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Life

What Are You Whispering to Yourself Pt. 2

Shaun Bradford

After returning home from the movies and lunch, I took a nap and started back purging. Basically, I have been going through boxes and plastic containers in my closet and throwing out things I can longer hold on to. Most of it is extra baggage and weight. Yes, they hold memories. However, so many of the them have very little sentimental value. I have only been holding on to them because they represent a part of my life that was either difficult or pivotal. I am not throwing away everything. I’m definitely keeping my journals, my babies’ firsts, magazines, pictures, some greeting cards, letters and keepsakes. I know it sounds like I am still keeping a lot, but believe me, I’m really not. Below is one of the gems I found. Listen, this purging thing is taking way longer than it should because I keep stopping to read through things and reminisce. PLUS… I’m listening to music and singing. So yes, it’s taking much longer than necessary. Like right now Babyface and Pebbles are singing “Love Makes Things Happen.” Anyhoo… here’s the gem.

This beautiful write up about Oprah Winfrey, which was written by the late Sidney Poitier, was included in the 2004 Special Issue of TIME Magazine– The Time 100. Remember, it’s the things that you whisper to yourself that has the most power.

What are you whispering to yourself? Manifestation is real.

Shaun

Life

New Movie Suggestion Part 2

Shaun Bradford

As SpongeBob would say….

Ten seconds later……..

My daughter decided to take me out to eat after the movie and our server spilled water ALL over my lap.

Laughing!!! I guess I really am Ariel. Gotta love life.😂

When I tell you God has such a sense of humor. Y’all, I really do love my life. Always entertaining AND drama free. I can’t do drama. Would rather laugh.♥️

Life

New Movie Suggestion

Shaun Bradford

If you haven’t already seen the new The Little Mermaid movie, you should really go see it this weekend. Great movie!

Oh! And if you haven’t figured it out, I am a hopeful romantic. Yep, that’s me! Y’all, I’m Ariel and I’m in love with Eric!!! ♥️🥹🥰😂

Listen, I took a break from social media this weekend, so y’all it! Lol! I’m going to try not to post too many blogs.

Enjoy your weekend.♥️

Life

Own Your Life

Shaun Bradford

Happy Saturday!

“Shaun, own your life! Own it!” was the last thing I wrote in my journal entry on May 27, 2019.

Now, here we are four years later.

Y’all, I really am proud of everything I have accomplished thus far. I often feel like I am behind until I take a trip down memory lane. My list of accomplishments is quite extensive. The difference between me and the people I have been comparing myself to on social media (being transparent) is that they share their achievements and I hide mine. I keep mine hidden because I don’t want it to seem like I’m bragging. Even when I had my office on campus, I never displayed my awards or degrees. I have military accolades that are still packed away. Even some of the positions I have held, aren’t on my resume. Y’all, I even find it hard telling people I was in a doctoral program for two years. I didn’t complete it… or haven’t completed it yet–still on the fence about it–but I did it.

It’s time for me to take that advice I gave myself four years ago– Own it! Haaaa… why do I hear my fav, Tyler Perry, saying, “Own your stuff!”

Year 50 loading…

Thank you for reading. Wishing you a peaceful day!♥️

Shaun

Had to add this gem! Went and found Tyler’s speech. Y’all, he gave the speech on June 23, 2019; however, BET shared it on June 24, 2019….. MY BIRTHDAY!!! Yes, I’m screaming! Gotta love life. Tyler Perry’s BET speech. Let’s call it, Own Your Stuff.

Life

A New Era is Dawning Part 2

Shaun Bradford

Again, another testimony in real time! Here’s the first message that showed up on YouTube.

Welcome to my world! This is my life.

You can say my phone, YouTube, social media or the internet picks up on words that I write or speak and then chooses which messages I see. Could be AI. However, I choose to believe it’s a greater power. It’s God.

Now, things don’t always happen like this. I do not need constant reassurance, encouragement or confirmation throughout the day. However, it’s little things like this that let me know me know God hears me, sees me, got me and I am truly loved.

Shaun

Life

A New Era Is Dawning

Shaun Bradford

Was scrolling through my Twitter feed and saw a face I had not seen in years. I just smiled. They were still doing them. When I tell you, that one face was all the confirmation I needed for why I cannot go back to what I once knew. It’s also confirmation that it is time to move on from where I am, presently.

Actress KJ Smith tweeted the following–

“I used to ride for a lot of people who never rode for me…the end of an era…”

I felt this to my core. I used to put my entire being into others goals and dreams because I absolutely loved seeing them win. In the end, I discovered that they would have never done the same for me.

As KJ said, it’s the end of an era. Going forward, I am not going to invest more into others than I do myself.

Year 50 is loading.

After my mom died, I started purging things I had been holding on to for years. These were things I just could not bring myself to let go of. Today, I need to finish purging. I refuse to take that weight with me into the next part of my life. It’s time to make room for my future.

Yes, a new era is dawning.

Feeling grateful and blessed.♥️

Shaun

Life

You Are Amazing

Shaun Bradford

Since I’m awake and it’s after midnight, I might as well publish today’s blog.

Yesterday I shared, “Be mindful of what you say to yourself. Your whispers are powerful.”

Well, tonight I am whispering the following to myself– “You are absolutely AMAZING!”

And so are YOU!

Good Night♥️

Smile
Life

Know Before You Speak

Shaun Bradford

Food for thought…

Once you step into certain spaces, you cannot return to where you were. The life you once knew no longer exists. You may try to return, but things will not be the same. Your new experiences will have changed you. Same scenery, different you. So, before you speak anything into existence, make certain you know what you are manifesting. Is it worth the change? If so, go for it! Just know that you can never return to what was.

Manifestation is real.

Shaun

Life

Screaming–One More Month!

Shaun Bradford

Y’all, I woke up screaming! In my head, of course. In exactly ONE MONTH, I will be 50!!!! AAAAAAHHHHH!!!

Last night, I was kind of down. Was thinking about how Momma won’t be here to celebrate my 50th with me. Then, this morning I woke up excited. I’m actually going to be half a century. How cool is that!

Last year, my best friends/sister friends and I were trying to decide what we wanted to do for our 50th year. We thought about RVing across the states and flying to Alaska and Hawaii. Considered stopping in Los Angeles for the BET awards since it fell on my birthday weekend. Like we were really going to get in. Laughing. Cool fact– This year they are celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop!

Well, those were our plans until August happened. After August, the planning ceased.

I was talking to one of my sister friends after Momma died and she mentioned her plans during June and never once mentioned my birthday. That was the first time ever. She has always mentioned my birthday. I understood. I knew she probably thought that was the last thing I wanted to discuss, but I kind of felt forgotten. Anyhoo… that was last week and even yesterday.

Today, I am excited about my birthday again, and I’m so glad that I am. I love celebrating my birthdays and 50 is a big one. Y’all, I will be half a century old. Regal

I love my life and I love how God loves me. Y’all, He will not let me stay down. Yes, I’m blessed.♥️

Just call me Queen Shaun! Smile

Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week. Be Blessed

Shaun