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My Journey With God, No. 82

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

God is always working and moving, even when it appears He’s not. Here are a few memories from April 7th.

April 7, 2022 and 2018

This is a photo of a rock I painted at the same conference held four years earlier, April 7, 2018. “Trust” was one of my biggest barriers to moving forward. I had lost trust in almost every aspect of my life—family, job, profession, and myself. I was at ‘rock’ bottom and in the process of figuring out how to rebuild the trust I once had in those areas, as well as in unfamiliar areas I was tapping into.
On April 7, 2022, at the same conference mentioned above, I was presented with an award for Nutritionist of the Year. I had no idea I was receiving an award and had left the conference to check out of my hotel room. I remember receiving texts from several colleagues congratulating me and asking where I was.🤦🏽‍♀️😅

April 7, 2024

This photo was taken last year on April 7, 2024, at our state dietetics’ conference. It was the day my colleagues learned I had decided to run for president-elect again. These ladies have been by my side throughout my entire dietetics career—almost 20 years. They are my rocks!

In 2018, I was going through a weird phase in my career and wanted change. I needed it! I was losing confidence and trust in the work I was doing and in myself. So, a few months after the conference, I enrolled in a doctoral program to pursue a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree. I had already been working in community and public health nutrition, so it seemed like the logical move at the time. Plus, as I mentioned earlier, I needed a change. That was 2018.

Three years later (2021), I took a leap to become a full-time, independent consultant. That was around the end of the pandemic. At that time, I hadn’t seen my colleagues in person for over a year, so I felt pretty isolated. However, it was also during that time that I decided to promote our profession and my colleagues on my social media platform, Mississippi Thriving. I wanted Mississippians to know who we were and what our contributions were to improving our citizens’ health. So, I reached out to our dietitians asking if they’d be willing to be showcased on Mississippi Thriving’s “RDN Saturdays” (something I came up with early one morning🤷🏽‍♀️☺️), and several agreed! Hence, one of the reasons for the award I received.

Looking back, I’ve actually done a lot more than I thought over the past ten years. In no way am I bragging. I’m only acknowledging my accomplishments. For the longest time, I’ve felt like my life’s been stagnant, but in reality, it’s been moving. God’s been moving!

Y’all, I can’t say it enough, I am truly, truly blessed.🥰

Shaun

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You Are More Than Capable

Shaun Bradford

In case you feel ill-equipped, know that you are more than capable of fulfilling God’s purpose for your life. He would not have chosen you for the assignment if He knew you could not achieve it. God is not cruel and would never set you up for failure.

Keep God first.

Allow Him to lead.

And you will not fail.

You’ve got this, and He’s got you!♥️

I love you always,

Shaun

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You Are Blessed

Shaun Bradford

Smile, you are blessed!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Happy Sunday☀️

Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. – Psalm 134:2

Shared on April 6, 2022

Feeling empty? Lean on God and keep the praise going. He will replenish you.

Have a wonderful Sunday!♥️

Love you much,

Shaun

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Can’t Sleep So Why Not Write?

Shaun Bradford

I can’t sleep, so I’ve decided to write. There’s nothing wrong—I just fell asleep much too early, and now I’m wide awake. As I lie here, I’ve been reflecting on why I continue to blog. Am I only blogging so I don’t have to start over at Day One (on Day 1422)? Or is it something I actually look forward to doing? Honestly, at this point, I can’t tell. It’s like second nature—I just do it.

Thinking forward, I’m not sure where I want to go with “It’s Shaun’s World.” What began as my journey through the complexities of life has morphed into a strange mix of personal stories, testimonies, praise and worship, and words of wisdom, inspiration, and encouragement. I’ve considered separating each into its own blog, and I still might at some point, but for now, I’m keeping everything together. Like my life, nothing about “It’s Shaun’s World” is simple and can be compartmentalized. As Ledisi would say, these are the pieces of me.

Only time will tell how “It’s Shaun’s World” will evolve. I’m pretty sure God has something planned. One thing I’ve learned is God always has a purpose for everything. Can’t wait to see where it goes!♥️ ~ Shaun

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I’m The Bird In The Tree

Shaun Bradford
Shared on April 5, 2022.

I don’t have much more to add besides I’m the bird in the tree enjoying God’s beauty and glory. Y’all, He’s so amazing.✨

I hope you’re having a peaceful and relaxing Saturday. You deserve it.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Breathe

Shaun Bradford

Breathe…

You got this, and God’s got YOU.

I love you to the moon and back!♥️

Shaun

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Created To Be Extraordinary

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

Yes, I’m God’s child. He created me to be extraordinary!😌💫

Same for you. You weren’t created to be a cookie-cutter version of others. You were created to stand out. You are extraordinary!🌟

I pray that your day is just as amazing as you are!♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

P.S. It’s Self-love Saturday. Remember to do something extra special for yourself.🥰

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Praying: UPDATED

Shaun Bradford

For those who read my original post, I thought I should explain the why I decided to unpublish it. Next time I will be more mindful about what I share, or how I share.

I know this may sound strange to some, and some will understand, but I can feel it when shifts happen. I have been this way since I was a child. Sometimes it’s subtle, but other times it’s very strong. Earlier, when I shared that I was praying, I felt the shift strongly. Again, I understand if this sounds strange, which is why I unpublished the post, but something’s off. Just know that I am praying.🙏🏽

The original post:

I hate it when I start feeling uneasy out of the blue. It usually means a shift in the atmosphere is happening. Sending up prayers. Amen

Shaun🙏🏽♥️

Amen
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Life: A Reflection Of The Heart And Soul

Shaun Bradford

A few years ago, I shared—

“How we view life is merely a reflection of what’s in our hearts and souls.” – Moi

April 4, 2022

Do you agree?

Is the way you view life a reflection of the state of your heart and soul?

It’s a ‘Yes’ for me.

Even when things aren’t the best, there’s something about life that’s still beautiful.♥️

Smile,

Shaun