Sha Nacino Happy Wednesday! 🙂
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How was your Valentine’s Day celebration?
Days before Valentine, I asked God to surprise me.
I said, “God, I want to receive flowers on Valentine’s Day!” Haha!
God gave me more than what I prayed for. I’ll share that with you in awhile.
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How did you spend your Valentine’s Day?
On Valentine’s Day, I created 5 music videos! Hehe!
Here’s a snap shot of one of the songs I recorded.
Except for the hair and make-up artist I hired to do my HMU, I pretty much did everything by myself.
I was the singer/artist/story board writer/director/fashion consultant/videographer/lights woman.
I felt so physically exhausted but I had sooooooo much FUN!!!
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As I was reflecting later that night, I was smiling from ear to ear.
Wow, God! I am sooooo happy! I feel so loved! I feel so blessed! What a beautiful day we had. What a joy it is to sing!
What a joy it is to be creative! Thank you for the time, energy, enthusiasm, creativity, talent, and resources You gave me.”
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Then I remembered.
Wait a minute. It’s 9:00PM.
I haven’t received any flowers today! (I remembered I shared with God my desire to receive flowers on Valentine’s Day).
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And then I smiled again when I realized…
“Wow! God gave me so much more than what I asked for.”
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I wanted to receive flowers to feel loved and special.
But even without the flowers, I already felt so loved, special, happy, content.
What a beautiful gift!
I was freed from the Valentine’s “should haves.”
I realized my happiness on Valentine’s Day was no longer rooted on the flowers or chocolates I’ll receive. Hahaha!
(I still love to receive flowers but it’s no longer a requirement to be happy on Valentine’s Day or on any special day)
Thank God for being so patient with me.
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My little story may be simple and petty but the lesson is profound. Naks!
Lesson learned here is this: The goal is not to achieve the goal, but to achieve the purpose behind the goal.​
I love how Hal Elrod, bestselling author of the Miracle Morning, beautifully shared this in one of his posts.
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My goal on Valentine’s Day was to receive flowers.
The purpose of the goal was to feel loved and special.
I didn’t achieve the goal (aka flowers) but I achieved the purpose behind the goal (aka to feel loved and special).
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Hope you had a beautiful Valentine’s Day celebration! 🙂
May God fill your heart with so much love, joy, and peace today and everyday!
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Cheers,
Sha
P.S. I have two announcements:
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1. Our Post-Valentine Concert-for-a Cause will be on Feb 27 (Sun) 4PM – 6PM PH/SG time. Save the date!
2. I’m doing a LIVE Masterclass on How to START Writing Your Book Even if You’re Not a Writer on Feb 23 (Wed) 7:00PM – 8:30PM PH/SG time.
My Masterclass is normally at Php3,000. But I’m giving this Masterclass at the discounted rate of Php299 only! Seats are limited!
