Tag: encouragement

Life

Love… Do You Let It In? Just Asking…

Shaun Bradford

Thought I’d share something a little different than my usual Shaun’s Daily Inspiration posts. Smile

I’m not sure how long WordPress has been providing their “On This Day” feature, but it’s nice, especially since I’m not currently on Facebook to review my daily memories. The “On This Day” feature shares past posts written on a particular day, and on this day two years ago, I shared a post about love which was a reshare of a post I made on June 16, 2022, “Allow Love In.”

Life is short. Love and be loved.♥️

Saw this Facebook memory and immediately heard Earth, Wind & Fire’s, “Can’t Hide Love.” You can’t hide it so you may as well let it in. Just saying.…

Love

Soooo…

What do you do?

Do you let love in or not?

Thought it’d be fun to ask, so I’m just asking. Smile

At age 52 (soon to be 53🎉), I honestly don’t know the answer to that question. I have technically spent over a decade single—separated from my ex in 2015 and divorced in 2019. Y’all, it just dawned on me that tomorrow I will be 7 years divorced!! Wow!!! Time passes so fast!

Anyhoo… I always say I’m getting married again, but I haven’t even started dating. Honestly, I don’t even know where to start. A few friends have suggested dating apps (tried it before and I logged in and out within 8 hours—couldn’t get into random men looking at my profile😅). I’ve also been advised to get out the house, make eye contact, answer those men in your DMs, stop streaming and go to a physical church, go sit at Starbucks, and the list goes on and on. Lol. My dad believes I’m too mean (I just don’t have time for foolishness), and my uncles know I don’t put up with craziness. One of my uncles recently said, “You cut them off quick.” Now I’m sitting here asking myself— “Do I not give men a chance?” “Am I mean?”😂😂😂 I guess I need to learn how to be a soft girl.🤣🤣🤣

My life…

I know if I don’t want to be 80 or 90 years old and finally finding love, I need to figure something out. My younger advisers say I need to consider dating younger (but not too young). I’ve also been told cowboys are the way to go.🤠 We shall see what happens. Until then, I’ll continue focusing on my inspirations and finding more ways to provide hope, love, and support to those who need it. Maybe that’s where my love and focus are needed at this moment.

I hope you enjoyed today’s post. Listen, if you’re ready, by all means let love in. Life just isn’t the same without doing so.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

God’s Timing, Life

It’s Time To Take That Leap!

Shaun Bradford

Hey Y’all!

Happy Self-Love Saturday!

I couldn’t decide which one of Shaun’s Daily Inspiration posts to link with today’s post, so I’m linking both!

It’s time to take that leap you’ve been hesitant to take. No more excuses—

“Take The Leap” by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration

The Quote of the Day is—

“If you keep standing on the verge of greatness, you’ll eventually get the opportunity to leap into it.” –Curtis Tyrone Jones

You’ve been standing on the verge long enough—Leap into it!✨

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

hope

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

hope, Life

Hope For Today

Shaun Bradford

Moments of Hope by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration 

“Moments of hope are found in the memories of smiles, the sounds of laughter, and stories of goodness. It’s those memories, and the anticipation of more like moments, that keep humanity alive. They keep hope alive.”

Today, if only for a moment, remember the smiles, the laughter, the good times, feelings of love, happiness, and joy. They’re not only experiences of the past but a glimpse of more like experiences to come. As songstress Maurette Brown Clark says, “It ain’t over until God says it’s over. Keep fighting until the victory is won…God has the final say.” 

It Ain’t Over by Maurette Brown Clark

Remain hopeful.

God has the final say.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

hope, Life

Someone Needs Your Light

Shaun Bradford

“Your Light Brings Peace, love, and joy to the world.” –Shaun’s Daily Inspiration

Someone somewhere needs YOUR light—not someone else’s, but yours.

Keep showing up and keep shining!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

God’s plan, Life

Quietly Seated with God

Shaun Bradford

For a little over a month now, I have been quietly seated In God’s Presence. If you’ve ever stepped away from your daily routines to sit with God, then you know “sitting” with God is not a passive act. It’s very active.

First, God shows you your life. He shows you your past, where you are now, and all of your beautiful blessings. Next, He shows you your future—where He plans to take you. Then, He lovingly tells you that you’ll never fully hold all that He has planned if you don’t surrender your plans for His. Afterwards, He gently begins to guide and mentor you through the steps of becoming the person He knows you can be. The one He’s shown you.

So, you sit quietly in God’s presence. You take in His wisdom, love, and grace. You block the outside noises. And you move as He moves.

You become aligned with God.

Being seated in God’s presence is a life changing experience. If you want to fully experience God’s love and peace, I encourage you to become quiet and sit with Him. I have to warn you though, you may not like or agree with everything He reveals at first. However, I challenge you to remain seated and quiet. That’s when the true experience happens. It’s when God reveals His love for you as His child and how He sees you. You’re Royalty!

Become quiet and sit with God. I promise you, you will not regret the experience.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

hope

When You Don’t Quite Fit In

Shaun Bradford
January 2, 2025

When you don’t quite fit in—

Do you shrink?

Do you hide?

Do you change who you are to fit in?

Being different takes courage—often more courage than many of us are willing to muster.

God made each one of us different for a reason. We are like pieces of a puzzle; we weren’t designed to fit someone else’s space. Embrace being different so that you can fulfill your God-given purpose as well as see your dreams come to fruition. The world needs you to show up as you. You need you to show up as YOU!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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Always Remain Optimistic

Shaun Bradford
July 13, 2023

Although life is like a roller coaster and has its ups and downs, always remain optimistic. As long as we live, there will be brighter days ahead—more brighter ones than not.♥️

Love you much,

Shaun

hope

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Happy Sunday!☀️

I pray all is well with you.🌷

No matter what comes or goes, stay with God. He will never give up on you, so don’t give up on Him.

Deuteronomy 31:8
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

Stay with God. He’s got you!♥️

I love you always,

Shaun