In my man Joe’s [a Tyler Perry character] voice, “Don’t do it!” No matter how tempting, NEVER settle for less than God’s absolute BEST. Word of advice, “potentially” best ain’t it!
You are worth God’s absolute BEST.
Never settle for less than God’s best…for YOU! Not what others consider the best for you.
Next week I am going to attempt to post all new content. No Facebook memories. Now…I said attempt. Not going to make any promises. Smile
Hope you have a fabulous Self-Love Saturday. Remember to do something nice for yourself. You deserve it!♥️
Keep those praises going! God sees you. He hears you. He knows your praises are genuine, directly from your heart, and from a place of gratitude. Keep them going!!♥️ ~Shaun
Can’t you hear Luther Vandross singing, “Little miracles happen everyday”? He goes on to say, “What is a miracle? Love is a miracle…” Yes, love is a miracle. It surrounds us daily. It’s one of God’s greatest miracles and it’s available to all. Receive it!♥️ ~Shaun
Shared last year – February 16, 2023
I really need to start back drawing. Been slacking. I guess it’s another thing I need to be more intentional about.
“You are sooo close!” Can’t help but laugh. Timing is all in God’s hands.
I am pretty sure when I shared this I was trying to encourage myself to stay focused just as much as I was trying to encourage everyone else. This was during the time when my mom was still in and out of the hospital, and I was trying to get back on my feet. I kept hearing to stay focused, not to get sidetracked by the things I was seeing. By the progress everyone else was making when things seemed to be at a standstill or falling apart for me. I had to stay focused on my dreams and goals. Listen, I was all over the place trying to care for Momma and figure out how to make money. So yeah, that reminder was for me too. I needed to focus.
Now, the “you are sooo close” part did not happen overnight. Honestly, I’m just now getting a taste of what I have been striving for for the last few years. It took some time to get here. And I cannot lie, the “sooo close” part kept me motivated. So thankful I did not give up.
Side Note (been posting a lot of these lately): Surround yourself with people who have your best interests at heart. Those who understand your goals and dreams. Those who value you and your presence. Honestly, until recently, I didn’t know people were actually looking out for me while I was going through everything. People say they have your back, but do they? Now, I knew my babies had my back but felt isolated from everyone else. People used to tell me they appreciated me but I didn’t really feel it. Only from a select few. Just thinking—Maybe it was because I didn’t recognize my own value and didn’t have my own back (like I said I did).Hmmm…
I know this is all random but it’s what I am feeling at the moment. Listen, my sister just sent me a gift just for being me. So I’m bawling as I write. When I tell you this has been an emotional past few weeks. It’s like something has changed within me. Can’t quite explain it but I love it here!
When I searched X (formerly known as Twitter) for the Trent Shelton quote I shared in my earlier post (originally shared on February 15, 2022), I also found this tweet. Thought it was also worth sharing.
Again, all it takes is ONE.♥️
Side note:Whenever I start seeing the same exact message over and over again I know it’s a message I personally need to take heed to. I may share the messages with you, but they’re definitely for me too.Praying I choose the best decision, whatever it may be.🙏🏽
So grateful God gives us multiple opportunities to make right decisions (sometimes within seconds—those “are you sure you should do this” moments). Intuition is key. If it doesn’t feel right, steer clear.
I agree, ONE decision can change the entire trajectory of life.
I often wonder what life would have been like had I stayed in Kansas after graduation; had I not joined the Air Force. Would I still be living in the same town? Would I be married with several kids? What kind of career would I have?
There are so many instances where one decision could have significantly changed my life. Also where one decision did change my life. Overall, I am satisfied with the decisions I made. Could have made a few more wiser ones, but I didn’t, and it is what it is. Smiling
Praying God gives me the wisdom and courage (fear is a bugaboo) to make better decisions as I navigate through the next 50 years of life.♥️
It’s Valentine’s Day and I’m listening to two of my favorite R&B artists—Johnny Gill and the late, and oh-so-great, Luther Vandross. Y’all, I can listen to these two all day long! And sometimes do.☺️
Well, this is how my Valentine’s Day is going. What are you doing? What are you listening to?
So, here are two of my favorite songs (had added an entire playlist then decided two would do😊):
God loves us so much that He gives us opportunity after opportunity to get things right. If we miss them, it’s on us. So grateful for second chances.♥️
Often, when we think of second chances, we think of opportunities we missed accepting. However, it also applies to opportunities we should have rejected or declined.
A couple of weeks ago, I found myself at a familiar crossroad, to accept—which I had done many times before and felt miserable afterward—or decline an opportunity. Well, this time I declined the opportunity. Had told a friend that I felt like I was being tested. Well, I was! Not even a few days later, I was presented with another opportunity, a better one; one that was perfectly aligned with my goals and purpose, and it was completely unexpected. I didn’t even see it coming. When I tell you I cried! Had I accepted the other opportunity, I would have been miserable, again. Which would have affected my mental and emotional, and probably physical, wellbeing. Listen, it felt so good to finally pass that test and I was gifted something better. Smiling
Here is how I am moving going forward. I am no longer accepting things that are not aligned with my goals, purpose, values, or worth. I asked God for different, which means I have to move differently. I am not saying I won’t make some of the same mistakes as before (I’m human), but it won’t take me as long to correct them. I’m growing. Life is changing. And I am so here for it. This side of 50 is different.
Well, that’s all I have for now. Wishing you a wonderful Galentine’s Day (you too, fellas😊)!♥️
It’s Shaun’s World 
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