Most of my quiet times are for self-reflection. Each time I prepare to reflect, I take nothing along, invite no one and try to keep my brain free of thoughts. I assume that I’ve nothing save from myself and my environment. During my stay in Workers Village, Tudun Amba in Lafia, Nigeria, I take long […]
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Men should see you and marvel on how you do things. How you handle your time, money, friends and relationships and enemies, manage people and your lifestyle. Wisdom is a spirit. Wisdom giveth life to those that have it.
Fall seven times and stand up eight. –Japanese Proverb
The way up is down. You don’t know how strong you are until you forgive someone who is not sorry for what he/she did or until you accept an apology that was never given. That is real strength.
Be generous with kind words and deeds.
If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted or Beethoven composed music or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well. _Martin […]
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment”_Ralph Waldo Emerson
Spare a coat, clothe the naked Spare a spoon, feed the hungry
A lack of knowledge creates fear, seeking knowledge creates courage. NB: To reject something you know nothing about is ignorance.
Believing is seeing, not the other way round.
Just a few months ago, the world celebrated the new year. People, companies and countries nurtured aspirations and dreams, hoping for a happy year. But the advent of the virus brought fear and uncertainty. With what is going on, this pandemic may cause economic stress across the globe, particularly in Africa. I’m happy it’s Friday […]
If you can dream it, you can do it _Walt Disney
Not to know is bad, not to wish to know is worse. African proverb.
Surround yourself with worthy people. Your network is your net worth.
Look beyond the mirror called self.
Consideration for others is the basis of a good life, a good society.
The law of sowing and reaping may take time to manifest sometimes, but it will surely come to pass.
Worry gives a small thing a bigger shadow. Feed your faith and don’t be anxious!
Be faithful in small things. Because, it’s in them that your strength lies. Mother Theresa.
Never relax your guard: watch and pray.
There’s nothing wrong in helping, giving away roses, gifts and love. People may take these for granted, be contented to being the good person you are.
Gratitude is an attitude that creates doors in walls and hearts.
Focus and reflect. 📷@sabine_stols #ilovesouthafrica #southafrica #thisissouthafrica #meetsouthafrica #lion #sunset #southafricanwildlife #wildlife #southafricansunset #travelsouthafrica
Love yourself enough to take the actions required for your happiness.
Sometimes it’s good to walk alone to allow your mind find its purpose.
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Thoughts on Loneliness
Being lonely is by no means a wrong or painful venture. It doesn’t suggest that someone is unwanted in the society or is running the isolationist policy. Infact, being lonely most times creates the atmosphere for self reflection, for self discovery and for quiet times. Some times we hear introverts say a lot about loving […]
