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On this date ten years ago, I shared the following image about the meaning of fear—to forget everything and run or face everything and rise. So timely, right?!
I agree with the author. The meaning we associate with fear is our choice.
Will we Forget Everything And Run?
Or…
Will we Face Everything And Rise?
Again, the choice is ours.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
Many changes and anticipated changes are happening at the moment, causing fear, anxiety, and conflict. My advice is that, no matter what happens, we must first stay rooted and grounded in God, and secondly, remain committed to protecting the sanctity and integrity of humanity. We must remain loving, kind, caring, compassionate, empathetic, and respectful. Y’all, the well-being—not only physical but psychological—of our future and future generations is dependent on it.🙏🏽
Yes, life as we once knew is slowly changing. Please, stay rooted and grounded in God.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
On November 15, 2018 I shared—
“Here’s today’s social media find. Whatever you’ve been wanting to do, but have been afraid of doing– DO IT! Almost everything I’ve ever done, that’s been life changing, I’ve done it afraid. Don’t wait for the fear to go away. Because it won’t. And forget about what you believe others will think or say (most of the time it’s all in your mind- sometimes not😁). They’re afraid too! That’s why they haven’t made any progress. Lol. Anyhoo.. just do it!!”
Two years ago (November 15, 2022), I shared the quote above—“Fear is only temporary. Regret lasts forever,” and added—
“I’m not sure if regret lasts forever; however, I do know fear is only temporary.
Your vision is clear. Don’t allow fear to stop you from fulfilling your purpose. Do it afraid!”
Y’all, there is so much uncertainty in the world right now, and fear seems to be growing by the day. Question—
Will fear stop us (yes, us… we’re in this together) from moving forward in our purposes?
Hmmm…
Just something to think about.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
Here’s a memory that is so worth sharing. Five years ago, I wrote—
“The only way I can move forward is to face my fears and stop sabotaging opportunities.”
Five years later (today)…
I’m trying not to laugh, because it’s definitely not funny, but I don’t know why I thought my fears would magically disappear. Call me naive, but I assumed that if I just prayed about it, everything would be fine. I didn’t realize I needed to actively put myself out there—joining groups, sitting on committees, and creating TikTok and YouTube videos—before the fear would start to subside. Now, don’t get me wrong, prayer helped, but it did not replace me facing my fears head on.
Now, I would be lying if I said fear doesn’t still pop up, because believe me it does; however, it’s not as intense as it was. I know y’all are probably tired of me talking about how my life changed after turning 50, but it really did. And it wasn’t until last week, when I decided to make a TikTok video, that I noticed the anxiety was gone. Nothing but God!
Listen, when I tell you I have been experiencing so many “God-moments” lately. Y’all, He’s working, and not only can I feel it, but I can also see it.
Thanks for following my journey.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
Yesterday, I had lunch with a friend and we were talking about how things have happened in our lives since we’ve been adults. She was saying how she never had plans for her life. That everything in her life happened by chance.
Well, my story was quite different. I had plans for almost every aspect of my life. Then, one mistake (what I considered a mistake—having sex without being married) changed the entire trajectory of my life. Not only did it throw a whole wrench in my plans, it messed me up mentally. Honestly, I didn’t know how to recover. Everything I had imagined was shot (so I believed). So, every decision made afterwards was based on that one “mistake.” Shame is a beast!
After my life and plans began to crumble, I decided to do something drastically different. I woke up one morning and decided to join the Air Force. I made that decision, or took that leap, without an ounce of fear or a second thought. Same thing when I finally decided to get a divorce. At first, I was too afraid to leave because I had no idea how I would survive on my own. Then, one day I wasn’t afraid anymore. It was the same when I resigned from my job. I had no fear.
What I am trying to say is when you’re really ready to take the leap you’ll do it, and you won’t be afraid. Maybe nervous, but not afraid. For me, those moments of decision were the most peaceful and clearest. Listen, people can talk until they’re blue in the face trying to motivate you to do something you’re not ready for, and you may even try, but it’s not until you’re actually ready that you’ll take the leap without fear or regret.
Anyhoo… here’s the real post. Guess I felt like writing. Smile. Take the leap…when you’re ready. And you’ll know when you’re ready because all fear will be gone.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
Facebook Memory: July 25, 2022
Listen, it took me a while to take the leap. Had been feeling it for years. Had so many excuses why I couldn’t. How I couldn’t make it without having support, without a clear direction or plan. Then, one day, the fear was gone. Like completely GONE. That’s when I took the leap. Has it been easy? Not at all! However, it was so worth it! I DO NOT regret it at all!! Y’all, three years ago I couldn’t even envision this. But GOD DID!!🙌🏽
I know there are more leaps to come; and when they do, I won’t be as hesitant to take the leaps.
Times up for being afraid. Fear has held you back for way too long. It’s time for you to be who God created you to be. Love you!♥️ ~Shaun
Facebook Memory: February 2, 2023
“Doing it afraid should eventually become doing it without fear.” Dr. Anita Phillips
It’s time to be fearless.♥️
Facebook Memory: October 6, 2022
The only way to overcome a fear is to face it head on. Avoiding it will not make it disappear.
Are there fears you’ve been reluctant to face?
Master your fears. Don’t let them master you. You’ve got this!♥️
Shaun
Fear: an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
The Facebook memory I’m sharing below is from four years ago, April 11, 2019. It was written a few weeks after I signed the divorce papers that my ex refused to sign. Up until that day, not many of my friends or family on Facebook knew I was getting a divorce, let alone the things I was going through. And this was over four years after we had separated.
Well, on this particular day I had had enough. For years I was afraid he would kill me. In the memory I used the phrase, “my life would be taken,” to soften the blow for my readers. But it was sooo much deeper than that. I was scared. Like really scared for my life. The more he would tell me he wasn’t going to let me go, or send random texts about how much he loved me – and this was up until he finally signed the papers – the more afraid I became. It was rough. We hear about murder-suicides all the time, and for years, I just knew I would be a victim.
On April 11, 2019, I stopped being afraid. That day I declared my freedom.
Facebook Memory: April 11, 2019
Good Morning! No social media find, just my testimony. Warning: For those who hate when people put all of their business on social media – stop reading NOW!
For over four years I’ve been walking on eggshells. Trying to do everything just right, out of fear. I’ve been afraid my life would be taken at any moment. If not mine, my babies, or he would take his own life (what would that be like for my son). I prayed about it. Started working on my goals. Created a new life for me and my kids. However, there’s always one thing looming, fear. I keep my office door locked at work when no one’s there. I’m never alone with him. You may think I’m overreacting, but I don’t care. It’s what I feel. I’m tired of walking around in fear because he won’t let me go.
Today…today I’m releasing the fear and I’m going to live. That sheet of paper did not give him control over my life. Whether he signs the divorce papers or not, I’m living! And I’m living without fear! Life is too short to always be afraid.
Listen… I am so happy to be on the other side of that fear. To read the words and not feel the same sting feels absolutely amazing. For years, I could not imagine getting to this point, yet here I am. Y’all, God is so wonderful. I am truly, truly blessed.
Thanks for allowing me to share my story.♥️
Shaun
** Note: Never diminish someone’s feelings about being afraid. When they tell you that they fear for their life, believe them. Please do not act like they are overreacting. Sometimes they see and experience things you can’t understand. Also, what you may see as acts of love, another may see as torture. Be Blessed
We cannot allow the fear of making mistakes stop us from moving forward. Let’s make our mistakes, regroup, refocus, then move on. Y’all, our purpose is too great to let a few mistakes stop us!♥️ ~ Shaun
The only way to overcome a fear is to face it head on. Avoiding it will not make it disappear.
Are there fears you’ve been reluctant to face?
I definitely have a few. I believe it’s time to become intentional about facing them. Hope you’ll do the same.♥️ ~ Shaun
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