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Facebook Memories From July 8

Shaun Bradford

Hello!

Confession… Before writing this particular blog, I had written another one. Right in the middle of writing, I heard that that particular message was only for me and not to share it at this time. I am learning that the enemy will often use your own words as fuel to attack you. Listening and learning.

On another note, here are a few memories from July 8th. I had so many memories I wanted to share but will only share a few. Will begin with last year’s and work my way back.

Facebook Memory: July 8, 2022

In case you forgot–YOU are enough.♥️

Yes… YOU are enough.♥️

Facebook Memory: July 8, 2021

I Am Being Groomed

Facebook Memory: July 8, 2021

This was in response to a post someone else made–

THIS!! Most people won’t understand. I’m learning more and more that sometimes you just have to be quiet. God’s really been working with me about over sharing. I want to tell EVERYTHING! “Guess what God showed me!” Umm… be quiet Shaun. Lol. I’m so grateful for God’s love and patience. I’m learning.

I still want to tell EVERYTHING! However, I know that I can’t. There are things I must keep sacred.

Facebook Memory: July 8, 2019

Yessss!! Repost from Tyler Perry Studios

Facebook Memory: July 8, 2019

The vision WILL come to fruition. I am already there.

I am going to end with a quote from a video I saw earlier today. It’s by track star Sha’Carri Richardson–

I’m here to stay. I’m not back, I’m better!

Sha’Carri Richardson after gaining the title for the women’s 100 meter race.

Yes, I am here to stay and I’m better. As I keep saying, this side of 50 is already different. God is good.

That’s all I have for you today. I pray you have a fantastic weekend. Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

Gems From July 7th

Shaun Bradford

I did not draw anything this morning. I actually slept in. Had a few crazy dreams but slept really well. Guess I needed a change of scenery or to be with my parents. I miss my mom. Her ashes were buried in a cemetery near here. I don’t usually visit graves after people die, but I have to go see my momma. I miss her so much.

Well, since I do not have anything new to share, I will share a few past gems from this day, one of which I reshared this morning on Facebook.

Facebook Memory: July 7, 2022

What a message! Blessings will get you through the lessons while the lessons prepare you for greater blessings. Just have to make it through the lessons…

Facebook Memory: July 7, 2019

I reshared this memory this morning with the following quote:

Still enjoying BET Plus, a vision that came to fruition. A couple of months before I snapped this picture at Essence Festival, I had attended Madea’s Farewell play. During the intermission, they played a video of Tyler Perry celebrating 25 years in the industry. I believe it was in this video that he mentioned Tylervision, which is very similar to BET+.

Y’all, we really must stay the course! If God has put a dream in your heart, I don’t care how impossible or outlandish it may seem, stay the course because IT WILL HAPPEN. You may have setbacks and become discouraged, but stick with it. Sometimes you have to put blinders on so that you are not constantly comparing your growth to others. Celebrate them, then put those blinders on and keep grinding. IT WILL HAPPEN!♥️ Tyler Perry is THE GOAT!

I was so excited to see this! Do you know how wonderful it feels to see someone’s dreams come to fruition? I don’t know about you, but it makes me hopeful because I KNOW God loves me too, which means my dreams will also happen.

Facebook Memory: July 7, 2018

Whew!! When I tell you this path has been anything BUT straight. I’m not going to lie, I have wanted to throw in the towel numerous times. Yet, here I am five years later, still following God’s lead. I know He’s taking me somewhere wonderful! I trust Him.♥️

Okay… that’s it for today. After I make a few posts on my other platforms and respond to notifications, I’m shutting things down for a while. I need to be present and enjoy my family. I love y’all!♥️

Shaun

Life

Know Who You Are

Shaun Bradford

Over the years, I have discovered one of the keys to knowing who you are is knowing who you are not.

I know who I am because I finally understand, and have accepted, who I am not.

I hate to admit that my road to self-discovery recently wrapped up–at least I believe it is over–during the last few days of my 40s. Maybe it was because I was so determined not to bring uncertainties and baggage into this half of my life. At the very end, up until a few days in, there were things I had to let go of, things I had held on to much longer than I should have. What I discovered was those things were hindering me from fully knowing and embracing my authentic self. Even though I knew God had made me different from others, I constantly questioned my worth and abilities. I also kept feeling behind or as if I had missed out on valuable opportunities.

I know I have only been on this side of 50 a very short while, but life really does seem different. I finally feel like I am dancing to the beat of my own drums. I no longer feel the anxiety and pressure of not being who or where I imagined I would be at this time in life. I contribute all of this to this year’s/half century’s theme–“Being present while residing in a space of peace.”

Y’all, just thinking… Christy Nockels’ book, The Life You Long For, really did prepare me for this.

Forever grateful for God’s love, mercy and grace. Y’all, He really does love me.

Thanks for reading. Wishing all of you a wonderful day!♥️

Shaun