Jo-Anne Gordon

About Jo-Anne Gordon

I am South African born, with a fiery, passionate heart. I absolutely adore the smell of fireplaces burning in winter and freshly brewed coffee first thing in the morning. I am a dreamer, a deep thinker and have been on the most amazing spiritual journey since 2004. I am most captivated by black and white photography and my favourite moments in life are when you laugh until your sides ache. Always seeking, always learning, and always aspiring to a fully present life anchored by grace.

“Don’t be afraid, just believe.” Mark 5:36 This is a small, true story about two big miracles. Instead of going with my husband to church one Sunday morning, I decided to head down to the beach on my own. Armed with an Almond Chai Latte and my Bible, I was […]

Sandy Miracles

26 Nov, 2021 in November 2021: Ask tagged faith / miracles / prayer by Jo-Anne Gordon

“Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path.” -Unknown It’s remarkable how the weather shapes our lives. In Johannesburg, South Africa, where I grew up, summers were blazing hot and filled with some of the fiercest thunderstorms you’ve ever seen. Winters felt merciless. They […]

After the Downpour

29 Oct, 2021 in October 2021: Storms tagged new ways / perspective / post-natal depression / seasons by Jo-Anne Gordon

One morning recently I decided to make my husband a tasty cup of coffee to sip on while he drove to his first job for the day. As I poured the fresh, frothy milk and filtered through my own coffee drinking preference I said; “here you go, Babe. It’s straight […]

The Relationship of Showing Up

25 Jun, 2021 in June 2021: Turning Up tagged conversation / relationships / turningup by Jo-Anne Gordon

I think I fall in love a little bit with anyone who shows me their soul. This world is so guarded and fearful. I appreciate rawness so much. Emery Allen For reasons I think are so heartbreaking, though we cannot seem to avoid, we go ahead and hide in whatever […]

A Little White Flag

28 May, 2021 in May 2021: Camouflage tagged authenticself / truth / vulnerability by Jo-Anne Gordon

A poem by Jo-Anne Gordon When you were born, the world was torn into separate corners. New rules were madefor labour and playwhile each country raised its borders. When I was born,the world was worn but we shook another’s hand freely. It’s changed a lot, may I offer what I’ve […]

Dear Daughter

26 Feb, 2021 in Feb 2021: Expectations tagged community / connection / isolation by Jo-Anne Gordon

“Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public.” Cornel West Justice is an enormous concept and I believe that for many of us, it’s the backbone of a whole, healthy, functional humanity. We only need to look down the street to see that injustice is everywhere, yet […]

The Tumbling Take-Away Cup

24 Aug, 2020 in 2020 justice calls tagged everyday / justice / make a difference by Jo-Anne Gordon