“I love you to the moon, stars, other galaxies and back.”
“Self-love is the best love.”
“Love yourself unconditionally.”
Over the past year, I have used the expressions above to spread the message of love. It’s said we must become what we want to see, and love is it. Love is what I want to see flowing throughout the world like God’s beautiful melody. It’s my hope that others see and feel God’s love through me. Even if the world never sings in perfect harmony, I must not give up hope that it just may. I must believe.
I pray you have an amazing day!
I love you like a beautiful melody feeling the air with joy.♥️
I’ve shared the same image below since 2022. To continue with the “love” theme, I’m sharing it again today, along with two of my previous captions—the first is included in the screenshot.
Keep it simple. Don’t overcomplicate it.
Here’s the second caption, which was shared last year.
Feeling a bit nostalgic this morning. Taking it back to when times seemed simpler. When love seemed simpler. But what would I know? I was only around four or five when “When Somebody Loves You Back,” was released.🤭 Let’s just say I felt the love Teddy was singing about. It was between this song and L.T.D.’s “Love Ballad.” I’m a 70’s baby, of course I love “LOVE.”☺️
When I shared last year’s post as an Instagram story, I included Teddy Pendergrass’ “When Somebody Loves You Back.” As you can see, I was torn between it and another 70’s favorite, L.T.D.’s “Love Ballad.” I remember my granddaddy playing L.T.D.’s eight track while driving his midnight blue L.T.D. I was so intrigued by the fact that they were both L.T.D.s that I never forgot either—not even the color of his car. Great memories.☺️
As I said in my caption from last year, “I’m a 70’s baby, of course I love “LOVE.”☺️” It’s who I am, and this year I’m embracing it. I am a lover and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with it. As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said—
“Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.”
A couple of years ago, I started sharing “Self-Love Saturday” videos on TikTok. I’ve been debating on whether or not to continue sharing them on TikTok or begin sharing them on my YouTube channel. We shall see.
Anyhoo…
It’s Self-Love Saturday and the day after Valentine’s Day. Be sure to do something extra special for yourself. Me—I’m going to go buy myself some discounted flowers and candy. Smile
Listen, life is too short to keep waiting for things to happen. Always make the best of your life as it is now. There’s so much beauty in NOW!
“Just Be Yourself” @ShaunsDailyInspiration on TikTok (March 4, 2023)
Since Facebook grouped these two stories together, I decided to share the Facebook memories from each one.
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Simple message, yet it is often difficult to do until all noise is blocked—both externally and internally.
All it takes is ONE decision for our entire life to change. What may seem like a small decision today could actually be one of the greatest decisions of our lifetime.
Message—
We must stay focused so when it’s time to make those life-changing decisions, we won’t hesitate to make them.♥️
Woke up with this song playing in my head, and the more I looked for something else to share, the louder the song became. So, I already knew what it meant—I needed to share it. Hopefully, it blesses you.
I pray you have a wonderful Saturday! Remember to show yourself a little extra love today.♥️
How could I throw away a miracle? How could I face another day? It’s all of my doing, I made a choice And today, I pay My heart is full of pain How could you understand, the way I feel? How could you relate to so much pain? Seems as though nothing can comfort me So today, I pray That someone should listen, for
Nothing should matter Not when love grows inside you The choice is yours There’s a miracle in store Nothing should matter Not when love grows inside you A voice of love is crying out Don’t throw love away There’s a miracle in store
How could I let go of a miracle? Nothing could ever take its place Thought I was looking, out for myself Now it seems the pain Is all that I have gained I wonder if I could be your miracle I wonder if I could spare you pain Seems as though nothing will comfort me Lord, less today, I pray That you should come listen, for
Nothing should matter Not when love grows inside you The choice is yours There’s a miracle in store Nothing should matter Not when love grows inside you A voice of love is crying out Don’t throw love away There’s a miracle in store
Don’t ever throw away your miracle Don’t let it slip away For nothing should matter
Nothing should matter Not when love grows inside you The choice is yours There’s a miracle in store Nothing should matter Not when love grows inside you A voice of love is crying out Don’t throw love away There’s a miracle in store, oh For you, yeah
Eight years ago, I was listening to The Winans and Anita Baker’s “Ain’t No Need To Worry.” The song says (Lyrics: LyricFind)—
Ain’t no need in worrying what the night is gonna bring, it’ll be all over in the morning.
There’s a fear of night fall, when darkeness comes and covers all the day. Sometimes we feel pain, but there are things that we can change, just pray.
Ain’t no need to worry, what the night is gonna bring, it’ll be all over in the morning.
Troubles come, but they do past, heartaches, hurts, oh but, they don’t last always. Sometimes we feel pain, but there are things that we can change, just pray.
Ain’t no need to worry, what the night is gonna bring, it’ll be all over in the morning.
In the morning, the morning, it’ll be all over in the morning.
It’ll be all over in the morning.
Makes no different how dark the night, if you trust in God, it’ll be alright; (it’ll be all over in the morning).
It makes no difference how long the day, trust in God, He’ll make a way; (it’ll be all over in the morning).
Weeping will last, but only for awhile, but when the sun shines, you’ll wear a smile; (it’ll be all over in the morning).
And I say, thank you Jesus, in the presence of all those who hear my voice; (it’ll be all over in the morning).
In the morning, the morning, it’ll be all over in the morning.
A few years ago, I made a video documenting a moment when I dreamed BIG and the dream came true. Here’s what I wrote when I shared the TikTok video on Instagram/Facebook.
Facebook Memory: January 18, 2022
“Manifest it! Wrote it down on 09/29/2014. On 10/24/2014 it happened. Y’all, it really doesn’t take long for God to work. He’s quite amazing!☺️
Never stop dreaming!”
And here’s a Facebook story I shared last year (January 18, 2024)—
The original quote “BIG Dream, BIG Faith” was shared on January 18, 2022 with the caption— “Do not let the size of a mustard seed fool you. Although tiny in size, it’s big, bold, and strong; and it carries a faith and confidence that can move mountains. Big dreams require big faith, which can be as small as a mustard seed.”
As I shared last year, you are already living in your dreams. Please be careful not to miss the beautiful moments in front of you because this isn’t the dream you envisioned. Enjoy every minute of now. Believe me, so many treasures can be found in this present moment. In time, you will see what you envisioned.♥️
So, my new year started off on a high note. However, it went downhill soon after—like the next day—when I began thinking about my personal life. I thought about how I chose to be a mom first and built my life around my two—no disrespect to my babies because I would do it all again if I had to. It’s true.
Side note: If you don’t already know, I love being a mom. Y’all, I love everything about motherhood—the good and bad. Believe me, my adult children were regular kids like every other kid. They tested their boundaries and my patience, but I never once regretted having them. They were and truly are my blessings.
Anyhoo… Reality hit me hard a couple of days ago. I’m talking hard! For a minute, I felt completely lost and alone. Y’all, I am single—like, single, single—grown kids, no man single—and I’m 51.
That’s when I knew I needed a change of scenery to clear my mind, so I hit the road. I wasn’t about to sit and wallow in my thoughts of what I didn’t or don’t have. Yes, I am 51, but I refuse to believe my best days are behind me. That I missed out on God’s plans for my personal life because I chose to make my babies a priority.
This morning I came across a Facebook memory from a few years ago and was reminded that everything that happened in my life, happened the way and in the order that God planned. I may not understand it, but I accept it. I accept it, and I’m letting it go. I must let it go. I know God’s got me.
Well, that’s how I’ve been feeling lately. How about you?😅
Don’t forget, today is Self-Love Saturday! Remember to treat yourself a little extra special today.♥️
That’s how I ended my journal entry on December 28, 2014—“The time is now!!”
I wrote—
“2015 is only days away, am I ready? This is a must, not a want!! Get moving Shaun. Let God be your guide. I know you feel lost but you got this. The time is now!!”
I just love reading past journal entries. I swear they were written for me today. Baby, if no one else was going to motivate me, I was definitely going to motivate myself.
Today, I’m only days from 2025—I can’t believe it’s been ten years! Unlike ten years ago, I no longer feel lost or unsure about being ready. Nope, not this time. This time, I’m ready, moving, and God is guiding my every step. This time, the time is now!!
It’s Shaun’s World 
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