Just dropping in to encourage you to keep going!
Your seeds are growing.🌱
That’s all.
Love you.♥️
Shaun
Facebook Memory: September 19, 2023
You do not have to start over. Every seed you planted is growing.
Your Seeds Are Growing
Tag: growth
Leap, You Won’t Regret It
Good Morning! For the past few years, I’ve been sharing the same message on September 16th—Take the leap!
This past weekend we celebrated one of my sister-friends’ big leap. It was a leap she had been toying with for years, and Friday she did it! We’re so proud of her. It’s her time to shine!
Here’s what I shared last year.
Facebook Memory: September 16, 2023
“How badly do you want it?! Listen, take that leap and go after it! Remember, you only have ONE life.”
Listen, taking major leaps takes courage. Not only do you have to deal with fear, but you have to be mentally prepared. From my experience, the decision to leap usually happens when what you want—the “how badly do you want it?”—outweighs your fear. It’s in that moment that you ask yourself “What do I have to lose?”, and you leap. I’m not going to lie, it’s an amazing feeling, almost euphoric. As I told my friend, bask in that feeling. Give yourself time to soak it all in. Then, give yourself grace and time to adjust. Because, believe me, when reality sets in, it sets in! That’s when you exhale and allow life to flow.
Thinking back to all the major leaps I’ve taken in life, I have yet to regret one. Every last one was necessary. I wouldn’t be where I am or who I am today had I not leaped. Y’all, God is so good.
That’s it for now. I pray you have a wonderful day and week. May they be filled with love, peace, joy and blessings.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
No More Hiding God’s Greatness
Good Morning! When was the last time you publicly celebrated your achievements? Is it something you find easy to do? Asking because I have always found it difficult, until recently. Now, I celebrate even the smallest of successes.
I wish I could say that after I shared my post five years ago (see second screenshot below) that I began publicly acknowledging my achievements, but it didn’t. It took me years to finally become comfortable enough to share even a few. As you will read in my post below, I didn’t even tell anyone about my role as the president of our state’s dietetics association (2016-2017). When I tell you it felt like I was leading two separate lives. And to be honest, I guess I was. I didn’t know how to be Shaun and LaShaundrea. I believe I’ve written about this before. It took me years to find a happy medium between the two, which didn’t actually happen until Year50.
Anyhoo, today things are different. I am not hiding anymore and I am celebrating all my achievements. I mean, how can I fully represent God if I continue to downplay the magnitude of His greatness in my life? Y’all, He’s been too good to me. As I have said many times before, I am beyond blessed.🥰 ~Shaun
Facebook Memories: September 3, 2019
I Am Enough
I just love TikTok’s #OnThisDay reminders. They’re just like Facebook memories and old journal entries, a reminder of how far I’ve come.
Here’s what I shared three years ago on TikTok (August 25, 2021).
Ha… I finally know—from my heart to my soul (without any doubt)—that I AM ENOUGH. What a wonderful space to finally be in. Y’all, I speak about loving this space I’m in all of the time because I know where I was. When I tell you this side of 50 is so different from the other. I wanted it to be different, but I’m not sure if I actually believed it was possible. But God! As I wrote in my previous post, change was what I desired, so I changed.
Y’all, God is truly amazing. I’m forever in awe of Him.
Please enjoy the rest of your day!♥️
Love you,
Shaun
Obedience Saves
I am so much stronger and better equipped because I listened and obeyed. –Shaun
Hey y’all! So, I had written several paragraphs—several long paragraphs—and when I finished, I heard not to share any of it. And I obeyed.
Obedience.
Growth.
I’m listening God.
Praying you have another beautiful day.♥️
Love you always,
Shaun
Questions I Asked Myself
Hello! How are you? Yep, I’m speaking first. Smile. You are much too important for me not too. Believe me, you really do matter.💕
While reading past journal entries, which I do pretty often, I came across a few questions I had asked myself. I was in the process of addressing a few hurts and making this side of 50 different from the last. Although I did not have an answer for them at that time, and some I am still working on, I began to intentionally observe the things that were happening around me and to me, and how they were affecting my life.
Here’s what I asked myself:
1. What is it about me that the devil does not want to succeed?
2. What does God have for me that is so great that I must stay broken so that it will not happen?
3. Where do I see myself if I do not heal?
Several posts ago I wrote, “Healing begins when we acknowledge our pain.” I saw the future of the unhealed version of me and the future of the healed version, and decided I wanted the healed version. Which meant I had to push through the pain.
Now, just being transparent, I am still a work in progress. Just like weight gain and weight loss, neither happens overnight. Both happen gradually. And for those who happen to lose it fast, if their behavior doesn’t change and their mindset isn’t right, the change won’t last. I want my healing to last so I am putting in the work to make it happen. The successful, healed version that the devil does not want to succeed is my goal.
Have you had to ask yourself similar questions? Just asking because I know I can’t be the only one who has needed to heal, or is healing.
Be Blessed!♥️
Shaun
Growth
Facebook Memory: July 22, 2023
Lessons are necessary for growth, and life is filled with lessons. Be sure to build on what you have learned, whether from wins or losses. It’s growing season.♥️
Sweet Jesus, I’m Still Here!
That’s how my journal entry from July 20, 2017 started, “Sweet Jesus, I’m still here!” I was praising God despite what I was going through at the time. And after reading that particular entry, that basically spelled out everything I was dealing with, I had to humble myself and thank God for where I am today. Y’all, I made it!
The things I am currently dealing with are nowhere in comparison with what I was going through back then. Honestly, I feel embarrassed about my complaints. God has brought me through some very tough times, and I’m still here!
Please forgive me, Lord, for not being as grateful as I should’ve been. Amen
A couple of weeks ago, I was notified that I had won a ticket to a Paint & Chat (too early for sipping) event. Here’s what I painted and what I decided to recreate moments ago, digitally. I needed that painting session yesterday and to meet new people. It was very therapeutic.☺️
I pray you have a wonderful day and fabulous weekend. Love ya!♥️
Shaun
Messages On Repeat: Be Still and Wait
Last year, I shared these two messages/memories as a pair and have decided to do so again this year.
I don’t know about you but there are times when I become impatient and frustrated waiting on God. Just being honest. So, I end up ignoring His guidance and attempt to do things on my own. However, every time I’ve done so, it’s turned out to be a huge mistake. Moving on my own or prematurely has never resulted in what I thought it would. Honestly, it’s only caused delays in my progress.
Remember, God knows what He is doing and what lies ahead. If He advises us to be still and wait, we must do just that; no matter how uncomfortable it gets. I promise you—speaking from experiences of both not waiting and waiting—when it’s time to move, everything will work out in your favor and better than you imagined. So sit tight while God works. And, when He finally says move, you better move!♥️
Love you,
Shaun
Only One Week Away
Hey Y’all! I am only one week away from one of the greatest dates of my life… MY BIRTHDAY!!!🎉🎉🎉
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♥️
It’s Shaun’s World 
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