Simple Thoughts

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Hi friends.

I have felt heavy-laden lately. Life feels like it’s either going by too fast or not fast enough. Like too much is happening at once and yet nothing is happening at all. My dreams are still that, dreams. I crave them more and more each moment. Feeling stuck between a rock and a hard place. I want to get out.

I am aware of how vulnerable and maybe even melancholy this piece may be, but reality is parallel to honesty. If I cannot be honest with myself or my readers, I have no business creating this material.

I know that down the road, and even now though it doesn’t feel like it, the Lord has wondrous things planned for me. I am so lost in the “why not now,” that I simply am blind to the gift that each day is. I fear that I crave too much change too immediately. Like I’ve been lost in the convenience of life. Convenience is pulling me further and further from the dream. Convenience has lain the spirit of laziness upon my home and I am over its presence.

I am the only one who can make a change. Nobody is coming to save me or change me. The Lord has given me the tools and opportunities that I once asked for, and yet, I fail to use them. Being the woman God has created me to be will not happen overnight, it is a step-by-step process. One thing at a time. Habit stacking. Thought capturing. Intentionality. Its about facts, not feelings.

I’ve not only been vulnerable with myself here but, also with you. Where can you feel God guiding you? Where do you feel you need to be more vulnerable with yourself? What is your first step?

Thank you for hearing me out today. I believe that this post was significantly more for me than it was for anyone else reading it. But, if it provokes just one person’s wheels to start turning, then I’ve done my part.

Thanks for listening.

Your friend,

Shea

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“to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, so that you may behave properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.”
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1 Thessalonians‬ ‭4‬:‭11‬-‭12

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Hi y'all, I'm Shea Whitley, an aspiring homesteader and full-time nanny. You may find it interesting to know that I was featured in VoyageRaleigh Magazine as one of Raleigh's most inspiring stories. I was born in California and raised on the Florida East Coast for 18 years, I have called central North Carolina home since August 2023. These transitions in my life have played a pivotal role in shaping who I am today. My core values are deeply rooted in my faith as a Christ-follower. I believe that I cannot succeed in anything without Christ, and I embrace the idea that failure is still success because it offers an opportunity to learn something new. My life choices and professional approach are guided by my main interests, which revolve around my love for Jesus and the great outdoors. I find fulfillment in gardening, baking, traveling, camping, reading, learning new skills, hiking, and livestock. These passions have influenced the decisions I make and the activities I engage in daily. Currently, I am fully dedicated to nurturing children as a full-time nanny while also pursuing my dream of establishing a productive and profitable homestead business. Through my personal projects, I have been able to explore the practical aspects of homesteading, even in an urban setting. Looking ahead, I am excited to continue growing my homesteading business and exploring new avenues for sustainable living. It's not always easy, but I firmly believe that taking small steps and starting somewhere is the key to success. My journey has been shaped by pivotal moments and experiences, and I am committed to living out my values in all that I do. Failure is not an obstacle, but a stepping stone towards growth. Join me as I embrace the joys and challenges of homesteading and strive to make a positive impact on the world around me.

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