope.

God is for you and with you. God doesn't want you to put your happiness on hold for someone else. Your happiness is not waiting in the future, it is right here and right now. I have made up my mind to be happy NOW and right HERE!

You are a creative being and you set the wheels of your creation in motion by your desire for something that you'd really love. Don't limit yourself by reaching for goals you know how to get.

Ok so, I am talking to myself too. Lol... These posts inspire me as much as they inspire you.

I hope you have a great day/night.

With gratitude,

Maryam