Joywithin

Since most of us are working from home right now, travel has...changed its flavour and glamour-effect recently. Travel has always been a part of my life until a few years ago, just before I started my blog which now reaches readers in 80 destinations. (Thank you) I learned a lot in that life-tempo change and in today’s episode am sharing encouragement and gentle prompts with any travel fans who could do with a fresh perspective on their life at home in this season. Passport in purse. Bills and coins from different countries tucked in one drawer, just in case. Adapters and converters to suit any socket – pre-packed. A fluid calendar and easy-to-reach bright pink mini suitcase, with a larger matching option depending on the trip. This was how life looked for me, not so long ago. Just before I started this blog, actually. Writing can therapeutic; don’t let anybody tell you different. Travel has always been a part of my life – well, ’til now. What about you? Correction: Barbados is listed as the 12th most-expensive 'country' on Fortune.com - not the 20th like I said (by accident) here. Here's the matching blog post to today's episode with a bit more on that.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjoywithin/message

The Highest breathed life upon and within us. What a merciful miracle, the first and every gifted one beyond then. When's the last time you remember taking a full breath? Join me for a light reasoning on what I like to call the 3Ps and 1Q in deep breathing and for a light breathwork you can do anytime. Deep breathing helps the mind be more clear, rejuvenates and revitalizes the skin, helps the body (and mind if you let it) get rid of toxins, assists with circulation, and helps to tone and strengthen the core, along with the obvious benefits - without the gift of breath, none of us could be here. Every gifted breath is precious...though we may forget sometimes...let us still remember to remember. itsjoywithin.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjoywithin/message

When last do you remember taking a deep breath; this isn’t a contest...it’s an invitation to take one now. Breath is something we tend to take for granted. Deep breaths from the diaphragm bring clarity to the mind and create an automatic environment for gratitude to grow. Join me for a moment of refreshment in this mini-episode, and thanks for sharing precious time here today. I appreciate it - and you. Deep breath and light thoughts in one...two...threeeeeee --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjoywithin/message

At home in Barbados, rehearsing "Star" - an original song. Here’s a recording of a verse, couple chorus and ad libs taken in prep for an event coming up this weekend. Haven't played guitar in a bit, and boy does it show. Still that doesn't change the joy in my soul and the message on my mind. "You are a star." (Keep shinin'). Wrote this while I was in Jamaica, at Rory StoneLove studio. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjoywithin/message

One day I was having lunch at the cosy home of a longtime married couple. On the menu was a huge bowl full of excellent mangoes...I didn’t expect a valuable life lesson on gratitude to be a part of the meal, but it was. Join me in this podcast to find out the fruit of the lesson I learned along the way --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjoywithin/message

Your voice matters. Are you a Speaker, Artiste, Podcaster, DJ/Announcer, Vlogger or Talk Show Host? If your voice is key in your career, you already know how essential maintaining it is. Here are some nurturing tips extracted from “Vocal-CARE 101” eBook by Indra. Easy-to-do home remedies --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjoywithin/message

(Part 1) How do you travel? Some walking, some driving? By van, bus, taxi, subway, tube, street car, or Uber? Strictly first-class and shuttled by limo? Do you notice any changes in your character as you travel one way or another? Here are some lessons I’ve learned traveling in different modes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjoywithin/message

If you have a move coming up, and want to shed a few pounds and stay joyful in the process, this podcast episode is for you. These 7 Steps have helped me through the moving process, with joy still bubbling and countless moments spent cleaning and beautifying. Let’s talk about living and moving lightly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjoywithin/message

The push or temptation to impress and perform for others is something we are all faced with from time to time. So is the tendency to be lazy about our countenance and the way treat those closest to us...those who have witnessed our ups, downs, celebrations and missteps...the ones who have seen us struggle in seasons...those who we assume “must” forgive or tolerate us - just because...Honest reflection is sometimes uncomfortable but it's still necessary. Let’s talk about selective behaviour and the way we walk. itsjoywithin.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjoywithin/message

Sis, there is a purpose for your life...and gifts in you designed to SHINE! Yes, it gets tough sometimes, and the storms they do come, but don’t you lose hope or be discouraged...be patient with your process, and believe - KNOW - that you are blessed and were created on purpose - FOR a purpose. Let’s talk about that in this episode... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjoywithin/message

Do you struggle with encouragement? Do you have a tendency to speak words that build up, or ones that tear down? Our words matter. If that wasn’t so, we’d choose to live in complete silence and not be compelled to speak at all. Let’s talk about the gift of speaking words that inspire, uplift and encourage. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjoywithin/message

Hey, can I ask you something? How do you wake up in the morning? Are you an early ride or more riser or more of a mid-morning or almost-midday person? Join Indra for a refreshing chat on greeting the day with gratitude...no matter how it begins...focused on giving thanks for the gift that a new day is here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsjoywithin/message

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