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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

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Goodness

Shaun Bradford

What are you passionate about?

It may seem like a weird answer, but I am passionate about goodness.

According to Merriam-Webster, goodness is defined as the quality or state of being good. Listed synonyms are – honesty, morality, integrity, character, and rightness.

I’m passionate about doing good, being good, and promoting good things. I have always believed there’s more good in the world than bad. Unfortunately, it’s not always easily seen.

My request of you is to please do good and be kind, even when no one is watching.♥️

Shaun

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Always Be Kind

Shaun Bradford

Always be kind, even when others aren’t kind to you. You never know who’s watching. Sometimes, your side is all they see.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

**Kind, but not a doormat.😏

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Simple Request

Shaun Bradford

Please be kind. You never know what people are going through. Your kindness could be the one thing that keeps them going.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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Do Good and Be Kind

Shaun Bradford

Always do good and be kind, even when you believe no one is watching.

Love you!♥️

Shaun

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Please Be Kind

Shaun Bradford

Please be kind. You never know what people are going through. Outwardly they may appear to have it all and have it all together; however, inwardly they’re struggling. They look good on social media, but mentally they are breaking. So, let’s be kind and see people for who they are—human. Love you!♥️ ~Shaun

Here’s a video I shared last year, June 19, 2023. The entire video can be found on TikTok: Be Kind.

The person I was referring to in the video has faced some major setbacks. Major. Keeping her in my prayers.🙏🏽

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Be Kind

Shaun Bradford

Today, let’s intentionally be kind. Let’s even be kind to those who don’t deserve our kindness. Kind, but not a doormat. As my momma use to say, “Don’t mistake my kindness for weakness.” Love you!♥️ ~Shaun

Facebook Memory: June 14, 2022

Choose kindness. Kindness is not indicative of weakness. It’s a sign of strength, control and humility. And yes, it’s possible to exhibit all three simultaneously. I dare you to try it!😉

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Live, Laugh, Love, and Be Kind

Shaun Bradford

I believe the secret to a good life consists of actually living it; laughing often (gotta laugh); loving wholeheartedly; and being genuinely kind to others (not for show). Here’s what I shared two years ago.

Facebook Memory: January 23, 2024

Smile, if you’re already here. If this is how you’re living. If you are not here, get here quickly. This is where peace resides.

Live: Stay present!

Laugh: Your soul needs it.

Love: Unconditionally – it’s the secret of true peace and happiness.

Be Kind: EVERYONE’s struggling with something. No one’s exempt.

Focus on who & what truly matters and let the rest go. Life is short, spread LOVE!♥️ #ILoveYou

Again, spread love. Everyone needs love, even those we do not believe deserve it—they need it. Approaching them with hate only adds hate to your heart. Also, add hope. Whenever possible, add a little bit of hope to your conversations. Give people something to look forward to even if you cannot see it. Listen, hope goes a long way. It keeps life going.

That’s all I have for now. Wishing you a beautifully, blessed day.

Enjoy!♥️

Shaun

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My Two Cents About Somebody Else’s Business — LOL

Shaun Bradford

Soooo…

I don’t usually speak on celebrities’ business unless something about it resonates with me or hits me a certain way. So today’s big news on social media is Jada Pinkett Smith revealing that she and Will have been separated since 2016. I haven’t heard the interview or the whole story—and I absolutely detest click bait—however, this time I’m biting and adding my two cents.

Y’all, life be lifing! Let’s be real, we have absolutely no idea where life is going to take us. We are blindsided every day by things we didn’t see coming. And most of the time it’s not due to other people’s actions but our own. Sometimes we wake up and decide to react or respond to things differently. It happens. I don’t know why. Can’t explain it. But it happens. The only possible explanation is we are human.

I don’t know about you but I am far from perfect. I try not to judge people because I know firsthand that life can take unexpected turns no matter how much you plan. It’s the story of my life. As I have said before, I had my entire life planned out as a child. Then, one blow to my plan literally took me out. And it didn’t stop there. I continuously made decisions that took me even further away from that plan. Looking back I hate how it happen but most of it was necessary. Anyway, it took me nearly 30 years to stop blaming myself for how things happened and for feeling like a failure.

Y’all, I’m saying all of this to say, life is going to do what it does. It’s up to us to figure out how we handle it. And hopefully we have people around us who will support and love us unconditionally when it does.

I read Will’s book and loved it. Can’t wait to read Jada’s. I have been rocking with them both for over 30 years and I’m not going to let their authenticity, vulnerability or life in general, stop me from supporting them. As I have said before, life be lifing. Don’t be so quick to judge or throw people away because you never know when you’ll need the same kind of support and understanding. It’s called grace.

Thank you for reading to my two cents. Wishing you a blessed day. Love you!♥️

Shaun