IAM SimplyShan
Bio
Analytical, Food for thought stories and experiences through my eyes.
-Ss
Stories (43/0)
Over Night Millionaire.
There are several stories of people who have blown their winnings, lost their friends and family and ended up worse off than they were before. In this particular story , it’s a remarkable story . A story of miracles in uncertainty and the power in belief.
By IAM SimplyShan3 years ago in Fiction
Respectfully Declined.
For years I was what you call a “do girl in other words , I was a "yes" girl and later grew into a woman. I had absolutely no boundaries and quite frankly that word “Boundaries” was just not in my vocabulary. The word alone seemed confrontational and harsh .
By IAM SimplyShan3 years ago in Humans
Do You Need More Self-Compassion?
Both recent and ongoing events have taken a massive toll on so many of us. More people than ever before had their stability and what they thought mattered crumble down. A huge mental audit took place. What they thought mattered , no longer mattered. The things that truly mattered came to the forfront and on FULL FOCUS.
By IAM SimplyShan3 years ago in Longevity
The importance of Gratitude.
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”- Ralph Waldo Emerson
By IAM SimplyShan3 years ago in Motivation
Full Body Questions , Feelings and Decisions.
You know what’s rather interesting? How over time it’s become so easy to show up for others and not for ourselves. Let’s just say you have an assignment due first thing Monday Morning, which is worth 50% of your final grade. I am pretty certain you will have it completed for Monday. Even if it may mean , pulling an all nighter just to ensure it’s complete ! (I am definitely guilty of doing a lot of those !)
By IAM SimplyShan3 years ago in Journal
Princess and The Horse
That particular summer was extremely different . I decided , it was time to take my Grandpa Joe’s advice and spend a month. One entire month. I thought long and hard about it . Even made a list of why I should go vs not go . My should go list far outweighed why I should not go . Plus I knew deep down I needed it and so did everyone else.
By IAM SimplyShan3 years ago in Fiction
Don’t dismiss the power in your curiosity.
Curiosity not only is the spark that ignites ones imagination , it also creates happiness within. I know for me it is. Things that catch our interests, whether big or small, are all special in that they reveal something about ourselves. Having and pursuing inclusive curiosities can have internal benefits.
By IAM SimplyShan3 years ago in Motivation
Living my BEST life.
When you hear the statement , “I am living my best life.” What are some things that instantly come to mind? I know for starters , the line “Living my best life” has become very mainstream and has a lot of association with social media and looking like you “Made it”. Whatever that means .
By IAM SimplyShan3 years ago in Motivation