When I was thinking about what to share today, I couldn’t quite string words together to describe all the pain, hatred and horrific events we witnessed this weekend. My friend Elli Anne sent me this Bible verse today. Its truth resonated with me. Its truth is always relevant. :: If anyone says, “I love God,”Continue reading “Monday Inspiration: August 14, 2017”
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Shifa Gardi
Remembering Kurdish journalist Shifa Gardi. She was a passionate journalist following a lead to find abandoned ISIS mass graves. She was killed by a roadside bomb during the battle for Mosul in Iraq, this year. We will not forget her passion, courage and pursuit of truth and justice. Her legacy lives on. It is peopleContinue reading “Shifa Gardi”
Reasons for Health
By: Gabriela Yareliz Sometimes, we focus too much on gaining weight or losing weight, or how we look externally. We notice some acne or dryness on our skin or there is that area that we want to tighten up a bit. Our focus is often first on the outside. I think the key is toContinue reading “Reasons for Health”
#Jamonhalal
Congrats to the newlyweds: Laila Gohar and Omar Sosa Bartolomé. May you be happy, forever and ever. Laila, you are an inspiration and artist in and out of the kitchen. Your originality, authenticity and joy make you such a queen. Congrats, you guys!
Sunday Girl: July 30, 2017
By: Gabriela Yareliz I know several of you have commented on my long absence, so I thought I would do an update post, and just sort of let you know what has been going on lately. The following is exactly that. XOXO I was hoping this would be witty and short. Now that I sitContinue reading “Sunday Girl: July 30, 2017”
#Juanaestáenmicasa
Si no te has enterado…
Reflections Before Bedtime #95
Recently, I found some of T.B. LaBerge’s writings that really touched me. I have featured his quotes on the blog, before. I think his wisdom illustrates the beautiful connection he has with God. His words are always ones that encourage me in my own spirituality. I really appreciated the following thought: “Be authentic in theContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #95”
Monday Inspiration: July 24, 2017
By: Gabriela Yareliz Maybe one of the best things about being an adult is you know for sure what is important to you and what others have a say in. You get to grab a marker and draw some serious boundaries. You get to be brave and make sure you become exactly who you wantContinue reading “Monday Inspiration: July 24, 2017”
I Am Not Your Spic
By: Gabriela Yareliz I Am Not Your Negro (film) was a pretty emotional experience for me. It was probably emotional for every person who one day woke up and realized that he or she was being treated differently than his or her white counterparts. It was also probably a provocative affair for those watching who haveContinue reading “I Am Not Your Spic”
Thoughts After A John Legend Concert
All those happy love songs are about you, love. ❤️ /’Cause I may not know a lot of things but I feel it in my chest Know I won’t let the blue flame die/ […] /’Cause it’s once, just once in a lifetime And we’re scared to love but it’s all right I may notContinue reading “Thoughts After A John Legend Concert”
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