Good things Archives - Johnna Crider

Why I Am Buying A Cybertruck

by Johnna | Dec 12, 2019 | Good things

Two years ago my life changed in a drastic way that left me broken and shellshocked. I was married, then one day my husband came home and said that he didn’t pay our rent, lost his job and was leaving me.I was left homeless, bereft and heartbroken. The simple...

If Elon Musk and Grimes were Minerals, Which Would They Be?

by Johnna | Feb 8, 2019 | Good things

We all know who Elon Musk is and whenever someone mentions his name, usually the planet Mars or Tesla comes to mind. He’s the genius who built SpaceX and never gave up on his dreams. I am a fan of his and since I write about gems and minerals (I make jewelry with them...

There’s A Reason Why We Celebrate; Music by @AlexBoyeReal

by Johnna | Nov 29, 2018 | Good things

How Is Your Life Right Now? It’s late, I just got off work. I am tired and it’s been a chaotic year. However, I haven’t let that get me down. I have a lot to be grateful for and I count all my blessings. No, I don’t. There are too...

Bending, Not Breaking. I am Thankful that I am Here. #Thanksgiving.

by Johnna | Nov 21, 2018 | Good things

Today is the day before Thanksgiving. It’s 2018 and the past year has been intense to the say the least. A year ago, I was happily married, just surviving from losing a lot to Harvey and trying to move forward. My, now former, husband was working a new job and...

3 People Who Inspire Me To Be A Better Person

by Johnna | Nov 19, 2018 | Good things

Growing up, I really didn’t have many role models. My mother was the main influence and she was dealing with the horrors of her own life–being rejected by family, PTSD, and homelessness. Eventually, like many of my peers, I followed music groups here and there, but...

Why 18 Million People Are Meditating Daily

by Johnna | Nov 18, 2018 | Good things

When you think of the word, ‘meditate’, yoga and chanting often comes to mind, but did you know that we all meditate daily? Yes, it is true that what you focus on becomes bigger. When you worry about the bills, they become more urgent and when you put that focus on...