A week ago, I had an opportunity to be the audience of an unsuspecting duo. It was such a pleasure watching them. I still smile thinking about them as I write. It was a beloved father and his beloved daughter. What a joy!
This two just kept enjoying their company, singing to each other, playing games and laughing, and cuddling too! She would be a six (6) year old, I presume, and he, probably in his forties. It was a huge pleasure to see the pure love between them, simply pure, and beautiful.
I was reminded of a relationship, the relationship I'm to share with my Heavenly Father. I could just picture how much my Heavenly Father must love me, and enjoy my presence. I asked myself if I give Him the time needed for our relationship to blossom, and I purposed in my heart to be deliberate about our relationship and enjoy it thoroughly, mutually.
I encourage you to do same. He's waiting.
Live deliberately. Live well.
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Thursday, 7 July 2016
Monday, 20 June 2016
SELF DISCOVERY
I'm learning EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. One important thing I have learned is that we learn from observing more than from what people say, and that is because some people are still trying to discover themselves.
It's funny how you know someone so well, but the person does not know themselves half as much.
Next time you are looking for validation, look within. You may not get it from the person you expect because they too, are still trying to discover themselves, and their opinion of you may be unreliable. There is so much we save ourselves from if we would just look within.
You know your passions better than anyone. So, when you are trying to find what will bring you pleasure, being in another person's company may not just cut it. Go on a journey to discover yourself, and when you do, make the best of that knowledge!
Live deliberately. Live well.
Share your thoughts.
It's funny how you know someone so well, but the person does not know themselves half as much.
Next time you are looking for validation, look within. You may not get it from the person you expect because they too, are still trying to discover themselves, and their opinion of you may be unreliable. There is so much we save ourselves from if we would just look within.
You know your passions better than anyone. So, when you are trying to find what will bring you pleasure, being in another person's company may not just cut it. Go on a journey to discover yourself, and when you do, make the best of that knowledge!
Live deliberately. Live well.
Share your thoughts.
Sunday, 5 June 2016
RAINY DAYS
Ordinary ... Normal ... Routine ... These words characterize some days for some people, depending on what type of day you have, but some days are Extraordinary ... Unique ... Outstanding .... Then we have the Unpleasant ... Dreary ... Abnormal ... Unlikely days; those days you are not just sure you can go on ...
Well, for as long as you are on this side of eternity ( you should believe there is an eternity, we didn't fall from the skies or shoot out from the earth ), there will be days you just are not sure you can make it. I think those are life's rainy days. Hang in there, you are not alone. You will make it.
T.B.C
Live deliberately. Live well.
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Well, for as long as you are on this side of eternity ( you should believe there is an eternity, we didn't fall from the skies or shoot out from the earth ), there will be days you just are not sure you can make it. I think those are life's rainy days. Hang in there, you are not alone. You will make it.
T.B.C
Live deliberately. Live well.
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Tuesday, 17 May 2016
LIFE REGULATORS
Dear reader,
What regulates your life? This question has realigned a lot of my decisions. Just when I think my actions are void of fear or bias, I'm reminded that the reason behind or for my action(s), is the regulator at that point in time.
Some time ago, I wrote about "Illiterate Opinions", well, if the reason behind or for your action(s) is an ill-informed mindset, or a preconceived notion that was formed in error, you can be sure that the said action will be full of loopholes.
It is important that one's values are based on timeless qualities, and ideals that have stood the test of time, and are true. It is important that one's life is not based on a fallacy, or an erroneous view of a spiritually, intellectually and emotionally malnourished few.
The regulator of your life is bound to be the 'silent' guide for your life's journey. Be very conscious of what your subconscious agrees to, and suggests to you. Nothing is a coincidence. Every choice has consequences. Someone other than you may pay for it, but every choice sure has consequences.
Live deliberately. Live well.
Share your thoughts.
What regulates your life? This question has realigned a lot of my decisions. Just when I think my actions are void of fear or bias, I'm reminded that the reason behind or for my action(s), is the regulator at that point in time.
Some time ago, I wrote about "Illiterate Opinions", well, if the reason behind or for your action(s) is an ill-informed mindset, or a preconceived notion that was formed in error, you can be sure that the said action will be full of loopholes.
It is important that one's values are based on timeless qualities, and ideals that have stood the test of time, and are true. It is important that one's life is not based on a fallacy, or an erroneous view of a spiritually, intellectually and emotionally malnourished few.
The regulator of your life is bound to be the 'silent' guide for your life's journey. Be very conscious of what your subconscious agrees to, and suggests to you. Nothing is a coincidence. Every choice has consequences. Someone other than you may pay for it, but every choice sure has consequences.
Live deliberately. Live well.
Share your thoughts.
Friday, 6 May 2016
FREEDOM
Some days ago, I had an encounter that made me understand just how valuable freedom is. It is amazing how we take very important things for granted, that some people consider a rare privilege.
Freedom ... it is exhilarating, really! I met someone, a detainee, who was ordered around by security operatives. My heart went out for him, but that is the most I could do in the circumstance. A million and one questions shot through my mind, like, how does someone lose their freedom just like that? What is his life like right now, always being watched and behind bars and all those restrictions ... Hmm... Freedom is simply priceless.
I'm grateful for the gifts I ordinarily take for granted, and I want to inspire everyone reading to value all these seemingly 'normal' gifts.
Live deliberately, Live well.
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Freedom ... it is exhilarating, really! I met someone, a detainee, who was ordered around by security operatives. My heart went out for him, but that is the most I could do in the circumstance. A million and one questions shot through my mind, like, how does someone lose their freedom just like that? What is his life like right now, always being watched and behind bars and all those restrictions ... Hmm... Freedom is simply priceless.
I'm grateful for the gifts I ordinarily take for granted, and I want to inspire everyone reading to value all these seemingly 'normal' gifts.
Live deliberately, Live well.
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Tuesday, 12 April 2016
Illiterate Opinions
This title made me giggle. It's atrocious how miffed some people can be over other people's opinions of them. Permit me to say that some of these opinions of you are illiterate. Let's dissect the word :
Merriam-Webster. Full Definition of illiterate
1: having little or no education; especially : unable to read or write <an illiterate population>
2a : showing or marked by a lack of familiarity with language and literature <an illiterate magazine> b : violating approved patterns of speaking or write
3: showing or marked by a lack of acquaintance with the fundamentals of a particular field of knowledge <musically illiterate>
illiterate noun
il·lit·er·ate·ly adverb
il·lit·er·ate·ness noun
Some people's opinion about you should not receive the honour of a second thought not to talk of a consideration! You underrate yourself when you allow those opinions the luxury of staying in your mind. They do not know you, so they cannot just pass their opinion of you and you accept it. They are uneducated about you. The presence of a mouth does not validate an utterance. Unnecessary stress is what you invite when you entertain an illiterate opinion of yourself. Screen everything you allow into your being, the purity and peace of your whole being - spirit, soul and body - is priority to your well-being.
This is my two pence/kobo/shile/toro/shishi.
Live deliberately. Live well.
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Merriam-Webster. Full Definition of illiterate
1: having little or no education; especially : unable to read or write <an illiterate population>
2a : showing or marked by a lack of familiarity with language and literature <an illiterate magazine> b : violating approved patterns of speaking or write
3: showing or marked by a lack of acquaintance with the fundamentals of a particular field of knowledge <musically illiterate>
illiterate noun
il·lit·er·ate·ly adverb
il·lit·er·ate·ness noun
Some people's opinion about you should not receive the honour of a second thought not to talk of a consideration! You underrate yourself when you allow those opinions the luxury of staying in your mind. They do not know you, so they cannot just pass their opinion of you and you accept it. They are uneducated about you. The presence of a mouth does not validate an utterance. Unnecessary stress is what you invite when you entertain an illiterate opinion of yourself. Screen everything you allow into your being, the purity and peace of your whole being - spirit, soul and body - is priority to your well-being.
This is my two pence/kobo/shile/toro/shishi.
Live deliberately. Live well.
Share your thoughts.
Friday, 18 March 2016
BOAT ROCKING INCIDENCES
Has something rocked your boat recently, you thought you were gonna lose it? Something as threatening as an earthquake?
Interesting thing about life is that challenges come to the best of us. Challenges are relative though, because, what rocks your boat may just be a common breeze to me, and vice versa, but what is constant is that everyone, in our different capacities encounter challenges that seem overwhelming sometimes.
If I can borrow from my last post, what we choose to do, and how we choose to address these challenges is what would matter.
What are you doing with your mind right now? What occupies your thoughts? How are you investing in your mind? The answer to these questions determine how well we cope when our boat is rocking.
Fill your mind with gainful thoughts, materials, people. Fill your circle with beneficial, advantageous people, and be one too. Rub off, and be rubbed off on.
God is one always, always, always dependable being that will keep your boat afloat, and in safety. It does great good to fill our thoughts with God when our boat is rocking.
Live deliberately. Live well.
Share your thoughts.
Interesting thing about life is that challenges come to the best of us. Challenges are relative though, because, what rocks your boat may just be a common breeze to me, and vice versa, but what is constant is that everyone, in our different capacities encounter challenges that seem overwhelming sometimes.
If I can borrow from my last post, what we choose to do, and how we choose to address these challenges is what would matter.
What are you doing with your mind right now? What occupies your thoughts? How are you investing in your mind? The answer to these questions determine how well we cope when our boat is rocking.
Fill your mind with gainful thoughts, materials, people. Fill your circle with beneficial, advantageous people, and be one too. Rub off, and be rubbed off on.
God is one always, always, always dependable being that will keep your boat afloat, and in safety. It does great good to fill our thoughts with God when our boat is rocking.
Live deliberately. Live well.
Share your thoughts.
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