Today we celebrate our wonderful fathers and father figures who continue to make a difference in our lives as well as the lives of others.
Fathers…
Your love, wisdom, guidance, and sacrifices haven’t gone unnoticed. We see your heart and value your presence. Thank you for all you do. Thank you for being YOU!
“Time is just time. It’s what we do within the time we are given that matters most.” –Moi😊
On April 20, 2026, I shared the following in my post, “My Journey With God, No. 141”—
“I didn’t want to stop posting at Day 1800—I loved the challenge of seeing how far I could go—but I needed to set an endpoint.”
Now, here I am on the other side of the “endpoint,” as I called it—which, by the way, never happened at Day 1800. I’m laughing because to stop posting wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be. I woke up every morning after my deadline and kept posting like clockwork. However, on Day 1811 (April 30) I finally ended the streak. Yep… some time around 11:00 PM on April 30th, I made it official. I stopped blogging, disconnected from every social media outlet, including YouTube, and took a much needed break.
For weeks it was just me, those in my close circle and actual presence, and God. Taking the month off was one of the best decisions I’d ever made. It was the most peaceful time I had had in years. It was long overdue.
On June 1st, I returned to blogging and my daily count restarted at Day 1.
So, how did I feel about starting over?
Honestly, I picked back up as if I had never taken a break. The daily count was just a number—that’s all. Ending my streak of posting daily for almost five years didn’t feel like the loss I thought it would. It was just time…
And time continued while I wasn’t blogging. It was the experiences that took place during my break that truly mattered. Nothing was lost from not posting daily. Actually, much more was gained. I became more focused. Conversations were more engaging. Quality time was actually quality time. My time with God increased tremendously. I was able to block out the outside noises and hear from Him, and only Him. And in addition to all of that, I got to love on me more. Yessss! I needed it!
As I said, time is just time. It’s what we do within the time we’re given that truly matters most.
This is all for now. Will talk to you again soon. Have a wonderful day!♥️
I love you,
Shaun
The countdown has officially begun. Less than a week away! Year53 is loading…🥰
In a world that’s not always a happy place to be, please be intentional about finding happy moments. Whether it’s in a smile, a hug, or beautiful memories—find those moments and hold them dearly.
I briefly logged onto X and saw posts celebrating the Obama Presidential Center. I’m so grateful those posts were the first to greet me. Those posts are what I consider happy moments. If you’re not busy, be sure to tune in tomorrow, June 18th, to watch the official dedication of the presidential center. I’m sure it will be live streaming on different platforms and channels. It’s a moment in history that cannot be missed. I know the spirits of our forefathers will be there with their blessings.
Happy moments…
I pray you have a beautifully blessed day. May it be filled with lots of love, joy, and peace.♥️
I love you,
Shaun
**Happy Birthday, Deborah! You know I couldn’t forget you. Wishing you so many blessings. Enjoy your day!🌺🎉💕🙏🏽
I’m not sure how long WordPress has been providing their “On This Day” feature, but it’s nice, especially since I’m not currently on Facebook to review my daily memories. The “On This Day” feature shares past posts written on a particular day, and on this day two years ago, I shared a post about love which was a reshare of a post I made on June 16, 2022, “Allow Love In.”
Life is short. Love and be loved.♥️
Saw this Facebook memory and immediately heard Earth, Wind & Fire’s, “Can’t Hide Love.” You can’t hide it so you may as well let it in. Just saying.…
Thought it’d be fun to ask, so I’m just asking. Smile
At age 52 (soon to be 53🎉), I honestly don’t know the answer to that question. I have technically spent over a decade single—separated from my ex in 2015 and divorced in 2019. Y’all, it just dawned on me that tomorrow I will be 7 years divorced!! Wow!!! Time passes so fast!
Anyhoo… I always say I’m getting married again, but I haven’t even started dating. Honestly, I don’t even know where to start. A few friends have suggested dating apps (tried it before and I logged in and out within 8 hours—couldn’t get into random men looking at my profile😅). I’ve also been advised to get out the house, make eye contact, answer those men in your DMs, stop streaming and go to a physical church, go sit at Starbucks, and the list goes on and on. Lol. My dad believes I’m too mean (I just don’t have time for foolishness), and my uncles know I don’t put up with craziness. One of my uncles recently said, “You cut them off quick.” Now I’m sitting here asking myself— “Do I not give men a chance?” “Am I mean?”😂😂😂 I guess I need to learn how to be a soft girl.🤣🤣🤣
My life…
I know if I don’t want to be 80 or 90 years old and finally finding love, I need to figure something out. My younger advisers say I need to consider dating younger (but not too young). I’ve also been told cowboys are the way to go.🤠 We shall see what happens. Until then, I’ll continue focusing on my inspirations and finding more ways to provide hope, love, and support to those who need it. Maybe that’s where my love and focus are needed at this moment.
I hope you enjoyed today’s post. Listen, if you’re ready, by all means let love in. Life just isn’t the same without doing so.♥️
If you haven’t visited my Shaun’s Daily Inspiration page, check it out! New graphics!💖
“Gift yourself love, grace, and kindness. You already give it to others. It’s time you give it to yourself. You deserve it.” –Shaun’s Daily Inspiration
This week I encourage you to gift yourself more love, grace, and kindness. You’re human just like the rest of us. You need and deserve all three just as much as everyone else.
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead. May it be filled with love, peace, and joy.♥️
It doesn’t take much to do so once ego is removed.
When we feel wronged or disrespected, more times than not, our ego says to retaliate in some way or another. However, kindness pushes us to look beyond our feelings and respond with goodness, compassion, and love.
I encourage you to follow the direction of kindness. Even if you don’t see an immediate reaction or response from your effort, know that your kind gesture made an impact.
Side Note: Always be kind—not a pushover or doormat—but kind. There’s a difference. Just had to throw that in. Smile
“Moments of hope are found in the memories of smiles, the sounds of laughter, and stories of goodness. It’s those memories, and the anticipation of more like moments, that keep humanity alive. They keep hope alive.”
Today, if only for a moment, remember the smiles, the laughter, the good times, feelings of love, happiness, and joy. They’re not only experiences of the past but a glimpse of more like experiences to come. As songstress Maurette Brown Clark says, “It ain’t over until God says it’s over. Keep fighting until the victory is won…God has the final say.”
Although life is like a roller coaster and has its ups and downs, always remain optimistic. As long as we live, there will be brighter days ahead—more brighter ones than not.♥️
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