OUR FIRST EVER ROAD-TRIP

 

Good morning, wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. I hope this blog meets you well. Thank you for stopping by to read my blog today.

Today is a beautiful day and I'm excited to share this post with you all. I have a question for you. Have you ever been on a road trip with kids? Have you planned and followed through with it? If you have, congratulations. That's a GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT! You should be proud of yourself because I know that I am proud of you. 

The first picture is from when we went grocery shopping for our road trip.

We made a quick stop at Waffle House for breakfast, two hours into our trip.

I have been stuck in Georgia for a looonnng time. Well, "stuck," is an over-reaction but I have been in one place for too long. But you know what, you guys? This is the last time I let myself be stuck! For a while, I have been playing with the idea of travelling and seein new places with my children but it seemed like all I was doing was daydream. I often encourage my followers to go after the life they want but it seemed like I was more comfortable telling others to go after their dream, while I was not going after mine. Well, I have decided that I'm going to start living like I encourage others to! So, with all that being said, the kids and I are going on our FIRST EVER out of state roadtrip! What??!!! Guys, I'm screaming right now lol...

Want to know what we are bringing? Please watch this video:

I'm nervous and excited at the same time. Guys, something happened recently that almost made me cancel but I decided I wouldn't cancel for any reason. Well, here we are right now. I am posting this blog right from the heart of our vacation. I'm sitting by the pool; while the kids swim, I'm writing this post and I'm having a BLAST!

Want to know the groceries we are bringing with us? Watch this video:

The journey was smoothe and though we got lost at the wrong hotel, we found our way to the right one. 

If you're thinking about taking a trip, quit thinking about it and JUST DO IT!

Just take that trip! Life is in the livingness of it. So, go live it up!

Thank you for reading this. 

Don't let anyone steal your joy!

Maryam

MY DIVORCE DETAILS YOU SHOULD KNOW

 

Divorce Divorce Divorce....

It's crazy that I am even talking about this topic right now because I dreaded it but here we go. I reviewed this term called Divorce and what it entails and the mere sound of it brings fear into my heart and this fear is not even reasonable because Divorce is just another way of saying "I'm moving on," or " I recognize God is taking you somewhere better but I don't feel good enough to be by your side and so I giveup what we have together." Society associates it with hardship, depression, failure, shame and difficulty but not me! I describe as opportunity for God to show up and prove society WRONG again!

My take is that Divorce is neither a good thing nor a bad thing but our thinking makes it so. I'm not one to give up on life when something or someone doesnt work out and I say this with the most humility and confidence. As a people living in a society that is often creating laws and naratives of limitations, we are often tempted to predict our future based on limitations and false expectations. I choose to differ. I was Christ's bride before I ever became a wife. My life is not dictated by events that worked out or didnt work out but by what I choose and the story I choose to tell myself. 

As the Bible says "All things work together for MY good!" These all things include DIVORCE. G

I don't know who you are reading this but here's what I have to say, "It's all working out in your favor!" 

God always has something greater and better for you but you have to want it for yourself. Cry about the breakup and dread facing the future by yourself but don't stay there. Get back up and keep going. Trust God and get better. Go out and exercise. Go out there and say hi to total strangers. I don't mean date people before you are ready but do things that will keep you hopeful about the future because BETTER is coming!

I end this post with this: whether it is a divorce or a loss, it doesnt have to be the end of your life. There's something BETTER around the corner. Reach for it in excitement and it will all make sense eventually.

Don't let anyone steal your joy!

MARYAM

EXCITING THINGS COMING UP

 

What's up wonderful, amazing sweet and lovely people. Hope this post meets you well. I am so happy to share that I have a 7 day Emotional Cleansing and Freedom Challenge coming up and YOU are invited to participate. March 25- March 31, 2023 (SAVE THESE DATES)

In this challenge, I will be taking us through a series of meditations and techniques that I have learned from my teachers and that have helped me overcome depression, sadness, fear, anxiety and more. I hope you are ready because this will be AMAZING! This program is going to be live on Google hangout and you will get the link after you register. We will be going live for 1hr each day and it will be amazing! In addition to the live broadcast, I am also giving away my 7-week Innergetic Transformation Course( a $250 value) as extra for registering. This course is powerful! You will have many great things to share after taking this course. I will also choose a few of you for a 15 minute one-on-one consultation WITH me! Be very excited because this will be AMAZING!

To register, click on the link to the right of the screen and you will get an email with your link to connect to the live broadcast. We will be live 12 PM ET for 7 days straight(MARCH 25-31).

I look forward to spending this AMAZING time with you all!

Maryam

Don't Let Anyone Steal Your Joy!

DIVORCE PAPERS HAVE BEEN SIGNED

 

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!

Remember to follow the blogs and vlogs!

Don't let anyone steal your joy!

Maryam

21DAY CHALLENGE TO BETTER HEALTH

 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

AM I THE ONLY PARENT WHO EXPERIENCES THIS?

 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

FAST BECOMING A TRADITION|| Latest Vlogs

 

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

HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL|| BE SAFE

 

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:

I enjoyed shooting this video with Bishop Kim.

Live video I did, encouraging you not to give up!

Took the kids to Georgia state Men's basketball game...

There's so much content to jeep you going. 

Have a blessed Thanksgiving week!

Don't let anyone steal your joy!

Maryam

FUN PACKED OCTOBER|| WELCOME NOVEMBER

 

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.

This was a fun collab with Youtube @ShawdgawdTV. The kids had fun making the video too.

This one with y ridiculous face, was a good one too. If you want to be inspired, you want to watch it.

We are going to be vlogging more than usual. SO make sure to keep up.

I can't leave without a word of encouragement.

Don't let Anyone Steal your Joy!

Have a blessed November!

Maryamsjoyfullife

HOPE CAN COME FROM GREAT SUFFERING

 

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?!

 

Good morning 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. Thank you for checking out my blog today.

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