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Allowing JOY to exude from the inside out is much

Allowing JOY to exude from the inside out is much more valuable than HAPPINESS these days and here’s why…⁠⠀
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It’s been strange to claim true ‘happiness’ with all that has happened this year (what is true happiness anyway?). This is because happiness hasn’t been super consistent or reliable. ⁠⠀
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For me, finding joy during random moments has been a lot more attainable and realistic (I am sure this is true for a lot of you as well). ⁠⠀
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Being joyful is a reminder that internal peace and strength are much more powerful to cultivate during this time than the idea that we should be happy just because it’s a positive emotion. When you take the emotion out of it you realize the emptiness of just claiming happiness. ⁠⠀
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When we experience joy, we allow ourselves to feel proud of who we are and what we have accomplished even if it may not seem like much these days. ⁠⠀
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Happiness fades because it can be based on things like the external validation of being around people, going places, and having tangible items. Because these aspects of happiness are difficult to gain access to these days, it’s important to seek joy.⁠⠀
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In doing so, we will be able to be more grateful for where we currently are in life and also be proud of who we are becoming. ⁠⠀
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In your opinion, what's the difference between happiness and joy and which is more important to you?
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#liveauthentic #blackexpats #seekjoy #happinesscomesfromwithin #themountainiscalling #greatnorthcollective #mindthemountains #coloradoliving #Coloradoblogger⁠⠀
#firestartersessions #liveyourdreams #manifestingmindset⁠⠀
#successmindset #livingmybestlife #innerhealing⁠⠀
#makeyourselfapriority #positiveselftalk⁠⠀
#happythoughts⁠⠀
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3 Things I Recommend You Do If You Plan To Move To

3 Things I Recommend You Do If You Plan To Move To Morocco⁠
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1. Live as close to the ocean as possible⁠. 🌊
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If you can live close enough to walk or take a quick drive to the ocean, you will be happy, trust me! I am from the landlocked state of Colorado so I did not initially get the hype of ‘beach life’ or people’s desires to constantly visit the ocean… until I did just that. I am now obsessed with the ocean and I would live near a body of water if I could for the rest of my life. ⁠
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I would recommend living in Casablanca or Tangier because these cities are located near the ocean. ⁠
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2. Use the French or Arabic you learn to make new friends! ⁠😊
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I personally found that I met the coolest people while I was out exploring cities, venturing into random shops, all while fumbling with my language skills. What I realized was it did not always matter how well I spoke French or Arabic. It was the effort I put into the conversations that made people want to talk to me more. Also, showing genuine interest in someone’s craft, hobby, business, and culture will take you a long way in a lot of countries, especially in Morocco. ⁠
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3. Try every dish that is offered to you at least once. Then learn how to cook your favorite Moroccan food at home. ⁠🍽
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Chicken Pastilla and Couscous Tagine are two of my favorite Moroccan dishes. I even learned how to make them at home, which is something I recommend you do if you like cooking. ⁠
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I feel like I should create a full appreciation post all about my favorite Moroccan food. Let me know if that is something you would like to see and I will expand on the delicious delicacies I tasted while living in Morocco. ⁠
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Leave me a comment letting me know what you would like to experience if you moved to Morocco. I can’t wait to read your responses. ⁠
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PS Click the link in my bio to be transported to Morocco through the numerous travel vlogs and videos I have on the country! ⁠
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#expatblogger #livingabroad #wheretogonext #livingabroad #moroccotravel #expatmorocco #traveltolive #beautifuldestinations #bestplacestogo #bestdestinations #worldtravelpics #ocean #visitmorocco #tangier

I told myself that I was going to limit my Netflix

I told myself that I was going to limit my Netflix watching for at least a week and then the show Indian Matchmaking was added... ⁠⠀
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I just finished the last episode of the show and I need to talk to someone about it. I think it was an interesting look into the idea of arranged marriages from so many different perspectives. I honestly don't hate the idea of arranged marriages. I think there is some benefit to the process if it is done correctly. ⁠⠀
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Did you watch Indian Matchmaking on @Netflix and if so, what did you think?

Wishing you all a wonderful Saturday, friends. T

Wishing you all a wonderful Saturday, friends.

Today is all about making homemade pizza with pineapple 🍍 + 🍕 . Swipe to see the final results and check out my Instagram stories for more from today!

What are your Saturday plans?

Is it weird that I am standing in front of my refr

Is it weird that I am standing in front of my refrigerator for this photo? ⠀
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It’s okay if you said yes. ⠀
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Earlier this week, I filmed a random fridge tour video. As I was wrapping up, I was thinking I had filmed this video as quickly as possible without anyone seeing how weird it was for me to literally be in my fridge with a camera.

Then Gozie walked into the kitchen. He looked at me with a confused look and I said to him “Don’t mind me, I’m filming our fridge”. He looked at me again, chuckled, and walked out of the kitchen. ⠀
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This is my life 📹... this is our life 😉⠀
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If you are interested in seeing what I currently have in my fridge, check out my latest YouTube video which is linked in my bio.

We have to rely on our stories and imaginations to

We have to rely on our stories and imaginations to keep our travel spirits alive! ⁠
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Today I am reminiscing about my time in Bangkok, Thailand 💭. Gozie and I had such a good time exploring the city, especially at night when we toured the neighborhood near our hotel in search of the best food in town. ⁠
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We tasted everything we could find. From the most delicious noodles and greens to bitter tea that shifted our palates 😛. This was definitely a night to remember. ⁠
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This trip opened up my food perspectives quite a bit as well. I had crispy duck for the first time and even tiny squid 🦑. Both dishes were very different but I’m glad I tried them! ⁠
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Traveling with this guy is a joy all by itself. I look forward to the days when we can travel together again and explore the world 🌎. ⁠
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Check out the link in my bio to watch the my full Bangkok, Thailand food tour. ⁠
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#instathailand #bangkokthailand #bangkok #thailand #Michelin #Thai #travel⁠
#food #foodtour @tasteofthailand⁠

*Sigh* The world still feels unpredictable and c

*Sigh*

The world still feels unpredictable and crazy. Lately, I haven’t been able to stay on the internet for too long without getting sucked into a worm hole of random mess.

To keep me sane and grounded, I’ve been giving myself social media limits and living life offline. It’s been good and sometimes I end up taking breaks for days. They say doing this is not good for the ‘algorithm’ but it’s fine! My mental health is way more important than vanity metrics right now.

How have you been since the last time I checked in?

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