Yesterday I did something I have never done before, I put my phone on Do Not Disturb and enjoyed my day!
I initially did it because I needed to get some work done. However, it ended up being one of the most relaxing experiences I had had in a long time. I also didn’t visit any of my social media accounts after I made my morning posts. Didn’t log out of the accounts and never accidentally tapped the apps. Had no desire to. Didn’t even watch any inspirational videos. I just went about my day doing normal stuff. Life felt normal again. I was finally back to my pre- social media days, and I loved it.
Doing it again today.🥰
I pray you’re having a wonderful weekend so far. May the rest of your day, the week ahead, and this month be filled with lots of love—an abundance of love!♥️
Mara Brock Akil (television producer and writer) posted a video about how the television and film industries are changing, just as the world around us is changing. She believes this change is a good thing and necessary, and so do I. In the video, she says the old ways of doing things are slowly dying, giving us the chance to shape the future we want to see. And I couldn’t agree more!
I believe we are here in this time and space for a purpose. It’s not to sit, watch things happen, or complain, but to shape and create the future we want to see. We’ve been tasked with doing what no other generation could do, and what future generations need us to do. If you’re unsure of your task, assignment, or purpose, ask God to reveal it to you. From experience, it’s associated with something you’re already passionate about doing, or that lifelong dream you just can’t shake.
As God’s children, I believe everything we touch is a song, and we have been tasked with creating something meaningful and beautiful. What we create today will not only enhance our lives but also sustain future generations.
Sooo… Are you on board with shaping our new future—with shaping the world you want to see?
This is all I have for now. I pray you have a relaxing day. May it be peaceful and filled with joy.♥️
I’ve been thinking a lot about my fears lately. Yes, I’m human. I have them. Smile. As I did when I came face to face with that snake almost a week ago (see It All Works Out), I must do the same with other fears. As George Addair said, “Everything [I’ve] ever wanted is on the other side of fear.”
How about you?
Are there fears you need to face?
What’s possible on the other side of those fears?
This is all I have for now. Wishing you a wonderfully, blessed day! May it be filled with lots of love and joy.♥️
Where you begin rarely looks like what you envisioned. Give yourself space, time and grace to grow. Don’t give up. You’ll get there!♥️
Recently, I decided to prioritize myself and my needs first. In doing so, one of my goals is to get 5-6 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Right now, it’s about 3-4 hours. When I wake up, I usually stay awake for 1-2 hours before falling back asleep. Then, I only sleep for another 30 minutes to an hour.
Y’all, this new self-focused version of me is something I must be intentional about working on because it’s definitely not something that is happening naturally.
Yes, growth is a process.
This is all for now. I pray you have a wonderful weekend. May it be filled with lots of love, laughter, peace, and joy.♥️
Singing— “I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Amen
God, thank You for allowing me to see another day and experience Your grace and blessings. I never want a day or moment to go by without acknowledging Your presence in my life.
Feeling thankful…
I pray your weekend has been lovely thus far. Wishing you a beautiful rest of the day. May it be filled with lots of love, laughter, and joy.♥️
I’ve been deep in thought this morning about life—life in general, and where I fit into the scheme of things.
Today’s Quote of the Day is a scripture, Jeremiah 1:5— “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart…”
Yesterday, my elder friend, Ms. Raylawi, called and asked if I wanted to go to a college football game with her and one of her friends. Although I really wanted to stay home and work on a few things, I said yes. Before I could get ready, she texted me several changes to the plan. Before the last change, I threw a pork tenderloin in the oven and prepared toppings for sliders. Then, right before I left the house, she called to tell me that all of her plans had fallen through and she’d probably stay home. I told her it was okay because we were still going to have a great evening. I let her know I had already prepared our meal for the evening so we could just eat and hang out. And that’s what we did. We ended up watching the first season of LUPIN and talking until I saw that she could barely keep her eyes open. I told her she looked like a toddler fighting their sleep. It was way past her bedtime when I left.
I shared this story because this has been much of my life. As a child, I played with kids my age. However, I spent most of my time with older female relatives and family friends. Y’all, they had fascinating stories, and I sat and listened to them talk for hours. And sometimes we didn’t talk at all. We would watch the stories (soap operas) or their favorite shows together, then sit on the porch and people watch. When I became an adult, I did the same. I spent time with each of my childhood elders until they passed. Sometimes I was the only one who spent time with them before it happened. Now, here I am again. Not saying my friend is about to pass, but she’s been talking a lot about death lately and making sure everything is in order.
I often ask God if this is my life’s purpose. Many, many moons ago, I thought about opening a senior daycare. Then, a few months ago, one of my colleagues asked if I wanted to help her provide nutrition sessions to seniors at a few congregate feeding sites, and I said yes. So, every month I get to meet new seniors and hear their stories, while encouraging them to live their best, healthy lives.
I know this was random. Just got a lot on my mind about life and my role in it. Guess I should have made this one a “My Journey with God” post.
Anyhoo…
This is all for today. Oh… one more thing!
So, Ms. Raylawni told me she doesn’t sleep with her phone in her bedroom anymore because every morning before 5:00, it would ding. She said now when she hears it, she smiles and says, “That’s LaShaundrea.” Y’all, the smile on her face when she said it made my heart smile. Whew!
My life…
Okay… now I’m finish.
Thanks for letting me ramble. I have a few things to do to prepare for the week ahead, but I think I’ll take it easy most of the day.
Please take care of yourself and enjoy your day. May it be just as lovely as you are.♥️
Like clockwork. As soon as I opened my eyes I heard, “This is the air I breathe…” Smile
So you know what I’m going to do? I’m going to let the song (“Breathe” by Byron Cage—details in past posts) be. I’m not going to wish it away. Instead, I’m going to embrace it and allow God’s holy presence to surround me and flow through me.
Today, I encourage you to do the same. Breathe in God’s presence. Allow it to surround and flow through you. Believe me, there’s absolutely nothing like it.
Breathe…
Wishing you a wonderful day. May it be filled with lots of love, laughter, joy, and peace.♥️
I pray your weekend is going well. I forgot that it’s Labor Day weekend and most people are off work tomorrow. So, please enjoy your extended weekend!
This morning, I’ve been scrolling through the photos on my phone, looking at what I saved or captured on this date over the past ten years. Life is so interesting. I have had so many different looks and experiences. Time has really flown by. Grateful to still be here.🙏🏽
Not sure what I’ll do today—what memories I’ll make. Think I’ll just go with the flow…
Here’s a short video of the quotes I shared on September 6, 2022:
This morning’s post is for anyone who can use a little encouragement. Know that difficult times don’t always last. They do pass. I’m not just saying this because it sounds good, but because I know firsthand that they do pass—they do not last. God really does have a way of making everything all right.
The song of the hour is “Be Encouraged” by William Becton. The song says—
I know right now it’s impossible to see, but God is gonna work it out if you just believe. Remember this one thing while you’re going through, if God delivered Daniel, He’ll do the same for you.
Be encouraged no matter what’s going on, He’ll make it alright, but you gotta stay strong. Lyrics: Musixmatch
Listen, hang in there. Stand on your faith and stand on God’s word. Trust Him. He’s got you!
Wishing you a lovely Sunday and beautiful week ahead.♥️
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