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Sabre’ Oreyana's avatar

This! I’ve always struggled with posting things because I know it will do well, to what I actually feel led to say and it always has to fit it an algorithm or search engine. It really makes me discouraged when it comes to showing up and at the end of the day, it’s to impact who God has called me to serve and be in obedience to him

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Isis Bradford's avatar

100000% agree!! I’m working through that now too and will be praying for you!

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Fi Renaiss's avatar

Now this.! This right here...is everything everyone should generally follow. Yes we have to serve BUT they really want what WE have to offer. That's what makes them reel in, learn new things, change, say things things like "oooo I like that. Give me more." Yes we give what they want but we have to give us first. If we don't, it will be the same old thing, no new "trends" or complete change.

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Isis Bradford's avatar

I have nothing to add to this comment but YES and THANK YOU!!! This is perfectly said!! I even restacked it!!!

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Emani's avatar

I love this! And I did notice the colorful updates!! I’m going to sit with this for a bit, but I definitely resonate with this. Thank you!

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Isis Bradford's avatar

Heheh! I was making the updates slowly! I’m still thinking about some changes — more so with offer “promises” of the community and my availability! But it feels more aligned with each change! My pleasure!!

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Naadu's avatar

This is so good! I’m tired of trying to figure out what the algorithm likes instead of what God is asking me to do! Like you said “chaos is not cozy!” Cheers to a cozy year for all of us! 🙌🏾

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Isis Bradford's avatar

Right!! It’s to much! Draining and stressful! I’m just trying to ENJOY life and walk in purpose!😭 must it be so hard?! lol

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M.J Iorkighir's avatar

Love this. I can’t wait to go in this cozy creative journey with you

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Isis Bradford's avatar

Excited to have you! I started writing your answer for the advice column, too!! 🙏🏾 your question made me sit and truly think about some things which has been great!

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Bernadette Josephs's avatar

I felt this in my soul. I am in the same boat for next year. I do have some "goals" in mind, but I do not want to tackle any of them from the place of "I have to" because of public likes, the algorithm, my perfectionist traits, or anything else that gets in the way of a relationship with God. I find that when I am resting... not striving, not focusing on others... the ideas flow and I know they come from a place of relationship with Him. I want to move when He says move, and sit when He says sit lol Thank you for this blog because it was the exact reassurance I needed for the direction I am going as well. May God be with you as you write your romance novel. I look forward to reading it one day!!!

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Isis Bradford's avatar

Bernadette!! Yes! Yes to all of this! I’m the same, the best things (ideas, courses, conferences, etc) come to me when I’ve fully giving things over to God and am rested! Sometimes literally — like waking up from a dream! I’d love to hear about the direction you’re headed, if you’re open to sharing! If not, know that I’m covering you in prayer along the journey!!🙏🏾

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Lori Anderson-Datus's avatar

Beautifully said. I don’t know about you, but I’m about sick with consuming. My heart needs a deep reset and the stillness and joy only Abba provides. Grateful for you and your voice today dear one.

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Isis Bradford's avatar

Yes! I am too! I consumed a lot the other day and ended up feeling so unsinspired, drained, and tired. I’m going to fast the first week of December, if you’d like join in spirit/in your own way!🥰

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Dr. A, PharmD's avatar

Wow! My show is on! I have to say, joining this newsletter has been such a breath of fresh air. This was such a slow, warm, and intentional read. It feels right at home and feels like a homecoming. Thank you so much for your insight, and here's to creating slow, rough, intentional things!

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Isis Bradford's avatar

Hahah! I love that and love you! Thank you so much for the encouragement!! I'm so excited to see your growth (inner and outer) on Substack and youtube!! We're in this season together!

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Cassie Butcher's avatar

Isis!!!! “That was me thinking, “What can I give them?” instead of asking, “What do I need to write that will help me devote my creativity to God each day?”

I resonate with this sooooo much! Thank you for sharing your journey!!! It truly feels like you’re in my brain!

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Isis Bradford's avatar

Chileeeee!! deprograming from IG!!! lol -- I appreciate you so much for saying your resonate because this felt a little "wrong" & scary to admit out loud!! I cant wait for us to get our timing together for a chat! I look forward to hearing about where your heart is!

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Cassie Butcher's avatar

No I’m happy you did share it!! It’s interesting because i literally feel like my body will not allow me to create certain pieces of content or certain things because it feels so unaligned! The lense i create from is God given so if I try to create outside of it, I immediately get a creative block! And honestly i love that. Here God is giving me signs and telling me to wait on things and then social media program is trying to mask God’s message to me as an “algorithm fail”. girrrrl nope nope nope! But yes, text me when you can and we can chat!! I have so many things to share! 🫂🩷

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Gwendolyn's avatar

Love this, Isis! What stands out to me is your fearlessness about changing your mind, or rather, doing what your heart might have whispered in the first place, but was drowned out by your mind. I so regret the amount of money I spent jumping into things the gurus told me to do, even though it didn't feel right for me; even though I knew I wasn't ready. Even now, I struggle with being authentic vs doing the "done" thing--even though following others has left me high and dry too many times to count. I've decided that the remainder of this year and next will be a, "Just push send", year, lol. I am forever second-guessing my ideas to the point of implementing nothing. Going forward, I plan to trust the visions God has placed in me and not be afraid start, to shift, to change my mind!

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Isis Bradford's avatar

"following others has left me high and dry too many times to count." YES. my goodness! I too have spent so much money on all the things -- coaches who had clout but not common sense, software and team members that were supposed to "boost my output" even though I really craving slowness!! Ugh But I'm so happy to hear about your plan for the next year!! I do the same with second guessing and I'm going to push myself to "just push send to" starting with this post because this one almost didnt get shared! Lol I pray that God blesses your ideas, your heart, and your skills of EXECUTION! May your year of pushing send be transformative in Jesus's mighty name! Amen!

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Briana Mack's avatar

I love this! 🤗 I actually just posted an article on prioritizing quality over quantity when it comes to social media content and how socials can turn into chaos! I also noticed the daily yes rebrand yesterday and love that you’re deciding to be YOU! 🩷 here’s to saying yes to what actually fuels us ✨

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Isis Bradford's avatar

Thank you so much for the support!! Idk why transitions feel a but more scary to me in this season so it makes me feel good to hear you so that! Also, I'm going to send your article to my kindle now! I look forward to reading it!! I'll follow up in the comments!!

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Andy B. Cox's avatar

Love this, Isis! I found you just around the time you were transitioning from IG to Substack. It’s so interesting because Im still learning so much from your old content but also finding so much value and fruit in what you’ve been sharing here on Substack as well.

I’m in a season where I’m learning how to show up fully and your recent posts have reminded me to stay balanced, rooted, and connected to the vine.

Thank you for sharing, being so honest, and taking us along as you grow in this way! It’s very encouraging. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Axelle's avatar

Unbeknownst to me, I planned 2025 to be a year of yes but it didn’t quite go as planned. It serve as precursor for next year. Reading your blog post made so much sense because I want my yes to feel cozy and warm like a dinning room lit up by the gentle light of a sunset.

I want to inspire and motivate and that requires for me to go at a slower pace than I’ve been used to.

After leaving Instagram, I’m still learning to be without distractions I’m still learning to ask for what I want. But more importantly, I’m learning to obey when I’m shown and let excitement flow.

With that being said, 2026 is the year I get bolder with my calling. Truly being open and rising up to the challenge. Here’s to us saying yes fully!!

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Joanna Janel Johnson's avatar

I was just talking to someone about this! My true passion is to make sure my content breathes life into others rather than drains them. To do that, the creative process has to abide in Christ, the source of all the oil. I used to struggle with this because, looking at the “influencers,” it often seemed like it didn’t work or wouldn’t produce results. But I’ve come to realize that my obedience is never in vain, and it echoes far louder than becoming a carbon copy of the algorithm. Thank you for this post; it’s a beautiful reminder that I just need to build authentically, with Christ and on Christ alone.

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