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Late Post

Shaun Bradford

Just noticed I missed sharing an afternoon post!

Here’s something for you…

Love and be loved. You deserve to receive just as much love as you give.

Laugh often. Belly laughs are the best. I had a few today.

Live life to its fullest. Remember, you only have one life, make this one count.

Y’all, time passes so quickly. One day you’re in your 20s and the next you’re in your 50s.

Today, my best friend celebrated her 51st birthday. What a blessing.🙏🏽

I also discovered that today marks the 29th anniversary of the release of the “Waiting to Exhale” soundtrack (November 14, 1995). Boy, do I remember that soundtrack. “Sittin’ Up In My Room” by Brandy was my favorite song back then, followed by “Exhale” (the shoop song), by Whitney Houston.

Good music.

Good memories.

I pray you had a wonderful day, and that you’ll have a restful night.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Are You Thinking About Settling?

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

Are you thinking about settling for something less than what you dreamed possible?

Well, here’s what I wrote two years ago and a year ago when I shared this graphic.

Caption from November 14, 2022:

“Have you ever settled because you were too anxious to wait? OR…because you believed that what you were offered was the best you could get? You know– “You better take what you can get.”

Nah! NEVER settle for less than what you desire. Believe me, you’re worth it and more!”

Caption from November 14, 2023:

“Don’t do it.
Don’t settle.

If you’re not careful, temporary decisions can easily become permanent. Be patient and keep waiting. God’s got you.”

Word of advice—based on my experience and the knowledge I’ve gained over the years—be careful not to tie your dreams to persons, places, or things. Instead, connect them with what’s in the core of your heart—your passions, your purpose, your values, and the essence behind your dreams.

If you have been following me for a while, you know that going to the United Nations and working with people from different nations is my ultimate dream. However, the core of that dream is to serve others while spreading love and hope. And guess what? I’m already doing it and am preparing to do more. Y’all, I am living my dream. As I have mentioned in past posts, it looks nothing like I imagined; however, it feels like everything I imagined and more.🥰

Listen, I genuinely believe our dreams are God-given, and they are too important and too dear to settle for anything less. Go after your dreams!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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My Journey With God, No. 14

Shaun Bradford

I will always believe in a world capable of unity, love, peace, kindness, compassion, empathy, equity, and joy. To not believe opens the doors to hopelessness and despair.

Keeping hope and optimism alive.♥️

Doing it for my babies, your babies, and for generations to come. I can’t stress it enough, we are all connected.🫶🏽

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Connected

Shaun Bradford

We are all connected. What affects one affects all.

It would be easy to say that from now on I’m only out for my own, but what would that benefit me in the long run? It might feel good for a moment; however, when thinking long term, it could be detrimental. I have seen the damage this mentality has had on families and communities, and it’s quite sad to see.

Y’all, we are not on an island alone. We are part of something much greater. Every move we make has a ripple effect. It sets things in motion. Every act of love and every act of hate affects someone, which in turn affects someone else. We must be mindful of how we move. Listen, you better believe God has already checked me.🤷🏽‍♀️😅

My mission is to continue moving in love, peace, and kindness as I push for progress. I know that one day I will see the harmony I envisioned.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

**Not letting up on what I believe in. If anything, I’m pushing harder. We must continue the fight for our freedoms, inclusiveness, democracy, and peace—for humanity.

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Forward

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!☀️

Forward is the only way to go.

Eyes forward.

Mind forward.

Thoughts forward.

Moving forward.

Yes, forward is the only way to go.

God’s got us.

Praying you have a beautifully, blessed day.♥️

Love you,

Shaun