30 Days Of Gratitude Day 4

#30DaysOfGratitude day 4!
Today I'm grateful for nature. <3

I've been spoiled and raised in some of the most beautiful mountains and have not always appreciated them for their full beauty.

For years the woods and leaves were a burden. But as I age I realize how magical these woods are. How beautiful each mountain truly is, and how blessed I have been to be near lakes and fresh water rather than big cities and harsh climates.

I love adventuring into the woods on my own time and being able to find new places every day in my own front yard.

I'm Kinda sad at how long it took me to realize how important it was to appreciate the nature on an even deeper level.

But I'm so honored to he blessed with mother natures beauty every day.

Not to mention the beauty of the fall leaves right now. Oh my goodness.

<3 What and where are you grateful for today?

#gratitude #nature

30 Days Of Gratitude Day 5

#30DaysOfGratitude  day 5!

Today I'm grateful for the ability to create art!
I've been blessed with the ability to create something from nothing and raised in a somewhat artistic home.

This past weekend I was honored to hang my paintings for my friends and community to admire through November at @dantesbarfrostburg !

Seeing how far my art has grown has made me keep pushing forward even when projects don't turn out as planned. But its funny how others always fall in love with the ones I'm not always sure about.

Art is all different to every single eye.

Have you created anything lately?
What are you grateful for today?

#art #artist #creator #acrylicartist #artshow

30 Days Of Gratitude Day 3

#30DaysOfGratitude  day 3

Today I am grateful for healthy food. <3

I use to be such a terrible eater. I was raised to be cheap and eat anything to fill my belly.

Now I have to watch my health, and though I have cheat days like most everyone else I sincerely  care what goes into my body.

It took years for me to get to this point. I'm not a vegan or even vegetarian because my body requires certain things. But one of those things does require to be mindful of what is eaten.

I am grateful I have access to healthy food,  and can afford healthy food, and cook healthy food. And share it with others when I can.

My body has felt so much better and I enjoy finding new recipes!

This was one of my first times eating "zoodles" (zucchini noodles) from my spiralizer! Mixed with a bundle of other veggies and goodness.

What are you grateful for today? What's the last meal you were grateful for?

#youarewhatyoueat #eathealthy #healthy #food #recipe  #gratitude #happiness

#30DaysOfGratitude day 2

#30DaysOfGratitude day 2:
Today I am grateful for life.

My life, your life, life in general.

These last few weeks have been trying on my patience and strength, and health. But the resilience event reminded me that my whole life has been quite the challenge, and so is many others.

But Its also shown me how much I do truly value life.

There are days I know we all wish we weren't "here" anymore but when it comes down to it life is SO magical and precious.

I've also lost so many from physical life that I so wish were still here. I miss them all dearly.

So today I am grateful to be alive. Grateful to be working towards my own legacy every single day.

Grateful that the universe created the soul that is me to be a conduit for its magic and messages.

What are you grateful for today?

#gratitude #thankful #life #livealifeyoulove #resilence #strength 

30 Days Of Gratitude

#30DaysOfGratitude

I just got through one week of #SelfLoveMagic so now I am super excited to show gratitude outwards for everything that's made me who I am today.

Since its officially Thanksgiving month I've decided to join the 30 days of gratitude challenge.

I wouldn't be anything like I am today without this amazing beautiful human who's always got my back. I'm forever grateful for all his hugs and help every single day. <3

What are you grateful for today?

#sharethelove #loveyourlife #begrateful #gratitude #gratitudeistheattitude

Photo credit : Jacqie Q Photography

Shout out to my partner Selomon! Check him and all his amazing out in www.Selomon.com  ( personal tip: hes got awesome free meditations and other offerings you will love!)

Speaking For The Resilience Healing The Heart.

Yesterday I had the amazing opportunity to speak at the New Day Campaign Resilience  Healing Of The Heart event at The Allegany Arts Council and I am honored to have closed out such a beautiful event focused on holistic health opportunities and healing trauma.

Selomon and I also had the opportunity to share information about Phoenix Landing Wellness , perform a sound meditation, and rock our jackets for  The Walking Gallery of Healthcare!

What an eventful day! The closing ceremony will be October 30th from 5-8pm at The arts council and I hope everyone gets a chance to see the beautiful artwork featured by Sandy Arnold, Darein Issom and beyond!

Shout out to Golden Gaian, LLC.- Breezy Spreadlove and Jesse for coming to the event all the way from Michigan and grabbing a video for us! Check it out on MY FACEBOOK PAGE.

Today Is The Last Day Of The #selflovemagic Challenge I Joined!

#selflovemagic | Day 7 Yay we did it! .

Challenge: Write a letter to your younger self all about self-love and your insights on self-love from the perspective of where you are today.

In today's post, share a photo of your younger self and in the caption share some of the things your younger self learned/heard that you think others would benefit from reading as well. 

Post a photo of your younger self to show how far you've come. <3

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Here goes it...

 Dear baby girl,

This one brought so many feels...as everyone in this photo but me is now gone.. I want you to  know you are so powerful and loved. You have quite the journey ahead and lifes anything but easy. But know you will get through every test with your best. 

Don't ever give up, and find the strength to not only love yourself but all those around you.

Your smile is contagious and your mood can shift a whole room, so be careful with it.

Know that everything happens for a reason, and everything you want is within reach. Don't every stop aiming for those shiney stars and never settle for less than you deserve, which is only the best.

Your family and friends may not always get it but they do love you a lot. Take more time to make memories and SMILE  and Dance  MORE.

Be happy and enjoy the moment. Things will happen so fast so remember its Bout the journey not the destination. 

Embrace love. Believe in miracles. And never back down for that which is right. Stand strong. Be mindful. And always always always.. be yourself. 

<3 Shannon

As I wrote this I also felt a sense of my future self talking to me now tol! Whew all the feels. 

What would YOU tell your younger self? 

#selflovemagic.

@aerialyogagoddes @_angiemsanchez @askdoctorjulie @loraleibayette @simi_fromen @essentialroselife @iam.alyssalove

Thank you ladies sooooo much for this amazing push. What a beautiful week it's been. 💜😍🙌🙏

If you enjoyed this event I encourage you to get yourself a journal and join me for my own 52 weeks of self love prompte and challenges starting, (hopefully) next week!

Ahh I'm so excited!