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Stronger And Braver?

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!☀️

Three years ago, I wrote that the complexities and experiences of life and love made us stronger and braver and were worth experiencing.

Question—

Have the complexities and experiences of life and love, particularly love, made you stronger and braver?

My answer…

“Yes” on the strength part. The complexities and experiences of life and love have made me stronger. However, “No” on the bravery part. Well, only in the case of love. My experiences with love and its shenanigans have always made me retreat. I have yet to become brave in this area; however, I am working on it. One day I’ll be a love warrior-Queen! Smile

Anyhoo… On a softer, less complex note.

Last year, I celebrated the tenth anniversary of my dreams being revived. I wrote about how an invitation to a culinary experience had changed my life ten years earlier (May 2014). I said it had awakened childhood dreams I had buried in my early 20s. Well, at 51, those dreams are still alive, and this time, despite the “complexities” of life—because life is going to keep lifeing—I plan to keep them alive. Just call me the warrior-Queen and protector of my dreams!

That’s all I have for you now. I do want to know your thoughts on the question above. Are you stronger and/or braver because of your experiences?

I pray you have a fabulous day. You deserve it!♥️

I love you much,

Shaun

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Published by Shaun Bradford

My life is full of adventures— good and bad, and I’m living in every moment. Can’t help but be present.

6 thoughts on “Stronger And Braver?”

  2. On your question:

    “Are you stronger and/or braver because of your experiences?”

    I am pretty much in the same boat as you. Stronger and braver because of life’s experiences, yes.

    But stronger and braver because of love — not so much. Actually, it took a lot of courage for me to let my crush know she was my crush and ask her out and I received the sweetest rejection, but that’s still fresh & new for me, and I’m still dealing with the results of it.

    I don’t think I’m braver at all. I actually feel like I’m probably not going to have that boldness anytime soon.

    Thanks for the question, Shaun!

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    1. Thanks for sharing, trE.💕🌸🫂

      I hate your crush didn’t feel the same. What a beautiful relationship that could have been. With that being said, I’m proud of you for being brave enough to take that chance, and for sharing your experience with us. Both took courage.💗

      I’m not so sure if I’ll ever be that brave. The last time I took a chance like that was in the 90’s, and I haven’t worked up the courage to do so again. Like you, I had my crush. We had become so close. Then, I told him I was falling in love with him. He ghosted me for a while and after we reconnected, we both acted like I never said anything. I guess you can say that taught me to never do that again.🥴

      I’ll end with this, and it may not mean much now, but you putting yourself out there gave me a little boost of courage. Not much, but some. A tiny spark.🤭

      Have a great day, trE! We’re going to be alright.🙏🏽💕

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      1. Aww. I hope you take another chance before it’s too late in life. I’ve always been bold in that area, this time really just shook me because there was and is so much invested.

        I still have my beautiful, amazing friend. And she has my heart. I won’t be able to even think about anyone else until she gives it back. Lol.

        Thank you for opening up the discussion. You’re brave. You just have to have the right person and the right time again.

        Ha! And I guess what I just said to you is for me, too. Look at how God works. 😂🤣😆

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