[Inspiration | Musing] Call My Name

Call me 

The summer heat that sizzles and melts you down, dripping with the sapphire intoxication of gemstone littered in the sand of time

Call me

The lonely darkness that is hidden deep within, waiting for someone to unleash its fearless calling, one who is brave enough to see beyond everything else

Call me

The serenity that fits right into your hand when you are reaching out for a touch of  gentleness, hoping for that little peace of mind 

Call me by my name

If you know me well enough, if you know that all I truly wanted is just a little love, a little kisses, a little gentle touch, a little more understanding, a little more tender loving care

2019 has left us gingerly, without making a huge fuss, yet we could not help but missing her so much, yet we are excited about what the rest of 2019 will bring. New challenges in life, new things to discover and learn, after all. 

We hope you have lived your first half, luminously and of course, remain your happiest selves, always, lovelies *_^

Visuals via LUMI Pinterest

Woman in black | Woman in white sheets | Inspirational words | Gal in the sunshine | Earthy space |

With love, 

Jeann

[Inspiration | Musing] That Change Of View

I can't help falling in love with you, space, for you give me a new way of looking at things, you show me that a different view is possible as long as you have an open heart and mind. Fear of the unknown and unfamiliar is terribly real yet beautifully inviting at the same time. I embrace this change, I took it all in, head on, without having a shred of doubt that I would eventually be fine, over time. 

Space, you seem forgiving, you seem friendly enough to accommodate my weakness and all my shortcomings, a woman who only wishes to be happy, no matter where she is, to be free of the worries of the world, yet she knows too well that life is never a bed of roses and worries can only be kept at bay with strong hopeful thoughts and solid baby step actions. 

The new space seems more peaceful, rendering me more solitude of the mind and soul, to be just who I want to be - a simple woman with simple needs, to have ample mental space to think, to explore, to do the things I enjoy doing. 

I have come home, somewhat I feel. The person who I am and who I perhaps would eventually be, are equally similar yet so different in ways I could hardly comprehend but could only embrace as much as I could. Life is beautiful after all when what you search for is only happiness and good intentions, nothing more as the rest seem to fade away like the whispers of the winds.

Some things are just meant to happen that way ... 

Have a fantastic and luminous rest of the week, lovelies *_^

With love, 

Jeann

[Inspiration | Musing] I Truly Miss You

You whisked away without a trace, in silence, the air was thick, the silence was deafening, that very moment when I discovered you had gone. I thought I lost you forever, but I guess you went away quietly, yearning for a hiatus, a break, one which you had to go through. I left it as it is, I am after all, fairly accommodating. Secretly, the rain came and cried for your leaving, incessantly, as if mourning along, with me, even though I do miss you, but I rather not be too emotional about it. How sweet and thoughtful rain was. Rain is just being sentimental, just like me. 

I long for your return, I would love for you to come back to my embrace and let all your words and passion for visuals just flow, naturally. You don't need to feel restricted at all, for I see through you ... I do see you and all your hopes and dreams, for this life, perhaps even some broken pieces and tears that tag along with them, like some pesky cat who loves to cling tight onto you, which you do find annoying some times. Yes, this is you, the way I see you. Cat is never your thing anyway. 

I hope when you return, you bring with you the sun, a sunshine of renewed inspiration, passion, love and hopes, a pocket full of sunlight that not overly bright, but warm and tenderly inviting, almost like your touch and your gentle smile, whenever you have funny thoughts swirling in that crazy mind of yours. Yes, that is how I see you, you silly one! 

Come home to me again, my dearest. Life is unpredictable, we don't have a lifetime. 

Visuals via LUMI Pinterest here. A Face With Flowy Hair | Catching Her Hair In The Sun | Flowers & Sunlight At Home

Have a luminously happy new week, lovelies *_^

With love, 

Jeann

[Musing] Past // Present // Future | What Does 2018 Mean To You?

Time made a mark, came and went for 2017 seemed a whirlwind of ups and downs for us. We looked forward to a more quiet year towards the end of last last year here, instead, life threw us with much unexpected turn of events this year. We made a change in life and took up a new area of work, in some ways, blogging here took quite a back seat, which was never an ideal situation for us, but somehow we had to. Never the less, no regrets, life is such. 

Unpredictability also hit us hard when we lost some loved ones this year, a very close family member and a blogger friend (which her departure came so sudden that none of us was ready for it! But then again, who ever would be for a thing called death, right?). It only goes to assert one thing in life - seize the moment and always live each day as if it is your last. Always be grateful and blessed that you are still alive each day to enjoy it. Some things will seem more important while others become way less significant once you sort out your priorities in life. 

For us, we hope that 2018 will be a fresh new start, one that calls for a change in life, but definitely one that would lead us to better future. We did have a great 2017, for we got to travel and gone places quite a fair bit here, all thanks to a dear friend and the hospitality of great places of holiday destinations. On this note, we hope we get to go travel even more, and beyond our region, to experience more and to live more. 

We would also love to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you who dropped by and leave your comment, even though we hardly surf over to say our hello often enough (our bad, really!), we could not have done it without your support, and your love, our associates and brands who still believe in us and our work here at LUMINNEJ. We endeavour to do better in the coming new year ... shall try our very best. Please be kind *_^ 

Have a truly exciting new year of 2018 and may the best come your way as you absolutely deserve the best in life, lovelies. Stay luminous and happy, always!

Visual 1 | Black and White Flower by pfeffergruen on Instagram. All visuals via #pinterest. 

With love, 

Jeann

Inspiration | Too Good For Goodbyes In October, Not Just Quite Yet

The heart finds so much beauty that the eyes can never see

The mind and body have been in battle for most parts of September, they could not seem to comprehend the notion of harmony and acceptance, which we yearn so much to achieve, but with the arrival of new month, new hope presents itself in the most quiet manner, almost like whispers in the night, filled with silent desires to recuperate and re-energise ... we remain hopeful, like we always do.  

Hi there October, would you be the same kind of October we came to know last year? 

Last year this month, the universe presented us with a pleasant surprise, one which is out of our expectation, one we have come to realise, over the course of one year, it is the best thing that could happen to us, truthfully, for without its presence and existence, life would have been less colourful.

Could all things remain the same but yet different? Contradicting? Yes and no, as the only thing that is constant in life is impermanence itself - the rule of the universe. Never be delusional to believe that we are the master of all things, for we are only one small chess in this big board game called life, all moves have been pre-determined. The course is set, yet we could only try our best to live it out, one day at a time, one step at a time, to improve and be a better version of ourselves, right till the end of our life journey.

We could only hope and wish that good things like this one, would last, at least a little longer for us to enjoy those moments more and to be grateful that somehow, our path crossed, for a reason that only the universe knows, and for us to understand. 

We are too good for goodbyes, yet, we can indulge in our hope, to relive those unforgetable memories, perhaps in the spirit of celebration, if it ever happens, the best kind of people leave behind, with us, created by us. Cherish what comes your way in life, for they may just be here, for only as long as they are meant to be.

Visuals via LUMI Pinterest here

Thinking by the cafe | Words We Look Deeper | Words The Way I think | Woman's Neckline | October Flower Ring | Words Naturally Evolve | Girl On Bed

Have a gorgeously luminous new month ahead, lovelies. Stay happy, always *_^

With love, 

Jeann

[Inspiration | Musing] She Is All That She Dreams Of, And More.

Free, drifted, enviable, at times confused, she represents the deepest part of her soul, she hangs onto the final breath of her insanity hoping to infuse herself with that sense of freedom that she longs to keep close to her heart, but never to be forgotten how fragile that could be. 

She is the hero within herself and the stars and the sun and the moon, for only the clouds could gather them all and make a beautiful universe out of them and sprinkle star dusts that leave trails of delight to those who wish to follow her and see where she leads them.

Give her your shoulder of confidence, show her that a whole world of exploration is out there, yet allow her to retreat to her own world of solitude and quietness at the end of each day, so that she could be who she really wants to be, one who loves the lullaby of words and the imaginations they bring. Let her indulge in her musical notes of fantasising. She is, after all, a dreamer at heart.

She embraces what is hard to bear, yet welcomes the unexpected traces of new discoveries and possibilities. She believes that anything is possible, only if you believe hard and deep enough, ever so foolishly. 

Hello June ... in advance

You are all that she dreams of, and more ...

Visuals via LUMI Pinterest here. Her in black and white | Sensual In Bed | Words on Dreams of Hers | Her Writing At The Coffee Table | Delicate Fingers In The Sun | White Cotton Candy Over An Americano | Clouds And Soft Bed

With love, 

Jeann

[Inspiration | Musing] My Own Way of Believing

Time and time again, life beats you down with rain from a thunder storm that could only leave you feeling all drenched with coldness that cuts through your bone and strips you bear naked, feeling totally defeated. Yet, it is this very rain that makes you realise its beauty, so that you could completely rejoice in the next sunlight that sips through your subconscious and makes you feel all hopeful again, with the arrival of a brand new month. 

We hang on to our last breath, hoping that things will change for the better, much better as time goes by. Tired but never once felt that this life is not worth fighting for. Embrace that little happiness, no matter what, for change will bring you to a much more peaceful place, one that has your name on it, one you can finally feel all at home, free and loved.

Hello March. Let's just shake hands and be good friends, all right?

Visuals via LUMI's Pinterest here. Woman in the sun.

With love, 

Jeann

[Inspiration | Musing] Beautiful Life, Beautiful Day and Beautiful Love

January left without a name, February took over with such subtle vengeance that it felt like we have been swept off our feet by a stranger with strong hands and arms, lifting us away from the daily grind and worries of the world upon our shoulder, looming like a dark soul on that path of no return. We came out feeling alive, eventually came to discover that life is beautiful, in many ways, despite its broken tiles and worn off paints. 

Connecting with our own being, in such a naked manner, emotionally, ever so often, or with another, who understands our chaotic mind do seem to yield a certain sense of calmness within. Exploring deep within, what it takes to be a woman, in flesh and blood, we felt we have come to know a different side of us we have not understood before this. It is equally liberating and fearful at the same time. Ultimately, we have come to learn that whichever path we decide to take, it should be one which comes from a purposefully good intention.

We have come to appreciate our physical body more this year by embarking on a whole new fitness approach, getting our body back on track again, after what seemed like eternally a sedentary sort of lifestyle that we were leading, in denial. It feels great after all. We take each day one step at a time, trying to survive the moments, without leaving us scratched with thorn-filled scars of the mundane meaningless dispute or misunderstandings. Focus on us, only then we could be whole again to love others and life itself. 

How has this new month of February been treating you, lovelies? Have a beautiful new week ahead and be happy always *_^ Here is a beautiful song we so adore, and would love to share it with you all. 

All visuals via LUMI Pinterest here. 

Woman In shadow | Word February | Word Hello | Girl With Camera | Words Find Your Place | Sensual Morning Lady | Couple Hug | Lady with Camera | Fit Beach Lady | Words Beautiful Sparkle |  Headphone and Coffee | Pink Tulips

With love, 

Jeann

[Inspiration | Musing] That Conversation Which Found Its Rightful Place

When words seem scarce, and the mind seems to dwindle down to sheer dust that could blind your soul, the meaning of life drifted along a parallel universe that has decided to say goodbye to its wishful secret admirers, you came along like a breathe of fresh air from the ocean, with an open arm and a cute mind that she had no choice but to say yes. 

A great conversation asks for no obvious attention, it does not seek approval from its owners, the willing conversationists, it flows beneath still water, yet is always ready to stir up a current which can be mindfully intriguing, wilfully entertaining. It reads like your favourite book, turning the pages as you go along, effortlessly, totally absorbed in the moments of those words, for those are words and thoughts that speak the truth, from the very depth of one's heart and emotions, and can only be uttered if both parties are willing to be genuine in this form of exchange - the exchange of ideas, of visions, of being open for endless possibilities of just being oneself. 

A conversation with oneself at times, is just all we need, after all. Erratic at times, confusing in parts, but always a reflection of who we truly are, and most definitely an exploration and one step closer to understanding ourselves more and more.

When was the last time you had a meaningful deep conversation, lovelies?

All visuals via LUMI Pinterest here. Visual 1 Facing the Ocean | Visual 2 Conversation & Adventure | Visual 3 Good Company | Visual 4 Reading in Lingerie | Visual 5 Life Chapter of Happiness | Visual 6 Writing at Cafe | Visual 7 Woman in Silhouette | Visual 8 Made & Remade | Visual 9 That Coral Lips | Visual 10 In bed | Visual 11 That Eyes

Have a luminously fantastic day and stay happy always, lovelies *_^

With love, 

Jeann

[Inspiration | Musing] Oh October, How Should I Exist? For You Or For Myself?

September whisked by with great moments of short escape, long-awaited, totally grateful for such an opportunity. Time spent away out of the norm seems like wind blowing ever so gingerly, beautiful yet disappear without a trace so swiftly. How we wish it could stay on a while more, to ease the tiredness of our mind.

How many of us live this life, putting on the best smiles on our face, but not revealing those tears behind them? How many of us live this life, amongst the sea of humanity, only to feel the loneliest soul that is standing in the middle of the street, or at the edge of the lake, letting our own reflection starring right back at us? How many of us live this life, in pretence that everything is lovely from the outside, when everything else is broken from the inside?

But then again ...

Life should be beautiful, life is beautiful, life can only be beautiful if you allow it to, if you only try a little harder, cease those moments of happiness that silently creep through, like a beam of sunshine in the morning, like the sip of tea in the mind of the wanderer.

Free your mind and believe that the best will belong to you, eventually, one fine day.

How do you see your October, my lovelies?

Visuals via LUMI Pinterest here: 1 Black and White  | 2 Had Me At Hello | 3 By The Lake | 4 Morning Tea Bag | 5 Free In My World

With love, 

Jeann