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Life

Feeling Inspired

Shaun Bradford

Just finished watching Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story. Had to take a few breaks because I kept crying. Still crying. Y’all know I’m emotional.

Soooo…where do I begin?

First, I would like to thank God for giving us Tyler Perry. God knew what we needed long before we existed. He knew we would need someone to see us, represent us, and honor us for who we truly are. Someone to make us laugh when we feel like crying. Someone to encourage us when we feel like giving up. Someone to inspire us to dream dreams larger than life. Yes, He gave us Tyler.

Secondly, I would like to thank Tyler’s beautiful mother, the late Mrs. Willie Maxine Perry, for birthing and raising such a brilliant son. From a mother’s perspective, Tyler represents everything we’ve ever dreamed for our babies and more. What a blessing!

I would also like to thank Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz for sharing Tyler’s story with the world. This documentary was so beautifully done. I’m still crying. His story needed to be shared and at this time. Timing is everything.

Lastly, I would like to thank Mr. Tyler Perry for being Tyler Perry. For being his true, authentic self. There’s never been anyone like him before now, and there will never be another after he’s gone, which I pray is many decades from now. Wishing him much love, success, and many, many more blessings throughout his lifetime.

I am inspired.♥️

Shaun

Life

One of One

Shaun Bradford

Facebook Memory: November 17, 2022

Your uniqueness makes you one of a kind. Stay true to who you are. ALWAYS show up as YOU!

One of one.

Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

Stay Under God’s Protection

Shaun Bradford

I cannot stress this enough, please stay under God’s protection. If something doesn’t feel right, it’s not right. Period! Here’s what I shared in August and I feel it again so deeply. Please stay protected. Please. Love you.♥️ ~Shaun

Again, Stay Protected
Life

Something Wonderful is About to Happen

Shaun Bradford

Shared this message several years in a row and decided to switch it up this morning. Well, since I cannot think of anything else to share for my second post I may as well stick with the routine.

Facebook Memory: November 16, 2022

Expect the unexpected! Something wonderful is about to happen.♥️

Fix your mindset to believe the unexpected will always be something wonderful.

Shaun

Life

Mindset

Shaun Bradford

Mindset: a mental attitude or inclination

How we respond to situations is dependent on our mindset. When our mindset changes, we change—everything around us changes.♥️ ~Shaun

Current mindset: Everything that fosters peace. Peace within and peace surrounding me.
Life

Are You Living in Your Worth?

Shaun Bradford
Yes…I am! Another level of freedom.

Shared this on this date two years ago (November 15, 2021). At the time, I was really struggling with feeling worthy. I kept saying I was worthy of God’s best, but didn’t necessarily believe it; or rather, I believed it in certain aspects of my life. In other areas, I still felt I needed others’ approval to be deemed worthy.

When I tell y’all I am so grateful for God’s love, grace and patience. Over and over, He kept showing me that I was worthy of everything imaginable, but I couldn’t see it.

Then Year50 hit! Baby, when I said I refused to spend the next 50+ years like I had the last 50, something changed. It was like God said, “I can work with this!” I am so grateful He did not give up on me. Now, I don’t care who doesn’t approve of what I do or how I do it. This is my life, and I only have one. I’m finally living in my truth and I am loving every minute of it. God says I’m worthy and free to do so, so guess what—I’m doing it!

Loving and living life my way.♥️

This is my Year50

Shaun

Life

Take the Leap

Shaun Bradford

Facebook Memory: November 15, 2022

A few years ago, I shared this quote – “Fear is only temporary. Regret lasts forever.” I’m not sure if regret lasts forever; however, I do know fear is only temporary.

Your vision is clear. Don’t allow fear to stop you from fulfilling your purpose. Do it afraid!♥️

As Nike says—Just Do It!

Lately, my messages from last year have been much needed messages for today. Seems like whatever I post in the morning is needed sometime during the same day. I guess it’s God’s way of preparing me for what’s to come. Today’s message is, “Do it afraid.” Well, whatever “it” is, I am going to do it. Yep…I am going to do it afraid. Whew!! Gotta remember God’s got me.

I pray you have a wonderful Wednesday. Listen, take that leap that frightens you the most. God’s got you. He will not let you fail.

Be Blessed!♥️

Shaun

Life

Never Settle for Less Part 2: Discipline

Shaun Bradford

Found this gem this morning while searching X (Twitter) for the post I shared earlier. Thought it would be a great follow up post.

Discipline.

Are you disciplined enough to wait?

Here’s what I shared two years ago:

I’m not going to lie. Some days I am not sure if I am disciplined enough to wait. These past two years have really tested my tenacity. I know I cannot go back to what was. I refuse to do that. Don’t even have a desire to. However, I feel like I am in a boat paddling but getting nowhere; and honestly, I am tired.

A friend just sent me a job offer, but it’s not what I want to do. Of course I could accept it, but I know I wouldn’t stay. Then there’s this contract I am waiting to start. It’s one that I am really looking forward to because it is aligned with everything I want to do, but it keeps getting pushed back.

Am I disciplined enough to wait for what I want most?

Only God knows; however, at this moment, I refuse to settle. Until God says to do otherwise, I am going to be still and trust His timing. The contract has already been approved. All I have to do is be patient and wait. Y’all pray for me because if it’s pushed back again I don’t know what I’m going to do.🙏🏽

Shaun

Life

Never Settle For Less

Shaun Bradford

Facebook Memory: November 14, 2022

Have you ever settled because you were too anxious to wait? OR…because you believed that what you were offered was the best you could get? You know– “You better take what you can get.”

Nah! NEVER settle for less than what you desire. Believe me, you’re worth it and more!♥️

Don’t do it!

On another note…

TODAY IS MY BESTIES’ 50TH BIRTHDAY!!!!

Y’all, we have been friends since we were toddlers (2-3 years old). We also share the same name (Shaun & Shawn). How wild is that, especially since I was born in Mississippi and she was born in Chicago. Our mothers were never friends. We met through our grandparents who were neighbors. Most of our lives we lived in different places. I was always between Mississippi and Kansas and she was everywhere—Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee and Mississippi. Although we rarely saw each other outside of summer vacations, we kept in touch through letters. I am so grateful and blessed to have her in my life.

Divine connection. This is our Year50!!!
Life

A Word!

Shaun Bradford

Agreed!! Stop looking for more signs, affirmations and confirmations. Either you trust and believe God’s word or not.

Now, sit still and let Him work. Love you!♥️

Shaun