When I was 12 years old, my father told me:
“Nothing is Impossible,”
I like to state things positively, so Anything Is Possible is the name of this blog.
When we think and speak positively about our hopes and dreams and express gratitude for the good things we already have in our lives, we receive our hearts’ desires…..or something even better! That became clear when my high school sweetheart found me 39 years later when the timing was perfect.
Trust the Timing, A Memoir of Finding Love Again tells the story of what it took for David and I to be ready to meet again. This true love story offers hope to those struggling with loneliness, co-dependency, and other relationship issues.
For over 30 years, I worked as a substance abuse counselor in a non-profit agency. There were things I loved about that job. It taught me a lot, and I was honored to be able to help people, but the job also drained me. What drained me the most was the ever increasing paperwork, the growing bureaucracy, and being expected to do more work in less time. I prayed for deliverance and yearned for a more creative life. In 2017, I was able to retire with perfect timing. Now, I’m returning to my earthy and creative roots – writing, painting, and puttering around my little backyard forest.
When we open up to the good possibilities, we discover that God and the universe really are conspiring for us to be happy.
My blogging schedule goes something like this: I’m fairly consistent with Good News Tuesday, Stream of Consciousness Saturday, and Thursday Tree Love on the second and/or fourth Thursday of each month. Otherwise, I’ve become more organic, blogging or re-blogging as the spirit moves me.
This blog is Award Free. I appreciate comments and love the support in our blogging community, but participating in awards is beyond the time I have available right now. But please feel free to share your thoughts!
Thanks for reading!
PS. My real name is JoAnne, but I like “JoAnna” better.
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April 2, 2017 at 11:17 pm
Thanks for following my blog. I too believe there are no coincidences!!
April 2, 2017 at 11:22 pm
Same here! I hope to make time to read more of your blog and fascinating story. I recently retired after 30 years as a therapist. There are so many stories in those 30 years!
April 2, 2017 at 11:26 pm
Amen. My therapist friends and I talk about the fact that it is impossible for people who have not been therapists to truly understand. It changes you as a person. I’ve been a psychologist for 25 years. I have lots to say. I’m sure you can relate…
April 3, 2017 at 11:04 am
Oh, yes! That reminds me how much therapists need support, someone to talk to besides a supervisor.
February 20, 2022 at 4:39 pm
No wonder we are encouraged to speak positive because the universe is listening.
February 20, 2022 at 8:52 pm
True!
April 5, 2017 at 10:56 am
Yeah – I like Joanna better too … but it never occurred to me to simply change it! I like your style 🙂
I like the part about returning to your earthy and creative roots. I didn’t think I had any and my retirement has been about discovering them. I’m loving this journey and I hope you are loving yours too!
April 5, 2017 at 11:45 pm
This blog is pretty much the only place I go by Joanna which makes it special. I’m glad we are both loving this journey and thank you for sharing it! I had no idea I’d be this busy though. So many possibilities!
April 6, 2017 at 8:00 am
Exactly! Many days I have a mental debate about what my priorities are – there are always the shoulds vs the wannados. I’m getting pretty good at ignoring the shoulds 😉
The problem is that even my list of wannados is very long!
April 6, 2017 at 11:00 am
lol! I understand! 🙂
May 4, 2017 at 2:10 pm
The world is lucky to have such an inspiring person like you JoAnna 🙂 Love your blog and writing
May 4, 2017 at 9:52 pm
Thank you for this powerful affirmation! Your support means a lot. 🙂
May 19, 2017 at 4:04 pm
Looking forward to reading more of your blog.
May 19, 2017 at 11:43 pm
Thanks, Barton. Loved your about story!
March 5, 2018 at 10:26 pm
”Il mio programma di blog è qualcosa del genere:
Martedì: buona notizia martedì!
Giovedì: idee, pensieri e speranze
Sabato: flusso di coscienza sabato”
…and friday I’m in love
Piacere,
Renzo from Italy 🙂
March 5, 2018 at 10:38 pm
Grazie, Renzo. Friday is a good day for love.
March 5, 2018 at 10:57 pm
L’altra domenica ho avuto un’immagine mentale simile alla tua fotografia con il cuore e il cielo 🙂
March 5, 2018 at 11:28 pm
That’s very interesting. My image is an old photo of tree bark that happened to have the heart in it. I must have held it up to the sky.
March 6, 2018 at 6:34 am
Look at life with love and prudence and at the same time not see the time to get confused with life!
”Giorni come perle rotonde e lucenti unite da un filo d’oro… Giorni densi di gioia e spensieratezza… Notti di sogni ad occhi aperti… Quando dormivamo? Non ne avevamo il tempo.”(Sommarlek, di Ingmar Bergman)
March 6, 2018 at 9:24 am
Bellissimo!
March 13, 2018 at 10:24 am
I have wondered about that tree for years. There are several Mimosas near our house, and I’m always pointing at them, calling them Dr. Seuss trees. And I thought Mimosas were only drinks!
Beautiful introduction page, JoAnna. 💕
March 13, 2018 at 12:24 pm
Thank you! And the Dr. Seuss trees thank you, too! 🙂 ❤
July 3, 2018 at 6:32 am
You as as person I found great and strong and have a very fascinating blog!! Enjoyed reading your columns
July 3, 2018 at 8:29 am
Thank you for this affirming comment! I’m happy that you enjoyed reading!
July 3, 2018 at 8:30 am
My pleasure 😇
July 25, 2018 at 5:33 pm
such a beautiful soul you are. lovely blog. so inspiring.
July 25, 2018 at 10:51 pm
Thank you very much!
November 30, 2018 at 12:44 pm
Hi JoAnna! Derrick Knight recommended your blog for its positivity so here I am. Nice to meet you!
Adrienne
November 30, 2018 at 4:00 pm
How nice of Derrick! It’s nice to meet you, too! I’m not always positive, but that’s my goal.
November 30, 2018 at 6:28 pm
Glad to know you’re human. LOL.
November 30, 2018 at 7:54 pm
Very. Plenty of negative stuff lurking in the dark corners of my mind. lol
December 1, 2018 at 8:22 am
Maybe it’s those of us who actually realize we have a lot of darkness in our hearts who most seek out the light.
December 1, 2018 at 9:54 am
Good point!
December 29, 2018 at 9:16 am
I like what you say here. I am blind. Also wheelchair bound. This all happened as a result of cancer, and will not improve. Yet the darkness, to me, is luminous. You have a great point here
December 29, 2018 at 11:50 am
The darkness is luminous. I love the possibilities in that and the perspective.
December 26, 2018 at 11:56 am
Really awesome blog. So positive and informative. Everything is indeed possible.
December 26, 2018 at 8:23 pm
Thank you so much! I’m glad you like it.
December 29, 2018 at 9:14 am
It’s a lovely Blog JoAnna. And I live your name too. Your lufe sounds winderful.. i adore trees and forests. Also dogs! Looking forward to reading.
December 29, 2018 at 11:42 am
Thank you! I had a feeling we had some common loves. 🙂
January 11, 2019 at 9:56 am
This is a truly wonderful blog JoAnna! I just came back here from wandering around between your posts and I am already full of good mood. Thank you! And even mor I have to say this since I saw you followed me! What a lovely surprise:)
All the best
Laureen
January 11, 2019 at 9:13 pm
Thank you, Laureen. I’m so glad to have helped your mood. I am interested in the healing you write about on your blog.
January 12, 2019 at 10:55 am
I’ll be happy to welcome you to my blog! The first article since a while is posted now and I’am excited for every new Reader.
January 12, 2019 at 12:13 pm
I hope I can find the place to click for the for the English version next time.
September 8, 2019 at 6:14 am
Anything is possible… JoAnna!!!
September 9, 2019 at 5:25 pm
YES! Thank you!
March 2, 2020 at 3:17 am
Nice to see and read your blogs. Will visit again…….
March 2, 2020 at 8:55 pm
Thank you!
March 3, 2020 at 2:01 am
You are welcome
July 7, 2020 at 2:21 am
Very well said.
“Anything Is Possible”
Thanks for sharing.
On a side note,
I was thinking of this tree and,
I was not able to think it’s name and,
I see it here in your blog, “Mimosa”.
Thank you!
July 7, 2020 at 2:27 pm
Thank you! Glad to help. I love mimosas!
July 21, 2020 at 11:51 am
Hi JoAnna, thank you so much for visiting my blog and for the follow. I will have a proper look at your blog a little later. Meanwhile, the garden beckons and then I must cook the evening meal! 😮
July 21, 2020 at 1:09 pm
You are very welcome! I understand about the garden beckoning. It’s too hot here at the moment for gardening, but the ocean beckons me today. Thank you for stopping by! Enjoy!
April 1, 2021 at 2:56 am
Hi JoAnna, what a wonderful journey you have been on and still going. The universe works in mysterious ways, guiding me to your website, where I can learn more and read good news too. 🙂
April 1, 2021 at 8:52 pm
It’s great to meet you, Steve! Yes, the universe does work in mysterious and wonderful ways. I enjoy the positive vibes I feel reading your pages.
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