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.
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.”
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—
“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.♥️
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.♥️
Yes… sunshine is confirmation that everything will be alright. Storms don’t last forever.☀️
This morning I have two songs competing for attention. First, the lyrics from one song start playing. Then, the second song picks up before the first line of the other song even finishes. So, here’s what I’m hearing—
“Struttin’ on sunshine… my life, my life, my life in the sunshine. If you looked at my life and see what I’ve seen.”
Y’all, I truly love my life. As you can see, it doesn’t take much to amuse me.😊
I’m feeling this this morning. My spirit is feeling it. Y’all, God is so good. I know I say it so much that it sounds cliche, but I truly mean it. Even in my darkest moments, He’s still good. I just love the way He loves me. Y’all, I am so blessed. So very blessed.
Listen, when God say “Yes,” nobody can say “No.” That is…nobody but YOU.
Be careful not to say no to whatever God’s already given you His yes for. I don’t care if you feel unprepared/underprepared (believe me, you’ll never be prepared enough), afraid, out of your element, whatever the case may be. When God gives you the green light—GO! And don’t look back.
This is all for now. I woke up way too early. Going to try to take a nap before my day gets started. I pray you have a wonderful day.♥️
Watching “The Five Star Weekend,” and one of my favorite songs from the 90s happens to be the main character Hollis’ favorite song from her teens—“More Than Words” by Extreme. I don’t miss being a teenager, but I do miss the late 80s/early 90s.
Seems like a lifetime ago… One day I blinked and now I’m in my 50s. Gotta love life. Makes me cherish time and moments a bit more.
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