Two things to always remember –
- WHO you are.
- WHOSE you are.
You were not created to blend in.♥️
Two Things To Remember
Tag: Shaun’s Daily Inspiration
Living in My Dreams
Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it.
Maya Angelou
That was one of the quotes under today’s Facebook memories. As usual, I’m in tears (always emotional).
Several blogs ago, I mentioned that it had dawned on me that I am actually living in my dreams. That, in my 20s, I was too naive to recognize it and took so many opportunities for granted. Do y’all know I could have traveled all of Europe at the drop of a hat and didn’t because 1) I did not want to be there, 2) I didn’t want to travel alone (my boyfriend didn’t want to go anywhere) and 3) I always believed I would have other opportunities. Just reminiscing about how I so carelessly disregarded my blessings and opportunities makes me cringe. I had the world in my hands and didn’t even recognize it. Y’all, I had been given what I asked for – to work for an international company and travel the world – and because it did not come the way I envisioned, I blew it off.
Side Note: So I saw myself at the United Nations. Even saw myself in the Peace Corp. But I never ever considered that the Air Force would provide some of the same experiences. I mean, two weeks after basic training I was in Germany. When I tell you God will give you what you ask for! Whew! It was just a little too much. (Laughing)
Okay… Back to my story.
I will say that my life changed after I found out I was pregnant. It was the strangest feeling (I can still feel it now). It was like the blinders fell off and everything was new. By then, I only had a little over two months left in Germany. I booked two weekend tours – one was a tour along the Rhein River and the other was a tour of the Black Forest. I so vividly remember holding my stomach, which was still flat as a rock, and saying, “Now I have someone to travel with.” And I did.
Wish I could say that after I left Germany I readily embraced my blessings and opportunities, but I would be lying. Three years later, almost to the date, God dropped me in Turkey for two years. One of my dreams was to visit the Mediterranean region. And I was there! Receipts of how God works in my life.
Well, while I was in Germany, there were weekly tours to Cyprus and Greece, but I never went. Sadly, I was placed right there in the area – only a few hours away – and still did not go!! Y’all, I was there two whole years and made up excuses of why I couldn’t go. I did travel to a few places in Turkey, though. However, I didn’t take advantage of all of those opportunities either. I was near most places I had read about in the Bible and acted like it was a common thing to be so close. UGH!!
Okay…
I’m seeing a pattern here…
“Aha” moments all over the place!
I hate that it has taken me so long to recognize I am absolutely blessed. No, nothing has ever happened the way I imagined, but it has and is happening right before my very eyes. This time, I’m living in it!! I’m taking it all in. I will admit, I have missed some great opportunities, but it’s okay. Just like God dropped me in Turkey, He’ll send more opportunities and blessings. However, THIS TIME I’m embracing EVERYTHING!
Y’all, this is all I have for you today. I pray you are living in your dreams. One way to know is to block out all distractions… you know, the worries, lack of, and negative energy… and only focus on the precious things you have (opportunities, health, family, love, etc.). Are you living in your dreams? I bet you are!
Have a blessed day!♥️
Shaun
The World Is Yours
Yes, Shaun, the WORLD is yours! Do not limit yourself to what’s familiar. Imagine BIGGER, then go after it! I love you, Girl!♥️
Believe
Here’s one of the wonderful memories I was referring to yesterday that happened during the month of March. Can’t believe this was seven years ago (March 20, 2016). Y’all, it was sooooo cold that day.
Whenever I begin to doubt my purpose in life or where I am meant to be, memories like this remind me that God can do anything. All I did was say I wanted to go see The Passion live and He made it happen –two days before the event! And it didn’t cost me a thing, only my belief.
Listen, when you speak (yes, verbally) your desire or ask God to fulfill a need, BELIEVE it will happen.
BELIEVE
Love y’all!♥️ ~ Shaun
Hello Sunday
Happy Sunday, y’all!
I set out to write about one of the first Facebook memories I came across this morning. It was a quote that read – “If you don’t build your dreams, someone will hire you to build theirs.” My first response was to use it to expound on yesterday’s blog about being at a crossroads. However, I kept scrolling; and I am so thankful I did because I would have missed out on so many wonderful gems.
Y’all, sooo many wonderful things have happened over the past several years, and almost all happened during the month of March. Outside of my birthday month, which is June, March is absolutely beautiful.
So, today, I’m going to keep it beautiful by ending this blog now. I’m afraid if I say more I might tarnish this lovely moment. Just know that I’m beyond grateful for all of my gifts.
Wishing you a wonderfully, blessed week.
Shaun
Overthinking Steals Happiness
Here’s today’s afternoon message. Saw it on Instagram and decided to share. I had to step away from something I was working on because my overthinking was literally stealing my happiness. I could feel it. Please don’t allow this to happen to you.♥️ ~Shaun
Trust God’s Plan
When you feel like your back is against the wall and pressure is coming from every direction… trust God’s plan.
When you feel like your prayers aren’t working… trust God’s plan.
Believe me, God IS working. Trust His plan!♥️ ~Shaun
Keep Climbing
The climb may be steep, but the grass is green and the weather is perfect. Keep climbing. You are almost there.♥️ ~ Shaun
I’m Already Living In My Dreams
Much too often we limit ourselves to what is familiar… to what we know and see.
When I was in my twenties, God gave me a taste of what I said wanted but I was too naive to recognize it. For decades, I saw myself in international spaces. Wrote in my Senior book (high school journal) that I wanted to work for an international company. God gave me the Air Force. Said I wanted to travel to different countries. I lived in Germany and Turkey. Shoot, even said I wanted to live in the city I’m living in now, eight years before I actually moved here; and the move was not intentional, it just happened.
So, here I am actually living in all I have spoken… in all I have dreamed. No, nothing is or has happened the way I envisioned, but everything has happened and is happening.
For years, I have seen myself standing in front of the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland admiring the flags of different countries. I have seen myself walking its halls and interacting with people from all nations. Well… I am already doing it through my blogs and social media platforms. No, I am not physically at the U.N.; however, everything I saw myself doing, I’m doing from the comfort of my home. Now, this does not mean I don’t want to go to Geneva, Switzerland because that’s still a dream of mine. What it does mean is I now recognize the gift I have been given and I am eternally grateful that I am living in my dreams.
I am truly blessed.
I would like to thank all of you for reading my blogs and helping me fulfill my dreams. I so appreciate you!♥️
If you don’t mind, please leave a comment and let me know where you are reading from. Thanks
Shaun
Beyond Blessed
I’m truly blessed.🙏🏽♥️
Y’all, I have a hospice training in an hour and I’m now thinking I made the wrong decision to do this. Not sure why I decided to volunteer to do this while watching my mom’s health slowly decline. Please pray for me.
Shaun
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