R.I.P

I lost an old class mate today. SAD! Just occurring to me that I had been meaning to get in touch with her and see if she finally got round starting her doctorate degree as she told me the last time we spoke. TOO LATE! And my heart is heavy. Question is were we close friends? NO but we were cordial.

Why am I sad? Its because no matter how we think we are deep down, no person SHOULD be ok with the news of the death of someone they once knew or someone they've come in contact with. This is because life is precious and the news of one's death reminds you of the inevitable. It makes you sit up and ask yourself certain questions. It makes you cherish the moments you have with your friends, loved ones, colleagues and family members knowing that NOW is the time to show your love and appreciation for them NOT LATER! NOW
So call that friend, that family member, that boss, that subordinate, that loved one and appreciate them for who they are. It is always easy to get carried away by the hassles of life but remember people around you are extremely important so be there for them, show love, encourage others when you have the chance, challenge them to be better than what they are, forgive when they wrong you and LOVE as often as possible. Its easier said than done but 'you get a pass mark for trying' ...says my husband
THIS IS FOR YOU YASMIN EL'RUFAI. I WILL REMEMBER YOU AS YOU WERE ...LOVELY! Rest in peace. Rest in peace yasmin

BEEN A WHILE

Its been over a month now that I've published anything on this blog.   My sincere apologies for those enthusiastic fans of mine.  A lot has happened and soon I will share with you.  Remember...there is always a better way!

From riversongs titled pretty angel

You are both being and becoming at the same time. A portion of your reality is not merely what is, it includes what you imagine that your life can be.
The stronger your desire for what can be, the more you are motivated to change. The more you perceive that what you desire is possible, the more choices you make in favor of that envisioned future. When that vision is compelling, it pulls your tomorrow into your today.

Prepare, Posture, Position, Arise, & Be Wise!
Jon
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Time- life. Seed-harvest

It is important that you realize time waits for no one. If you do not do what you ought to

do at a given time or should I say if you do not seize the opportunity when given then do not be alarmed at the outcome in the future.

I am saying this because more than ever before I have come to the conclusion that whatever you sow you will surely reap. Let's come down to earth.... How can you say you are looking to be financially free yet you have nothing doing with your hands. How can you say you want to be productive yet you've never for one day sat down to plan and write out a vision to run with. At what point would financial freedom or productivity set in? I find that most times we are mentally lazy and easy to settle for a mediocre life style

Nowadays we see people who do not know what it means to be a friend, what it means to care for someone, what it means to intercede for a loved one. People no longer go out of their way for others, some do not value other people's act of kindness, some stay financially indebted to others even though they are capable of servicing the debt instead they risk loosing a good relationship which was once founded on trust. Time waits for no one, eventually your investments good or bad would come to maturity so do not be alarmed when responses become cold, when that friend takes you only on face value, when your words can't be taken to the bank, or when others do not see the need in going out of their way for you. There is no other way to say this, time waits for no man if so invest wisely that you may presently see what your harvest would look like in the future.

Now please do me a favor....look around you. Yes do so now. Who do you see? Your boss, colleague, friend, wife , child, husband, mother, father, sibling, employee, employer?
....A time would come when they would not be there...ask yourself if you've invested rightly in their lives. What are you presently doing or not doing? Are you taking them for granted or are you taking advantage of their gentle disposition or simple nature. Know that there are principles or laws that play a vital part in life irrespective of whom you are dealing with and those laws stand supreme. Clearly such a law is that of seed time and harvest.

........there is always a better way!

Walls have ears.
Trust is earned and respect too
You may deserve to have something but not everything is expedient.
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A heart felt SMS to a couple expecting a baby.....

Am sure by now you guys are counting days. Am so happy for you both .
Please try and be there for eachother as often as possible. With a child coming in, it's not a matter of who is right or wrong it's a matter of working hand in hand for the good of your child. You guys are a team. In all you do know that your life is about to change but don't fret.
Please always talk to eachother. Whenever you feel neglected communicate this to one another. Don't let yourself go. Be there for yourselves.A Couple's Guide to Communication

Where to ?

Be careful how you treat others. It's a matter of time and soon they will eventually be in a position you never envisaged.

You are one with your words so endeavor to weight your conversation before speaking. Often I play( in my head )possible ways a conversation would go before I start what I can't finish. Try it !

Never think you know it all. You can learn even from a new born babe. My daughter is presently teaching me how to be a mother. Certainly I'll be better when her other siblings come along. Take the hint! You can learn from a cow too!

'Go where you are celebrated'... so my husband says to me. Listen to me people gravitate towards warmth and affection so learn to celebrate people irrespective of their class in society maybe that way you 'll make friends or better still loyalists.

Only a fool refuses corrections. If you are corrected (never always pleasant and may hurt our pride or ego ) thank heavens for the opportunity eventually the fool gets caught in his web. You for one would have saved yourself.
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