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Stronger And Braver?

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!☀️

Three years ago, I wrote that the complexities and experiences of life and love made us stronger and braver and were worth experiencing.

Question—

Have the complexities and experiences of life and love, particularly love, made you stronger and braver?

My answer…

“Yes” on the strength part. The complexities and experiences of life and love have made me stronger. However, “No” on the bravery part. Well, only in the case of love. My experiences with love and its shenanigans have always made me retreat. I have yet to become brave in this area; however, I am working on it. One day I’ll be a love warrior-Queen! Smile

Anyhoo… On a softer, less complex note.

Last year, I celebrated the tenth anniversary of my dreams being revived. I wrote about how an invitation to a culinary experience had changed my life ten years earlier (May 2014). I said it had awakened childhood dreams I had buried in my early 20s. Well, at 51, those dreams are still alive, and this time, despite the “complexities” of life—because life is going to keep lifeing—I plan to keep them alive. Just call me the warrior-Queen and protector of my dreams!

That’s all I have for you now. I do want to know your thoughts on the question above. Are you stronger and/or braver because of your experiences?

I pray you have a fabulous day. You deserve it!♥️

I love you much,

Shaun

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Let God Be Your Strength

Shaun Bradford

Singing Marvin Sapp’s, “He Has His Hands On You.”

The song says (Lyrics by LyricFind)—

Sometimes you feel so alone
Like a child lost with no home
They keep telling you to be strong
But you say, when will it end, when will I win?
But just know He has His hands on you

Earlier today, I shared this quote in one of my Facebook groups:

@robdanceofficial on Instagram

I added the following caption—

“Y’all, it’s time for us to be happy. We’ve already proven a thousand times over that we’re strong. Now, it’s happiness here on out.”

And it is. We’re in God’s hands. There’s no need for us to be strong when He is our strength. It’s time for us to be happy.

Whatever you’re holding on to, give it to God. Give it to God and rest in Him. He’s got you!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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The Six Triple Eight, Part 2

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!☀️

I have been watching interviews and reading reviews about The Six Triple Eight over the past few days, and all are true. The movie accurately portrays the strength of the Black woman and our ability to take on challenges and excel. We’ve always had to prove ourselves worthy of our positions and place in this world (even today). I know the mental anguish all too well. Believe me, I have my own military stories, as well as civilian ones. As Johnnie Mae kept saying, being in the military was no different from being back home. She and Charity Adams were my sheros in the movie.

So, when I wrote my initial thoughts about the movie, I chose to focus on Lena’s character and her journey. Not her journey as a soldier but her journey as a woman trying to navigate through pain and still perform as if everything was okay. Still trying not to give too much of the movie away. Yes, I know that pain as well. Mine may not have been caused by the same thing, but the pain was there. As I said, I have my own military stories.

As I wrote in my last post, the movie was awesome! It’s definitely a must see!

Praying you have a wonderful weekend!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Stronger, Wiser, and Blessed

Shaun Bradford
I was not built to break. Graphic originally created and shared on November 8, 2023.

Every experience brings strength, wisdom, and blessings.

Today’s song is “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength,” by the late and great songstress, Whitney Houston. The song says—

“I crashed down, and I tumbled, but I did not crumble. I got through all the pain. I didn’t know my own strength.”

Dedicating this song to everyone who’s been through some really dark times, and to those who may be currently experiencing some. You are so much stronger than you know. God’s got you!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Life

Bet You Didn’t Know

Shaun Bradford

I bet you didn’t know how strong you were and are.

I bet you didn’t know how far you could and would come.

I bet you didn’t know the amount of courage you possessed.

Nah… You didn’t know.

You didn’t know this would or could ever be you.

However, it is most definitely YOU!

You are stronger than ever.

Your confidence is on 10!

You are feeling good and you look amazing.

Baby, you are glowing!

I have shared this same image/message every couple of years since 2016, but with different captions. Last year’s caption was, “Look how far you’ve come. You’re stronger than you think.” (Photo/image credit: unknown)

Listen, keep showing up!♥️

Love you always,

Shaun