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Goodness

What are you passionate about?

It may seem like a weird answer, but I am passionate about goodness.

According to Merriam-Webster, goodness is defined as the quality or state of being good. Listed synonyms are – honesty, morality, integrity, character, and rightness.

I’m passionate about doing good, being good, and promoting good things. I have always believed there’s more good in the world than bad. Unfortunately, it’s not always easily seen.

My request of you is to please do good and be kind, even when no one is watching.♥️

Shaun

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Me, Myself, and I

Who do you spend the most time with?

I spend most of my time with myself. Not trying to be funny, but I’m probably alone at least 16 hours a day, not counting sleep. When I do spend time with someone other than my son, who I see maybe an hour or two a day, it’s only for a few hours, a few times a month. Just writing this makes me sound like a recluse. The weird part is that I love people, and I’m so full of life when I’m around them. However, I’m just as good when I’m at home alone. Honestly, I kind of enjoy my own company. I like being around myself.🥰

By the way, it’s self-love Saturday. Be sure to do something extra special for yourself!💗🌸

Shaun

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I Connect With God

Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.

I connect with God.

From the time I wake up until I go to sleep, I’m constantly connecting with God. It’s not like most may think—connecting through prayer, worship, or meditation—which happens, too. However, I also connect with God through the smallest of things, like seeing someone smile or hearing a bird sing.

My connection with God gives my life joy. It means everything.♥️

Shaun

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Yes, Basketball Cards!

Do you have any collections?

Back in the nineties, I collected basketball cards. I never played the sport, but I loved watching it. In high school, I became a fan of college basketball. I was a Kansas (KU) and Duke (DUKE) fan—when they weren’t playing each other. Smile. I’m not quite sure when I began collecting the cards. However, by the end of the 90s, I had an entire collection (over 2,000 cards), which I still have today. I also have a collection of magazines from the 90s that I haven’t thrown away. I love looking through them at times. So nostalgic!

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Difficult Question To Answer

What sacrifices have you made in life?

This question is difficult to answer because when I think of the sacrifices I made, I can’t help but think of the things I gained—seeing a smile on someone else’s face, better opportunities, a more fulfilling life. So, to me, the things I gave up or put off momentarily (even for years) weren’t true sacrifices. I guess you could say they were just a part of life or my life’s journey.♥️ ~Shaun

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The Freedom To Be Me

What does freedom mean to you?

Freedom to me means to be who God created me to be without allowing the thoughts and actions of others to suppress what’s inside of me. The song that comes to mind when I think about what it means to be free is Beyoncé’s song, “Break My Soul.” Freedom happens when your mind and soul are free.