There is absolutely nothing wrong with setting standards and boundaries. Protect yourself. You matter too.♥️ ~Shaun
Standards and Boundaries
Category: Life
Life happens. Go with the flow.
Dreams
Just woke up from my second or third weird dream. The first dream felt so real that I woke up as if it was happening at that very moment. I could see it so clearly. I could also feel it. I wrote as much as I could remember in my journal. The dream was very straightforward, nothing to interpret. However, I kept hearing, “You woke up too soon.” Hmmm
Now that I have written about it, perhaps the dream shouldn’t be my concern but the message I received afterward. I woke up too soon. Was there more to see? Guess I will never know because I did not stick around to find out.
The dreams that followed were not related or quite as interesting. But that first one had me a bit shook. Most of my dreams are just dreams; however, some are pretty real. Since childhood, I have witnessed some version of my dreams happen. I even dreamed my mom would suffer from paraplegia only months before it happened (it’s journaled). So, I don’t take my dreams lightly, especially not the ones that wake me up like this one did. The crazy part about this one and the message I received after I woke up is I actually forced myself to wake up. I did not want to see any more.
Well, this is how my week has started. I pray your week is pretty normal. I am going to tuck that dream away and focus on something else, which goes so well with this Facebook memory from a year ago. Was going to save it for my second blog but I’ll find something else to share.
Facebook Memory: November 20, 2022
Focus on the good.♥️
Enjoy your day!♥️
Shaun
Hello Sunday
Soooo…I just noticed that I didn’t post a “Hello Sunday” blog. I was so excited about the memory I had found this morning that it completely slipped my mind.
Was thinking about the post I shared Friday about us showing up as ourselves. I wrote, “ALWAYS show up as YOU!” A few hours after I shared it, I attempted to show up as someone I was not, BUT…my authentic self showed up instead. My goal was to show up all polished, poised, and well-spoken. You know, all scholarly and stuff. However, I became excited about what I was discussing and the country, super expressive Shaun showed up instead. I was so embarrassed and disappointed. Thankfully, I was with a friend and colleague who told me that people really like my personality. She said that’s why they are drawn to me. For years I attempted to suppress it, and did so well for so long. Then something changed. Something happened and I began to let people see the real me and now it’s here. It’s here…she’s here…and I believe I am going to let her stay.
As my friend told me, some people will like my authenticity and some will not, and it’s okay. I agree. It is okay. I have to be me.
Y’all, THIS is Year50!♥️
Shaun
Ask! It’s That Simple
That was the post I shared last year—November 19, 2022. The segment below is what I also shared that day when I reposted a picture of me meeting Senator Cory Booker at a political event on November 19, 2018. Not going to share that picture (laughing) because I was cheesing so hard that gum was hanging out the corner of my mouth. Y’all I was so happy about that meeting and here’s why.
Facebook Memory: November 19, 2022
I’m going to share this memory EVERY time it pops up because it’s a reminder for me that God does listen and answer. Sometimes I find myself focusing so much on the big things I’ve asked for and received that I forget about the smaller things in between.
About a week or so before this picture was taken, I casually mentioned to a friend that I wanted to meet Cory Booker. The next thing I knew, he was making a quick stop in Hattiesburg. I needed this memory, this reminder that no request is too big for God to fill.
Y’all, God hears us and He does answer. We don’t have to beg for what we want, just ask and leave it alone. We don’t have to find ways to help Him make it happen. Just ask and leave it alone. If it’s meant to be, it’ll happen.
That meeting was pretty cool because it showed me the power of a simple ask, as well as the love, kindness and grace of God. Y’all, I just love the way He loves me. His gifts are always tailored just for me. They make me feel like a child opening gifts on Christmas morning—I be so giddy.
A year earlier, I wanted to meet someone else and a few weeks later I met them—in Hattiesburg. I didn’t even have to leave town. God sent both of them to me. How wonderful was that!
Anyhoo…I am so grateful for that memory and reminder that nothing is impossible. All I have to do is ask. That’s love.
Okay…now I’m crying.
My prayer for you is that you experience God’s love as well. Those were examples of pretty big gifts; however, every day I receive gifts. Every single day. And I attempt to acknowledge all of them such as being alive, safe, loved, and healthy. My kids are safe and healthy. These are amazing gifts! I am truly blessed.
That’s all I have right now. Wishing you a wonderful Sunday and blessed week.
Love you!♥️
Shaun
I Need a Good Show to Binge Watch
Just waking up from a long, well-deserved nap. Looking for something binge worthy to watch. And when I say binge, I mean without taking more than an hour or two break—besides falling asleep in the middle of episodes—before finishing the series or current season. The last show I binged watched was Lupin Season 3. Good thing the season was short (only 7 episodes) because I was still in school. However, now that I am on break, I want to binge watch something. I need to feel like I am actually on a break. You know, like a kid again. Laughing
The shows I typically binge are thrillers, mysteries, sci-fi, and drama. Not too big on romance or crime shows unless they include at least one of the others. Right now I am waiting for Virgin River and Bridgerton to return, which should be soon.
Anyhoo…If I cannot find anything to binge watch, I will watch a few Christmas movies. Been trying to hold off on those until Thanksgiving. It’s just something about watching Christmas movies on Thanksgiving day that sets the mood for the entire holiday season. Watching them before Thanksgiving just isn’t the same.
Well, this is how I plan to spend my weekend and Thanksgiving break.
Enjoy your weekend!♥️
Shaun
Be Inspired
This week I have been seeing and hearing “Be inspired!” everywhere. Little did I know I would see it again this morning. Life is so very interesting. Can’t help but love it. Smiling
Facebook Memory: November 18, 2022
Today’s a new day! Be inspired to do, create, build or try something new. I love y’all!♥️
Last year, when I shared this message on my other Facebook page, I added the following:
Be inspired to do that thing you’ve been wanting to do but been too afraid to do.😘
Hmmm…
Well, that’s it. That’s the message. I pray you have an amazing weekend!
Love you!♥️
Shaun
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