My life. My world. Love, hope, peace, joy & happiness.
Decided to repost yesterday’s message.
“Forward is the only way to go.
Eyes forward.
Mind forward.
Thoughts forward.
Moving forward.
Yes, forward is the only way to go.”
Adding…
Going back is not an option. And guess what? I still believe! Everything I dreamed will happen, and in my lifetime.♥️
Love you!
Shaun
Here’s what I wrote two years ago—
“Today, I encourage you to stay focused on the bigger picture. The goal. The dream. The mission. The purpose.”
Over the years, I’ve noticed that some of my goals have slightly changed; however, my overall vision, purpose and dreams have remained the same. If you haven’t already guessed, my “bigger picture” is to spread love, hope, and peace to every corner of the earth.
It can be done.
Okay, maybe I’m a little delusional. Smile. However, it’s my lifelong mission to make it happen.♥️
Good Morning!☀️
We may not always understand what God is doing or why He has us go through certain things. However, I have learned that, at times, He gives us glimpses of possible answers. Yesterday, I received one of those glimpses. It was a glimpse of a promise, of a dream God had given me ages ago. All He ever asked of me was to trust Him completely, be obedient, and follow His lead; and I did—not always perfectly, but did (and I’m still doing).
Yes, yesterday, I received a much-needed glimpse at what God is doing and where He’s taking me. Of course, I’m not privy to the entire picture (I’ve learned to accept this), but what I see is enough to let me know I am heading in the right direction and that my dream is still intact.
Today, I am thankful for connections I made decades ago that have somehow come full circle (one of the speakers from yesterday’s event was someone I met during undergrad over 20 years ago). Thankful for recent connections (made within the past few months) that have encouraged and inspired me to push beyond my limits. Everything that has happened has been done in a way only God knew I would undoubtedly receive—from the people He placed in my path to the opportunities I have been given. I am forever amazed at how well He knows me! I know…He’s God. Smile
Y’all, I can’t stress it enough how I really did need for yesterday to happen, and to happen the way that it did. Even what I considered hiccups, needed to happen.
I just love the way God loves me.🥰
Thank you so much for reading and following my journey to becoming the person God’s created me to be. I pray you have a wonderful Sunday and extraordinary week!♥️
Love you always,
Shaun
Message received…
I appreciate God showing me, me. There are certain things isolation has shown me about myself that I would have never realized before COVID-19.
Yes, I am still somewhat isolated. Most of my work and social interactions are virtual.
Then, there are things that I have only learned by being in the presence of others, particularly those outside my circle.
I needed today.
I hear you, God.
I’m listening, God.
I’m following through, God.
Thank You for showing me, me.♥️
Shaun
Short story…
Earlier, I was somewhat in panic mode because things weren’t happening as I envisioned. They actually started to fall apart last night, so this morning the pressure felt even worse. That’s when I heard, “Breathe. You’ve got this, and God’s got you.” Hence, the reason for my previous post. I knew if I needed a little encouragement today, someone else probably did too. Well, after posting the message on all my platforms, things began to fall in place!!! No lie..cap or whatever you want to call it! Yes, I’m emotional right now. Y’all…
When I tell you God is soooooo good! So good! I am truly blessed. Will share the rest of my testimony later. Today is We Are Thriving’s (my nonprofit) formal debut. It’s live and active!
Beyond Blessed♥️
This is only the beginning. I took the first step—left perfectionism behind—and I’m trusting God to do the rest. 🙏🏽
Here’s a motivational message I listened to this morning. When I tell you God’s word is always on time. It was exactly what I needed, and I didn’t even have to search for it, it just happened to pop up on YouTube.☺️
“Winning Against Yourself”, words by Maya Angelou (not sure of the authenticity (with AI and all), but it’s very motivating.
“We are all connected” is the hashtag I used with my caption about purpose on November 1, 2022. Here’s that caption—
Facebook Memory: November 1, 2022
“Purpose is not self-centered or self-serving. Purpose is so much greater than us.
I believe our true purpose in life is to fulfill another’s need. There’s something that we provide – different things for different people – that allows them to fulfill their purpose.”
Embrace your purpose. It’s so much bigger than you!♥️
Love you,
Shaun
Real talk, y’all…
Make room for what’s NEXT!♥️
Love you,
Shaun
**UPDATE: If this message isn’t timely!! Have to watch/listen to know what I’m referring to. Wow!
I often share screenshots of previous posts instead of copying and pasting the captions so you can get the full effect of what was written. Sometimes, the hashtags I used are more meaningful than the text itself. Here’s what I shared two years ago (October 30, 2022).
Side note: Please feel free to let me know if you are not able to view any of my photos or links. I’ll never know unless I’m told.☺️
Trust yourself to make your dreams come true. I truly believe if God gave you the dream, then He gave you the ability to make it happen. First, you must stop trying to figure out how it will happen and start moving with what you have. Move, and God will guide you through the rest.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
God has spoken. He has already advised you on what needs to be done, next. Now it’s up to you to respond accordingly.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
Good Morning!☀️
“A culinary revival” is how I described the week I had ten years ago in October 2014. However, it wasn’t just the week I met Marcus Samuelsson, Leah Chase, and John T. Edge (the food writer and former director of the Southern Foodways Alliance) but also the months leading up to it. A few months ealier, I had been invited to a culinary event in New Orleans with Chef John Folse. So, by this time, I felt as if the culinary side of my life had been awakened, and it was finally time to use my culinary degree. Yes, I was somewhat of a chef many moons ago (2002)—degree only, never worked in the field. Let’s just say you never know where life will take you. You plan for one thing—I was set on being a personal chef and traveling the world—and life goes in a completely different direction. While doing part of my culinary internship at a local hospital, I met a registered dietitian, and the rest is history!
Honestly, I’m not sure what’s next for me and this culinary thing. It always seems to be lurking in the background. I use it when doing food demos for nutrition education, but I would love to do much more with it. We shall see.
Well, that’s all I have for now. I just love a good trip down memory lane. Thanks for joining me. Wishing you a wonderful day.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
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