Forgiving and Forgetting
January 3rd, 2022.
It is very easy to advise people to FORGIVE and FORGET, but when it comes to reality can we really FORGET even if we FORGIVE.
There's a lot of talk about forgiveness these days, but what does it actually mean? And can we really forget even if we forgive those who offend us?
Some people think that forgiving someone means pretending the hurt never happened. But that's not what forgiveness is about. True forgiveness requires that we first admit to ourselves that we've been hurt. And then we need to find it in our hearts to forgive the person who hurt us.
Forgiving someone doesn't mean we have to invite them back into our lives. We can choose to keep our distance if we need to. But forgiving someone does mean that we're no longer holding on to the anger and resentment that hurts us more than it ever hurts the person we're forgiving.
When we forgive, we set ourselves free from the chains of the past. And that can be the beginning of a whole new relationship - one based on understanding and respect, rather than bitterness and anger.
**There's no getting around it, forgiveness is hard. But what if we could learn to forgive and forget?**
Some would say it's impossible to forget completely after we've forgiven someone who's hurt us, but is that really the goal? Forgiveness is often seen as a way to let go of the anger and resentment we feel towards someone who's wronged us. If we can do that, then maybe we can move on and have a better relationship with that person.
But forgetting what's happened is a different story. We may not be able to forget what someone has done to us, but we can choose not to dwell on it. We can focus on the present and the future, and not let the past affect our relationships.
Forgiving someone doesn't mean we have to forget what they've done, but it does mean we're willing to move on and have a better relationship with them.
It’s natural to feel offended when someone wrongs us. In fact, resentment and anger are some of the most common reactions to hurt and injustice. But what if we could let go of all that? What if we could forgive those who have hurt us and forget the pain they caused?
Forgiveness is a powerful tool. It doesn’t mean that we condone the actions of the person who wronged us, or that we have to spend time with them. It simply means that we release the anger and resentment we feel and choose to move on.
Forgiving someone doesn’t mean that we have to forget what happened. We can remember the hurtful event without feeling the emotional pain that comes with it. In fact, forgiving and forgetting are two different things. Forgiving means that we are no longer willing to let the person who hurt us control our lives. We are choosing to let go of the anger and resentment and move on.
Forgiveness is often thought of as the act of erasing a hurtful experience from our memory. But is it really possible to forget something that has hurt us so deeply?
In theory, forgiving someone should mean that we no longer feel resentment or anger towards them. But in practice, it can be difficult to completely let go of those feelings. In some cases, we may find that we’re still haunted by memories of the offense, and that we’re constantly reliving the pain it caused.
**So can we really forgive someone if we can’t forget what they did?**
Well, it depends on what you mean by “forgive.” There are different types of forgiveness, and some are more forgiving than others. If you mean forgiving in the sense of pardoning someone, then yes, you can forgive them even if you can’t forget.
It's been said that the best way to get over a hurt is to forgive and forget. But can we really forget totally, even if we forgive those who offend us?
There's no one definitive answer to this question. Some people may find that they can completely forget what happened and move on, while others may never be able to forget entirely. The important thing is that you do what works best for you and that you don't dwell on the past.
Forgiveness is an important part of healing, and it's up to each individual to decide how much forgetting is necessary for them to move on.
If you can find a way to forgive and forget, it can be freeing and allow you to move on with your life. But if you can't do that, it's ok too. Just remember that you don't have to forget to forgive.
Mental Stress
January 2nd, 2022.
**Mental stress is an unavoidable part of life. It can be caused by many things, including work, family, and financial problems.**
While mental stress can't be eliminated, there are ways to manage it. Techniques such as relaxation, deep breathing, and visualization can help to relieve mental stress. It's also important to find ways to reduce the amount of stress in your life. This may include making lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise, and taking time for yourself.
It is a common problem that many people experience these days. It can be caused by a number of factors, such as work, family problems, or money worries.
Mental stress can also have a lot of negative effects on your life, including causing physical health problems, reducing your ability to think clearly, and making you feel anxious or unhappy.
There are a number of things you can do to reduce or manage your mental stress, including exercise, relaxation techniques, and counselling.
Mental stress is sometimes used to describe the psychological and emotional responses that can be caused by various factors in one's life. These responses can include feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, and frustration, as well as physical symptoms like headaches, nausea, and chest pain.
We can also use mental stress to describe the physical and emotional responses that occur when a person is under pressure. Mental stress can be caused by a number of factors, including work, family, or financial problems, or by traumatic events such as a natural disaster or car accident.
The physical symptoms of mental stress can include headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, and changes in appetite. Emotional symptoms can include anxiety, depression, irritability, and feelings of helplessness or hopelessness.
Mental stress can be treated with a variety of methods, including counseling, medication, and lifestyle changes.
**There are many different causes of mental stress, some of which are specific to certain individuals, while others are more common to people in general. Some of the most common causes of mental stress include:**
****Work-related stress:**** This type of stress can be caused by a variety of factors, such as long hours, difficult or challenging work, and lack of job security.
****Relationship problems:**** Stressful relationships can be caused by fights with friends or family members, feeling like you're not getting enough support from your partner, or dealing with a difficult ex.
Mental stress is a common problem in the world today. A lot of people feel overwhelmed with the amount of stress they experience daily. This can lead to a lot of health problems, including mental health problems.
There are a lot of ways to cope with mental stress. Some people turn to medication, while others turn to therapy. There are also a lot of self-help techniques that can be useful for dealing with mental stress.
One of the best ways to cope with mental stress is to find a way to relax. This can be done by listening to music, reading, or taking a bath. It's also important to get enough sleep and to eat a healthy diet.
Another way to cope with mental stress is to exercise. Exercise releases endorphins, which can help to improve your mood. It's also a good way to relieve tension and stress.
**Finally, it's important to talk to someone about your feelings.**
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The Beginning of the End
February 1st, 2022.
**Happy February Readcash Fanmily!**
This is a brand new month, and that means it's a fresh start for you.
This is the beginning of the end of your struggles.
It is the beginning to the end of your troubles as well.
Have you been working on your goals and plans for the year? If not, it's not too late to get started. God has great things in store for you, so be sure to put your trust in Him.
February is a great time to set new goals and make new plans. It's a fresh start, and there's no time like the present to get started. So if you've been putting off your goals, or if you're not sure where to start, February is a good time to get moving.
God has great plans for you this year - and every year. So don't give up on your dreams, and don't be afraid to try something new. With God's help, you can accomplish anything.
As the year rapidly approaches its midpoint, many people may feel like they have not accomplished as much as they wanted by this point. It's time to take a step back and assess our progress - both professionally and personally. For many of us, that means setting new goals and plotting a course to achieve them. But it can be difficult to stay focused and motivated when the going gets tough.
It is never too late to begin working on bettering oneself. February is a new month that provides an opportunity for change and growth. This month, make a resolution to stick to your goals and plans and to do your best to achieve them. Every day is a chance to get closer to your dreams and goals - don't let this opportunity go to waste.
This is always one of my favorite times of year, because it's a month that ushers me into my birth month. It's a time for new beginnings and fresh starts.
It's a time to set aside our resolutions from last month and recommit to doing better this month.
If you're like me, you may have fallen behind on your goals and resolutions already. But that's okay! There's still plenty of time to get back on track.
This month, I'm going to focus on setting aside time each day for self-reflection and goal setting. I'm also going to make a point of reaching out to friends and family more often, and of spending more time in nature.
February is a fresh start. A time to wipe the slate clean and to recommit ourselves to our goals and plans. It's easy to get sidetracked or discouraged, but with a little effort, we can accomplish anything. This month, make a plan and stick to it. God has great things in store for you.
God is always here to help us on our journey, and we should never be afraid to ask for His guidance. Remember to always stay positive and optimistic, and to keep moving forward.
February is here and that means it's time for a fresh start. It's a new month and a new chance to make progress on your goals and plans. Don't let the year run away from you - get started now and you'll be amazed at what you can achieve.
God is always there to help you out and give you the strength you need to succeed. He has great plans for you and wants you to reach your full potential. So don't hesitate, get started on your goals today and God will help you achieve them.
With February comes a fresh start. As you embark on this new month, it's important to remember that it's never too late to begin anew. If you haven't accomplished your goals or started your plans for the year, there's still time. This is the month to recommit yourself to your dreams and make them a reality. With God's help, all things are possible.
Just believe that the beginning has come to the end of all bad occurrences in your life.
Happy February everyone!
**May this month be blessed for you, and may you accomplish all that you set out to do.**
What are your plans for February? I'd love to hear them in the comments below.
Thank you for reading. I hope you have a blessed month.
Trust
January 30th, 2022.
There's a lot of talk these days about trust. Whom can we trust? How do we know if someone is trustworthy?
Truth be told, it's not always easy to tell. We may think we know someone, but then they do something that surprises us, something that makes us question their trustworthiness.
It's natural to feel confused or even frightened when we don't know whom to trust. But remember this: Trust is something that must be earned over time. It's something that grows out of our relationships with others, out of our experience of being together.
So don't give up on trust. Keep building those relationships, and let the experience of being together help you to grow in trust.
There is a lot of talk these days about trust. But, what is it? And, who can we trust?
At its core, trust is about believing in someone or something. It's the confidence we have in others to do the right thing, to be honest and truthful, and to follow through on their commitments.
And, when it comes to our personal lifes, trust is essential. It's what allows us to forge strong relationships with our acquaintances, to believe that they will come back time and again, and to feel confident that they will recommend us to their friends.
That's why we need to work so hard to build trust with people from around us. We need them to know that they can count on us to be honest and truthful, to always do what we say we're going to do, and to always put first.
Because, at the end of the day, trust is the foundation of every successful relationship.
We all know that trust is essential for healthy relationships. Whether it's with our friends, family, or partners, trust is what allows us to open up and share our most intimate thoughts and feelings.
We all want to trust someone. But who can we really trust?
In a world where information is constantly being thrown at us, it's hard to know who to believe.
But who can we trust when it comes to our finances, life decisions?
**That's where God comes in. He is someone that believes in putting your financial security first. He is committed to transparency and accountability, and will always do things that will make us truet solely on Him.**
So why not put your trust in God? He's there to help you secure your future.
God is here to help you in all situations. God can be trusted, because He is a God that is based on facts and actions. He doesn't make things up -He just tells you the truth of what will become of you.
So if you're looking for a Someone you can trust, God is the perfect choice. He'll always be honest with you, and He'll never let you down.
There's a lot of talk these days about trust. We hear about it in the news, we talk about it with our friends, and we think about it every day when we make decisions about where to spend our money.
Children betraying their parents and vice versa
Pastors betraying church members and vice versa
Husbands betraying their wife's and vice versa
So, who can we trust?
For many of us, the answer is clear: God. We believe in Him, we trust Him, and we know that He is always looking out for us. He is our rock, our foundation, and our hope for the future.
If you share this belief, then I admonish you to Trust God totally. It's your walk with Him that will help you deepen your relationship with God and grow in your trust in Him.
With God, you'll have access to powerful tools and resources that will help you learn more about who you are and what God has done for us.
Trust is one of the most important things in life. It's what allows us to believe in people, to build relationships, and to make decisions. But sometimes, it can be hard to know who to trust.
There are so many people out there, it can be difficult to figure out who is telling the truth and who is just trying to make a profit out of them. That's why it's important to have a foundation of trust.
For some people, that foundation is their faith. They trust in God and believe that he will guide them in the right direction. For others, it might be their family and friends. They know that they can count on the people they love to always be there for them.
No matter what your foundation of trust is, it's important to remember that it's important to have one. It's what allows us to get through life's tough times and feel secure in the world around us.
**We all need to be able to trust somebody. We need to be able to believe in something. For some, that might be a higher power. Whoever you choose to trust just ensure that you are not hurting yourself in the process. And note that man can fail, only God will not fail you.**
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Fighting my weaknesses until they become too weak
I’ve been struggling a lot lately with external factors that are affecting me, but also with some of my internal demons coming back to bite me.
The most important thing I’ve learned is that we can’t just fight what’s outside of us, we have to fight what’s inside too. It’s the only way I can get rid of all my weaknesses and become better.
When you have your own problems and you see someone else with the same problems and they overcome them, it can be hard to find the strength to do the same. It’s natural to want to let go and give up because we see people around us doing the same. Keeping going can be really hard if you let it.
In order to fight this weaknesses, we need to know that:
We will never be able to change what happened in the past.
We will never be able to change how we were raised.
We will never be able to erase our personalities, or how we were shaped by our experiences.
What we can do is decide that we are going to fight our weaknesses. Our unproductive habits, our unconscious biases, our ignorance. We can decide that, however much we might have been hurt before, we are going to stop hurting others. We can decide that whatever came before, we will always do our best.
We can decide to change. Not because it's easy. Not because it's popular. We have to decide because it's right.
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Because it's our duty.
Because it's the only way out of hell and into heaven.
The first weakness I remember facing was my fear of darkness. As a young child, the dark triggered feelings of fear, causing me to cry and pull away from it. But when I became an adolescent and we moved into a new house, my fear of the dark manifested itself in another way. The basement had no lights, and each time I ventured down there, I ran back up crying and screaming.
I've been fighting my weaknesses for a long time.
I've been thinking about how my weaknesses are not completely my fault.
As a kid, I was told that "God made everyone perfect, there's no such thing as weaknesses."
And I believed them. I would sit there and think "there is nothing wrong with me, I'm perfect."
This thinking makes it difficult to get help from others.
Because if there is nothing wrong with you, then you don't need help.
And if there's nothing wrong with you, the problem must be everybody else.
You have to fight those weaknesses all by yourself.
While being told that this is weakness is slowly killing me.
There is something wrong with me. I have weaknesses, but that does not make me less human.
That does not mean that I am not allowed to ask for help from others, or show weakness in front of others.
I have a weakness for resentment. I'll keep it to myself and let it fester over time. This doesn't always work.
The only thing worse than resentment is shame. So I fight it.
Before, I never fought against my weaknesses.
I never fought against my weakness because I was afraid of being weaker after a fight.
**It was only when I realized that fighting my weaknesses makes them weaker that I started fighting.**
Fight your weaknesses as well.
And now that I've gone through enough fights, my weaknesses have become too weak to fight.
Fighting my weakness made me stronger.
Not only did I get stronger, but also the things around me got stronger with the help of my strengths.
Fighting my weaknesses until they become too weak is how I overcome my weaknesses.
This is how I was able to be the best version of myself.
I’ve always been one to look for a competitive edge over other people and this battle against myself has become quite a thing.
**My mantra for fighting against all my weaknesses:**
*Fighting my weaknesses until they become too weak.*
*I am a winner*
*I will not be defeated.*
*I will not be stopped.*
*Completion to me is just a matter of time.*
*I am a winner*
*I will not be offended.*
*I will not be shown up.*
*The work is hard but my determination is strong.*
*The expectations are high but I make no excuses for the work that's in front of me.*
*I have the strength and tools to get me where I want to go, and Go I will.*
**We’re all guilty of having certain “weaknesses” that we do our best to avoid. On the surface, those weaknesses might look like a cool feature you wish you had or it might look like the fact that you’re afraid of public speaking. But I assure you, no weakness is born out of a desire.**
The truth is, every weakness stems from a desire. And only if we could discover the underlying reasons behind these desires, would we understand what our true strengths are!
I believe we all have the power within us to overcome our weaknesses and once we do so, we’ll be able to focus our energy on what makes us amazing.
Identity
January 27th, 2022.
One of the many subjects of life that needs to be reinforced is the subject of IDENTITY! Man wasn't created to live in isolation of a status, we all have been wired in a way that we want to be associated with something or someone. A lot of sense of importance comes from knowing that you belong to a noble cause or a notable personality.
Beyond seeking affiliation with an outside force, I want to ask if you've been able to study yourself so well that you know what you stand for. You can't be outstanding without having a standard of identity.
Men will never value you more than the price tag in your life.
**Take this little practical right now, ask yourself, what comes with MY NAME?**
When men think of Salvation, Jesus Christ comes to mind. When they think of football, Messi and Ronaldo come to mind.
When they think of QueenRay, what comes to mind?
When they think of YOUR NAME, what comes to mind or what should come to mind?
A definite answer to this question should guard your daily schedule.
It should give you a list of what you should prioritize, it should inform your definition of fun, and relaxation.
**Your IDENTITY is what enlists you in the league of GREATNESS!**
It creates your own space for you in the pool of competitions. It makes you know why you're important in this generation.
I am a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden. I carry the light of God in me, I give light, I spread light.
A man that has gotten a definite answer to the question of IDENTITY is not a winner in life. That is a man whose influence and impact would transcend his lifetime.
Beyond associating with big names, get to know what's also BIG about YOU!
I've got many personal definitions about my identity, the biggest of them all is that I AM A CHILD OF GOD!
I am practising Christian, so you can hold me by the standard of the word of God, also don't be tired of seeing me talk about Jesus Christ, that's my very life.
I stand for Excellence, I want men to see excellence in all that's associated with me. I am passionate about people, processes, and results. I love administration, and this is beyond my certifications in this field.
Seeing people do well in life gives me so much fulfilment. You can call on me when you need someone to talk to.
You can trust me with any public speaking and writing gig, I put words together and make meaning out of it. I want someone to look at me, and be encouraged to keep keeping on.
I want to help you put your pieces together, with me you should see VALUE in you. I know my IDENTITY!
What's your identity?
My name is Rachael, I'm also known as QueenRay, I spread and give light.
I am a GLOBAL LIGHT!
Disturbed
January 26th, 2022.
A Disturbance is a hindering or disturbing element, effect, or phenomenon, originating from an external source. A disturbance may be caused by something external or internal.
**Disturbed**.
Have you ever been disturbed?
Have you ever experienced a turbulent storm that would shake you and make you feel disturbed?
I have felt this feeling before, a feeling of being disturbed. I remember one time when I was in school and everyone was getting their projects done but me.
They were all the same they all looked the same, they had the same hairstyles, they all listened to the same music and they were all friends, but I was different. I wore my hair long, I had a different kind of music, they were fair and chubby while I was dark and slim.
**I don't know about you, but I've been disturbed. I've experienced a turbulent storm that shook me and make me feel disturbed.**
But then I got a revelation; a realization that what we experience as the world has been described in the Bible.
And that's how I overcame my turbulence through this realization. Now, I'm here to show everyone who is disturbed by the problems of the world what they should do to become free from disturbance.
**Why do we get Disturbed?**
We are disturbed because we are different from what the world is used to.
We are disturbed because we wanted to change a system that needed changing.
We are disturbed because of the way we look, talk, act or what we believe in.
We are disturbed because we love people and they don't deserve us.
We are not disturbed because we are not perfect, but because we aspire to be better.
The future is already here—it's just not very evenly distributed.
Many people are distilled by the storm they are going through. This storm might have shaken many to their foundation but how they dealt with it was what defined their reality, many would move on with life as if nothing happened while a few would deal with trauma like a storm as if it were a force that meant to invade and change things for the worst.
The storm was only an occurrence of nature, it represented the real world in a way that would threaten the foundation of humanity, if left to fester and not deal with, it would only fill the hearts of those who experienced it with anger, vengeance and pain. And would result in disturbances.
**So, if as a person you feel disturbed by life itself then maybe you should find yourself a way to cope with disturbance and not let it stop you from doing what is important to you.**
When disturbed, we need to take action. We need to remain calm, put a smile on our face, deflect the negativity using positive energy, and make a plan to get rid of the problem.
People who are disturbed can go to a calm atmosphere to reflect and learn about self-love, positivity and how to get over the disturbance.
Adèjárè: Narrow escape from death
January 25th, 2022.
Who is **Adèjárè?**
**Adèjárè is** my neighbour's son whom I love so dearly as my own child. He is a very cute two-year-old boy who is so easy to love.
I went to work as usual this morning, moved from one class to the other and returned home around 5 pm after the school lesson to get good rest when I got home without knowing that fate has something else in stock for me.
I got home and as usual went to say 'hi' to my cute boy Adèjárè, only for his mother to tell me that he is strong and couldn't go to school, I carried him and played with him as usual before leaving their place.
I decided to buy 'ewedu(Jute)' and prepare 'asepo(concoction)' with it, I was waiting for the fish seller to hawk by so that I can buy when Adèjárè's mum came to me with Adèjárè strapped to her back. She said she wants to stay with me while I cook.
It wasn't even up to 5mind of standing when she called me to help her check Adèjárè, who was stretching on her back. I stood up to check, but on getting there the baby started convulsing. I was so scared and do not even know what to do.
The mother shouted at me to put the spoon in his mouth while she asked my sister to keep hitting Adèjárè hard. I was so scared and started shaking while holding the spoon. There was no elderly person at home since they've all gone to church.
We were doing this when the mum said I should go and call our next-door neighbour who was in her shop.
"Mind you, at that moment we weren't thinking straight again talk less of thinking of carrying him to the nearby clinic"
I ran as fast as my legs could carry me to the woman's shop, she was making hair for a customer. But when she noticed was talking almost out of breath, she knew it was something serious. She ran after me, and we started racing down to the clinic. My dad who could have picked us up in his car has gone to church with the car, there was no bike in sight.
We kept running down to the clinic, one of my hands was holding the spoon in place, the other was hitting the boy.
The next thing I knew was that a bike man stopped beside us and told us to hop on it. I was so relieved.
The next-door neighbour I called was running behind us, she was obviously tired as she stayed back to catch her breath before continuing after us.
On getting to the clinic, the first thing the nurses asked was " how long has he been running temperature?" to which we replied that he wasn't running temperature but just a little weak, and has taken drugs(self-medication though)
The nurses were angry at the mother's carelessness, they checked his temperature and he was 47.89 degrees got. On the spot they gave him 3 injections, we took his bath and he later took other connections as well.
After he got relieved, we started getting various congratulatory messages from friends, neighbours, well-wishers.
Some of the things they said are:
Oluwaseun oooo(thank God)
Nkan to see le gba emi lo ooo, tori ara e ti gbona Ju(what happened to him could lead to loss of life because he was too hot)
And many more.
I was so glad and grateful to God that He healed Adèjárè. I don't just want to think of what would have happened if he wasn't revived.
When I got home, I read about the meaning and causes of convulsion.
`A convulsion is a medical condition where body muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in uncontrolled shaking.`
`Convulsions are the result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The specific cause is often not clear. Convulsions can be caused by specific chemicals in the blood, as well as infections like meningitis or encephalitis. Other possibilities include celiac disease, head trauma, stroke or lack of oxygen to the brain.`
`Source: Wikipedia`
Link https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convulsion#:~:text=Convulsions%20can%20be%20caused%20by,genetic%20defects%20or%20brain%20tumors.
****Moral Lesson****
Let's be sensitive to little things about our children, as you notice anything just take them to health workers who will treat them and let you know what is actually wrong with them. Little ones can't talk, hence they can't express how they feel in words. Take care of your kids. And may we not lose our children.(Amen)
To God be the glory, Adèjárè is doing fine already. We have returned all glory to God for the great thing He did for us.
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Too many Cooks spoils the Broth
January 24th, 2022.
When you get advice from more than a source, you might get confused. It’s like having too many cooks in the kitchen, people say.
There is this popular expression that goes: "Too many cooks spoil the broth." What does it mean?
It means too many people give you advice and you end up confused. It means when there are too many cooks in the kitchen, the broth becomes the victim and is either ruined or becomes spoiled.
**But what if this expression was reversed?**
**What if there were only one cook and everyone else was a customer?**
When you buy whatever the cook makes, it doesn't matter what the other people think. One customer can make or break a business. It can be hard to make a living on just one sale every now and then, but it's also hard to make a good soup based on one recipe shared by many cooks.
Sometimes there are more chefs than customers, but sometimes there are more customers than chefs too.
You need advice like a hole in the head because it's everywhere. On the internet, you can find wisdom from every corner.
Advice from social media influencers, motivational quotes from various accounts here on readcash, google and the likes.
Everything from job interviews to self-love - and that's just scratching the surface. It's all good, except when you start to listen to so many different sources that you get confused and don't know exactly what to do with the information. People have different experiences, personalities and lifestyles, so it could be that your actions are different from mine and every single suggestion has good intentions.
**When you have a problem and you go to different sources for advice, you end up confused.**
You go to one person and he tells you this, then you go to another person and she tells you something else. But it is not because they are wrong, it is because they are different people with different life experiences.
But whether or not the advice is right or wrong, the result is that you don’t know what to do. You become confused.
Many people look to their family members for advice; they look to their friends and co-workers. And it’s not just people either – you get advice from friends on social media and celebrities.
Everybody knows that it's not easy to get good ideas and motivation. Even worse, you might get in your way something different, but there is always one source that can give you what you are looking for and guide you the way to success.
**The fact is, when you get advice from more than one source, you might get confused, mixed messages or even contradictory guidance**.
We are in a new era. Not only do we get advice from friends, family, and strangers on social media, we also get it from brands. A brand that makes a product related to something you might need help with is more than likely going to give you advice. But remember, too many cooks spoil the broth. When you get advice from more than one source, you might get confused.
**And that was the problem with how I was managing my business.**
While in school, in the beginning, I had only one business on my mind: which is selling ladies wear. All my friends knew where to find me whenever they want to buy clothes. My business was my baby, it was my hobby. Nothing else mattered.
So there I was, selling female wears every day from room to room in the school.
Pretty soon, though, I realized that I needed to involve other voices in my decision. So I invited my friends to advise me on what else to sell, they suggested foodstuffs, I watched them suggest the sale of foodstuff to me and I started selling it not knowing it was an opportunity for them to but in credit from me. Until I couldn't realise the capital not to talk of the interest again.
We’ve all been there. A friend tells you to do something, so you do. Then someone else has an idea and you do that too. It’s great to hear different viewpoints, but at a certain point, the voices can start to be confusing.
Cut your coat according to your size
January 23rd, 2022.
Back in the day, when I was a kid, growing up my mother used to tell me "cut your coat according to your size". In other words, don't put yourself in a situation that you'll struggle.
It's good advice for anyone. We all have limitations and we should respect them and not go beyond what we can handle.
It's hard to apply that advice when you're young and feel like you can conquer the world. However, as you get older, there are a lot of things you shouldn't do because they don't make sense.
***A man needed a coat so he went to the tailor. He said, "I want a coat that will last forever and cost no more than one dollar." The tailor-made a coat out of thin air. It looked awful but the man put it on and when he asked how much it cost he was told it was free. He went out and it rained and the thin air coat melted like sugar and disappeared. The man came back to the tailor and demanded another coat." I don't want to pay for a coat that will dissolve in rain," he said. "I want a coat that will last forever and cost no more than one dollar." The tailor, who was a magician, took him at his word. He gave him a coat that looked like wood and would stand alone in a hurricane. It weighed a ton, as hard as iron and cost $1,000.***
***At first, he attempted to piece his coat together using the leftover pieces of cloth from his worn-out garment. However, the new coat turned out to be a bit long and slender for him.***
***The next day, he tried to sew more pieces of cloth into the coat, but it still didn't fit him. So, he went back to the place where he bought the worn-out garment and bought another used coat that was close to his size and then sewed them both together. When he wore it, the coat looked a bit odd because the collar of the new coat was much larger than its sleeves.***
So many people are burdened with unnecessary heavyweights, heavy luggage, heavyweights, unnecessary oversize coats. They are doing more than they can handle. We are to cut those unnecessary burdens.
We are to help people who are trying to carry more than they need. What is the best way to cut your coat according to your size?
We have people who are going through a lot of crises and we need to help them.
So many people today carry more weight than they should. They carry more than they can handle and that is not good for their health.
When you cut the cloth according to your size, it will not only be just enough for you, but it will add to your beauty and value. When you cut a garment according to the measure you have, even if it is small, it will fit you. If it is large, it will be excessive and useless.
So the saying "cut your coat according to your size" has become a proverb to remind us that we should adjust ourselves to our environment and social conditions to succeed. We should not attempt things that are beyond our reach. If we cut our cloth according to our size, it will not only be just enough for us but also add to our beauty and value.
Every person has his responsibilities and needs and every person has his own capabilities. Some people do things beyond their capabilities while some people limit themselves to the responsibilities they can fulfil.
I think we will know when we should do things beyond our capabilities after we will understand and realize the limits of our capability and not just "our abilities". Actually, it is not a matter of abilities but a matter of capabilities (what can you do and what you are capable of).
In this modern world, everyone is busy in their own life. Many people are worried about their careers and businesses and for this reason, they prefer to cut their coats according to the size of their bodies. They never do beyond their capabilities.
Although there are many things in life which we can not do but if we will try to do that then it will make our life easier. If a person makes a mistake then they can learn from their mistakes and then they would not repeat that mistake anymore.
In order not to overdo it and do not burden yourself with unnecessary things, you should have the ability to cut a coat according to your size.
If you do not have the strength to fight, it is better not to get into the fight at all, otherwise, you will suffer from defeat. And if you are not a good wrestler, then you should give up wrestling.
And in the same way, if you do not have a gift for some profession or business and do not have the skill necessary for its implementation, then you need to look for something else. Otherwise, you will spend much time and effort on something useless.
Once you understand what your abilities are and what is beyond your capabilities, you can start shaping your life.
In this case, the most important thing is to know yourself and find out what you are really capable of, only after this can you go on a path that leads toward your goal.
#**HappySunday**
Excess Luggage
January 22nd, 2022.
**Unnecessary Cares**
There are times we allow some unnecessary things to weigh us down, they are excess luggage. It might be relationship weight that we carry, it might be physical weight as both or even financial weight.
These weights cloud our minds and weigh us down, never making us make a decision.
One of the most common problems is excess luggage while going for a trip. If you are like me, you may have done this before by forgetting to leave some luggage at home when travelling, only to find them weighing your back on the way home. It feels so frustrating.
I want you to imagine that you are going to travel abroad, the struggles you face before the trip and even after the trip. I want you to imagine the excitement on your face when finally arriving and all the things you want to do and places to visit when reaching there. Most of us take pictures every now and then on our trip to remember all the wonderful moments of it. But if we carry some unnecessary baggage, it will make us weak and draw us back.
**Excess luggage**
There are some unnecessary things in our life that we carry around with us and they seem to weigh us down. Sometimes, the luggage is not even ours, they belong to other people, but we still carry them. The luggage is a heavyweight and it is very hard for us to drop them. It is probably because of the guilt we feel when we think about the fact that someone trusted us with their precious things and how sorry we feel for letting them down. And yes, some of that guilt is also about what we could have done with these precious things if we had chosen to stay true to our hearts and use them wisely. There are just some things you can't get back if you let them go.
In addition, many times, this luggage is not even ours, to begin with, or they are the wrong size for what our lives need today. The truth is that some of these things are broken and beyond repair.
**Unnecessary Burdens**
There are times we allow some unnecessary things to weigh us down, they are excess luggage that adds unnecessary weight and burdens to our journey. At times we strive to get rid of them but somehow we still hold on to them, why is that?
We should be free from such burdens and live a life with more freedom and flexibility.
There are things we do and decisions we make that tie us down. We tend to think it is for our security but in fact, it does the opposite. You need to understand that today's life is not like yesterday. The way information is disseminated changes the way things are done.
What things? I guess some people think that bags of money are unnecessary burden. Some people think that too much work is an unnecessary burden. I don't know what you think but I think some things that we carry around unnecessarily will weigh us down and sometimes they are like excess thinking, fear, worry, concern and sometimes the heavyweights that we carry in our hearts.
Millions of people are suffering due to the burdens they carry around throughout the day. The unnecessary things we allow to weigh us down can be burdens. We take what we love to do, a hobby, a passion or a profession, we dream and we learn how to do it well, then we do it but as the time comes by, our clients, our customers and even our bosses begin to dictate how we should do our passion.
The main thing/focus is that we shouldn't allow anything to weigh us down, whatever seems not working for you, drop them and move on. Putting others burdens on yourself needs to stop as well. Stay light.
Dealing with Stress
January 20th, 2022.
Stress is a part of everyday life. You might feel stress at work, at school or in your relationships. Stress puts a strain on your body and mind. When you experience stress you might feel: Nervous and tensed up; Restless and unable to relax; Anxious and worried; Angry and frustrated; Tired and unable to sleep.
Stress is something almost every person deals with. But what exactly is stress? Stress is how our body reacts to outside pressures that could cause us harm. It's something your body does to protect you.
The causes of stress are different for everyone. You can experience stress because you're studying for exams, dealing with money problems or in a conflict with your family or friends. However, even positive events like getting married, moving to a new home or starting a new job can also be stressful.
The most common types of stress are psychological stress, work stress, daily hassles and acute stress. Stressful situations can result in increased levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, which can suppress the immune system and make us more susceptible to illness. It is important to understand how your body responds to stress and how you can minimize these adverse effects.
Stress is something that a lot of us experience, either in our everyday lives or in specific instances. We might feel stress at work, with family, at school or even when we’re stuck in traffic.
Stress is a word that comes with mood swings and tiredness, but you can't ignore it. Stress, in turn, is often caused by your inner voice, the voice that tells you you're not good enough, not strong enough and not capable of doing something. This voice becomes so loud and so persuasive that it makes your body react.
How you can better respond to stress:
The first thing is to recognise whether the stress is coming from your inner voice. If it is, then analyse its origins. Give yourself time to think about what's really going on and challenge those negative thoughts.
In the fast-paced world we live in, stress has become part of our everyday lives. If you're feeling stressed, do not fret! Stress is not your fault. Many factors contribute to stress, but there are ways to ease it. Stress can cause both physical and mental damage to our health, so it's important to address the problem before it causes too much damage.
The causes of stress are not as clear as we may think. We often believe that the stress is what we experience, but the stress can also be caused by our reactions to the events.
Instead of trying to avoid or eliminate the source of stress, we can simply pay attention to how we react to it and how to alleviate it. We must learn to respond differently to stressors, rather than allow them to trigger us.
**Find time for yourself**
Making time for yourself is a great way to deal with stress. It will help you unwind and let go of things that burden you. We all need this time and you should give it to yourself often.
Stress is a normal, but unhealthy response to pressure, whether that pressure comes from work, school, or personal relationships.
**What are the causes of stress.**
Stress – in its most basic sense, is a response to any demand upon the body. It’s a necessary process designed to give us the strength and energy needed to confront a challenge. Stress is not always negative, it can be helpful: by slowing us down, or motivating us to take action it can also help us perform at our best.
The body’s response to stress is controlled by the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which works with the endocrine system to regulate heart rate, digestion and other important processes.
The ANS is responsible for the fight-or-flight response – part of our unconscious survival instinct. It floods our bodies with adrenaline and noradrenalin to produce the energy we need in an emergency, and suppresses functions that aren't immediately essential.
Whose Fault is it
January 19th, 2022.
When we want things to go one way and they go another, we blame someone for interfering. If things are not going the way we want, whose fault is it?
Your own fault, of course, if you do not ask for what you want. But whose fault is it if you cannot get what you ask for?
It can be the fault of some person or circumstance that stands in your way. Or, it can be your own fault, for not knowing how to go about getting what you want.
**I read today that a woman committed suicide by hanging herself on a tree, if she had done it alone it would have been a different case BUT she hug her child to the tree as well. By the time the rescue team would get there, they were both dead.**
**Whose fault is it that things did not work out the way she wanted it to?**
A man said to me once that he had planned to write a book. One thing and another prevented him. For thirty years he said he had never been able to do anything about it because "there was always something in the way."
These things and others interfere with our good intentions: work, illness, interruptions by friends, travel, children — the list goes on and on. They are good and necessary things too, but they prevent us from doing other things.
*On politics, we fight for better policies in areas where we believe it will make a positive difference. We can help choose candidates for offices that are important to our lives and to the lives of future generations.*
*We can make our voices heard by writing to elected officials, signing petitions and being involved in community groups that share our views.*
*We can even take part in the actual political process by getting involved in party politics, running for office or even hosting a debate or candidate forum at work or in your community. We need to remember though that at the heart of democracy is voting.*
Whatever comes out of the the decision we take through voting is no ones fault.
**Are we at fault.**
Are we at fault for being born in a country that was built on the backs of slaves and for not acknowledging our privilege and history as wealthy citizens.
Are we at fault for taking our education for granted and not working hard enough to get one. For letting our grades drop and not doing course work that could get us into college. We could be professional athletes, but instead, we choose to just be mediocre in school.
We are at fault for not doing enough to help our community.
It is very easy to blame others for what is happening to yourself. It could be the government, your parents, your friends, or even the weather. While sometimes these factors do not help us achieve success, it is also important to realize that it is our own lack of efforts that can also prevent us from being successful.
***Before we blame others, we need to make sure that we are willing to do whatever it takes to make the situation right. If you believe you have done everything in your power and the result is still not what you expected, then we have no right to complain because it simply means you did not do enough.***
***In the end, only you have the ability to change your life. Blaming others will not get you anywhere.***
The word responsibility is a word that can be heard the most often when things are not going the way we want. It is a very powerful word and it can bring out the better in us and it can make us do better.
The problem is that sometimes we use this word wrongly, we blame others without giving them a chance, even worse, when someone in our family or community is not doing good, we blame them, as if they are the cause of all our problems.
Is everything about Love
January 18th, 2022.
Can we do without love?
Was discussing with some people at work today and it's centred on the fact that Love is needed for a healthy life.
How true is this?
It is a common saying that says love is the best feeling in the world. But, not all humans can feel the love. So, I want to ask you, is everything about love?
Love is the most sought after feeling in the universe, the feeling which gives high to some and blows up others. It is the thing that creates someone special to you. Without love, it seems that life is dull. Love gives meaning to our lives.
Love is needed to succeed in life. People hardly become successful without a love of something.
Without love, we might as well quit everything that we are doing here on earth.
We cannot do without love in life. The world is all about love and it has always been about love for many years and for the many generations yet.
People are loving and love is what makes them go through life’s various ups and downs, sometimes smiling but most of the time shedding tears. At every age when they fall in love, they may be confused as to what it is that they are feeling but almost always most of them would say that it's the best feeling in the world. Love is what makes us humans have a good side and a bad side. Love is what we live for.
Love is like a drug; it makes you see things in a different light. It can be cruel and mean but it can also be really nice and sweet which is why most people would say that this is one of the best feelings to have over anyone else.
In this world, you will find many options for almost everything you want to do. You have to keep your options open and be successful in your life and career.
*My first love story started in 2015. He was my first love, was the first man I ever loved. We had a pretty good relationship and we were friends too. Little did I know that he had a lot of secrets. He promised me, love, till eternity but failed me. I thought that I will never love again? But I did.*
**As a woman you need to learn that there is someone for you, people care about you, it's easy to find someone to love and care about you, you just need to be patient, loving and kind. To pick up the pieces of your broken heart you need to move on, find another person that will give it all to you, remember the past but don't focus on its cause in this case it might keep you from finding love again.**
**Be positive and happy go lucky, don't stress yourself. It applies to the male folks as well.**
***We can do without food, we can do without water, we can do without technology and we can do without financial freedom but we cannot do without love. Love is the most important thing in this Universe.***
Every love story is unique and beautiful.
Is everything about love?
Love is actually more than just the feeling you get when you get a new haircut or when a cute guy or girl compliments your outfit.
Love is how you feel when you know that your best friend means the world to you.
When you feel at peace with your grandparents.
When you look into your spouse's eyes and understand that they will always be there for you and will love you unconditionally.
Love is how you feel when you have a child, when your child gets married or when your teacher congratulates you on graduating.
**Love is not about flowers, it's about all the small and quiet things that make your heart smile. It's about all the little things that mean so much when you are far away from the ones you love. The small thoughtful actions that show how much you care and make someone feel special.**
The smallest and simplest of things that say a lot when deployed at the right time and give a daily reminder of your love, giving value to those small but meaningful interactions between people. There's so much love in the little things...
So, can we say everything we do is about love? What is our take on it?
Accepting Defeat
17th, January 2022.
"Accepting defeat shouldn't be a word in our dictionary. But then again, I'm a fighter. I was born a fighter, bred to fight and raised to fight. I've been in situations where I could have accepted defeat, but I didn't.
Should there be a time when we should accept defeat?
Throughout my life, there have been many different instances where I have felt defeated. Whether it was a topic I don't seem to understand or an assignment that seemed impossible, I have felt defeated. With each defeat, I did not realize that I was growing stronger. Every time I encountered a challenge, it gave me the opportunity to learn something new and grow.
Like when I was told that the first book I wrote was not good enough for publishing, seeing that rejection as something that I could grow from and changing it for the better. Shrugging off any setbacks and seeing the glass as half full is how you move forward in life.
In a recent discussion I had with my students, the topic of acceptance came up. We were talking about how if we accept defeat, we can still get up and keep fighting. Another person stated that even if you accepted defeat you wouldn't know what to do next.
The person who said this is right, however they're also wrong. The reason they're wrong is because accepting defeat can be used in our favour.
Let me start by saying that there is no such thing as defeat. The moment you accept defeat is one moment before your time. There will always be a light at the end of the tunnel or a candle to light your way through the dark. There will always be someone there to lift you up when you feel like your at the end of your ropes.
Accepting defeat is surrendering to something better coming along. It's showing others that you're not afraid to fail and that if you do fail, there's no shame in picking yourself back up and starting over again.
I have seen people accept their mortality, the inevitability of death. I have seen people accept the defeat of their ambitions, their hopes and dreams. I have even seen people accept the inevitability of my own interference in their affairs. But I have never seen anyone accept defeat as a good thing.
There are times when you try everything but you just can’t seem to get it. Maybe it’s a relationship, finding a job or maybe even starting a business. Whatever it is, there comes a point where you feel like you’re failing and you should just give up. I mean really, what good is it to try when you know that in the end, it’s just not going to work out? I get it. When things don’t go your way, you can be disappointed and think that giving up is the best idea.
Accepting defeat is hard. We all have different ways of dealing with problems. However, I don't think there's ever a time where we must accept defeat. I've had to deal with losing a business before, a job and even a person I was very close to. I didn't understand that back then, but I do now. Back then, I would just get angry and feel like I was the biggest victim in the world. Feeling sorry for myself only led to me being unhappy and being miserable to those around me.
I remember thinking, "I can't believe this is happening! Why me?!" Even though it did happen to me, I had to let it go because no matter how much I wanted to change things, I had no control over it. Dealing with something that we can't control can be very difficult because the only thing we can do is try our best not to let it affect us as much.
We should accept defeat when it is after the last drop of energy. A lot of us have that habit where we keep pushing even if we have nothing left to push with. The result we get after pushing until our last drop is defeat.
One thing I cannot stand is how people keep on running away from their own defeat. They see themselves getting closer to their own failure but instead of just accepting it, they run away from reality trying to find an escape route. When reality hits, they experience a hard blow from reality itself which makes them accept their own failure.
The easiest way to learn from your mistakes and personal growth is to accept your own defeat when it comes after you run out of all your chances to succeed. This will give you the chance to analyze what went wrong in your previous endeavors so that you can use that as a guideline for future improvements.
So, with each defeat you experience in life, see it as a chance to grow stronger and not as an opportunity to start wallowing in self pity.
Peace be Still
January 16th, 2022.
My article today is a declaration. I call forth the peace of God in all angles and areas of my life
In times of trouble and turmoil, we pray for peace. We sing about it. We imagine it. We hope for it.
But how often do we declare peace?
Today, I declare peace in every storm in my life. Peace is still. For I know that if I can trust the Source of Life, which is God, then I need not to fear the raging storms that seek to destroy me.
I declare peace in every storm in my life. Peace is still.
I declare peace with the broken places in me that I’ve never been able to fix and the jagged edges of my imperfections. Peace is still. I declare peace in every storm in my life. Peace is still.
I have learned that the key to peace is not necessarily the absence of conflict but accepting it.
At the beginning of this year, I prayed for peace in my life. I specifically declared peace on every storm in my life.
At a time I didn't realize how much peace would cost me. I haven't always been at peace with myself or others, but I've already experienced so much calmer seas and more peaceful skies in just a few short months.
I was fearful. Peace is a powerful force and it lives deep within the heart of God.
Peace is like love and happiness; it's not something that you can force or try to achieve. Peace operates from a place of stillness and confidence within you.
Today, I declare peace in every storm in my life.
With all of the negativity, the anger, and the fear around us, I choose to be still.
I choose to be still, not to escape or ignore but to listen and to truly hear myself and others.
I choose to be still and to recognize all that is good.
I choose peace.
I choose happiness.
I choose hope.
I choose to heal.
This year, I want to make a difference by being the change I want to see in the world. To do that, I must start with me, with you, and with each other right here right now.
Imagine, if you will, that you’re in the eye of a storm. It’s loud and windy. You can’t see much beyond the clouds and rain. You can’t tell what’s up or down. It’s dark and the clouds keep you from seeing the moon and stars. You’re scared because you can’t see how far away land is. Perhaps it’s close. Perhaps it’s far. But how will you ever know?
But when there's peace, like I feel like screaming right now!!!
**I declare peace in my home, my mind, my heart, my community, my city, and my world. Peace is still.**
Today, I declare peace in every storm in my life. Peace is still.
I declare peace in every storm in my life. Peace is still. I declare peace with those who have hurt me and those who have hated me. Peace is still.
I declare peace with the broken places in me that I’ve never been able to fix and the jagged edges of my imperfections. Peace is still. I declare peace in every storm in my life. Peace is still.
There are moments in life that are so hard to navigate. They feel toxic and stagnant, never-ending and heavy. I feel it in my bones when I can't seem to catch my breath after a long day. I declare peace on every storm in my life
Peace is still. Don’t you know, I declare peace on every storm in my life. I choose to speak words of peace to myself, to my dreams and to my world. Peace is still.
Time Wasters
15th, January 2022.
So many people love to waste other people's time. It's not just the people I meet who are not bringing me value or who are not working towards my goals who waste my time.
I have learned that time is important. It is a precious commodity that we should not waste. Time is our most valuable resource.
For instance, if a potential client of mine is happy to talk to me for half an hour on the phone but they don't want to pay me then they're wasting my time.
If a potential client of mine spends 3 hours of their morning with me showing me around their business and answering all my questions but they don't hire me then they're wasting my time because we could have been doing something else that was productive instead.
If someone takes up so much of my time each week that I can't get other work done that's also a waste of my time.
I am a professional woman who doesn't have time to waste with people who waste people's time. I prefer getting straight to the point, and I am very direct.
Have you ever met anyone who wastes your time? They know you are busy, but they interrupt you with their problems, requests, and stories. Then, they don't even follow through on what they say they will do. They are not dependable, and that's why they waste your time.
Saying "Don't waste my time" implies saying one of the most powerful phrases in the English language.
With one simple phrase, you can let people know that what they are doing or saying is simply irrelevant.
Time is money. If people are wasting yours (which they will often do), save that time for more valuable things by saying, "Don't waste my time."
This will help you avoid pointless meetings and phone calls, and it will also help you build stronger relationships with the people around you.
*There was an instance whereby I met a time waster, and that was when I went for my first job interview.*
*The interviewer was the type of man that wasted people's time. He didn't ask me about the job, he didn't care about what I had to offer the company. He was only interested in asking me the same questions over and over again and then concluded by telling me that I wouldn't be able to do my job.*
***Not long after that I met another time waster, she was looking for a Maths tutor for her child. She wanted me to come in for an interview but all she kept asking were the same questions over and over again like how many children I'd worked with and how much did they pay me. Rather than thinking that there might be someone who could help her save time, she'd rather waste it by repeating herself.***
***My point is, don't waste my time.***
If you're like me, you never have enough time. I write, I podcast, I have a teaching job. I get up early. I go to bed late. I try to work out to keep fit(I love my slim body and need to keep it in shape)
I'm obsessive about my time. For instance, I let my voicemail pick-up after one ring. That's it.
If someone call me (or text me or FaceTime me) and I don't answer right away, it's because I think of my time as precious and want to spend it with people who are important to me.
**There are times in our lifes where we come across individuals that just want to waste our time. Constant needs for information, long emails and continual questions that they need answered. It can be frustrating especially when you have more important things to do with your time.**
In my experience it is best to politely tell the time waster that you are busy and if you can help them out. If they continue to waste your time you should redirect them to someone else you know who may be able to help them out.
**Don't waste my time.**
If this phrase has ever been associated with you, there is a way to get rid of it.
You see we live in busy times and we're always on the move, so we're constantly busy.
However, if you want to do something meaningful in life, you can't afford to waste time doing things that don't matter.
**If you want to reach your goals and make the most out of the time you have on this earth then you need to be deliberate about the things that you do. Just like there are some people whose sole aim in life is to make other people's lives better, or make the world a better place; so are there also people who are full of mischief, who just want to get high on your time and it doesn't matter how they get that kick. They'll waste it on useless activities that yield no results.**
Let Love Lead
14th, January 2022.
Love should be the ultimate force guiding our decisions.
As an individual we should let our love for one another empower us to share our humanity with the world.
This is how we can come together, not just as people but as a community. We must allow this love to be the driving force behind everything we do.
Love should be the ultimate force guiding our decisions. If we act with love, then everything else will follow. If we do love, it doesn’t matter what other people think of us because love can conquer the hate.
Love should be the first thing we think about when it comes to our friends.
Love should be the first thing we think about when it comes to our colleagues.
Love should be the first thing we think about when it comes to our lifestyle.
Love should be the first thing we think about when it comes to our goals in life.
Let's start with small steps to build a better world, let's not focus on big problems, but focus on small victories.
We are all humans, we are all here for just this short period of time. We might as well make sure that the time we are spending living on this planet has a positive impact.
Oh, that’s very easy!!!
**Love is the Ultimate Power.**
So, our future will be whatever love decides it will be. We already know that love is the Ultimate Healer. Love sets everything right.
When you’re in a healthy loving relationship, joy and happiness are on the menu every day.
When you’re in an abusive relationship, or any negative relationship, no joy or happiness exists. You can’t experience joy and happiness in a negative situation.
Love is responsible for everything that is good in life. All healthy relationships, friendships, and families are based on love. Love is responsible for anything creative or innovative in your life – love inspires creativity and innovation.
Be creative, be inventive and be indifferent to failure. Love everybody, hate no one. Put a little love in everything you do and it will be better for everyone.
Love your family, love the place you live and love the planet you call home. Love your neighbour and love those who have different opinions.
Love the big things and the small things, the simple and the complex, like nature and like people. When you let love lead, there is no need to follow anyone. You'll find that you stand alone but in harmony with all of creation as a whole.
Love never fails, it endures all things and all people. It never gives up, it endures all things because it is filled with truth, hope and compassion.
Love will get you through all things in life; when you let love lead you will live with purpose and prosper at every stage of your life.
Let love lead, this have become a mantra in all I do and say.
**Love everybody, hate no one.**
The truth is that we are all connected and what we do unto others will come back - sometimes immediately, sometimes later, sometimes in a different form.
Love inspires us to give so much more of our time, our money, and our resources.
Hate shuts us down. It closes our hearts and minds to possibilities. Love heals hate. I know this because I have seen it happen.
I have seen people who hated each other for years realize their mistake and then become friends again.
I have seen fighting siblings reunite as adults over their parents’ death bed to mourn together in love.
I have seen many experiences like this - some profound and some very small in comparison - but all of them because people loved one another more than they hated.
Love is a strong, powerful thing. It can overcome any obstacle and anything that might come against it. When love is used as a guiding force, anything is possible.
**Choose love.**
Maths is Fun
January 13th, 2022
Mathematics is fun. Most times when I solve a question I smile. It's very beautiful and I really wish all students will love it.
A house made of stone, a house made of bricks, a house made of wood, or a homemade of people...
Math is fun if you love it.
Mathematics is the most creative subject you will ever come across, so, amazingly, most students dread it. The truth is that Mathematics is love; just as humans love God and appreciate beauty, Mathematicians love numbers. They feel good when solving maths. All it needs is creating interest.
The golden time to learn Mathematics is when you are a kid before the age of 12. Because the brain is not set in stone, it will easily absorb the knowledge that you learn.
But after that age, the brain recalibrates itself and is difficult to absorb new knowledge. The brain recalibration happens because of the surge of hormones after puberty which makes students feel uncomfortable in Mathematics.
Because of these reasons, students usually tend to shy away from mathematics and they deem it as 'Hard and difficult'. But Mathematics is not all about numbers and equations, it is much more than that, it is fun, it should be fun.
Love math, love it so much that you live your life with it. It will give you the best friends in the world, the best pleasure in the world, and it will shape your future.
Logic will show you the way to happiness.
Maths can't be learned, it has to be loved.
The best way to learn to love math is to start solving math problems and smiling while solving them.
I'm a Mathematics teacher. I love children and I love Mathematics. In my teaching career, I have taught in primary and secondary schools.
When I'm teaching the children enjoy the lessons but at times they find the subject boring because they lack understanding of the subject. But when I introduce fun activities, for example, we do simple sums on the board, they start enjoying lessons.
You can never teach a topic if you don't love it and this gives me joy every time a child solves a question. So to me, Mathematics is fun.
Mathematics is fun. Most times when I solve a question, I smile. It's very beautiful and I really wish all students will love it.
I was once asked why do I always smile when solving a Mathematics question, I said it's because I feel good and when I feel good, it means I've done great.
A week ago, a friend of mine also asked me the same question and she came up with the same answer I gave her. She later told me that she was not feeling good about Mathematics but she changed her way of thinking about it and now it's fun.
In this fast world we live in, everyone wants to be successful and have a bright future.
This article is for all students out there who are struggling in Mathematics.
Never lose hope. Never stop smiling. Just keep doing your best and one day you'll see the beauty of math yourself. Don't let anyone steal your joy because that's when you stop learning.
Mathematics is fun and without the interest, you will never get a chance to see the real beauty of it.
The best way to create interest in it is by doing it yourself. It has been observed that homework helps the students to improve their learning in class. This may be true but an easier way to learn maths is to solve problems by one's self without giving it any break.
We all do maths when we're in school. But not everyone sticks to it. In fact, a lot of people give up on maths after secondary education because they are given more complicated problem sets which makes them think that this subject is not meant for them.
But the fact is, there is no such subject that isn't suitable for anyone. If you're given a problem then there is only one solution and the job of each individual is to find that solution.
I Love the Me I am today and the Me I will become
January 12th, 2022.
**I love me.**
I love me.
Nothing is more joyful than loving oneself.
I love who I am now, I love who I'm becoming.
When you love yourself, loving others will not be an issue for you.
I love being me, just truly and authentically me.
Just uncensored me.
I'm me and you are you and let it be like that forever.
The older I get, the more me I become, and that makes me happier because the me I am becoming is the me I have always wanted to be
All of the good things will happen when you love yourself, they say.
When you love yourself, you will find a way to do things that are good for you and that makes you happy.
And when that happens, it will spread out like a ripple and touch other lives and make them happy too.
When you love yourself, it is a cycle that feeds on itself and grows bigger and bigger with each passing day.
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**To the person I’m becoming,** it’ll all make sense to me one day.
Everything I’ve ever been through in this life, it’ll all have meaning for the first time.
I’ll be able to look back and recognize the shifts that happened, and the changes that were made.
**One day, I’ll be able to look back at my past and say** `“that was the girl who didn’t give up.”`
**Every day I come to a new revelation that I need to love myself more than I used to.**
**I think we all need to be reminded of this every day.**
Love yourself.
Everything else will follow suit.
I love me.
Nothing is more joyful than loving oneself.
I love who I am now, I love who I'm becoming.
When you love yourself, loving others will not be an issue for you.
**Embrace who you are and not who your ex sees you as.**
If you're not ready for a relationship, learn to embrace singlehood. If you broke up, get yourself mentally prepared, no one wants a broken-hearted lover.
Why should I tell the world about my journey?
The same reason you do yours.
You are not alone in this journey called life and in this big, big world that we all reside in, there is someone who might need encouragement to face the day or to keep on fighting with their own struggles.
I hope my story can help someone look at their life differently and be encouraged by it to really try something they've never done before and see how far they can go with it.
Focus on self-care and self-love is an important part of maintaining our mental health during this season.
It can be challenging to resist the urge to compare yourself to others and obsess over how you're faring in comparison.
It's important to remember that every person has their own journey which may not align with your own.
We all have different experiences, habits, and behaviours. This doesn't make us better or worse than others. It makes us individuals with our own unique strengths, weaknesses, habits and goals.
**There is no one size fits all way to live life.**
Loving Yourself is not an easy thing to do. It's not something we are told or forced to do.
You have to love yourself before you can love someone else.
Have you ever asked yourself, What do you love about yourself?
Is it your creative side?
Your fearlessness?
Your wit?
Your humour?
What are your strengths?
**When you make yourself a priority, everything will fall in place. Loving Yourself is a wonderful thing you need to adopt.**
Surround Yourself with People that Matters.
January 10th, 2022.
Surround Yourself with People that Matters.
I already have the assurance that this year will be a great year for me, my loved ones and my family, many doors have been opened, it's now time to open more doors and make progress in my life story.
My article tonight is to tell us to surround ourselves with people that matter, that will make you go far in life and you will achieve your goals.
**For those of you who don't know what to surround yourself with people that matter means, it means that when you have people around you who inspire you and care about your success, then it's time to take action and make sure you build your success**.
**You know who the people are that matter in your life, they are the ones that help you face challenges, celebrate victories, provide clarity and shade. They are the ones you can call at 3 AM and they will not judge you, they know what's important to you and will help you achieve your goals.**
Surround Yourself with People that Matters.
When you surround yourself with people that matter, you will go far in life. Remember what they say, **“You are the average of the 5 people you spend most of your time with”.**
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When you surround yourself with people that matter, you will be in a good place.
Surround yourself with people who want to help you become better.
Surround yourself with people that will push you to be the best version of yourself.
Surround yourself with people who will share your success and celebrate your achievements.
`For most of us, this may seem like a very difficult task to do but you can be sure some people around you will not always be there. I know it’s hard to cut off ties with someone that has been there for you before but sometimes, it would be good to let go of toxic relationships so that you can have a clean slate.`
Surround Yourself with People that Matters.
**They say that your network is your net worth.** So be who you spend your time with, there is no doubt that you can increase in the opportunities available to you.
This year consider building your network with people that will push you to do and be more.
We all need to figure out who we really are, what we really care about, and who we really want in our lives.
Surround Yourself with People that Matters
When you surround yourself with people that matter, you will go far in life
Let go of negative people – You don’t need to spend your time with negative people who only bring negativity on you and your life.
Accept the fact that you can’t please everyone – Just because someone is not happy with your success doesn’t mean that you stop being great, sometimes we need to be reminded that sometimes being great comes at the cost of being hated by others.
Find a mentor – Find someone you respect and trust to motivate you to keep going when things are not going right, sometimes all we need is a little push from the right people to keep pushing forward.
Surround Yourself with People that Matters:
Surround yourself with people who have a big enough reason why to go to work every day and that’s the secret to success.
Surround yourself with people who will inspire you and motivate you, who will help you grow.
If you are starting a business, surround yourself with dreamers, the ones who think they can achieve anything no matter the roadblocks.
Surround yourself with people who will stay up till 4 am to get the job done because they’re dreaming of how it will look when it’s finished.
Surround yourself with people who are always willing and ready to do what it takes, when it needs to be done.
Surround yourself with people that make you better, motivate and inspire you.
Surround yourself with those who will stand by your side and work together through thick and thin.
Done is better than perfect, keep moving forward and don’t let anyone hold you back from your dreams.
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Taming the beast: Anger
January 9th, 2022.
Anger is a beast and should be avoided totally. It has never done me any good to be angry. When I get angry, I lose my cool and control. This is not helpful for anybody. When you are angry you also become an easy target for all sorts of bad things.
Anger has been a staple in human being. As a human, we have all been angry at some point in our lives. Anger is caused by hate, stress, envy and jealousy. We have all experienced anger, but anger should not be the one that controls you.
When anger comes, there's no telling how it will manifest itself. Today, I was really angry at someone. I did some things that I know were not correct. But because of my anger, it only resulted in me getting myself into more trouble.
Taming your anger is easier said than done, but with the right strategies, you can overcome the beast.
There are many different ways to deal with anger. I have been able to control my anger by simply avoiding people, places and things that cause me anger and by doing a lot of praying and reading the bible.
Here are some things that you can do right now to tame your anger.
`Practice counting to 10 before doing anything or saying anything. Anger takes time to set in, so take a few seconds to think before you act or speak.`
`Think of the consequences.`
`I try not to get angry in the first place, but sometimes it is just unavoidable.`
`When I do get angry, I try to do things that will not make me angry such as exercising or listening to music.`
`Listening to good music can help immensely. When I feel myself getting angry, I take a few deep breaths or do something else to distract myself.`
`If it works, I try to teach others what I have learned because the best way to tame the beast called anger is knowing how to control it and being ready for it when it arises in you.`
I am very strong-willed and like my calmness and happiness. Therefore, anger has become a big issue for me.
**If your partner is overweight, showing them their belly or flab will surely make them angry.**
**If your child is not doing his or her homework, you are definitely going to anger him or her.**
**If you send a message to your boss about a task and he or she does not reply, you will surely be angry.**
Anger is a beast and should be avoided totally. Do things that will not make you angry.
It is a known fact that anger can lead to some serious health issues like strokes, heart attacks and diabetes. That is why, every year at this time, many people take the time to look within themselves and ask, 'What can I do differently to tame my anger?'
Praying reduces stress and exercising helps you sleep better. Also, eat healthy food instead of junk food like chips, burgers and pizzas.
Anger is not only unpleasant to feel, but it makes you do things that aren’t good for you. It isn’t an instinct to lash out at others. In fact, there are many times when expressing anger is the opposite of what you should do. The tricky thing is that our emotions trick us into thinking feelings like anger are helpful even when they often aren’t.
We all make a "to do" list, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming. Overwhelming to the point that you're more likely to be angry than find any good in what you have going on. We're always so focused on what we're not doing that we forget about the millions of things on our list that are actually helpful.
Tame anger as much as you can. Your success lies in how much you can control your emotions before reacting.
Sold 1 Queen NFT; 0.5 BCH
January 8th, 2022.
Yes, I could say yesterday was one of my happiest days. I bought Queens NFT and listed one of it for sale on oasis.cash.
I woke up being happy for no reason whatsoever, I was in a very good mood. I went for my monthly NYSC clearance, on returning I decided to browse a while then I received a call from @HappyBoy, he told me to go to my metamask and mint the NFT which was life, at first I didn't take him seriously until he called back asking if I've done it. Then I decided to JUST DO IT.
Many might be wondering: what is an NFT, and what's special about it?
I was like that before too, but I read about it and from what I read, here **are** the basics.
**WHAT IS AN NFT OR BETTER PUT WHAT DOES NFT STAND FOR?**
Non-fungible token.
**Does the meaning of the acronym make it any clearer?**
“Non-fungible” means that it is unique and can not be replaced with something else. For example, a bitcoin is fungible. If you trade one bitcoin for another bitcoin, you will have exactly the same thing.
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**How does NFTs work?**
Most NFTs are part of the Ethereum blockchain. You might ask that what is an Ethereum? Ethereum is a cryptocurrency, also like the bitcoin or dogecoin, but its blockchain also supports these NFTs, which stores extra information that makes them work differently from, say, an ETH coin.
**What is worth picking up at the NFT market?**
NFTs can really be anything digital (such as drawings, music, your brain downloaded and turned into an AI), but a lot of the current excitement is around using the tech to sell digital art.
**Why NFTs?**
That depends on who you are, a buyer or artist
**If you are an artist.**
You might be interested in NFTs because it gives you a way to sell your works that might otherwise not be marketable.
**If you are a buyer.**
One of the obvious benefits of buying art is it lets you financially support artists you like. Buying an NFT also usually gets you some basic usage rights, like being able to post the image online or set it as your profile picture.
**So every NFT is unique?**
In a sense, every NFT is a unique token on the hain and it actually depends on how you value your possession.
**Now back to my story**
I bought 3 Queens NFT and listed one, to sell it. I was lucky to get them because within a few hours the minting started it sold out. When HappyBoy called me, I thought of waiting for some hours before minting but he kept on urging me to do it on time before it ends.
Thank God I yielded.
I decided to follow his instructions, and over 9200 has been minted by the time I connected my wallet to the site. I minted 3 as stated earlier, at the rate of 0.03BCH each. The 3 has different attributes/rarity.
From the information I was able to gather, by February the Minting of Kings will start and by March the option to stake will be live.
After getting the three(3), I listed one on oasis.cash at a very cheap price of 0.5BCH just to see how it works, because this is my first time of buying NFTs. To my greatest surprise, I sold it in less than 24hours of auctioning, leaving me with regrets that I should have made the bid higher.
I love my Queens and their features. Below is the image of my other two baby Queens, they are not up for listing yet.
Baby Queen with beautiful features, pink lips, beautiful outfits, and matching necklace.
This is the prettiest of my baby Queens. I love it!!!!
I can't wait for when the King NFTs will be out so that I'll get handsome kings for my baby Queens.
We are Many Members but One Body
January 7th, 2022.
**We are many members but one body**.
`The hand cannot say to the foot, “I have no need of you,” and the head cannot say to the feet, “I have no need of you.”`
`A body is a body and not divided into members.`
`If it were, that body would not be a body but many bodies.`
`Now, already there are many members, yet one body.`
`The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you.”`
`Nor can the head say to the feet, “I have no need of you.”`
`Just as the hand cannot say to the body, “I have no need of you.”`
`Nor can the feet say to the head, “I have no need of you.”`
`We are many members but one body.`
`We are made to help one another.`
In a world full of noise, it can be difficult to hear each other. So we stay curious, ask tough questions and listen with the intent of understanding the other person. We make bold statements that bring us together in our diversity, but we never lose sight of what we have in common.
**We are many members but one body.**
**We are made to help one another.**
We are diverse, but not too different. We ask tough questions with curiosity and listen with the intent of understanding the other person. We know that together, we're stronger.
**We are many members but one body.**
**We are made to help one another.**
The world is full of noise. It can be difficult to hear each other. So we stay curious and ask tough questions with the intent of understanding one another's points of view.
We make bold statements by bringing people together in their diversity, but never lose sight of what we have in common.
**We are many members but one body.**
**We are made to help one another.**
Because we are many members but one body, we have many things to say and to think, but we cannot say and think everything individually.
It is not a matter of each person standing on his own feet, but that we work together in our own strengths. If there is a member of the body that lacks any of the qualities that make up the body, the whole body will suffer as a result.
**We are many members but one body.**
**We are made to help one another.**
We try to understand the gifts that each one of us has received and exercise them accordingly. So it is with us: the various parts of our being depend on one another and help each other, so that all our members are integrated into one body.
**We are many members but one body.**
**We are made to help one another.**
If at some time you hear something that you disagree with or that is not what you want to hear, please understand that there are other times when you will hear from us what is in harmony with your hopes.
If you find anything that is not good, please you should do things that are good. All of us were made by God our Father and redeemed by Christ his son to be a sign of contradiction against all the powers of this world; we have come together under the banner of the cross to fight for the deliverance of our brothers and sisters who still remain in slavery and to proclaim the year of the Lord ’s favor, and we shall certainly do this.
**We are many members but one body.**
**We are made to help one another.**
Because we are many members but one body, we have many things to say and to think, but we cannot say and think everything individually.
We are many members but one body. We make many different sounds, but we are all one voice. We may have different experiences, but we all feel the same pain and happiness. Each of us is special and unique, but together we are one. This is how we will change the world.
**We are many members but one body.**
**We are made to help one another.**
Don't say we are different and refuse to help others because we are made to be helpful to one another.
**We are many members but one body.**
**We are made to help one another.**
Can a Relationship Survive without Money
January 5th, 2022.
Hi guys,
I was on Instagram, when I come across a question which I decided to talk on today "Can a relationship survive without money"
It might sound as a ridiculous question which you need not answer but, I would like to know if a relationship can survive without money or not.
Some people say that we need money to live better and if you do not have it, it will be more difficult to have a relationship with someone who has money. Or maybe there are people who think that the only thing that a relationship needs is love and nothing else.
Guess what !!!
Lets find out if a relationship can survive without money ??
By relationship, it could be any form of relationship but majorly the romantic relationship.
There was a time when my roommate and I were in the red zone
We had to make some drastic changes in our relationship
The most difficult task we had to do was to eliminate all unnecessary spending habits
We didn't have a lot of money and our options were limited
We started being more practical in every aspect of our lives
Most importantly we also worked smarter not harder
We had to learn to sacrifice our pride for the sake of our relationship
It wasn't easy for both of us but we've come this far and we are still together !!!
**So many couples call it quits when they face financial difficulties.**
I believe that the true test of love is not how much you spend on it but how you manage to get over those difficult periods and persevere!!!
You will never know what action to take until you're right there in that situation
It's true
I would like to get a response if a relationship can survive without money or not. In other words, when two people are together and there is no money involved.
I know what you’re thinking…are you serious? Of course, you need money to survive. But that’s not what I’m talking about. And I’m not talking about the love of money either. It’s more than that.
I’m talking about the love of each other with no material gain involved.
Someone once said “Love is never having to say you’re sorry for being too busy making a living.
In this world where people are constantly looking for money in all forms and network sites have made it easier for them to make money and always remain in search of that much needed money.
We all have our own ways of making money and there's nothing wrong with it as long as we don't lose ourselves by looking only at the money to keep us going, I mean sometimes it even gets to a point that no matter how much you love someone, you can't express it due to the reason that you might lose your job if you say how much you love your partner and that may be his or her boss.
While scrolling through my Instagram page, I read this:
`I love this guy so much and I have been with him for 10 months, but his lifestyle is not in place. I am a very quiet person and I don't bother anyone. I just want to see if a relationship can survive without money.`
`We do not have s**, we do not fight, but he has no money in his bank account. I just don't know what to do. He has told me that he loves me many times, but I'm afraid that he will just leave me without any money cause he's a cocaine user.`
`As of writing this message, I am afraid that he might leave me in the future if his lifestyle doesn't get a change. Please help me, I want to be with him but I don't want to be broke.`
When I read it, I got so angry that how could someone in this century ask such question. I try to find the answer myself but could not provide an answer.
So, should money be the main focus in a relationship, can a relationship survive without money?
It's a Sign of Victory
January 4th, 2022.
It's a sign of victory - I can smell victory in the air, I'll be victorious. I'm winning at all costs.
My key this year is to stay positive and declare positive things only into my life, my now and my future.
I'm going to win this year. I'm not going to lose. I'm not going to let anyone bring me down. I'm reversing out of my closet and I can smell good things already.
There's a major shift happening in consciousness around the world, which I believe is going to lead to a breakthrough for all of us, this year.
I know what this year is going to look like for me. I'm on the right path. I know that the path has been designed just for me, and accomplishing this goal, will be one of my greatest achievements. If I don't accomplish this one, I can always try again. I'm going to do it.
I'm going to be a better person this year, starting with my plans. I'm going to focus on what I want to do in life and work hard to get there. I'm on the right track and things are going to keep getting better. I look great and I feel great. You better believe that it's going to be a great new year with me at the helm.
It's a new year already.
Sometimes, the holidays can make us feel defeated, but this year I'm going to win. I will be triumphant. I will make it.
It's a sign of victory, I can feel victory in the air. I'll be victorious, I'm winning. I will excel. Success is sure for me this year. Victory is certain. I'm breaking through; my blessings are showered upon me. I'm winning.
I have made it to another level of success. My dreams are coming true; my destiny is being fulfilled. God is fulfilling his promises in my life. I'm winning. I'm going to attract everything well into my life.
Everything I lay hands on will prosper. Day in, day out, I'll be the best of my kind.
I will find wealth and riches; my money-making ventures will be successful. I will bring everyone who has been holding me down up with me, in fact, they'll look like they're following me around!
The new doors opening before me now will lead to great wealth and prosperity in my life. I'm winning.
It's a sign of victory. I can feel victory in the air. I'll be victorious. I'm winning. I will excel. Success is sure for me this year. I'll be a winner.
I am stronger than lack and poverty. No more sorrow, no despair. God's promise is my sure anchor.
Yes I know I'm a victor. I have life abundantly.
I am a terror to the evil ones. I win continuously.
I will have a positive attitude and a new spirit to achieve anything that is set out before me. So let the word go out and be said, that the one who had a great fall, has risen to win this year.
So here it is again, as it goes out across the land, that this is the year I will excel.
I'm always happy for a reason. I'm always at peace for a reason. I will get it in my life for a reason. I will achieve it for a reason.
I grow every day for a reason. I bless people in good ways for a reason.
I'm doing my best every day for a reason. I'm doing things on purpose for a reason.
I must always be ready because something good is coming my way.
I must always be prepared because I've been preparing myself to make it happen. I must always do my best because I am the only one who can take action and make it happen. I will always find a way because I believe in myself and I know that I can make it happen.
I wish above all things that you win as well this year.
You were not born a winner, but you were born to win, and to be the winner you were born to be, you have to plan to win and prepare to win.
Also, you were not born a loser. You are what you make yourself to be.
So, try as much as possible to always speak positively into your life. You are what you profess to be.
Stay Happy Always
January 3rd 2022.
**As we begin to experience 2022, we’re greeted with the opportunity to start fresh.**
Whether we’re setting financial or lifestyle goals, or are just aiming to improve our overall happiness, there's no denying how difficult it is in the beginning.
There's a fine line between being happy and content, and being happy and unhealthy. I’ve seen too many people get so excited about their goals that they hurt themselves in order to achieve them. I’ve also seen many people break their resolutions after about a month because they weren’t realistic.
How can you always be happy?
You need not just to be happy temporarily. You need to be happy always.
Like the saying goes, happiness is a choice, not a destination. It is not that you are not happy, but you need to find out the reasons behind your unhappiness.
What are the reasons?
We all have heard and we all know that money is the most important reason behind our unhappiness. But what is money and how can we understand this better?
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Money is a store of value, nothing else and it is one of the most important inventions in the history of human kind.
Money allows us to do good and to support people, causes and charities when we do not have time or when we feel like helping. Money allows us to leave something behind for others and this is a very nice feeling. But money cannot buy everything and not everyone has enough money to be happy.
I believe happiness is something that you bring about yourself.
**Don't wait for others to make you happy, because they never will.**
If your friends are in trouble, don't worry so much about it so that you won't hurt yourself or the people around you.
You should try to be happy, because in this way you can help your friends and other people around you. Don't cry when things go wrong, but smile and try to find a solution to the problem. Though at times you might need to cry.
**Are you feeling sad today?**
Many store in bitterness, and this leads to depression, conclude in your heart to release yourself of any source of sadness or bitterness.
We all face the days when we are not happy and it is difficult to remain cheerful. But that is the time when we have to be happy always.
For example, if you are unfortunate, then you have to stay happy. If you are unsuccessful, then you have to stay happy. If you have less money, then you have to stay happy. If you fight with your loved ones and friends, then you have to stay happy. If your parents are not with you, then you have to stay happy.
There's need to be happy always. You have to always be happy. You can't have a sad day. If you have a bad time you cry it out and then you move on.
That's my life.
I think people in this world have to be happy. They can't be sad all the time. No one is going to get far by being almost happy. When they are not happy they do this thing called pity partying.
What that means is that they drink and party and cry and stuff like that. Basically, they pity themselves because they are not fully happy and want everyone else to pity them too so or feel sorry for them so they will feel better about it. That is not how it works.
You have to keep your head up, look around and see what's happening around you and new things develop from there. You can't let a bad thing that happen to you destroy your day, it can only help you grow as a person if you don't let it.
**At the beginning of every year, we all make our New year resolution. And we usually forget about it by February. That's because there's so much that needs to be done, the new things we want to accomplish and it's just a fun time to make promises and forget about it.**
**But this year, I want you to make one thing a priority: being happier.**
So many times I see people going through a series of negative emotions and this isn't just something that happens in life. It happens to us every single day. We walk around with negative thoughts, feelings, maybe even some behaviours that are not leading us towards happiness.
**This year, my hope is that you can at least make happiness a daily priority. Do your best to be happy all the time and when you feel yourself going down that dark road just pull yourself back up and think of one nice thing you can do for yourself or someone else.**
Happiness is one of the most underrated things in the world and Happiness is one of the most important things in the world. It is so important that people spend money to get it. People spend money on drugs, they spend money on vacations, they spend money on dating sites and they spend money on other things but none of this will ever make them happy.
I set myself a challenge to be happy always. I carefully pondered the ways that I could be happy in every situation and eventually I decided that:
I can play a good song
Laugh with my friends
Be part of something special
Wake up with energy
Listen to music in the car with the windows rolled down
Plan something really special for someone.
Catch someone doing something good for another person.
Have time to myself but not doing anything in particular other than relaxing.
**Let's stay happy always!!!**
My New Year Resolution in My Bitcoincash Quest: Things I Must Avoid as a Writer
2nd of January 2022.
I’ve decided my New Year resolution is to try and do one thing everyday that will help make the world a better place.
While holding up every one, including yourself, and helping every one to hold themselves up, how would you feel and what kind of life would that be?
It's not difficult to tell when I am joking or if I am serious.
**If I am joking:** If I say something humorous, please laugh along with me. If I suddenly say something funny, don't interrupt me with a serious answer. **If it's not a joke** but it's still serious, I will say so before stating my point.
My new year resolution includes the following:
To try to get in shape so I'm living longer and healthier.
To focus more on investment this year.
To travel and see more parts of the world that I have not seen before.
To save up enough money for my wedding ceremony this year.
To win a scholarship for my Master's program.
To become a better person and reach out to more people who are less fortunate than me, I have learned that helping others and lifting them up, makes me feel happy and fulfilled as well.
To learn to the python programming language.
To Build a business from the ground up and sell something.
Make bitcoincash known to people as much as I can through donations and other means possible.
Paying my tithes and offerings.
Giving to those in needs.
Sharing my testimony.
Meditating and praying daily.
Reading the bible on a consistent basis.
Stopping gossiping or being accused of it.
Living a life free from drugs, alcohol and cigarettes.
Spending quality time with my family and friends.
Getting rid of all bad habits.
Making healthy food choices instead of consuming junk food and sodas.
Spending less time on the internet, watching t.v., sleeping, etc... (Yes, I am guilty of this too)
Writing in my journal daily (This will be accomplished through the use of bitcoin cash)
Of course, this might look too much to accomplish, but I see myself achieving and attaining them all.
**That is why this year as a writer there are things I'll ensure that I do not do, and most of it are things writers do unknown to them that it is a writing career killer.**
I'm open to sponsors.
A WRITER MUST NEVER SEE HIMSELF AS A LESS WRITER BECAUSE HE ISN'T LIKE OTHERS.
You must understand that you are unique as a writer and your writing style can not be exactly the same as another person.
It doesn't mean you're not a good writer but there is room to keep learning.
A WRITER MUST NEVER PROCRASTINATE FEEDING HIS AUDIENCE.
You are a writer because you have a right to feed your audience with your content. The more you procrastinate feeding your audience and you show up less, the more your audience see you as unintentional and move to another writer.
A WRITER MUST NEVER REPLY RUDELY TO CRITICS.
Human beings are different, so is our perspective. You can't escape destroying critics as a writer but on no condition should you reply rudely to critics.
The person that went public to comment badly on your post has chosen his path, you should know your path is different and your online activities is your CV.
A WRITER MUST NEVER TRY TO BE EVERYWHERE.
Why should you show up where you're needed and where you're not needed as a writer?
**You have a niche! Be a deep-rooted tree in your niche and flourish.**
Glad for a New Beginning
I'm glad to see you this year. I'm glad you are also alive to witness this new year. I pray we earn more BCH this year. God bless us all in the year 2022.
Happy New Year!!!
The beginning of 2022 is a time for making resolutions: to attend to God earnestly, complete that project, save for retirement, and much more.
One resolution we should all make this year is to promote Bitcoin Cash (BCH). Bitcoin’s success will be built on the strength of its community and ecosystem, and there is no better way to build that than through supporting causes that improve the lives of people who need it most.
You can get involved by donating to a great cause in your community.
I have said it once and I'll say it again, we are blessed. 🌯🎉🎊 I am glad to be alive to witness another year of this Life. I pray we collectively earn more, learn more and be more this year.
I want to thank all of you for supporting Me so far. You have allowed me to develop my writing prowess.
I am so glad I'm still alive. I don't know how many people get to see another year in 2022. I am so happy when I started writing this, but just being here with writing again this year is enough reason to be happy. Regardless of everything life brings, we should be grateful for being alive.
Let's have a smooth ride together this year my sponsors. Thanks for 2021.
We're back with a new verse, same old flow.
Wish you a very happy new year!!!
Im glad I'm alive, I'm glad to see this year
I met you in the readcash Bitcoin Forum, I'm glad we're friends now.
I feel the Bitcoin Cash atmosphere, I know it's a new season.
I wish we have more money and more time too.
I know you have been through a lot, but you came out strong
I can't wait for that day when we have only nice things to say, and I'll laugh.
**All my people in the Philippines, keep your head up high!!!**
**My Nigerian folks/families keep basking in love!!!**
**All my people in the U.S.A, don't lose hope!!!**
**Peeps from other countries, stay stronger this year!!!**
And to The One who gave us this, thank you, God. Thank you.
I'm glad I'm alive, I'm glad to you see this year. I'm glad you are also alive to witness this new year. I pray we earn more BCH this year.
By the way, if you have not noticed there's an auto cash out feature on all faucets that have been added in the past few months. It's been a great year for me and I hope 2022 will be even better for us all. I was able to start my first BCH year journey and I'll be able to gather more in the future.
Happy New Year!
**Let's hope for an even better one than this past one.**
**One of the things I am most grateful for is being part of the Bitcoin Cash community.**
**Happy New Year! Thank you all and let's have some fun together while changing the world we live in.**
`I learned so much in 2021. I was able to go to my first bitcoin conference and I learnt a lot about the future of money. I think bitcoin is doing great so far and I hope we can all earn more BCH this year.`
Happy new year readcash family. I love you!!!
Work on yourself
What are your goals in life?
What do you want to achieve?
The only way you can achieve anything is if you know what you want. The more committed you are to achieving something the more focused you are, the more you are willing to sacrifice, the greater your chance of success.
**You have to decide what you want, how much you are willing to sacrifice, what is important to you and what you value most in life.**
In the quest for self-improvement, it’s easy to lose sight of the things that matter most to us.
This is what I have learned in life. To work on yourself, you need to have a group of friends who have known you for a long time, know your strengths and weaknesses, are honest with you, tell you the truth about yourself.
These are the friends who can come up without fear, to tell you that you are awesome, awesome! That day the way you look, you are awesome! The way you are talking today, awesome! The way you are working today is awesome! It is not what they say that matters to me. What matters is how much they love you.
**The biggest problem with human beings is that they are always caught up in the present.**
We are always busy. Always. We are always busy thinking about what we have to do or what we have to say or what they have to talk about. We are always busy making money, saving money, spending money, thinking about how to spend it, earning more of it, worrying about how to spend it.
And if we do manage to spend some time doing something else, it's only because we are too tired to think anymore.
**But is there anything more important than working on yourself?**
There is not.
It is the only way you can make your dreams come true. It is the only way you can be happy. And it is the only way you can make sure that you are not wasting your life on stuff that doesn't matter.
**Everyone knows that they need to work on themselves. But, let’s be real, working on yourself is hard and we’re all very bad at it.**
One way we can all work on ourselves is to first and foremost be aware of what we’re choosing to invest our time and energy into.
**This awareness is often called self-monitoring.**
Being self-aware helps us put aside our worries about the past and our fears about the future. It allows us to focus only on the things we care about. Mindfulness helps us be honest with ourselves and within that honesty, we can gain valuable insights and see new opportunities.
We all have a dream to do something big, learn a new skill or craft, or even change the world. We all have one thing in common – we want to be the best version of ourselves. This can be a tough goal, but with a little help from the right people, it’s not as impossible as you think. When you work on yourself, you’re working on your dreams.
**The first thing you need is a mentor…**
Okay, now that’s easier said than done. What do you think a good mentor looks like? How do you know if someone would be a good mentor for you? How do you approach someone and let them know that you need help to achieve your goals?
**In the words of Oprah Winfrey, “Be glad of what you have; You’ll end up having more.**
Thanks to my wonderful supporters.
**So, I am going to give you a couple of tips on how you can work on yourself.**
Serve God
Have fellowship with the Holy Spirit
Study your Bible and pray every day
Associate with good friends
Work on yourself
Read edifying books
Socialize
Discover your purpose in life
Start to fulfil it
Ensure that you work on your character
Know your weaknesses and also your strengths
Curb your excesses
Don't pamper your weakness
Expose your weaknesses to God and always ask for His help
Listen to Godly counsel
Set boundaries around your life
Keep improving on yourself every day
Be mindful of what you see and hear.
Be intentional about what you allow into your heart.
Be intentional about how you live your life
Live a life of purity
Be a source of blessing and encouragement to someone
Do these over and over again!
If you can do all these, then you are on your way to fulfilment.
**I'm sorry I've been off for a while. I've been very busy as I'm currently serving(there have been duty calls here and there and it won't be fair if I just drop articles without visiting peoples posts)**
@QueenRaay
