I pray you have a wonderfully, blessed Self-Love Saturday. Remember to treat yourself kind and do something extra special for yourself. You deserve it!♥️
What’s a chapter of your life you’d title “The Hard Years” — and what got you through it?
I would title my twenties as “The Hard Years” of my life. Actually, it all began the night I graduated from high school in 1991. I was 17 years old—just a kid.
That night, the guy who would eventually become my first boyfriend, showed up on his Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, and life as I knew it changed. I spent those few years before my twenties and nearly the entire decade of my twenties on what seemed like a nonstop emotional roller coaster. During that time, I also joined the military and became a single mother. Honestly, life back then was just HARD.
So, how did I make it through?
1) Journaling– At the time, I had been journaling (keeping a diary) since childhood. I always wrote out my thoughts as if I were having conversations with God. Y’all, journaling got me through some tough times.
2) God– My relationship with God always remained constant. Even when I wasn’t at my best spiritually, I had faith that whatever I was going through would eventually get better. Don’t get me wrong, I probably cried the majority of my twenties, but I never lost faith in God.
3) Therapy– At 20 years old, I was smart enough to know I needed therapy and found a therapist at the base clinic. Even though I would spend the next several years crying and struggling, the coping techniques my therapist gave me were invaluable. I still use them today. Shout out to Ms. Elaine!
The hardest years of my life ended around age 28 when I had finished my second enlistment as an active duty airman. When I left active duty, I joined the reserves and enrolled in college. I would be lying if I said the tears and struggles stopped there, because they didn’t. However, life was far better than it had been, and it became even better in my 30s. Then my 40s hit and that was a whole-nother story! Smile.
Thank you for asking the question and allowing me to share. Wishing everyone a beautiful day!
Signed and sealed with gratitude and love,
Shaun♥️
**By the way, if you need a little inspiration or motivation to get you through the day, stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration.
On July 9, 2022, I shared the following reel in my Facebook stories with the sticker “Good things take time.” This memory is a much needed reminder that good things do take time.
**This is a screenshot. Not clickable.😊
Nutrition with LaShaundreaB (NwLB) is still here! It’s gone through many phases of development over the past four years. I thought I would launch it and it would be an instant success. Laughing because my plans and timing were not aligned with God’s. I’m glad it didn’t take off then, because many things happened afterward that needed my focus. However, I now realize I had to start it, even if things didn’t go as planned. It was the seed being planted.
Over the years, I have continued to nurture NwLB—making changes here and there. It’s not where I want it to be, but it’s growing and one day it will be a display of God’s glory.😊
This is all for now. I pray you have a wonderful day today! You deserve it.♥️
I have been 53 years old for exactly two weeks now. Woohoo!!🎉
So do I feel any differently?
Ummm… A little.
I feel a little more settled. A little more relaxed. Definitely breathing easier and taking things in stride. Not moving too fast and not going too slow. Everything is moving at the right pace.
Everything is good.
This is Year53…
I pray you have a lovely day. Be good to yourself.♥️
I have been singing “Trust in God” by Elevation Worship since I woke up this morning. The song says—
I trust in God, my Savior The one who will never fail He will never fail I trust in God, my Savior The one who will never fail He will never fail
As long as you’re alive, never ever give up on your dreams. Keep pursuing them because so many never got the chance to do so before they died.
But YOU—you’re still here!
You’ve been blessed with another opportunity to see your dreams come true. Keep going as if you will see them happen tomorrow. If you can’t quite figure out where to begin, ask God for guidance and trust Him to lead the way.
I spent my Fourth with my youngest sister. She drove over from Mobile, AL, for an event, and I got to hang out with her for the day. My heart was full, and so was my belly.😊
This is my sister, Sarah (IG link). She’s been a yoga teacher for about ten years.Receiving the cooling towels infused with essential oils was probably my favorite part of the session. It was well over 90° out there! I was HOT!😂I had not planned on participating in the session. I was only going to take pictures and watch. That was my plan… I couldn’t help but join in on the fun.😂This was my view from the mat. As you can see, it was a beautiful day.Hanging out after the session and enjoying the vibes and good music.Our Fourth of July meal. Curried goat and fixins.😋
Overall, my weekend has been great so far. I don’t have much planned for today. Guess I’ll mostly relax.☺️
I pray you have a beautiful Sunday. Be sure to relax too.♥️
“The future depends on what you do today.” –Mahatma Gandhi
Besides God, Your Future is determined by you. Not anyone else, but YOU! Of course, there are outside factors that play a role in whether or not your future manifests itself exactly as you desire. However, I truly believe your future can be pretty close to what you want.
Questions for you—
What kind of future do you want? Do you know?
What are you doing today to get there?
Definitely something to ask yourself and ask often so that you stay on track. Let’s limit the detours and scenic routes. Just talking to myself. Smile.
Before I go, how are you doing? What’s going on in your world? Sorry I haven’t asked in a while. I pray that all is well.
Wishing you a wonderful day and great weekend. Do something special for yourself. You deserve it!♥️
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