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Don’t Stop Now… Keep Going!

Shaun Bradford

Hey You!

Yes… YOU!

You have come too far and endured too much (way too much) to stop now. God is always working, even when you do not feel it or see it. Listen, now is not the time to give up.

Keep Going!!♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

And God’s got YOU!

Wanted to add this. I am literally watching God work in so many people’s lives (including mine). It’s so amazing to see. The problem is—and I’m including myself in this as well—they/we don’t always see it. I pray God opens our eyes, hearts, and minds so we’re able to fully experience the magnitude of what He’s doing. Amen

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Make It Happen, Today! Part 2

Shaun Bradford

Several posts ago, I mentioned a conversation with Dr. Cheryl Wood (motivational speaker) about taking a leap into the entrepreneurial world. Well, until I saw this Facebook memory (screenshot below) this morning, I had forgotten that a few years earlier I had become a sole proprietor, which became my side hustle for a few years. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not knocking it because it—The Research Diva–RD—eventually became LaShaundreaB, Registered Dietitian and Research Consultant, the hub for all of my projects. I started with what I had.

Facebook Memory: September 30, 2017

I shared Jennifer Hudson’s song, “I Am Changing,” with the post.

As I said in my previous post, “Make It Happen, Today!”, if it’s something you really want to do, don’t put it off. Start with what you have and God will do the rest. After creating The Research Diva–RD, not even a year later, my confidence took the biggest blow. Y’all, knocked it down to ZERO. In all of the conferences and workshops I had attended, no one had prepared me for the hits. Every speaker made them seem like a small hiccup in the process. You know, “It’s just something you have to go through to get to the other side.” And to their credit, I will say, the pain or disappointment isn’t something easy to describe. All I can say is, it hurt! Had me second guessing my dreams and purpose. Didn’t even know if I wanted to remain a dietitian or in research. It was a terrible time for me, but eventually, like everyone else who’d experienced setbacks, I found my way back.

Listen, life is going to happen, and sometimes it will literally knock the life out of you. If or when it happens, please be kind to yourself, and give yourself grace and time to find your way back. Just don’t give up on your dreams. God put them in you for a purpose that’s much greater than yourself.

Well, that’s all for now. Just saw that post and thought I’d share it with you. Listen, don’t wait, make your dreams happen, now!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Make It Happen, Today!

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!☀️

Whatever you desire, it’s up to YOU to make it happen. Please do not wait for your circumstances to change. Start with what you have. Yes…that little bit. And God will do the rest. I’m telling you what I know to be true, not what I’ve heard.

Last year I shared, “Make it happen.” Two years before, I did just that. Smile. And I continue to do so today.

Shared on September 30, 2023 with the caption, “No more excuses. Make it happen.”

September 30, 2021

This was me making it happen with the little that I had.

Believe me, God has placed everything you need to get started within your reach. The outcome doesn’t have to be perfect. God will perfect things along the way. All you have to do is initiate the process and He’ll do the rest. No more wasting years waiting—like the man in the Bible sitting by the pool waiting for someone to put him in so he could be healed. No, no more waiting! You need to make it happen, TODAY!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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A Rebirth

Shaun Bradford

Here’s a message for you—

Everything you thought you lost, including time, is being restored or made new.

That’s what I heard when I came across this Facebook memory from September 29, 2022.

On that day, I wrote, “God will make ALL things new.”

Been feeling this lately, especially since my son turned 21. Yeah… since last week. Smile. Yesterday it hit me that at 51 I’ve been given a second chance at everything in life. Somewhat like a rebirth. However, this time around, I’m much wiser. Most of the decisions I’ll make this time will be based on personal experiences, good and bad (lessons learned).

Y’all, I’m pretty excited about this new stage of life! Looking forward to the new.♥️

Shaun