Opportunities come in disguise. “Don’t wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities, strong men make them.” Orison Swett Marden. Opportunities: How Often Have You Missed One? How often have you heard the saying “Life is what you make it?” What the hell does it mean? How do … Read More
Are you making a difference in anyone’s life? What about a young person’s? This month, we are celebrating Youths and invite you to take a step to make a difference in the life of even one. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to … Read More
Girls, Girls, Girls – they grow into women and it is our responsibility to make sure they do with the least harm. “So amazing how this world was made I consider if GOD is a woman The gift astounds me till this day I give it up for THE WOMAN She’s the constant wind that … Read More
How to stay motivated in this day and age? Actually, what is it to be motivated? Motivation comes in different forms. What motivates me does not necessarily motivate you. We are all motivated by different ‘agents’. Perhaps it was my early socialization but I am tremendously self-motivated. “Self motivation – the ability to do what … Read More
A woman’s intuition can often seem like a tall tale, to some. If a woman asks you a question, it’s better to tell her the truth because chances are she’s asking you because she already knows the answer.” A Woman’s Intuition Or Sixth Sense Albert Einstein reportedly said, “The only real valuable thing is intuition.” … Read More
Step out. Step out right now! “Thinking outside of the box” is a phrase that was made popular largely by management professionals. According to Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, this catchphrase was widely used throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s in the business environment, especially by the highly-paid management consultants. Admittedly, I had this ‘signage’ … Read More
Helicopter Parenting. A term that we used quite a bit several years ago. Although its usage might have waned, the habit continues. Well, prior to the pandemic. Parents generally want a better life for their children than they had. Some take this desire to a different level and hover over their children, earning themselves the … Read More
Purpose. What could be the purpose of some incidents in life? “Unless you assume a God, the question of life’s purpose is meaningless “– Bertrand Russell Over 40 years ago, my now-deceased brother, Ivan, was viciously attacked in the line of duty as a police officer. At the time of the attack, he was only 23 … Read More
“To be relevant, you need to be purposeful” ― Sunday Adelaja God sometimes takes us the long way so that he can teach us lessons along the way. Believe His way is the WAY! Let us mimic the children of Israel, who learned about God’s way as they journeyed through the wilderness. In our lives, there … Read More
Growth is a painful thing. Growth is uncomfortable. Anyone who tells you otherwise is simply lying to you. It is that simple. And, it is the truth! No Comfort In Growth There is no place that we could ever be that God is not aware of. Every season is for a reason, and every reason … Read More
