Found the quote below in my journal entry dated May 16, 2019. It’s definitely a much needed reminder that we may be surrounded by stressors; however, we do not have to be stressed.
In that entry, I mentioned that I had shared the quote the day before (May 15, 2019), but I do not remember seeing it under yesterday’s Facebook memories. Or… maybe it was there but wasn’t meant to be shared until today. Hmmm… Only God knows. Smile♥️
It’s not the things around you that causes stress but your thoughts about them that causes the stress.
Repeat after me—
“I refuse to be stressed. God has everything under control.”
Finally winding down for the night, and the song, “Ain’t No Need To Worry,” by The Winans featuring Anita Baker just came to mind. It’s the perfectsong to end the day with.
The song says—
Ain’t no need in worrying 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.
Listen, whatever it is give it to God. Tomorrow will be a brand new day with new blessings. Now, trust God and get some rest.♥️
I promise this is the last post for today. My daughter is headed back home, my son is at work, and I am left alone deep in thought. I have absolutely no idea what is going on this year, especially during my Jubilee year, but it’s a lot. Confusion, chaos, hatred, you name it. Much more negative energy in the atmosphere than positive. I see it. I feel it. As much as I would love the kumbaya moments to happen and last, they seem far and few in between.
This past year I have witnessed people do things out of pure spite just to be noticed. No one thinks about the consequences of their actions. They can care less who they harm. It’s all about Me, Me, Me, and trending. And most of the time the true victims aren’t the people they intend to hurt but those connected to them. Y’all, people will literally sell their souls and relationships just for momentary satisfaction. Then when the feeling and fame wears off they search for more ways to become relevant, even if it does more harm. What is this world coming to?
I guess this means I need to do more to spread light and love. I know people are better than this. I think it’s time I become more intentional about finding like minded people who would rather build bridges than tear them down. People who, when hurt or angered, do not lash out, but instead extend kindness, mercy, and grace. Y’all, love must win!
My heart is breaking for humanity right now. I have to remain hopeful that things will get better soon.🙏🏽♥️
In my previous post, I mentioned receiving an invite to a media training that awakened so many dreams. Well, here’s what I wrote afterwards:
Shaun’s Journal Entry: June 3, 2014
New Orleans was definitely a great professional experience. I came back with a sense of worth. I felt like I could actually accomplish my goals. I now have a different outlook on life & my role in this universe. I am destined for greatness & there’s nothing wrong with it. Thank you God for helping me realize my potential. Please give me the knowledge, strength, courage, and intelligence to do things the correct way. I thank you so much for the favor!
Y’all, there are so many key elements in that entry that I had no idea I would struggle with over the years that followed. Didn’t see any of it coming. When I tell you my life was disrupted for real! Whew!! But I made it!!!
One of my biggest struggles, which I believe is the reasoning behind the self-sabotage, is this one statement: “I am destined for greatness…”
Y’all, that was a very bold statement. I saw it. I felt it. And over the years whenever I felt it creeping up again, I would shut it down. Every. Single. Time.
Very interesting revelation, isn’t it? Had no idea I was even doing it.
Moving forward, I am going to keep the same prayer in mind—
God, please give me the knowledge, strength, courage, and intelligence to do things the correct way. Amen
I believe if I make this prayer the center of all future endeavors, I will be okay.
Here’s to 10 years!🎉🎉
Yes… this is Year50…♥️
Shaun
Here are a few pictures from my trip and the invite from this day ten years ago. Still can’t believe it’s been ten years.
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