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Be Intentional About Showing Up

Shaun Bradford
March 29, 2021

Over the years, I have learned that when you feel the least motivated to show up is when you need to show up the most.

Listen…

Show up.

Then, keep showing up!

I promise you, your future self will be glad that you did.♥️

Love you much,

Shaun

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Difficult Question To Answer

Shaun Bradford

What sacrifices have you made in life?

This question is difficult to answer because when I think of the sacrifices I made, I can’t help but think of the things I gained—seeing a smile on someone else’s face, better opportunities, a more fulfilling life. So, to me, the things I gave up or put off momentarily (even for years) weren’t true sacrifices. I guess you could say they were just a part of life or my life’s journey.♥️ ~Shaun

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Greatness

Shaun Bradford

Hello!

How are you?

I hope you’re well.🌸

Greatness…

Greatness is in the eyes of the beholder—YOU. Whatever you consider to be great is what you usually strive for. And in order to get there, you must be greater than you were the day before. Be patient with yourself. It’s a process!♥️

I love you much,

Shaun

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A Step Closer

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

Forget how much further you have to go or how steep the climb may appear. Just know that each day moves you closer to your dreams. Today you are closer than you were yesterday and the day before. Keep going! Keep going until you see what you dreamed.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

The song I’m hearing—which is closely related to my dreams—is “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong.
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My Journey With God, No. 93

Shaun Bradford

I’m built to stand on my own ten. So, I’m good. –Shedeur Sanders

I saw a snippet of an interview with Shedeur Sanders expressing how all his drafted teammates were drafted in pairs or more and had each other to lean on, but he didn’t. He’s in it alone. The clip ended with his quote above—basically, he’s saying he’s built to hold his own.

When I tell you I felt what he said to my core! I’ve spent my entire life feeling like I have had to do things alone—to hold my own. Not because I wanted to, but because I was raised to feel like it was expected of me. When you are the oldest and in charge of everything and everyone younger than you, there is no one else to depend on. You are it! So, you learn to stand alone. I believe this is one of the reasons I have a difficult time expressing emotions like sadness, grief, and even pain. Expressing them makes me feel vulnerable and as if I can’t handle them on my own. BUT… I’m working on it. Little by little, I am beginning to open up and express those feelings, not only in writing but verbally. I am slowly realizing and accepting that it’s okay to let others know when I am not feeling strong. I don’t have to hold my own if I don’t have to.

Y’all, I am so grateful that God continues to reveal areas where I still need healing and pruning. I look forward to meeting the woman I will be a year from now and even ten years from now. (Just another nugget of encouragement I’m leaving myself. Girl, you’re growing!☺️.)

God, thank You for loving me.♥️

Shaun