Category: hope

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New Book Alert!

Shaun Bradford

Hey Y’all! I’m excited to share that our WordPress friend and fellow blogger, Anthony Winn (tonysbologna.com), has officially published his first novel! Woohoo!!🎉

I had the privilege of following Anthony’s journey of writing “Letters from Jasper” from his first thoughts to the now published product. Knowing the amount of time and attention Anthony put into writing the book makes me even more excited to celebrate this moment with him.

Anthony, today is YOUR day!! Celebrate!!!🎉🎉🎉 Your dad would be so proud of you! In his words, “Mention my name, get a good seat.” You’ve gotten a great seat!😅 Enjoy!

“Out Now – Letters From Jasper is Officially Live!”

Photo credit: Anthony Winn. Cover designed by James Sutton (SUTSTONE, LLC)

And see my author’s promise! The post Out Now – Letters From Jasper is Officially Live! first appeared on tonysbologna : Honest. Satirical. …

Out Now – Letters From Jasper is Officially Live!

Here’s a little bit about “Letters from Jasper.”

The story follows a father and son as they attempt to reconnect after years of a strained relationship. Egos and old wounds kept them apart for years. However, their cross-country trip, filled with wild unexpected adventures, offers them hope and space for healing. As the cover says, it’s “One last drive. One last truth. One last chance.”

If you enjoy heartfelt stories about hope, forgiveness, and second chances, please celebrate with Anthony by getting his book: “Letters from Jasper.”

Anthony—“The best is yet to come!” Celebrate!!🎉✨

Shaun♥️

empowerment, hope

Wake Up Everybody

Shaun Bradford

Singing Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes’ song, “Wake Up Everybody.” The song says—

Wake up, everybody
No more sleepin’ in bed
No more backward thinkin’
Time for thinkin’ ahead
The world has changed so very much
From what it used to be
There is so much hatred
War and poverty

The world won’t get no better
If we just let it be,
The world won’t get no better
We gotta change it, yeah
Just you and me

Lyrics by Genius

“Wake Up Everybody”

“Wake Up Everybody” was written over 50 years ago and the message is still relevant today. We need more people to wake up! Today is Juneteenth (click the “Juneteenth” link to learn more) and so many people still don’t know they’re free.

Empowered people must continue to inform and empower others. Together, we can change the world.

Happy Juneteenth!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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I’m So Inspired!

Shaun Bradford
If you saw the original post or received the email, you know my original response to Michelle Obama’s speech.😂😂😂 Listen, She loves her man!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Michelle Obama’s speech during the official opening ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center was so beautiful, so inspiring. This is why she’s one of my faves. If you didn’t get to see it live, please watch the replay (Michelle Obama’s speech: FULL | Michelle Obama’s Speech -NBCChicago YouTube Channel). Y’all, I’m still in tears… I’m still watching it by the way.

This ceremony reflects everything I hoped for our country. Togetherness. Harmony. Hope. Civility. Community.

My heart is singing and my soul is smiling. I wish it could always be this way.

We must always, always, always choose hope and goodness! Always…♥️♥️♥️

Signed with sooooo much love,

Shaun

***And Bono singing “Michelle, My Belle.”😭😭😭 I miss the Obamas.♥️♥️

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Time Is Just Time

Shaun Bradford

“Time is just time. It’s what we do within the time we are given that matters most.” –Moi😊

On April 20, 2026, I shared the following in my post, “My Journey With God, No. 141”—

“I didn’t want to stop posting at Day 1800—I loved the challenge of seeing how far I could go—but I needed to set an endpoint.”

Now, here I am on the other side of the “endpoint,” as I called it—which, by the way, never happened at Day 1800. I’m laughing because to stop posting wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be. I woke up every morning after my deadline and kept posting like clockwork. However, on Day 1811 (April 30) I finally ended the streak. Yep… some time around 11:00 PM on April 30th, I made it official. I stopped blogging, disconnected from every social media outlet, including YouTube, and took a much needed break.

For weeks it was just me, those in my close circle and actual presence, and God. Taking the month off was one of the best decisions I’d ever made. It was the most peaceful time I had had in years. It was long overdue.

On June 1st, I returned to blogging and my daily count restarted at Day 1.

So, how did I feel about starting over?

Honestly, I picked back up as if I had never taken a break. The daily count was just a number—that’s all. Ending my streak of posting daily for almost five years didn’t feel like the loss I thought it would. It was just time…

And time continued while I wasn’t blogging. It was the experiences that took place during my break that truly mattered. Nothing was lost from not posting daily. Actually, much more was gained. I became more focused. Conversations were more engaging. Quality time was actually quality time. My time with God increased tremendously. I was able to block out the outside noises and hear from Him, and only Him. And in addition to all of that, I got to love on me more. Yessss! I needed it!

As I said, time is just time. It’s what we do within the time we’re given that truly matters most.

This is all for now. Will talk to you again soon. Have a wonderful day!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

The countdown has officially begun. Less than a week away! Year53 is loading…🥰

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Find Your Happy Moments

Shaun Bradford

“Happiness begins when we choose love, light, and courage over fear.” –Shaun’s Daily Inspiration

In a world that’s not always a happy place to be, please be intentional about finding happy moments. Whether it’s in a smile, a hug, or beautiful memories—find those moments and hold them dearly.

I briefly logged onto X and saw posts celebrating the Obama Presidential Center. I’m so grateful those posts were the first to greet me. Those posts are what I consider happy moments. If you’re not busy, be sure to tune in tomorrow, June 18th, to watch the official dedication of the presidential center. I’m sure it will be live streaming on different platforms and channels. It’s a moment in history that cannot be missed. I know the spirits of our forefathers will be there with their blessings.

Happy moments…

I pray you have a beautifully blessed day. May it be filled with lots of love, joy, and peace.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

**Happy Birthday, Deborah! You know I couldn’t forget you. Wishing you so many blessings. Enjoy your day!🌺🎉💕🙏🏽

hope, kindness, love

Your Gift To Yourself

Shaun Bradford

Love, Grace, and Kindness

If you haven’t visited my Shaun’s Daily Inspiration page, check it out! New graphics!💖


“Gift yourself love, grace, and kindness. You already give it to others. It’s time you give it to yourself. You deserve it.” –Shaun’s Daily Inspiration

This week I encourage you to gift yourself more love, grace, and kindness. You’re human just like the rest of us. You need and deserve all three just as much as everyone else.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead. May it be filled with love, peace, and joy.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

hope, Life

Hello Sunday (282)

Shaun Bradford

Happy Sunday!☀️

Today, I am so grateful and blessed to be alive. Blessed to hear the birds singing. To see the beautiful sunshine. To breathe in fresh air. To have food to eat, water to drink, shelter, transportation, and the ability to move about freely.

Yes, I am blessed.

Ten Days until Year53…

This year’s excitement about my upcoming birthday is quite different. Usually, I’m bubbling with excitement, counting down the days, and imagining what I’ll do. However, the excitement I currently have is more contained. It’s a peaceful excitement. If that makes sense. It’s an excitement of knowing that I’m stepping into another year of wisdom—another year of maturity and growth.

Before I took my break (which I’m now referring to as a short sabbatical), I finally accepted the role as the matriarch of my family. A role that was already mine, but one that I wasn’t ready to accept. Well, I have accepted it, which means I must move differently. I have to be more mindful of what I do and don’t do (because that also matters). I’ll never be all stuffy because I love life too much. However, the way I move through life will change a bit. It’s already changed…for the better. Smile

I know I say it all the time, but I never knew this side of 50 could be so different. I’m thankful for the change. Thankful for God’s love, patience, and grace because they have gotten me to this place. I’m so looking forward to the blessings this side of 50 will continue to bring.

If you’re looking for a little inspiration, check out today’s post “Let Your Spirit Be Your Guide.”

I pray that you have a lovely Sunday! Talk to you later.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

*Embracing my journey with God*

hope, Life

The Peace of God

Shaun Bradford

“God’s Peace calms storms and soothes souls.” –Shaun’s Daily Inspiration

The peace that God gives is nothing like the peace we attempt to create for ourselves. His peace isn’t superficial. It’s not something that can be captured in a photo. His peace is soul deep, and once you’ve experienced it, you never want to live without it.

This morning I’m thankful for my God-given peace.

In less than two weeks, I’ll be 53!!🥰🎉

I already know Year53 will be different because I’m different. As I told my sister-friends (because we’re more than besties☺️), with each decade comes a different level of maturity, wisdom, and desires. Our fifties aren’t meant to be like our forties, and our sixties are not meant to be like our fifties. Change is good. Growth is good. This side of fifty is good.💖

This is all for today. Be sure to check out my newest blog site “Shaun’s Daily Inspiration” for more inspiration and daily quotes.

Wishing you a wonderful day and weekend! May it be filled with lots of love, laughter, and joy.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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Choose Kindness Over Ego

Shaun Bradford

A Kind Word
“A kind word, a gentle smile, and a grateful heart has a way of changing people and situations.” –Shaun’s Daily Inspiration

Be kind.

It doesn’t take much to do so once ego is removed.

When we feel wronged or disrespected, more times than not, our ego says to retaliate in some way or another. However, kindness pushes us to look beyond our feelings and respond with goodness, compassion, and love.

I encourage you to follow the direction of kindness. Even if you don’t see an immediate reaction or response from your effort, know that your kind gesture made an impact.

Side Note: Always be kind—not a pushover or doormat—but kind. There’s a difference. Just had to throw that in. Smile

Praying you have a wonderful day!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

hope, Life

An Expression Of God’s Love

Shaun Bradford

Compassion

“Compassion is an expression of God’s love, and it’s offered freely.” Shaun’s Daily Inspiration

If you’d like to be a beacon of God’s love, start with compassion.🌺

On another note about an expression of God’s love, today I’m celebrating the 8th Anniversary of It’s Shaun’s World! Woohoo!!🎉

Grateful and blessed to have been here for eight years! I pray that throughout the years I have been an expression of God’s love and that I continue to be.

Thank you for supporting me over the years, giving me a safe space to grow, and for allowing me to BE. I truly, truly appreciate you!💕

Wishing you a beautifully blessed day!♥️

I love you always,

Shaun

ALSO….

In two weeks I’ll be 53!!!🎉🎉🎉

I’m so ready. Lol