Real talk, y’all…
Make room for what’s NEXT!♥️
Love you,
Shaun
**UPDATE: If this message isn’t timely!! Have to watch/listen to know what I’m referring to. Wow!
My Journey With God, No. 5
Tag: God
Shaun’s Afternoon Message, No. 1
Hey y’all! Been trying to figure out what to call my afternoon posts, as if they need a separate title. Smile. As I mentioned last night, I think I’ll start sharing my Facebook memories in the afternoons. We shall see how that goes.☺️
Anyhoo… Here’s a much needed message that I shared on this date last year. When I tell you it is so important to stay under God’s covering and protection. So important. Especially when things are going well. Listen, never move without them.♥️
Love you always,
Shaun
Don’t Lose Yourself
I know how it feels to lose yourself trying to hold on to others. Been there many times. And I’m not only talking about losing myself in love relationships. Of course, those are the ones most people noticeably lose themselves in. However, friendships, work relationships, and family relationships are others.
Check your relationships, all of them, and make sure you’re showing up fully as YOU, and not who others want you to be. You are too important to lose yourself to anyone other than yourself and God.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
When Rain Drops Start To Fall
Good Morning!☀️
At the moment, I’m hearing New Edition’s “Can You Stand The Rain” playing in my head. The song says—
“Sunny days, everybody loves them. Tell me, baby, can you stand the rain? Storms will come. This we know for sure. Can you stand the rain?”
Thinking about this election and how the closer we get to November 5th, the more people are allowing a few drops of rain (sound bites here and there) to throw them off.
Yes, everyone loves sunny days. They love when everything is happy and sounds great; however, how many can actually stand the rain?
I’m sorry, but I don’t want anyone on my team or in my circle who can’t stand to get even a little wet. I love you. I will never mistreat you. However, I can’t allow you to have access to me in a way that your thoughts or opinions are in my ear. You need to go elsewhere.
Muted.
Unfollowed.
Blocked.
I hate that every election season I have to start muting people. I have even unfollowed a few. Thankfully, I haven’t blocked anyone yet. I don’t interact with people enough to block anyone. But you best believe I will—in a heartbeat—because I don’t like mess. Oh! And that algorithm on X is horrible! Click one post and a hundred more like it shows up. Y’all, it’s a nightmare. However, it is very revealing how people react when they disagree with something. How uncivil they can become. It’s very disheartening and disappointing.
One drop of water and their entire demeanor changes. So, how would they ever fare in a storm, any storm? And I’m not only speaking about politics or during an election season when emotions are running high, but when it comes to life in general.
Everyone loves those sunny days. However, it’s the rainy ones that we need to be most concerned about.
I know this post was random. Just finished scrolling through my timeline on X (which is living up to its new brand). Think I’ll post whatever I’m going to post on it, then log off. I believe I’ll hang around on the Slowgram and Family and Friends Book for a few days because the other is way too toxic and divisive for me. That’s where storms stay brewing. The kind I refuse to stick around for.
Anyhoo… I know this one was more of a random ramble. Thanks for allowing me to share. Wishing you a wonderful, sunny day. Listen, don’t be one of those who run when the rain drops start falling. If it’s someone you believe in or care for, stick around. Don’t be a fair weather friend (just had to throw in a little J.G.😉). Weather that storm with them.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
Check Your Heart
Where’s your heart these days?
Where your heart is, matters. It guides your decisions and actions, whether consciously or subconsciously. Be sure to check your heart posture, and check it often.
Is it sad?
Is it mad?
Is it broken?
Is it hurt?
Is it disappointed?
Is it bitter?
Is it jealous?
Is it resentful?
Is it hateful?
Is it closed?
Or…
Is it joyful?
Is it happy?
Is it hopeful?
Is it excited?
Is it peaceful?
Is it grateful?
Is it trusting?
Is it loving?
Is it kind?
Is it empathetic?
Is it compassionate?
Is it open?
It’s important to know where your heart’s at to ensure you’re moving towards a brighter, healthier, and happier future.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
Another Friendly Reminder
When getting started, use what you already have and have access to, and God will do the rest. Here’s the catch, you must make the first move. Love you!♥️ ~Shaun
I Did It!
Short story…
When I formed my LLC three years ago, I also formed a nonprofit (my ♥️). For years now, I have been working on perfecting it. I know, perfection is only an illusion. Smile
Well, last night, I was asked if I wanted to set up a table at an upcoming health fair and I said yes. However, this time, instead of representing LaShaundreaB or Nutrition with LaShaundreaB, I will be representing my nonprofit, We Are Thriving.
Y’all, no more hiding or waiting for the perfect time to launch. As I have been writing the past few days, we have to use what we have and God will do the rest.🙏🏽
Also—and this has me on cloud nine—today is one of my faves birthday! Yes, today is former president Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday! 100!!!🎉🎉🎉 I’m excited because he’s the one who ignited this humanitarian spark in me over 45 years ago! Y’all, I am who I am and do what I do because of him. So, today is extra special.🥰
Anyhoo… Half of this may seem like I’m rambling. I’m a little emotional and running behind. Just wanted to share.
If you would like to know more about We Are Thriving, please visit our website: www.wearethriving.life.🌱
Love you!
Shaun
A Shift In The Atmosphere
For several days now, B. Slade’s (formerly known as Tonex) song, “Make Me Over,” has been playing in my head off and on. But today, it’s been on repeat. I fell asleep hearing it and woke up hearing it. Even believe I was hearing it while asleep. Which means it must need to be shared. Here are the lyrics.
“Make Me Over” by B. Slade
Lyrics: Musixmatch
You know my other side
I can no longer hide
Let you down so many times
Sin freshly crucifies
Thought that I had a plan
I had it all figured out
But the more that you tried to be by my side
The more I pushed you out
Lord make me over
Lord make me over
Lord make me over
Make me over again (Is that anybody’s prayer out there tonight)
Make me over again (Somebody out there sing it come on)
Make me over again
Make me over again
Time after the time I failed you
Pierced your side when they already nailed you
Jesus heal my open wounds
I just want to be more like you
Father I let you down
What’s not like you just take it out
Reconcile me Jesus, I just want to please you
Wash me and make me whole
Lord make me over
Lord make me over
Lord make me over
Make me over again
Make me over again
Make me over again
Make me over again
Y’all, there’s another shift happening in the atmosphere. I can feel it, and I’m here for it! God is making everything new again. Whatever was meant for evil or to destroy will not prevail. Keep your eyes, hearts, and minds open. Great things are headed your way!♥️
Love you,
Shaun
Just Be Obedient
When I tell you God just checked me! Laughing. I heard to do something, something that made me somewhat uncomfortable. Basically, it was out of the norm. Well, as I often do when God asks me to do something that shakes my comfort level, I started second guessing if I heard correctly. Then, I wanted to know the outcome. “What would happen if I did it?” “What would happen if I didn’t?” Also, “Why?” Why did I need to do it? That’s when I was hit with the, “Because I said so.” HA!!
Me: “Okay, I hear You, God.” DONE!
Listen, if you consider yourself a vessel of God and claim He can use you as He pleases, get ready to have uncomfortable moments. From my experience, the moments are never detrimental, they’re just uncomfortable. You can do it. My advice, release control—yes, it’s a control thing—and be obedient. God knows the outcome, and He’s the only one who needs to know.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
Always Show Up As YOU
God handcrafted and chose you to be different. You were never meant to fit in. You were always meant to stand out. Know that your purpose can only be fully expressed when you show up as YOU.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
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