My life. My world. Love, hope, peace, joy & happiness.
Today I am providing inspiration from Pastor Joel Osteen. For a couple of years now, I have had Wednesdays blocked off for self care. It’s on my schedule as LaShaundreaB’s Wellness Wednesday. Well, today I am actually going to stick to my schedule. Today is my wellness day.
Here is Pastor Osteen’s message. Talk to you tomorrow!♥️ ~Shaun
You know better than I do what “it” means to you. So whatever “it” is, give it to God. Release it. Let it go. Let Him handle it.♥️ ~Shaun
Side Note:
When God has a message for you, you best believe He will make sure you receive it. Now whether or not you obey it is on you.
Funny story… or more like a transparent moment… guess I have been feeling Year50 a little too much. I’m not going to lie, I have been like, “if it did not happen on that side of 50 I’m moving on.” Every time these moments happened I would hear God ask if I had consulted Him. Well, I would tune Him out. I didn’t want hear anything about consulting Him because I felt like I had been consulting with Him long enough on issues I could clearly handle on my own. Told you I’m being very transparent.
Well, this morning we had a meeting and I had to let go of a few hurts and disappointments, hurts and disappointments stemming from things not happening in my time, or the time limit I had placed on Him (God)–everything had to happen before 50. My mind and mouth said I was okay with His timing, but my heart and soul were not okay. Until this morning, I had not allowed myself to feel the pain of those hurts. I wanted to leave everything behind. But as we all know, whatever we don’t fully address will always be lurking in the background just waiting for the opportunity to resurface.
Here’s the message I received this morning, and get this… I wrote it. Must have written it specifically for this moment–gotta love God’s timing!
Facebook Memory: July 18, 2022
Enjoy your day!
UPDATE: I was so excited when I found this memory that I couldn’t count. Laughing. However, this makes everything that is currently happening in my life even more interesting. Becoming emotional as I think about it. Can’t wait to share!♥️
Well, had to refer to my journal to see what I had written on July 14, 2019, and here is what I wrote:
“Be intentional about time, talent and friends.”
That was it.
So where am I today according to the quote above?
Time–I am becoming better with managing my time. Sadly, it is a constant struggle.
Talent–I am so proud of myself for tapping into my talents. I’m finally using them.
Friends–Some have come and some have gone, and I am at peace with the way things are going.
So how am I doing according to Bishop’s actual quote below? Keep reading…
“Be intentional. Where do you see yourself in 5 years, and how do you plan to get there?”
Journal Entry: May 22, 2019 (Goals were written and revised prior to Bishop’s sermon.)
Here are my current goals written on February 2, 2019. Over the next couple of years, I need to make sure my endeavors align with these goals. Everything I do at work has to provide skills for my professional and entrepreneurial careers.
Overarching Goals:
I included details on how I would accomplish each goal, and so far I am right on track. I know at times it may seem like I am all over the place, and sometimes I am (I just love life), but I do know where I’m going. This morning I stepped up my game and took another leap. Will share later. Want to see where it goes first.
Thanks for reading! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.♥️
Shaun
True happiness comes from within. Wishing you much happiness and peace.♥️ ~Shaun
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Psalm 34:1
Enjoy your Sunday!♥️
I did not draw anything this morning. I actually slept in. Had a few crazy dreams but slept really well. Guess I needed a change of scenery or to be with my parents. I miss my mom. Her ashes were buried in a cemetery near here. I don’t usually visit graves after people die, but I have to go see my momma. I miss her so much.
Well, since I do not have anything new to share, I will share a few past gems from this day, one of which I reshared this morning on Facebook.
Facebook Memory: July 7, 2022
Facebook Memory: July 7, 2019
I reshared this memory this morning with the following quote:
Still enjoying BET Plus, a vision that came to fruition. A couple of months before I snapped this picture at Essence Festival, I had attended Madea’s Farewell play. During the intermission, they played a video of Tyler Perry celebrating 25 years in the industry. I believe it was in this video that he mentioned Tylervision, which is very similar to BET+.
Y’all, we really must stay the course! If God has put a dream in your heart, I don’t care how impossible or outlandish it may seem, stay the course because IT WILL HAPPEN. You may have setbacks and become discouraged, but stick with it. Sometimes you have to put blinders on so that you are not constantly comparing your growth to others. Celebrate them, then put those blinders on and keep grinding. IT WILL HAPPEN!♥️ Tyler Perry is THE GOAT!
Facebook Memory: July 7, 2018
Okay… that’s it for today. After I make a few posts on my other platforms and respond to notifications, I’m shutting things down for a while. I need to be present and enjoy my family. I love y’all!♥️
Shaun
Breathe.
God’s got you.♥️
~Shaun
Over the years, I have discovered one of the keys to knowing who you are is knowing who you are not.
I hate to admit that my road to self-discovery recently wrapped up–at least I believe it is over–during the last few days of my 40s. Maybe it was because I was so determined not to bring uncertainties and baggage into this half of my life. At the very end, up until a few days in, there were things I had to let go of, things I had held on to much longer than I should have. What I discovered was those things were hindering me from fully knowing and embracing my authentic self. Even though I knew God had made me different from others, I constantly questioned my worth and abilities. I also kept feeling behind or as if I had missed out on valuable opportunities.
I know I have only been on this side of 50 a very short while, but life really does seem different. I finally feel like I am dancing to the beat of my own drums. I no longer feel the anxiety and pressure of not being who or where I imagined I would be at this time in life. I contribute all of this to this year’s/half century’s theme–“Being present while residing in a space of peace.”
Y’all, just thinking… Christy Nockels’ book, The Life You Long For, really did prepare me for this.
Forever grateful for God’s love, mercy and grace. Y’all, He really does love me.
Thanks for reading. Wishing all of you a wonderful day!♥️
Shaun
The answer to your question is, “Wait.”
Nothing else to add. Be Blessed.♥️ ~ Shaun
Your dreams are important, too important to let die. No matter what comes or goes, or how much time passes, never give up on your dreams. Everything will happen at the appropriate time.♥️
When I was in high school, my English teacher gave our class personalized, handwritten notes. Mine was written inside of a card that a former student had given her. On the cover was a painting of “The Lady of Shalott.” I was drawn to that painting. It was like I could feel her pain and agony.
Here is the inside of the card with an additional note attached. The words from the attached note have keep me inspired, encouraged and hopeful for more than 30 years.
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