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I want to speak about my love of listening to music, especially the song “21 Questions” by 50 Cent.

It made me realize I could ask myself 21 questions to find love, peace, joy, truth, and happiness. One verse asks, “If I were down and out, would you still have love for me?” Reflecting on my relationships, I noticed they often ended due to similar issues.

My last relationship led to a life sentence, even though we did everything possible to avoid a negative situation. This verse made me question my priorities and relationships. I realized that my greatest love and best friend had always been the heavenly father. During my 26 years of incarceration, understanding His presence has been profound. Hebrews 11:1 describes faith as “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.” This realization led me to write again, as I did in my youth.

I have written a biography, short stories, plays, poetry, and songs. The Holy Spirit inspired me to create a plan of purpose. I developed a movie script and soundtrack called “Babes of Growth,” which discusses positivity. The script “Choices” and the music project “Touchdown” emerged from my obedience, humility, and faith. My goal is to help inmates with restitution and attorney fees and involve them in my films to show them positive life paths. I envision a tiny town called “Babes of Growth” as part of my expansion plans. Seeing 50 Cent’s movie “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” and building his business was inspiring. I appreciate the intercession of the Holy Spirit in his life. His story is a positive example. For me, salvation is the key to understanding.

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