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Life

Quick Post

Shaun Bradford

Just wanted to share what I am feeling in this present moment.

I am feeling a bit:

Anxious.

Scared.

Excited.

Hopeful.

Empowered.

I feel like I am finally coming into my purpose and becoming the woman God created me to be.

If you have been following me for some time, you know that I resigned from my job almost three years ago without any real plan in place. The first big opportunity I thought I had fell through within weeks after I resigned. This left me at ground zero trying to regroup and figure things out. Well, I am still trying to figure things out. When I tell you this has been some journey! I have had so many more losses than wins. Most of the time I feel like I am all over the place and it is mostly because nothing has seemed to work out as I envisioned. It has finally dawned on me that I have been operating as an employee and not the CEO. I have not really put myself out there because putting myself out there opens up a whole world that I have tried to avoid. Life was good when I could attach my name to some other organization. Now, the only name is my own.

Y’all, every day life becomes more and more interesting. Welcome to my world!

This is Year50

Shaun

Life

Friendly Reminder: Keep Going!

Shaun Bradford

Here is a friendly reminder that you must keep going. Listen, you have come too far and been through too much to give up now. As my fav said a year ago, focus on one step at a time.

Facebook Memory: December 6, 2022

Gotta keep going!♥️

I don’t know about you but I can hear Mary Mary singing, “Can’t Give Up Now.”

Keep going!♥️

Shaun

Life

You Are The Blessing

Shaun Bradford

So you sent praises up for blessings to come down. Well…Guess what?! You ARE the blessing. Yes…YOU!

Facebook Memory: December 5, 2022

You ARE a blessing!
Yes…YOU are someone’s gift.♥️

I just love how my Facebook memories are beginning to align with my morning thoughts. Hmm…alignment. Maybe that’s the message—Alignment.

Enjoy your day!

Shaun

Life

Praises Going Up

Shaun Bradford

The saying goes, “When praises go up, blessings come down.” Yessss!

I know you felt that because I sure did. Listen, I’m sending up praises as I write, not only for myself, but for everyone connected to me, including YOU. Yes, praises are going up for you!♥️

I got you covered.

Keep those praises going! You never know who you are blessing.

Shaun

Life

My Story Continues

Shaun Bradford

Here are two more Facebook memories I wanted to share before this day ended. They are my annual reminders that where I am today is not where I am meant to stay. As long as I am breathing, there will always be more to my story.

Facebook Memory: December 4, 2019

Good Morning! Here’s today’s social media find. I’m in tears, y’all. This was three years ago during one of my lowest moments, and a few days before my car accident. Whew! It was posts like this that kept me going. When I couldn’t see my way, I would always find words of encouragement through social media. I’m so grateful I made it through those tough times. I’m here. I’m still standing. What was meant to break me, didn’t work.💃🏽

Originally shared on December 4, 2016

Facebook Memory: December 4, 2020

Blessed.
Humbled.
Grateful.

I entered 2020 without any expectations. I was tired of expecting things to happen only to be disappointed at the end of the year. This year I decided to allow God to lead. What I discovered is when He leads, AMAZING things happen!

I’m so grateful to be a contributing author in the Finally Free anthology. I’m so thankful for my Finally Free family. I have always believed in divine connections. I know God has placed me where I am at this specific moment in time, with this group of authors, for a specific purpose. For His purpose. He’s so intentional, y’all! It didn’t happen two or three years ago when I thought I was ready. It happened now, in the midst of a pandemic! HOW AWESOME!! He just amazes me! Y’all, I’m so thankful I allowed God to lead.

What a difference a year makes. My brother had just passed away in October 2019, and I was in a funk. I was disappointed, heartbroken, and felt hopeless. I really didn’t want to see or hear anything about expecting great things in the new year. Then, 2020 came and flipped everyone’s life upside down. By the time I was asked to do the anthology, I was just happy to feel normal again. Y’all, God is so good. He knew exactly what I needed to keep me going.

As I mentioned in my previous post, life never really happens as we envision it to; however, it always happens according to God’s plan and in our favor. This year I am without my mom. To be honest, everything feels like déjà vu. However, unlike four years ago, I am going into 2024 expecting great things to happen.

That’s all for now. Wishing you a good night.♥️

Shaun

Life

Trust God’s Plan

Shaun Bradford

Nothing ever seems to happen the way we envisioned. However, it always happens according to God’s plan. And…His plan is always best. Always!

Today, I encourage you to trust God’s plan. No matter what things look like, what you are sick and tired of going through, or how long it takes, trust God’s plan. He sees things that you don’t. He knows what lies ahead. His process is to make sure you are equipped to handle whatever comes next. Be patient and continue following His lead. I promise you everything will work out in your favor. Trust Him.

Believe me, God knows what He’s doing. He sees all and knows all. Trust Him.

On another note, about my daughter’s reaction to the news about her single.

Y’all, she had no clue. She was not expecting it to reach 100,000 so soon. She knew she was close (I told her when it was around 99K views—last week!). She told me she needed time to process the fact that people are actually streaming her music. And of course she’s not going to share it and I respect her decision. However, as a proud mom, I think it’s pretty cool! Just imagine your voice reaching so many people (even though some are probably repeats, but still). Yeah…that’s pretty cool.

Y’all, we are all connected some way or another. How cool is that!

Love you!♥️

Shaun