If we’re having real girl chat for a second, not in a dramatic way, but in a these-things-keep-me-grounded way, there are three objects I genuinely couldn’t live without.
Not because I’m materialistic.
But because they hold pieces of who I am.
Here’s mine.
1. My Journal and Bible
If you know me, you already know this one was coming.
My journal isn’t just paper. It’s therapy. It’s clarity. Also the place where I say the things I don’t say out loud. It’s where grief lives, where healing begins, and where business ideas are born.
After losing both of my parents young and navigating family betrayal, writing became my safe space. Before there was a blog, before there was YouTube, there were notebooks filled with my thoughts.
My journal holds the unfiltered version of me.
And that version deserves space.
2. My Laptop
This might sound practical, but it’s deeper than that.
My laptop represents independence and possibility.
It’s how I built Joi’s Journey of Perception.
Also, how I write blog posts.
It’s how I edit videos and how I create digital products and build the future I’m trying to step into.
For someone who didn’t always feel supported, creating my own platform has been empowering.
My laptop isn’t just a device.
It’s access to my voice.
3. A Photo of My Mom
I lost my mom when I was twelve.
There’s something grounding about having a physical photo…something tangible. In moments where I feel alone or misunderstood, looking at her reminds me that love existed. That it was real. That it was mine.
It keeps me connected to where I come from. Even while I’m building something new.
It’s a quiet reminder that I carry her with me.
Final Thoughts
These three objects aren’t flashy. They won’t impress anyone on social media.
But they represent:
- Expression
- Independence
- Connection
And at this stage of my life, those things matter more than anything expensive ever could.
So now I’m curious, what are the three objects you couldn’t live without?
Because sometimes the smallest things hold the deepest meaning.
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