Life

Tunnel Vision

As long as YOU and God know where you are headed, no one else’s opinion matters. They cannot see the vision God gave you. Block the noise and chatter—even your own thoughts that cannot fathom where you are going—and focus on God’s guidance. He knows where He is taking you.

It’s tunnel vision season. Trust God!

Stay focused on your God-given vision. You might look crazy today, but you won’t tomorrow. Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

You Are Special

As Lizzo sings—

In case nobody told you today
You’re special
In case nobody made you believe (nobody, no, no)
You’re special
Well, I will always love you the same
You’re special
I’m so glad that you’re still with us (so glad, so glad, so glad)
Broken, but damn, you’re still perfect (you’re perfect)

Special by Lizzo
Lyrics: LyricFind

Facebook Memory: June 19, 2023

Brighten someone’s day by doing something that lets them know they are valued, appreciated, and loved. Make sure they know that they are special.♥️

In case no one has told you, you are valued, appreciated, and loved.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Life

Know When To Move On

Sometimes we stay in spaces to save face. You know, we think the embarrassment of leaving is worse than the consequences of staying. Other times we stay out of fear, or because we believe we have already stayed too long and there’s nothing left to do or give. Whichever the case may be, when we know it’s time to move on, we need to move on. We cannot waste anymore time in spaces where we were never meant to stay. Let’s learn the lessons. Accept the blessings. Then move on. God has more in store for us. However, we will never receive them if we do not move.

Comfort blocks blessings.

I pray you’re having a wonderful day thus far. Remember, God’s got you. You will not fail.♥️

Be Blessed,

Shaun

Life

Nothing Is Ever Wasted, Part 2

When I shared my previous post on Instagram and YouTube, I added the song “Cry On” (click the link for full song) by Commissioned. The song says—

“Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning time.”

Y’all, our tears were not wasted. As they say, tears are just water for our seeds. Our gardens are growing, and they are so beautiful and bountiful. Just look at them. Aren’t they lovely?! Smile.♥️ ~Shaun

“Cry On” by Commissioned

Life

Nothing Is Ever Wasted

Every experience, every lesson, every tear, heartbreak, setback, and disappointment were all for a purpose. Everything we’ve gone through will be, or is currently being, used to help us along our journey, or to help someone else along theirs. So, none of it is being wasted. Be Blessed.♥️ ~Shaun

Keep journeying on.

For those who saw the original post, I thought of something better—same message, new title and image.☺️

Life

Purpose Part 3

Decided to continue my Purpose series (didn’t know it would become one). For years, I have known what my purpose was/is; however, I have never known how to fully embrace it. My purpose is connected to my dreams and part of my DNA, and there are people attached to them.

Here is another Facebook memory (had so many gems today, some I shared elsewhere):

Facebook Memory: June 8, 2019

Happy Saturday! Here’s today’s social media find. Progress IS progress. Encourage others, but also encourage yourself. It’s true, we’re usually our own worst critic. Just because you’re not where you thought you’d be by now, doesn’t mean you’re not making progress.

This is where journals come in handy. Journals allow us to look back and see how far we’ve actually come. Believe me, if you’re better off than you were a year ago (like me 🙋🏽‍♀️), then you’re making progress. So cut yourself some slack. You’re doing great! Remember, God is working!!

It’s definitely been slow, but continuous. Had a few setbacks but I kept going, and will keep going. Photo Credit: Unknown

This was my first time serving as President-Elect. Beyond grateful for second chances. I had so much more to give, so much more to do. Listen, even when you have given up on your dreams, God has not given up on you. Your purpose is much too great for you not to keep going.

Love you,

Shaun

Life

The Divine Plan

Last year on this date, I shared two posts—one was about purpose, which I basically reshared this morning, and other was the reblog below. The reblog was based on a message written on a butterfly display —“Your life is unfolding according to The Divine plan.”

Stay focused on God, not what’s going on around you. Believe me, He’s got you!

And life is doing just that, unfolding according to God’s plan. Although we have some control over how it unfolds, it’s probably not as much as we would like, and that’s a good thing. Keeps us humble. What I have learned over this past year is to allow life to do what it’s going to do. Of course I must continue to do my part which is to keep striving towards my goals and dreams. However, I cannot get caught up in the whirlwind of things happening around me, nor allow the tactics of the enemy (because they are real) throw me off course. I must remember at all times, and you should too, life is unfolding according to God’s plan, and He is in control.

Praying you have a lovely day and wonderful weekend.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun


Life

Bet You Didn’t Know

I bet you didn’t know how strong you were and are.

I bet you didn’t know how far you could and would come.

I bet you didn’t know the amount of courage you possessed.

Nah… You didn’t know.

You didn’t know this would or could ever be you.

However, it is most definitely YOU!

You are stronger than ever.

Your confidence is on 10!

You are feeling good and you look amazing.

Baby, you are glowing!

I have shared this same image/message every couple of years since 2016, but with different captions. Last year’s caption was, “Look how far you’ve come. You’re stronger than you think.” (Photo/image credit: unknown)

Listen, keep showing up!♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

Life

Full Circle Moments

Where do I begin?! Y’all, I wish I wasn’t such an emotional person. My daughter keeps telling me it’s just me. Cancer is my zodiac sign, and she swears I exhibit every single trait. Laughing.

On June 1, 2015 (I can’t believe it’s been nine years), I took office as the president-elect of our state’s dietetics association. Today, nine years later, I am assuming that role, again! This is a three-year commitment—president-elect, president, and then past president. Several posts ago, I mentioned that I had left favor on the table. Well, this is one of those favors I was referring too. Y’all, this favor was packed with opportunities. Opportunities that I believe would have gotten me closer to where I had dreamed of being. However, life happened and I didn’t know how to handle both—life and the opportunities. Well, life won.

As they say, everything happens for a reason, and I am beginning to accept the fact that some of those reasons I may never know. Life is funny like that. However, I do know I have been granted a second chance, a do over, and this time I am going to keep going. I have to keep going.


Y’all, when I tell you God is so good and His love is unmatched! Returning to office wasn’t even on my radar. I had given up on that dream. Had written it off as one of those things that had run its course. Now, here I am again, much wiser, more equipped, and better prepared to see this dream come to fruition.

This is my Year50!

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Hello June!❤️

Shaun

Life

Do Not Give Up

Wasn’t going to share a second post today, but one of my aunts just tagged me when she shared one of my memories from yesterday. I saw it yesterday and chose not to share it. I guess it was meant to be shared, and perhaps it was meant to be shared today.

Message: Whatever you are going through—DO NOT GIVE UP!!! God is with you. You WILL NOT fail! Trust Him.♥️ ~ Shaun