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!♥️
The message speaks for itself—Be inspired!
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!
Shared this on this date two years ago (November 15, 2021). At the time, I was really struggling with feeling worthy. I kept saying I was worthy of God’s best, but didn’t necessarily believe it; or rather, I believed it in certain aspects of my life. In other areas, I still felt I needed others’ approval to be deemed worthy.
When I tell y’all I am so grateful for God’s love, grace and patience. Over and over, He kept showing me that I was worthy of everything imaginable, but I couldn’t see it.
Then Year50 hit! Baby, when I said I refused to spend the next 50+ years like I had the last 50, something changed. It was like God said, “I can work with this!” I am so grateful He did not give up on me. Now, I don’t care who doesn’t approve of what I do or how I do it. This is my life, and I only have one. I’m finally living in my truth and I am loving every minute of it. God says I’m worthy and free to do so, so guess what—I’m doing it!
Found this gem this morning while searching X (Twitter) for the post I shared earlier. Thought it would be a great follow up post.
Discipline.
Are you disciplined enough to wait?
Here’s what I shared two years ago:
I’m not going to lie. Some days I am not sure if I am disciplined enough to wait. These past two years have really tested my tenacity. I know I cannot go back to what was. I refuse to do that. Don’t even have a desire to. However, I feel like I am in a boat paddling but getting nowhere; and honestly, I am tired.
A friend just sent me a job offer, but it’s not what I want to do. Of course I could accept it, but I know I wouldn’t stay. Then there’s this contract I am waiting to start. It’s one that I am really looking forward to because it is aligned with everything I want to do, but it keeps getting pushed back.
Am I disciplined enough to wait for what I want most?
Only God knows; however, at this moment, I refuse to settle. Until God says to do otherwise, I am going to be still and trust His timing. The contract has already been approved. All I have to do is be patient and wait. Y’all pray for me because if it’s pushed back again I don’t know what I’m going to do.🙏🏽
Now is not the time to lose faith. Everything you prayed for is happening. You may not see it yet, but it is happening. So, stand still and stand strong. God is working.♥️ ~Shaun
Your voice is powerful. Your heart is powerful. Your mind is powerful. Your uniqueness is powerful. Your entire being is powerful. YOU, my friend, are POWERFUL!♥️
I love my life. Someone on Twitter asked, “If you could change one thing about your childhood, what would it be?” I thought and thought. For years I wished that things were different. I wished that we had more. That I was loved more. That I didn’t have to go through so many things that could have caused me to lose my mind. But I responded with, “I wouldn’t change a thing.” Everything I’ve gone through has shaped and molded me into the person I am today. I’m able to help others because of what I’ve been through. I believe that’s what God wants us to do. Our past negative experiences aren’t for us to wallow in and complain about. They’re there to inspire others. While we’re going through difficulties we usually can’t see a way out.
If you’re still breathing, it means you’ve made it! You may not be where you want to be, but you’re here!!
I know this is long. I’m used to journaling. I just wanted to share my thoughts. I woke up this morning thinking about all of the turmoil around us. Like everything else, we’ll make it through this. My great great grandma, Madear, was not a “saint.” I can probably count on one hand how many times she actually went to church. However, one thing she did every morning, as soon as she got out of bed, was say a prayer and read Psalms 23. She did this EVERY morning. Whenever I’m going through something I always remember Psalms 23. Like I said, she wasn’t a “saint,” but she instilled in me the value of ALWAYS putting God first no matter what. I miss her so much. I thank God for placing her in my life.
That’s all. Be blessed!🙏🏾❤️
That was written seven years ago. Today, my answer is still the same, I wouldn’t change a thing. Yesterday I came across a short segment of a discussion between Jay Shetty and Tony Robbins (Escape Your Misery). Although it was only eleven minutes long, the message was so powerful. It was about the choices we make after experiencing difficulties. Either we allow them to take us further down or we allow them to propel us forward. Over my lifetime, I have always attempted the latter. Maybe not like Tony, but I have and I plan to continue doing so.
Looking back—everything I went through made me the woman I am today; and everything I am currently going through is shaping the woman I am to become tomorrow. Taking no experience for granted. Using them all as fuel to push forward.
This isn’t going to be long. Just watched this message by Pastor Steven Furtick. When I tell you it’s confirmation that I cannot give up. Y’all, I am not too late or too old to achieve my goals and dreams. Everything will happen according to God’s plan and timing.
I just love the way God loves me. This message was just for me.♥️
Please ignore the hair and expression. I believe my mom was rushing me.😂
This is another gem from November 5, 2022 that has reminded me of my “why”. I must have been looking for something important that day and found my first passport. I was 17 years old when I got it. Seventeen and ready to take on the world. Y’all, I just knew I was going to change the world. Then life happened. As I told my daughter this morning, everything I thought was working against me, I now see it was working for me. God knew I wasn’t ready. That I needed to experience life and work on a few things before I could move forward. It really is true, life does not happen to us, it happens for us.
As I said in today’s Hello Sunday, I must stay focused. This dream has been following me most of my life. So many times I tried to shake it but couldn’t. So, I must keep going until it comes to fruition!♥️
Be patient. Everything will happen at its appointed time.♥️
It will happen.
No matter how long you have waited, keep waiting. It is better to wait for God’s best than settle for less and then try to mold what you settled for into God’s best. It doesn’t work that way. I don’t know about you, but I would rather wait for God’s best knowing that everything He has for me is only for me. Yes… ONLY for me.
My advice—be patient and wait on God. Allow Him to lead. He hasn’t forgotten about you. Remember, He is always working and everything will happen when it is time. Believe me, nothing or no one can stop it.
It’s Shaun’s World 
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