My life. My world. Love, hope, peace, joy & happiness.
Here’s what I shared a few years ago after reading Will Smith’s memoir, WILL.
Three Questions–
What are your core values and goals?
Are you willing to make sacrifices to achieve them?
If so, what will those sacrifices cost you?
Just a little something to think about. They’re also questions I am asking myself now that I’ve seen this memory.♥️
Shaun
As promised, I am celebrating every single success! The fact that I have been posting for 1300 consecutive days is beyond wonderful! That’s over 3 1/2 years sharing my daily thoughts with you.
I pray that what I have shared has brought you closer to God, given you hope, inspired and encouraged you, and made you feel loved and seen. Thank you so much for your support, prayers, and love over the years. Thank you for allowing me to be me, to be human. I appreciate that more than you know.
Looking forward to sharing more over the next 100 days!💗
Love you,
Shaun
Speaking blessings over…
Your life.
Your family’s life.
Your health.
Your business.
Your future.
Your legacy.
Yes, you are blessed!
Now, I know you didn’t think I had forgotten about myself.
Speaking blessings over…
My life.
My family’s life.
My health.
My business.
My future.
My legacy.
Yes, I am blessed!
We are blessed!♥️
Love you,
Shaun
Good Morning! When was the last time you publicly celebrated your achievements? Is it something you find easy to do? Asking because I have always found it difficult, until recently. Now, I celebrate even the smallest of successes.
I wish I could say that after I shared my post five years ago (see second screenshot below) that I began publicly acknowledging my achievements, but it didn’t. It took me years to finally become comfortable enough to share even a few. As you will read in my post below, I didn’t even tell anyone about my role as the president of our state’s dietetics association (2016-2017). When I tell you it felt like I was leading two separate lives. And to be honest, I guess I was. I didn’t know how to be Shaun and LaShaundrea. I believe I’ve written about this before. It took me years to find a happy medium between the two, which didn’t actually happen until Year50.
Anyhoo, today things are different. I am not hiding anymore and I am celebrating all my achievements. I mean, how can I fully represent God if I continue to downplay the magnitude of His greatness in my life? Y’all, He’s been too good to me. As I have said many times before, I am beyond blessed.🥰 ~Shaun
Facebook Memories: September 3, 2019
Good Morning!
Our road to success may seem never ending. However, we must continue moving forward as if our big break is only moments away. That’s hope.
Facebook Memory: August 27, 2019
Good Morning!☀️
Here’s today’s social media find. DO NOT GIVE UP! Success does not happen overnight. We refer to some as “overnight” successes, but in reality, they’ve been working on their craft for a while. Think about all of the social media celebrities. Most of us saw them when they first started making videos. They didn’t give up. They practiced their craft until it was so good that others wanted to share it.
If you have an idea or vision, that’s been nagging you for years, do it. Maybe all of the pieces aren’t in place, and you feel like making a move is pointless. Believe me, it’s not! Do something. Work towards it. Just don’t sit idle and one day wish you would have tried. The road to success will not be easy. DON’T GIVE UP! (This isn’t just for you, it’s for me too!☺️)
Do not give up!
Keep going!
Stumble.
Fall.
Get back up.
Keep going.
It will happen.
Sooner than later.
Smile.😊
Remain hopeful and optimistic. You’ve got this! Love you.♥️
Shaun
Hello! How are you? Yep, I’m speaking first. Smile. You are much too important for me not too. Believe me, you really do matter.💕
While reading past journal entries, which I do pretty often, I came across a few questions I had asked myself. I was in the process of addressing a few hurts and making this side of 50 different from the last. Although I did not have an answer for them at that time, and some I am still working on, I began to intentionally observe the things that were happening around me and to me, and how they were affecting my life.
Here’s what I asked myself:
1. What is it about me that the devil does not want to succeed?
2. What does God have for me that is so great that I must stay broken so that it will not happen?
3. Where do I see myself if I do not heal?
Several posts ago I wrote, “Healing begins when we acknowledge our pain.” I saw the future of the unhealed version of me and the future of the healed version, and decided I wanted the healed version. Which meant I had to push through the pain.
Now, just being transparent, I am still a work in progress. Just like weight gain and weight loss, neither happens overnight. Both happen gradually. And for those who happen to lose it fast, if their behavior doesn’t change and their mindset isn’t right, the change won’t last. I want my healing to last so I am putting in the work to make it happen. The successful, healed version that the devil does not want to succeed is my goal.
Have you had to ask yourself similar questions? Just asking because I know I can’t be the only one who has needed to heal, or is healing.
Be Blessed!♥️
Shaun
Ending the day with the same prayer I began with:
Speaking life, love, peace, joy, optimal health, success, prosperity, and blessings over this next year and beyond. Amen
This is my prayer from this day forward.
Beyond Blessed♥️
Shaun
Just finished a Zoom meeting for my ‘oh so’ exciting second chance. Laughing at myself. Umm… Tell me why I thought things were still the same as nine years ago. I mean, of course I knew things had changed, but I don’t remember so much work being involved. Laughing. Boy, have times changed. But I’m up for the challenge. Team work will definitely make this dream work. We’re in this together.
Listen, y’all pray my strength in the Lord.😅
Shaun
Somebody lied. Fifty is not the new forty. Just saying.
I cannot say it enough, I love my Facebook memories. I love how God sends just what I need when I need it. He continuously feeds my soul. Here is another Facebook memory from another one of my accounts (I have quite a few).
Facebook Memory: December 6, 2021
After reading Will Smith’s memoir, I truly believe anything’s possible. Much too often we allow others to define what our success should look like. But success is personal and should only be defined by us. In chapter 20, Will’s therapist asks him a few questions –
“Who are you?”
“What do you truly want?”
“What are your deepest values and authentic goals?”
Deep, right?!
Listen, align your sacrifices and discipline with what you TRULY want and it will happen.✨
I noticed that I used the term, “align.” Been seeing “alignment” everywhere lately. Whatever I do from here on out has to be aligned with my purpose, aspirations, and dreams.
I hear You, God. I hear You.
I know I cannot be the only one who needs these messages. Listen, as He speaks to me and advises me to share, I will continue to do so.
Have a wonderful evening!♥️
Shaun
Remember to celebrate all of your successes including those only you and God know about. Like the fears, doubts, insecurities, and perfectionism you overcame before making your first move. Yes, those successes are just as important and should be celebrated too.
Love you!♥️
Shaun
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