Listen, this year, Year51, is all about experiencing God’s blessings in real time. From the moment I wake up until the time I fall asleep, I plan to acknowledge my blessings. Y’all, there are way too many blessings surrounding me for me not too. They are like God’s hugs and kisses reminding me that I am His child. Such a great space to be in.
Last year I celebrated all year long. This year I plan to do the same, by expressing my gratitude for my blessings.So, get ready! I am preparing you now. The words “blessed” and “blessings” will be used quite frequently. Smile
Before I end, I would like to invite you to join the celebration. Because if you did not know… You are blessed too!! Yes, YOU!! So, let’s celebrate!🎉
Went back to read what I had written on my birthday and happened to read what I had written the day before, exactly one year ago. You see, when I shared my first post for today, both quotes were from my Facebook memories. I had decided not to share the captions because I wasn’t really feeling them. Well, little did I remember, I had already shared one of the captions before. Smiling. Here’s what I wrote last year.
“Not going to wait until next year when the Facebook post I shared today pops up as a Facebook memory. Nah… it has to be shared NOW, before Year 50.
My words of affirmation…
Listen Listen LISTEN
Out of BILLIONS, YOU were handpicked to fulfill a purpose that only YOU can fulfill. Do not for one minute think your life has no meaning or you are not worthy of the dreams God placed in your heart. You are different for a reason. You were chosen for this. Not them, but YOU!
Walk in your purpose with confidence! Own it!!!
#Year50 is TOMORROW!!! It’s not what’s happening on the outside. It’s ALL about what’s happening on the inside. Whew!!!
Y’all already know I was pretty emotional when I wrote this. I am so serious and intentional about this next leg of my journey. God has been too good to me for me to keep suppressing His gifts. He made me like I am for a reason. I am Shaun and there is absolutely no other like me. I am one of one, for real.
Blessed!”
In tears. I love me some ME. For real. I am absolutely, without a doubt, one of a kind. Year50 showed me this. There is no one like me. Not at all.
When I tell you I am loving this side of 50!!! I am beyond grateful for the experiences, lessons and blessings of this past year. Never knew I needed them. However, God did! Before this day ends, and I enter another year, I would like to thank God for loving me. For holding my life, heart, and soul in His hands. For His covering and protection. For His mercy and grace. For His gentleness. For showing me, Me. When I tell you I am truly blessed, I mean it.
What a Jubilee Year!!! I made it!!!🎉🎉🎉
Year51 is loading… The other side of 50 is officially here!♥️
Today marks the first day of summer! According to Time Magazine’s 10 Fascinating Facts About the Summer Solstice, today is the day the sun will reach its highest point of the year. Can you imagine being the sun right now? Knowing that today the world will stop and celebrate your power and beauty.
Shine bright, our beautiful Sun!☀️
Today also marks one of your brightest days yet, with so many more to come. Keep shining!
Did I mention my birthday is in four (4) days?! Yes, I’m excited!!!
Listen, don’t mind me. I just love my birthdays. Year51 is loading!!
Okay…that’s all. Please enjoy the summer solstice!♥️
Hey Y’all! I am only one week away from one of the greatest dates of my life… MY BIRTHDAY!!!🎉🎉🎉
Almost 51! God is soooo amazing! Never, ever imagined being 50. I’m in awe. Grateful and blessed.🌺
Year51 is right around the corner. Smiling because this year, Year50, my Jubilee year, has probably been one of my most interesting years yet—spiritually. Never knew I needed the spiritual awakening I received. This awakening has been the driving force behind so many life changing experiences—mentally, emotionally, financially, physically, etc. Y’all, I am not sure what Year51, or this side of 50, holds; however, I do know this past year was preparation for the rest.
Humbled
Grateful
Blessed
Cheers to the final week of my Jubilee year. It’s been real… for real!
Praying you have a beautifully, blessed week as we celebrate this last week of my Jubilee year. Yes, we. I am inviting you along. Let’s celebrate!🎉
Love you always,
Shaun
If you haven’t noticed by now, I create my own excitement.Always have and always will. Smile♥️
Around this time last year, I was trying to spend as much time as I could with my mom. We knew, and she knew, she wasn’t going to be around much longer.
I miss her…
Two more months left in this jubilee year! God is good. Thankful for peace and contentment. Thankful for life. I believe I will celebrate this day by doing something my mom would have liked, or eating one of her favorite dishes. Yeah… that’s what I will do. This one is for you, Dorothy Ree. I love you.♥️
Her firstborn. Almost 50 years together. My momma.💗
Honestly, today is the first day in my Jubilee celebration that I actually feel like doing something special. Y’all, the first several months of my 50th were no joke. From attempting to celebrate my actual birthday without grieving my mom’s death to being determined to make this side of 50 different, I was going through. Then, the pruning, pulling, peeling, and prodding I experienced afterwards was like nothing I had experienced before. Felt like I was in some kind of spiritual/growth boot camp. Today, I feel like I’m finally approaching graduation.
Four more months until Year51! I have to admit I’m kind of sad my year long celebration is coming to an end. It wasn’t what I expected; however, it was definitely what I needed to make this half of my century different…better. I am so glad God does not always give us what we want, but He always gives us what we need. Amen
Okay… Why am I now hearing Gloria Estefan singing, “Coming Out of the Dark”? (Laughing) I keep telling you my thoughts come with their own background music. I guess this picture represents me finally seeing the light. Hilarious!
That’s all I have at the moment. I believe almost a third (more like a quarter) of my posts this week have been original. Hopefully next week will be better. By the way, I watched Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa last night and now I know what paint scene everyone was referring to. I was like I think I’ve been doing this painting thing all wrong. Laughing. It was a good movie. Didn’t expect the ending at all. Have to watch it again.♥️
Woohoo!!! (confetti and streamers falling) Today marks 1000 consecutive days of posting! Yessss!!! Y’all, I have not missed a single day!
When I started my blog, I had no idea where it would take me or how long I would do it. It was one of those things I thought of in the middle of the night and created. Not much thought went into it. I just felt like writing some place other than my journal, and that’s when It’s Shaun’s World was created. At the time, I was leery about the title. It felt so self–centered. But then I had to remember my blog was actually about my world and that I was inviting readers along for the ride. Those who wanted to ride along could, and those who didn’t, could hop off at any time. Everything isn’t for everyone. Over the years, it has evolved from sharing stories solely about myself and my daily life to a reflection of life along with words of inspiration and encouragement…and a little bit of Godly wisdom—which birthed Shaun’s Daily Inspiration.
Y’all, I am forever fascinated with the way God moves and works. I just love watching Him work. It amazes me how He can turn a simple thought into a masterpiece. Now, I am not calling what I am creating, masterpieces, but they are totally unique to me and I am watching them evolve. If you haven’t noticed yet, I am intrigued by evolution. It just amazes me how things in life evolve. They are forever changing…mostly for the good. Don’t let the negativity and social media fool you. Great things are happening!
Let me not get sidetracked.
It’s Shaun’s World captures my evolution—my loves, hopes, dreams, progressions, setbacks, fears, weaknesses, heartbreaks, disappointments, attempts, creativity, and new heights. It captures everything. So, today, to commemorate my evolution and 1000 days of consistency and dedication, I would like to introduce my latest creation, Shaun’s Daily Inspiration YouTube channel! Shaun’s Daily Inspiration is part of my purpose and calling, and I can see it evolving.
Now, the channel is in the development stage. It was one of those things I woke up in the middle of the night and created. Listen, between 2:30 AM and 4:30 AM is when I am the most creative. I am not quite sure where I want to go with it yet, but I will know, eventually. If you would like to join that journey, please subscribe to Shaun’s Daily Inspiration. It’s where you can get a daily dose of inspiration and encouragement in 30 seconds or less. It’s definitely a work in progress. I am already anxious to see where it will be a year from now. Yes, I’m already excited!
Anyhoo…That’s all I have for you at the moment. Thank you for being a part of my evolution and journey. I appreciate the reads, likes, comments and shares. Thank you soooo much for being part of my world. Okay, now I am hearing Ariel singing, “Part of Your World.” I just love my life. Smile
Happy 50 years 7 months to me!! Yay!! Still can’t believe I am 50! What a blessing.
As you know, today is the day my daughter is moving to another state. In fact, she and her fiancé just left. No tears, only smiles. They are in God’s hands.
Just thinking about how around 29 years ago my baby girl was preparing to make her debut. I guess you can say I am feeling what I felt the day she entered the world. It was the day my life changed and I began my new journey as a mother. Now, another journey is beginning. Smiling
At this moment I can hear Mariah Carey singing, “Butterfly.”
When you love someone so deeply They become your life It’s easy to succumb to overwhelming fears inside Blindly I imagined I could Keep you under glass Now I understand to hold you I must open up my hands And watch you rise …
So flutter through the sky Butterfly Fly Spread your wings and fly Butterfly
Well, that’s all I have for this month’s birthday celebration. Only five months left! All I have to say is, “God’s will be done.” Amen
It’s Shaun’s World 
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