intentional – It’s Shaun’s World

UPDATE: I was so excited when I found this memory that I couldn’t count. Laughing. However, this makes everything that is currently happening in my life even more interesting. Becoming emotional as I think about it. Can’t wait to share!♥️

HA! Can’t believe it’s been ~~five~~ four years already!

Well, had to refer to my journal to see what I had written on July 14, 2019, and here is what I wrote:

“Be intentional about time, talent and friends.”

That was it.

So where am I today according to the quote above?

Time–I am becoming better with managing my time. Sadly, it is a constant struggle.

Talent–I am so proud of myself for tapping into my talents. I’m finally using them.

Friends–Some have come and some have gone, and I am at peace with the way things are going.

So how am I doing according to Bishop’s actual quote below? Keep reading…

“Be intentional. Where do you see yourself in 5 years, and how do you plan to get there?”

Journal Entry: May 22, 2019 (Goals were written and revised prior to Bishop’s sermon.)

Here are my current goals written on February 2, 2019. Over the next couple of years, I need to make sure my endeavors align with these goals. Everything I do at work has to provide skills for my professional and entrepreneurial careers.

Overarching Goals:

Make global connections.
Support efforts that promote and support healthy, sustainable communities.
Spread hope.
Promote safe places and spaces [for marginalized groups].

I included details on how I would accomplish each goal, and so far I am right on track. I know at times it may seem like I am all over the place, and sometimes I am (I just love life), but I do know where I’m going. This morning I stepped up my game and took another leap. Will share later. Want to see where it goes first.

Thanks for reading! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.♥️

Shaun

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Positive Thoughts & Vibes

December 17, 2022 Shaun Bradford

Negativity seems to flow so easily and effortlessly. We don’t have to summon negativity, it just comes. Seems as if it’s always waiting to greet us with open arms, as soon as we open our eyes. Sigh

Today, I encourage you to do what I am doing from this day forward —blocking it! As soon as negativity comes in expecting to be embraced, I am greeting it with positive thoughts— “Today will be a wonderful day! You know why? Because I am going to make it wonderful.” “Life is beautiful.” “I will respond kindly to negative vibes.” “I can do this.” “I am a winner.” “I am a child of God!” “Baby, God’s got me!!” Yesss… shutting it down!

Y’all, we must be intentional about creating positive experiences.♥️ ~Shaun

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Listen

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022 Shaun Bradford

Be still and listen.
Be quiet and listen.
The answer’s there.
Just listen.

Once you’ve received your answer, it’s on you to accept it or not.♥️

Learning and growth is lifelong. It seems like every day I’m either learning something new or accepting what I have already known (growth).

I tend to talk to God a lot; however, I don’t always take time to listen. Or, I hear Him, don’t like the answer, and keep talking. Either way, He always provides answers.

Here’s what I’m learning:

If I listen the first, second or third time (yep.. I’m stubborn at times), I won’t have to keep repeating the same things.
Sometimes the answers will take me outside my comfort zone. I have to move while afraid, uncertain and uncomfortable.
God’s answers can contradict reason and logic. Yes, I’m learning to stop trying to make sense of things.
God will confirm His answers. I will say that nowadays He confirms them much faster than before, or not. Maybe the confirmation has always been there but I was not open to receiving the answer(s).

Going forward, my goal is to be intentional about listening, accepting and acting on God’s answers.

Shaun