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Woke up with Hezekiah Walker’s song “I Need You To Survive,” playing over and over in my head. The song says—
I pray for you
You pray for me
I love you
I need you to survive
I won’t harm you with words from my mouth
I love you
I need you to survive
It is His will that every need be supplied
You are important to me
I need you to survive
Lyrics: LyricFind
“I Need You To Survive” by Hezekiah Walker
Y’all, we’re in this thing called life together. We need each other to survive.♥️
I love you,
Shaun
Over the past few months, I’ve been doing so well with sleeping most of the night. I’ve only had a few days where I’ve fallen asleep so early that I wake up in the wee hours of the morning. And when I would, I made sure not to click on any social media apps. Well, today was different. I clicked. And the first thing that greeted me was the news of Hayden Panettiere’s passing.
Y’all, life is so fragile—so delicate.
On this day a year ago, I wrote “Sending Up Prayers.”
Today, I shared “Prayers” under Shaun’s Daily Inspiration. Here’s what I wrote:
“Sending up prayers for all in need. For those suffering in silence. For those on the verge of a breakdown. For those who feel like they can’t make it another second and are hanging on by a thread.
Father God, place them in your loving arms, hold them close, and never let them go. Give them peace and comfort. Let them know that they are loved and they are not alone. Amen
Scripture: Psalm 61:1-2
“Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to You, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than l.”
Song of the Hour: “Savior More Than Life” by Kirk Franklin & The Family
Allow God in. Allow Him to comfort you. Allow Him to bring you peace. Let Him hold you and love you. You are not alone.🙏🏽
I’m going to attempt to go back to sleep. Please give whatever’s burdening you to God.
Wishing you a blessed day and week.♥️
I love you,
Shaun
**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.
Y’all already know what day it is! I have not been blogging much. It is not because I do not have anything to blog about. I am just trying to find a …
Hello Sunday!
Although I’ve attached the link in the quote, I still want to share the post in its entirety. Right now I’m smiling through happy tears because God knows ME so well! He knows exactly what I need and when I need it. This journey of mine has been one wild roller coaster ride. And honestly, I’m not sure if I would have wanted it any other way. I’m not going to lie and say I enjoyed the uncertain and difficult moments; however, the overall experiences were worth it for getting me to where I am today. Here’s what I shared six years ago—
“Hello Sunday!” written on August 16, 2020
“Y’all already know what day it is! I have not been blogging much. It is not because I do not have anything to blog about. I am just trying to find a steady rhythm for blogging. Something that is sustainable. Outside of blogging on this site, I also keep a journal, and I am finally beginning to blog again under A Research Diva’s Journey. So yeah, I need to find a rhythm.
Yesterday’s blog, Aimlessly Passing Time, was about losing the passion I used to have for my profession. Y’all, being a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) was life! I mean, all I talked about was assisting people with making healthier lifestyle choices. Over time it became tiresome. Especially when I found myself constantly competing against the newest fad diet, anything Google or Dr. Oz said, or what worked for their best friend’s friend’s friend. Ugh!! Talk about too much!
Then two years ago, things began to change. Honestly, it was before then. Have you ever felt like you were running on a hamster wheel? You know, like the more you ran, or the faster it turned, you never moved? Well, that was how I was beginning to feel. Everything had become too routine. So I decided to go the Public Health route thinking something would rekindle my passion. It did for a while but not as much as I thought it would.
Umm.. Just thinking.. Some of my happiest moments involved nutrition education sessions. Whether I was providing the sessions or training others to do the sessions, I loved the interaction. I thrived off of it! There is something about watching a person’s face light up when they learn something new, or even watching them process the information. I particularly enjoyed educating and interacting with children and young adults. From toddlers to college students, they were all like sponges. They soaked up EVERYTHING and were very inquisitive. Yeah.. that is what I miss.
Anyhoo… I guess my passion is not completely gone. I just need to find ways to continue doing what I love.”
Y’all, God is so good! For several years, I tried changing professions because I had become burnt out as a dietitian. You just don’t know the energy it takes to constantly fight misinformation (even from other healthcare professionals). By the time I resigned from my job—even though I was mostly doing research—my passion for dietetics and nutrition was hanging on by a thread. I only wanted to focus on the culinary side. I wanted to cook, eat, and post pictures of my food. I had no desire to educate anyone who didn’t ask to be educated. I had embraced being a foodie. Someone else could do the rest. So I thought…
A few months ago, I was asked to create a nutrition program for a local clinic, and that’s when everything began to change. I was actually excited to educate again. Since then, I’ve even launched my own program for women—Nutrition with LaShaundreaB’s Let’s Get Healthier Together. Here’s the link to my blog, in case you want to read my posts: Nutrition with LaShaundreaB.
Here’s what I’ve learned or am learning. What I thought was lost—that beautiful passion of mine—never actually left. I just needed the right environment to rekindle it. On Friday, I spoke at a local women business owners’ summit about the importance of preventive care, including the benefits of a healthy diet. As I stated six years ago: “There is something about watching a person’s face light up when they learn something new, or…watching them process the information.” I loved it!
I’ll end this post as I did in 2020—
“I guess my passion is not completely gone. I just need to find ways to continue doing what I love.”
Smiling.
I got my passion back!
Forever grateful that God loves me. I am truly blessed.🥰
I pray you’ve had a lovely weekend thus far. May today be just as lovely.♥️
I love you,
Shaun
**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.
Good Morning☀️
And Happy Self-Love Saturday!
This morning I woke up feeling a bit different. I woke up with no desire to share my world with the world.
Could this be the end of It’s Shaun’s World?
As the title says, this is my random rambling for today. So, I’m just sharing my thoughts.
You see, over the past several months, so many wonderful experiences and opportunities have happened, but I have only shared a few. I’ve been pretty quiet about everything. Not intentionally. I just don’t feel like sharing everything anymore. I’m okay with the entire universe not knowing what’s happening in Shaun’s World. Yes, the universe because I believe that when I write angels and extraterrestrials read my posts. Laughing. Anyhoo… Lately, I’ve been in the zone of living my experiences rather than writing about them. Perhaps this is my season of silence. OR… this is my season to completely experience every moment.
Y’all, I asked for this side of 50 to be different, and it seems as if each year on this side of 50 has brought out a different version of me. I have no clue what God is doing, but I’m guessing this year—Year53—is my silent season. So, even though I may not say much, know that I’m here, I’m well, and I’m enjoying living in each present moment.
I pray you have a wonderful Self-Love Saturday! Be sure to do something extra special for yourself.♥️
I love you,
Shaun
**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.
Happy Friday!☀️
Reading past journal entries from this date and came across this entry—
An excerpt from August 14, 2014:
“I believe my purpose in life is to get my people from point A to point B. My job is to encourage the young to reach for the stars. They may have so many odds stacked against them, but the sky is the limit. They really need to know that if they dream it they really can achieve it and more. Some may ask why are you not where your dreams take you. My response is, I’m not sure. Bad decisions. Distractions. Maybe this is where God intended for me to be at the moment. But I do know there is so much more left for me to do. I do not desire to lead or be in the spotlight, but whatever God has planned for me I will do. I will do what I must to make sure my people excel!”
Whew!! These past 12 years have seemed like a very long journey. A journey I did not know I would take. But God did. He knew, and He equipped and guided me every step of the way to get to where I am today.
This particular part of the entry has me in tears this morning—
“Some may ask why are you not where your dreams take you. My response is, I’m not sure. Bad decisions. Distractions. Maybe this is where God intended for me to be at the moment. But I do know there is so much more left for me to do.”
My answer today is—I am where I need to be at this moment in time. I’m fulfilling God’s purpose for my life. Bad decisions didn’t stop me. Distractions didn’t stop me. They’re part of my story—part of my journey to becoming who God’s created me to be. I am so grateful and blessed to have experienced such a wonderful 12 years. I am where my dreams have taken me. I’m sitting right in them.
Y’all, God is so good! I absolutely love my life.🥰
This is all for now. Have a wonderful day and weekend. Be sure to treat yourself with love and kindness, and give yourself grace.♥️
I love you,
Shaun
**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.
Joy is the simplest form of gratitude” –Karl Barth
It’s the simple things, like hearing birds sing in the early morning hours, that bring me joy.
It’s the smiles on my adult babies’ faces when they share something new with me that bring me joy.
It’s the memories of my mom’s smile, laughter, and voice that bring me joy.
It’s knowing that I’ve been blessed to see another day and have the chance to experience something new that brings me joy.
I pray you also find joy in the simplest things. Have a wonderful day!♥️
I love you,
Shaun
**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.
Be sure to treat yourself with just as much kindness as you would like from others, and then pass it on. Always remember that kindness must first begin within. The more kind you are to yourself—not nice, but kind—the more kindness you’ll be able to offer.
Wishing you a wonderful day! Be a beacon of light that represents God’s goodness and glory. The world needs your light.♥️
I love you,
Shaun
**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.
If your future self could send you one sentence, what do you hope it would say?
If my future self could send myself one sentence—ONLY one—I would say…
Baby! Trust God!
This morning, I’m singing “Trust In God” by Elevation Worship. Listen, today’s Daily Prompt has me praising God!
Y’all, God is sooooo good! So good! Clink the link above if you’re interested in reading what I wrote. I’m running this morning. Not physically running. Smile. I just have a lot to do in a short period of time.
Here’s what I’m hearing and feeling this morning.
“I Trust You, God” on Shaun’s Daily Inspiration YouTube channel
Wishing you an AMAZING day!♥️
I love you,
Shaun
**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.
Here’s a message from August 10, 2021—
Be proud of who you are!
Hold your head up and walk in who God created YOU to be.
Just be YOU!♥️
I love you,
Shaun
No matter how many times you have to restart—RESTART!
If God put a dream in your heart, keep striving for it.
You’re here.
You’re alive.
Which means your dreams are still possible.
Listen… Try again!♥️
I love you,
Shaun
**Be sure to stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration and get your daily dose of inspiration.
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