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Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning, again!☀️

Today’s “Hello Sunday” is dedicated to the first person I ever loved—besides my mother, of course —my sister, Sonya. Today is her 51st birthday!!! We are really grown now!!😄 Here’s what I shared several years ago.

Facebook Memory: September 7, 2019

She’s my best friend forever.🥰

I’m about to get my day started. I pray you have a wonderful Sunday. May it be filled with lots of laughter and love.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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It’s Early And I’m Wide Awake

Shaun Bradford

It’s after 3:00 AM here, and I’m wide awake. I’m not sure when I initially fell asleep, but it was before 7:00 PM yesterday evening. Y’all, I was exhausted.

For the past few weeks, I’ve been helping a friend prepare for her nonprofit’s Charity Day event, which took place this past Friday and yesterday. On both days, I was worn out. I came home, showered, ate, and fell asleep before the sun went down. Now, I’m wide awake.

Since I couldn’t sleep, I made the mistake of scrolling through social media to catch up on things I might have missed. Now I’m lying here wondering why I’m still on certain platforms. The negativity is draining. I try to avoid the comments, but sometimes I’m curious to see if anyone shares my thoughts on a posted topic. This is always a huge mistake! Even when the post is positive, there are always several negative comments. I used to think they were from bots, but they’re real people leaving the comments.

What’s happened to us?

I truly believe there’s more kindness and positivity in the world than not; however, those stories or posts are rarely promoted. The worst or most controversial posts and comments seem to get the most clicks. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined that the number of views/clicks would be valued more than simple dignity. It’s disheartening. Makes me want to retreat to my bubble, but I can’t. It’s impossible because others depend on me to share posts on their platforms. Plus, I have my own spaces where I love sharing content. So, I’m not leaving anytime soon. However, I need to be a little more disciplined, use more filters, and not click on or read (you don’t even have to click anymore😩) any posts that will trigger a flood of the same kinds of posts. I’m tired of the algorithms making suggestions for me. It’s tiring!

Anyhoo… I’m finally sleepy again. Thanks for allowing me to share. What I’ve written may or may not make sense, but that’s okay. Just needed to vent.☺️

Love you!♥️

Shaun

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Be A Blessing

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

I’m finally up! Thanking God for allowing me to see another day. I’m so very grateful to still be here. Today, I have another opportunity to be a blessing and to be blessed (blessing others also blesses me🥰).

I’m truly grateful to be alive and well. Life and health are invaluable gifts. I’m blessed.🙏🏽

Today is Self-Love Saturday! Remember to do something extra special for yourself.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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Are You Ready To Be Blessed?

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

Are you ready to be blessed?

“From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” Luke 12:48 NIV

Most of us would love for blessings to rain upon us, but how many of us are prepared for the responsibilities that come along with those blessings? I don’t believe many of us are. We dream of the blessings but rarely the responsibilities.

This is it for now. I pray you have a wonderful day and beautiful weekend.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

Shared on Instagram with the song “Blessings” by Theresa Phondo, Sal Ly, and Noël Mio. Click “View Profile” to listen.