Hello everyone. Thank you for checing out my blog today. Life update. I signed the divorce papers and waiting for it to be finalized!
It's a new day and I am grateful that I gained clarity for the fact that I am more than able to take care of my children and give them an amazing life with God's help.
Thank you all for being amazing to me and being the soldiers that have my back!
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Don't let anyone steal your joy!
Maryam
Good morning, wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. Hope this meets well. I am happy to be blogging today. Hope you're good and you've got your heart and mind protected from negativity?!
Today is a great day to share my challenge with you, but before we get into it, I wanted to just share an epiphany I just had with you. I just realized that I am prideful and not in a bad way. I want to inspire others to do better for themselves and others but before I can inspire others, I first want to try to be better and do better. I am constantly living by the principle of being the example I want to see and while I know this is not always easy, I still try my best to live by it. I have failed but I get back up and keep trying.
This is the first video of the challenge!
Now, with all that out of the way, I am doing a 21 day health challenge and today is the second day. If you know me, you'll know that I love rice and bread. These two foods are like my love. I eat them at least once everyday. So, as part of this challenge, I will be giving them up for 21 days and also, I will be working on my abdomen. I have not been consistent with my situps and all of that is changing with the challenge. I will be doing at least 100 situps each day for the next 21 days and track my progress.
How does this concern you? You might be asking. Well, here is how it concerns you; I want to inspire you to join the challenge with me. Let's make a decision to start a new trend and a create a new habit which will in turn change our lives. What is it that you want to cut off for the next 21 days? Do it. I am doing it with you. I am cheering you on and wishing you the best as you make progress.
Here's to making progress and looking mighty fine/fabulous!
Don't let anyone steal your joy!
Maryam
Hello my friends. How are you doing today? Happy New Year and Valentine's Day Weekend/SuperBowl Weekend too. It's a lot of festivities this weekend huh? Lol...
Today is a beautiful day and it's night time while I write this post and since it's been a while since my last post, I thought to myself; "why not post a blog tonight?' So, here we go!
The kids and I are in Marriott Marquis Atlanta for the weekend and it's wonderful. The kids were looking foward to swimming and dipping in the hot tub but were a little disappointed when they were told they couldn't swim because of an issue with the pool area and by the time the pool area is fixed, we would've been long home and settled back to our routine lol.. So maybe next time we come back, the pool will be available for the kids.
Inspite of the pool situation, we figured a way to still enjoy our stay; such as ordering room service and touring the hotel. We were also supposed to go out and eat dinner at Benihannah's but didn't do it because it was raining and so could outside. It felt safer and wiser to order room service. The food was delicious too.
Now, here's a question I have; If you are a parent reading this, do you ever get scared and worked up when you're planning a family getaway or vacation? Do you get overwhelmed and almost feel like cancelling the whole trip because of that?
Well, I get that feeling all the time. It's like when it's time to get the kids out of the house for a getaway, I suddenly get overwhelmed and this got me thinking about other parents who never go anywhere with their kids. I'm starting to believe that many parents choose to stay at home because it's easier and safe. At least while they are at home, they don't have to worry about juggling the kids around, looking for the best palce to eat and other things in between.
If you get overwhelmed and scared the next time you're planning a trip with your kids, here's my advise for you; pray and go anyways. You've got to face your fears and get out eventually. Just take a break from your daily routine and house for a fresh location with your family. It helps renew your energy and opens the door for a fresher perspective for everyone.
Parents, try to relax and breathe. The kids will be fine and you will be too.
I can be uptight when it comes to my kids and their wellbeing but I'm learning to relax more and breathe. With God's help, I have gotten better with being more relaxed and enjoying the moment.
My advise to you, enjoy the moment. Don't allow a moment that should be fun become work and stressful for you. Breathe intentionally and smile.
I hope this cheered you up in some way.
Don't Steal Your Own Joy!
Maryam
Good morning wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. Thank you for checking out my blog today. Today is a beautiful day.
It's the season to expect miracles y'all. I can't believe it's already December but hey, it is. Life is still great and God is always good. There's always something to be thankful for and the more thankful we are, the happier we find we are.
So the kids and I have sort of made taking Holiday pictures a tradition. Every year the past 3 years, we have taken Holiday pictures and we do it ourselves. I have shared a couple with you all on the blog today.
We have also been going to basketbal games on the weekends and that has been fun too. life is better when you enjoy different activities with your family. Make sure to make the time to enjoy your time with your kids and family.
Did I tell you that we have also been vlogging? Well yes, and here are a few vlogs to catch up with:
In this vlog, you learn how to be patient and prepare yourself for the thinsg you have prayed for.
Zoe unboxed some new clothes.
Special healing video for those experiencing heaviness. Check it out and signup for my one on one session if you need it.
Thanks for checking out my blog.
Don't Let Anyone Steal Your Joy!
Maryam
Good morning wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. Hope this message meets you well. I am so excited to be posting here again. October was funfilled and so has November. I can't beleive we are now in the week of Thanksgiving. This is so amazing!
I just wanted to stop by and say Happy Thanksgiving to all my amazing friends out there. You are all wonderful!
Please stay safe and give thanks for all the amazing people and things you have been blessed with.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here's a few videos to catch up with:
Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. I am so happy you could stop by today. It is November already and October was just here. While it seemed as though October was fast in making it's entry and exit, we are still grateful for the many blessings it brought.
The kids had fun dressing up in their favorite costumes and getting candy from their respective schools. I had fun being mama and driver to all of their events too.
I did a lot of filming in October and I'm grateful that November is here. Here is a few videos you may want to catch up with:
Our morning live broadcasts have been amazing! Make sure to catch one soon.
Good morning wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. Thank you for checking out my blog today. It is a beautiful, cold and windy day today, in Hampton Georgia. God is good!
Hope can come out of great suffering. I have had my share of intense suffering and heartbreak and I can confidently tell you that hope can come out of whatever you may be going through right now. It may be hurting so bad and you feel like this is where your life ends, but I'm here to tell you this is not where your life ends. Something better is being birth out of you. Things are about to shift to a better dimension. You're about to see the grace of God like you've NEVER seen before. God is about to create a Miracle out of your mess. Life is taking a glorious turn for good for you.
I know that it's hard for you to accept my words right now but in time, you will. I just advise that you lift up your eyes up to the sky and look at the sun. Let your focus be on the light. He who created the Heavens and the Earth has not forgotten about you. Just remember to give thanks for the breath in your lungs right now. Start giving thanks that God whose breath is in your lungs is even right now, shifting everything in your favor.
The right people are about to step into your life. the right opportunities are coming and the right friends. God won't forsake you and please don't forsake yourself. Keep looking at the light and affirming the word of God. "I will never leave you nor forsake." That's the word of God. Sing and dance even if you don't feel like it. Get excited because the horseman and his carriage are about to arrive at your doorstep with your miracle. You're not forgotten nor are you forsaken.
Seek first the Kingdom within you. Call on your Heavenly father who is never far away from you. Take your eyes and focus from your troubles for a second and look to God. Look to Christ; the author and finisher of your faith. I believe things are shifting in your favor.
I give thanks for you, that everything has already turned in your favor. God is FOR you and NO thing can be against you.
Don't Let Anyone Steal Your Joy!
Maryam
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What makes a good parent? I ask this question with the intention of sharing my answer with you.
Being a parent is a great responsibility. It is you choosing to be responsible for another who either comes to you by choice or by circumstance but either way, YOU are going to be responsible for your new addition. Being a parent is a VERY big task and requires lots of SACRIFICE, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND PATIENCE.
If you are a parent and your kids' needs come last to you, yeah, you're a BAD parent. Your kids' need should always be at the top of your list. This is not to say that you ignore your needs but you should be in a hurry to meet your kids' needs every SINGLE TIME!
Any parent who claims to be good but doesnt make sacrifice in time and expenses for their kids, is BAD!
I do understand exceptions where certain parents are just bad and are not supposed to be there near their kids but this post is not for such parents. This is for those who are ready to take being parents seriously and want to do the best for their kids. Kids need nurturing and love. Someone has to be there to show them love and a good example and this takes TIME, SACRIFICE AND UNCONDITIONAL love.
One of the most important advise I can give myself and anyone who chooses to listen to me is to put GOD first!
Let God guide you in your parenting and also use common sense.
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Don't Let Anyone Steal Your Joy!
Maryam Shumate
What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryamsjoyfullife. Today is a beautiful day.
The kids were ill last week and now they are better. Life is a lot better when they are their happy joyful selves again. The whole time they were ill, I felt like it was me who was ill. I dont like when they are ill and not doing good. I love my kids and do the best I can for them and when they are down, I'm down.
I noticed something different about my reaction this time. I felt the help of God and the Angels. In the past, I wouldv'e been broken and sad and lost weight from worrying, but this time I was strong for my kids and me. I did everything I could within my powers to care for them. I'm so thankful that they are doing great. I give thanks to God for my kids.
Here's a video i filmed documenting my journey. Check it out
No matter what the situation, you are going to be alright. God is always there for you.
Don't Let Anyone Steal Your Joy!
Maryam
Good morning wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today. I hope you are all doing great. today is a beautiful day. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life.
In today's blog, I wanted to share the importance of enjoying time away from your home and home cooked meals with your family. I have come to see the importance of making a change every now and again. Being at home with family and making dinner, day in and day out is all amazing and sweet but it can also become boring. In my case, I cook, clean and work at home. While I'm grateful for the convenience, it can become boring and uninspiring and this is why I make it a habit to take my kids out to eat food cooked by someone else.
In today's world, there's too much dependency on medicine and people are devastated from it's side effects. I don't know about you but I get upset when I see all the side effects read at the end of each ad claiming to help people live longer or heal from their sickness. With energy healing, you are using the life force that is all about you; which by the way, never runs out, to bring your body to it's optimal function.
I have tried and tested pranic healing and it is AMAZING! The founder of modern pranic healing is Grand Master Choa Kok Sui and since being introduced to pranic healing and meditation, my life has been transformed from the inside out. When my children have signs of cold or allergies, I do a cleansing technique that I learned and they are back to normal within minutes. It is so amazing.
I have the opportunity to put together a program that can help anyone who is open to the idea of pranic healing or energy healing. If you are interested in trying it, look to the left of this page and you will find different options. Choose the one that fits your budget and I will be happy to assist you.
Thank you for checking out my blog.
Maryam
