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The Best…Is Yet To Come?

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!☀️

Sometimes, you have to be your own hype woman (man). You have to pump yourself up so well that whatever’s happening around you seems so small and insignificant that you can tune it out. Or that you can take on any and everything that comes your way because you know the outcome will be great.

Today, I’m singing “The Best Is Yet To Come,” trying to hype myself up. In the memory below, I wrote, “Believe me, you ain’t seen nothing yet!” Well, that was me hyping myself up, and honestly, it probably worked. However, today, I’m not feeling it. Whew! I’m not feeling it at all. Y’all, I’m going to need a minute to process what’s happened over the past couple of days.

Yeah… I need time to process this. I can’t believe all our progress as a society is about to be ripped away. All the work women fought for to have our voices heard and respected as equal—gone. All the progress we’ve made since slavery and the Civil Rights movement—gone. Religious freedoms—gone. Global respect—gone. And people are celebrating.

Yeah… I’m going to need a minute. I cannot allow my own hope and optimism to die like everything else. I cannot and will not allow my heart to become hard because love is everything to me. What is the world without it? So, this will probably be my only post for today. I need to connect with God. I don’t know or understand what He’s doing, but I still trust Him. However, right now, my heart hurts.

Wishing you a wonderful day!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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My Journey With God, No. 10

Shaun Bradford

I’ve been quiet since this morning. Haven’t had much more to say. It’s when I become quiet and calm that God speaks to me the most. Here’s the message he gave me for today’s journey. It was written in last year’s journal entry.

“My job…LaShaundrea’s job…is to be obedient, focus on my purpose, and pursue it. My dreams are coming to fruition. I just have to stay focused.”

I guess I have my answer and my assignment. I’m listening, God. Staying focused.♥️

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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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Repost– Foward

Shaun Bradford

Decided to repost yesterday’s message.

“Forward is the only way to go.

Eyes forward.

Mind forward.

Thoughts forward.

Moving forward. 

Yes, forward is the only way to go.”

Adding…

Going back is not an option. And guess what? I still believe! Everything I dreamed will happen, and in my lifetime.♥️

Love you!

Shaun

It’s the only way I’m heading. My purpose is too great not to.😘

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Hmmm…

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!

Here’s what I shared five years ago—

Smile. God’s got us. We’re covered.🥰

Yes, comfort prevents change. Also, you cannot change what you can’t see. And the only way to see what’s hidden is to shake up a few things. Y’all, soooo much has been shaken and uncovered over the past several months, and there’s no going back.

There were two distinct sides in this election—one that was just, fair, inclusive, willing to work together for everyone, and just decent (that, my friend, is Christ like), and then there was the other. As I write, the election hasn’t been called, but it’s evident that the other may have won. But even if by some miracle justice, joy, and inclusivity wins, life as we knew it has forever been changed. As I mentioned, so much was uncovered, nothing was hidden. Everything was revealed and spelled out. My advice is to buckle up, stay covered, remain prayerful, prepare to work, and always keep God first. A change is coming/happening—eventually a beautiful change (I can feel it)—but not without a little discomfort/disruption, first.

In the words of Tye Tribbett or Kendrick Lamar (you choose☺️), “We gon’ be alright.”

But will everyone? Especially when they no longer have the freedoms to choose… their lives or their family’s.

Anyhoo… I digress.

I pray you have a fabulous day! Stay present, stay at peace, and enjoy the moments of now. You’re alive. You’re well. You’re blessed.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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This One Is For The Dream

Shaun Bradford

I just VOTED!!!

Today, I didn’t just vote for myself, but I voted for my momma, my grandma, my great grandma, my great-great grands—mothers, aunts, cousins, godmothers… Yes, today, I voted for them.

But that’s not what has me all emotional and excited right now. Nah… that’s not it!

Listen, I just voted for five year old Shaun!!! Screaming

Yessss, I just voted for her. I just voted for that little girl who followed former President Jimmy Carter’s every word and action about peace. Yes, I just voted for her! I just voted for EVERYTHING I once dreamed possible. Listen, we will sing my song one day!! I voted for the possibility of a more peaceful, kinder world. A world where people aren’t tolerated but celebrated for their differences. I voted for equality, togetherness, compassion, justice, and humanity. Y’all, I truly believe I will see all of this in my lifetime. Even if it’s only for a moment.

No one believed we would see this day, yet here we are. So, any and everything is possible!

Y’all have a wonderful day! And even if the results aren’t in my favor, I STILL believe!!!♥️

Shaun