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Year 45 Month 8 (February 24, 2019)

Shaun Bradford

Smiling as I think about how far I have come. I actually love who I am—without filters, without trying to fit in, without criticizing myself, without trying to change who I am, without seeking validation from others. I love the woman God created. I am truly His child.

When I originally shared this, I was actually trying to encourage myself to embrace all of me. However, it wasn’t until this year, Year50, that I actually did it. I embraced ALL of me. As I said in my previous post, this has been some year! Not the year I thought it would be, but the year I needed it to be. I’m blessed.♥️ ~Shaun

Facebook Memory: February 24, 2019

Happy Sunday! Here’s today’s social media find. During different stages of my life, I found myself trying to fit in. I didn’t realize that being different was a blessing, not a curse. I’m not going to lie, I still struggle with the fact that I don’t fit in most circles. Guess you can say I’m more like an octagon.😉😁 Multifaceted. I am rare. I’m exactly how God made me. If you find yourself feeling down because you’re not quite like others, remember, you’re God’s child. You’re exactly who you’re supposed to be. Don’t try to change to fit in. Embrace your uniqueness!

When I shared this, I used the hashtag “EitherULoveMeRUDont.” The same applies today. Either you love me or you don’t. The only thing that matters is that I love myself, and I do.☺️
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It’s My Birthday Again!

Shaun Bradford

Yes, today is 50 years 8 months!! Woohoo!!

Honestly, today is the first day in my Jubilee celebration that I actually feel like doing something special. Y’all, the first several months of my 50th were no joke. From attempting to celebrate my actual birthday without grieving my mom’s death to being determined to make this side of 50 different, I was going through. Then, the pruning, pulling, peeling, and prodding I experienced afterwards was like nothing I had experienced before. Felt like I was in some kind of spiritual/growth boot camp. Today, I feel like I’m finally approaching graduation.

Four more months until Year51! I have to admit I’m kind of sad my year long celebration is coming to an end. It wasn’t what I expected; however, it was definitely what I needed to make this half of my century different…better. I am so glad God does not always give us what we want, but He always gives us what we need. Amen

Okay… Why am I now hearing Gloria Estefan singing, “Coming Out of the Dark”? (Laughing) I keep telling you my thoughts come with their own background music. I guess this picture represents me finally seeing the light. Hilarious!

That’s all I have at the moment. I believe almost a third (more like a quarter) of my posts this week have been original. Hopefully next week will be better. By the way, I watched Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa last night and now I know what paint scene everyone was referring to. I was like I think I’ve been doing this painting thing all wrong. Laughing. It was a good movie. Didn’t expect the ending at all. Have to watch it again.♥️

Shaun

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Remain Hopeful

Shaun Bradford

Y’all, there is so much going on in the world. So much hate, chaos and negativity. Lately, I have been wondering if I really want to still be here in 50 years. What would that look like? Would I be a survivor of some disaster? It’s a lot to think about.

However, with that being said, I cannot allow what’s happening in the world make me lose hope or faith in God. I know He is still in control and His love is everlasting. Better days are ahead. Better months, years, decades and centuries are ahead. I cannot give up hope. WE must not give up hope.🙏🏽♥️ ~Shaun

We must keep hope alive. We must make sure it’s seen and felt in every thing we do and through every contact we make. We cannot afford to let hope die.

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I’m A 70’s Baby…

Shaun Bradford

I’m a 70’s baby, of course I love LOVE. Smile

Listen, love is everything. It has always been the center of my world, even as a little girl. My first introduction to love wasn’t through Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty, but through the soulful voices of male RnB singers. When I was a little girl, my mom would leave the radio playing all night long. We fell asleep and woke up to music (maybe that’s why I always have a song playing in my head). Music and love were my life.

When I shared the image I shared in my previous post on Instagram and Facebook, I added one of my favorite love songs from the 70s, Teddy Pendergrass’ “When Somebody Loves You Back.” Enjoy!♥️ ~Shaun