CHRISTMAS WISH!!!

Hey people! What a time to be alive.

Tomorrow is Christmas eve and it is one of the best days for me. Let's just say it is pretty much the merriest part of the season for me (please don't ask why).

With all that comes with Christmas, the trees, the lights, the gifts, the parties... It is said to be the season to be Merry....But is it really?

It's so easy for us to get caught up in our own selves and lives without remembering how things could be or are for others. We forget that the world is full of unpleasantness and bad things don't take a break from happening just because its Christmas.

Last night, I got a bit bored so I began to scroll through my WhatsApp contact list and I was shocked to see that two friends of mine had recently updated their status/pictures to announce the death of a parent. I was so weak that I just sat on my bed and journeyed into the world of thoughts.

A few days ago, a friend of mine put up a fellow uni friend/course mate's picture, captioning rest in peace and I couldn't help but wonder how this Christmas would be especially for his family..

Today, I read about the five passengers of an Onitsha bound commercial vehicle who lost their lives to a crash in Anambara state, a mother and two children who lost their lives in same manner, at Ogun state, a police man who killed a driver for not giving bribe, a man suffering from a chronic kidney disease and needs about 50million naira for a transplant, a lady whose mum was recently kidnapped, terrorism here and there...the list could go on.

So yes, not everyone is having a merry Christmas. I talk to some friends and even in this season of cheer, some are still hurting, lonely, ailing or wailing.

I was seeing a movie a few days ago and in one of the scenes, they had a make-a-wish Christmas tree filled with wishes from kids and lonely beings. It really touched me to see wishes like 'I wish I can sleep in my own bed again', I wish I could have my patents back together again, "I wish you didn't have to go so soon"....

This Christmas, I'm reminded once again, how much I have to be thankful for. I may not have the perfect life, the perfect job, the desired account balance, but I've got loads of love, sound health and my loved ones too. I am more than thankful to God for the year 2016. When I look back and think about the things I went through and overcame this year, I can only say God is real. It's been all shades of Grace upon my life. And I wish that this Christmas would not only be a time to make merry but to also reflect on the true meaning of christmas.

To you my lovely readers, I wish you love, peace, happiness, sound health and a brand new start of year 2017.

I WILL LIFT UP MY EYES TO THE HILLS!!!!

I will lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come from?

The words of psalm 121 came to me as I received and read a friend's testimony, which I promised I was going to share on my blog. This was meant to have been published last month, but I had some issues with my blog and promised to share it this month.

Testimonies are indeed sweet to share especially on here at Sophs inspirations lol. I was really encouraged by Tessy's testimony and I hope it would also be a source of encouragement to you as you read.


I was already several months behind on my apartment rent, and had been issued an eviction notice by the landlord. After going to court to address the issue, I received a 7 day notice in which I had to pay the back rent plus the one which was already due.

I called, emailed, and sent text messages to friends and families asking to borrow the money but no one could help. Almost every one I knew did not have that kind of money available. Though, they really did want to help but they just couldn't. I also had three different pending business deals, all of which fell apart. Leaving me with no hopes of raising the money.

The 7th day came and I still did not have the money. I asked the landlord if I could have extra time to pay since the deadline fell on the weekend and nothing much could happen. The deadline was then extended till the following Tuesday and that was the best he could do. 

On that same evening, I spoke to a friend who shared his testimony with me regarding a similar situation. He told me how he was faced with very severe financial crisis, so severe that he had resigned to the streets as a hawker. His bills had pilled up to the highest and there was no hope for a break through before his dead end comes. Along with his wife, they decided to pray and sow all they had left in the church. A few days after that, shortly before their dead end came, Someone blessed them with the exact amount they needed at that point in time.

I thought about what my friend told me and I know it sounds crazy to give away all you have when you know you are in serious need to solve a problem. But I prayed about it and asked God to lead me. The following Sunday, I went to church having all I had left. Although I was scared but I decided to trust God and as an act of faith, I gave all I had and resulted to broke-ness. I remained confident and refused disclosing the "foolishness" I had just done. With numerous thoughts in my head and heavy feelings in my heart, I decided to force myself to sleep. 

The following Monday morning, I woke up to an alert of 3.5 million naira. My account had been credited from one of the business deals I had long given up on. It had finally clicked!!!!! I knew it could only have been God. I was filled with so much thanks and praise. Behind the scenes, God had been working on my behalf and I was clueless. 

I was able to confidently pay my bills right on time (the last hour) and my faith was significantly boosted. 

I just want to really thank God for his goodness and grace and also encourage anyone who may be passing through trying times. Never take your eyes of God. He is the ultimate helper, the God of the 99th hour. He Never fails. Even in our foolishness, he favours us. He has indeed been my helper, my shield, my strength, my hope and my every thing. Always always look up to him.

I hope this was a blessing to you cause it definitely was to me. Never loose focus on God. Always keep your eyes glued to the hills for SURELY, your help will come.

Have a favour flooded week. :)

LIFE IN MY SHOES!!!!

Hey guys, 

Happy new month! The christmas season is almost here. Anyone excited? Well, I am.

So I decided to put up this post which I found worth sharing and I've had sitting in my draft for a while now. I hope you enjoy.

Life in my shoes is:

Deep, complex, bright, dark, funny and meaningful

Steadily ever changing

Always evolving

To an unknown place

Into someone unknown

Meaning to be found

Meaning to be filled

I walk along with my fears and my flaws

But also walk with courage and strength

I walk with memories of experiences that I hold so close

True to the heart that beats

In this body torn between child and the woman

That life shall bring me to become

I walk with a prayer that time shall grant me itself

To fulfil the dreams I hold

To smile, to laugh, to cry

Have ideas, make visions

Find meaning of what life means

And when I find it I shall share it

We can share meanings, experiences, ideas, visions, feelings, smiles

And now, that’s what life means..

And life in my shoes right now,

Is trying to live it with the pain, joy, smiles, laughter.

If you had to describe life in your shoes, how would you describe it? 

ON LIFE AND A PAINTING!!!!!

Hey guys,

Happy beautiful Sunday.


I'm super glad I got the opportunity to put up this post cause in all honesty, I thought I had lost this space when I realised I needed to renew my domain name (which has now expired), and I had lost my registration details. Thank God for web gurus. I wouldn't have been here if not for their help. I'm presently working on renewing it and I hope I can get back on my website before the end of the month. Anyways, how was your weekend? I hope you had a blessed Sunday too.

So I bumped into one of my primary school teachers last week Sunday at church, and she paid me a compliment regarding my make up, then further made a comment about my outfit. She said to me "hmm Soph! Soph!, you haven't changed, your still colourful as ever.

It reminded me of the days when I used to love drawing and colouring. It was so serious that, not only did I love drawing and colouring on books, tables and chairs, I also loved drawing and colouring on my skin. One would wonder why I don't have a tattoo by now..lol. 

Click on image for a clearer view.

Anyways, one of those days when we had a test, we were all asked to come up with something really nice and the best works would be placed up on the school board for teachers and parents to see. (Nigerian pupils can relate). Trust me with the crayons and colour pencils plus my competitive self then. I figured everyone was trying to paint a flower pot so my aim was to paint the best pot and even throw in some pretty looking flowers, making sure that what ever I came up with, made a whole lot sense.

Being that parents and teachers were going to see it, I wanted it to be perfect. However, I mistakenly sighted makinde's work and saw that all he had done was cause a huge riot between all the colours on his cardboard. I was sad for him. It was as tho, he just wanted to make a mess of his sheet. But after all was done, 3 works were selected as the best and makinde's was one.

Each of them held their works up before the class, and when asked to explain them, they all had something to say. Makinde's explanation was differnt and one that came with a major life lesson. :- I thought of how I wanted my life to be and I put it on my cardboard sheet. Huh!!! What does that even mean? My 7 year old self would have giggled. But thinking about it after many years, it so made a lot of sense.

Each one of us is given a blank canvass when we are born. But not everyone knows what to paint or wants to paint their own canvass. Everyone wants a life that's trending like every other person's, waiting for others to splash them with their color, forgetting that we all have pretty vibrant colours ourselves. Some of us use other people's canvases as our platform and even go as far as competing with them rather than come up with our own masterpiece.

Never forget that the greatest artists are those who always follow their hearts and create a colourful masterpiece:-Something different and unique, to be remembered and treasured through out the journey of life.

People will never remember that you drew outside the lines or you painted your horse black instead of brown. They will only remember the complete picture and only you can stain your canvass with the colours you choose.

Be vivid in your life.

HOW TO GET A GOODNIGHT'S SLEEP ON A COUCH!!!

Hey guys,

Happy new month and happy beautiful Sunday.

Today has been indeed beautiful. I've been loving the weather over here; the cool lovely atmosphere, and all I can do is wish that the weekend comes again tomorrow. But sadly, wishes aren't horses :(

Anyways how was your weekend?

So I decided to switch things up a little bit. I figured I had less blog posts on tips or guidelines on how to achieve certain things, so I thought it'll be nice to share a post on 'how to get a good night's sleep on a couch'. Quite funny yeah?

Well, if you've ever found yourself in a situation where you had to be confined to a couch for a night, probably two, sometimes weeks and even months, then you'd realise that sh*** ain't funny. 

I've come across people who find it very difficult sleeping on couches, I have a friend who was confined to a sofa for a year and constantly developed back pain. Reasons why I appreciate my boarding life experience:- You must adapt by force lol. What ever the situation may be, be it having family or friends over, squating with a friend or just having a sleep over, there is a certain skill to spending the night on the couch. Next time you find yourself missing out on the comfort of your own bed, here are a checklist of things you can refer to.

1. Take as much beddings as possible. 

While it might not be advisable to try negotiating the best pillow from a disgruntled friend or guest, you'll want to make sure you grab as much bedding as you can. The sofa can be a harsh sleeping environment.

2. Put down a bed sheet. 

This one's especially important if you're unlucky enough sleeping on a leather sofa. Covering it with a base layer will stop you from waking up drenched in sweat, or having to peel yourself free in the morning.

3. Remove the back cushions.

Give yourself some room to play with. You don't want to be dangling off the edge of the couch, falling face-first on the floor in the middle of the night. 

4. Take a nice position.

If you don't have a nice three-seater to bed down on, then you'll just have to make the best of it. Try curling up in the foetal position, or hanging your leg over the arm rest.

5. Pillow.

The pillow is crucial to a successful sofa sleeping. If you don't manage to grab one, then find a substitute, such as a balled-up jumper, and wedge it between the arm of the sofa and your head.

6. Blanket.

It's no use trying to tough it out in just a nighty, T-shirt or boxers. Remember, real men get cold too. You might have to get inventive again if you don't have a blanket handy; try draping a thick coat over yourself. If that fails, hit the scotch.

Ever been confined to your couch? What were your adaptive skills?

10 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES TO KICKSTART THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER!!

Hey guys,

I know its been a while and I probably have to do an explanation post which I plan on doing as soon as I sort out a few blog issues. In the mean time, I thought to drop off some quotes, which I hope would inspire and help you kick start the new month.

As we all know, a new day, a new week and a new month is upon us, and it's starting to feel like summer is already gone and all there is to do is welcome the new season. There is no doubt that time flies!.

I guess that’s the journey and changes we face through the seasons. The sunny and rainy days, warm and cold days, colorful and gloomy days. We are faced with different challenges – big or small. But we cannot get discouraged by it all for life goes on and we have to somehow find the strength, will or whatever to go along with it and LIVE. Hence, I thought to share a list of inspirational quotes to inspire you to the month of September, to live and conquer whatever aspirations, dreams, obstacle or goals!

Whatever you set your mind to – go get it. Like I said we are faced with different challenges in life but to every challenge there is a solution. The first step is to not be afraid to dream. Believe you are capabable  and that what ‘seems impossible’ is actually possible. 

Dream – Believe – Achieve

IN MY SHAGGY LUXURIANT HAIR!!!

So I was being hairducated last week, and someone referred to my hair as 'shaggy' yet luxuriant. I thought it was a slang at first, but it turned out it was a real word. Anyways, the main statement that caught my attention reasoning was this: "you are your hair'. Do you agree or nah? I think I'd say yes! I am my hair cos we are both natural, beautiful and strong, we've both suffered from the hands of people who didn't have a clue as to how to treat us well so we could thrive, we are both growing, we are now both a lot more healthy since we eliminated bad treatment...and yeah, we both love to be showered with love, care and appreciation. In light of this, I have put together a little poem expressing my love and appreciation.

In my shaggy luxuriant hair 
exists an exotic energy 
that has been there for centuries,
strengthening me continuously and
allowing me to muster the ability 
to see, act and think clearly. 

In my shaggy luxriant hair,
The soul of Africa lives, giving my spirit culture and foundation, 
Enlightening me on the essence of creation,
Bringing me education and elevation 
of the truth of my beloved Nigerian nation 

In my shaggy luxriant hair are African songs 
that make me STRONG,
that tell me who I am and where I belong. 

In my shaggy luxriant hair,
There are probabilities and positivity in large capacities,
traveling at high velocities,
possessing infinite possibilities 
of peace, progression and prosperity. 

In my shaggy luxriant hair are powerfully 
refined proteins,
packaged with profound principles
which make me such an invincible queen

In my shaggy luxriant hair,
Knowledge, wisdom and insight 
have been unwined to 
form the admirable forces of passion and fire that drive me.

My shaggy luxriant hair 
is natural 
is magical
is original 
is BEAUTIFUL

C.A.P.T.U.R.E.D!!!!!!

There was something so different about that particular shot. Whether it was the angle with which it was taken, the background, the pose that was struck, the lighting or just the picture quality,.. I just couldn't explain it!. It was different. Different from the normal smiley, picture perfect portrait. I saw an image..an image that had been refined in the most beautiful way, an image that had been patched and mended from years of brokenness, pain, bitterness,...an image that had stumbled and risen countless times, an image that had known strength through years of struggles, laughter through years of tears and joy through years of pain. An image that pulled up the past and present in one shot, an image that radiated so much glory and transformation at the same time. I saw that image with so much love in my eyes and joy in my heart. I was proud of the lady I had become, thankful for the things God had let me go through, and in that moment, I knew I had been captured. I was captured by grace.

LESSONS FROM A TRIP #2!!!

Hey guys,

Its another beautiful Sunday and I hope you had a lovely and well rested weekend like I did.

Two weeks ago, I shared the first lesson gathered from a trip made by a friend to a distant village some weeks back, and I promised I was going to share subsequent ones as time goes on. If you haven't read the first one, it'll be nice to check it out here . There are three main lessons from the trip and I'd be sharing the short second one with you today. I hope you enjoy.

LESSON 2: YOU ARE POOR WHEN YOU HAVE NOTHING TO GIVE.

Rich and poor is what I am faced with everyday in Nigeria. It hits me as I look outside in the morning and see people rummaging through the bin.

I feel so sad when I see children with dirty clothes and no shoes come up to ask me for money.

Or when I meet a lady with TB lying in agony on the road to work.

Or when children I know sleep on the floor as there is no space on the single mattress

Or when I get ushered into a private waiting room in the hospital because I can pay, yet on the other side, is a waiting room crowded with people who cannot.

So many situations which actually remind me that I am rich. That life is unfair.

Have you ever learnt a lesson from kids?

I've learnt so much from kids in d past years, and day by day, I keep learning.

I remember a question being asked to a 6 year old boy at my church the other day. The question was simple " What does it mean to be poor"? The boy replied saying "Being poor is when you dont have anything to give".

Everyone can give a smile, a hug, a word of encouragement.

Those were profound insights from a 6 year old. I was indeed touched.

Being rich is not simply about having more things and money. Being rich is seen in the richness of relationships and togetherness in families and societies.

Being rich is in the richness of the faith I see in people who materially have nothing, yet, daily wake up and pray to God whom they trust to provide their needs.

Being rich is the gratitude, love and encouragement we give to our friends who are down and depressed.

Being rich is in the little act of kindness we share and pass on to even those who do not deserve it.

Richness is in the smile this little boy gives even when it seems as tho, there is no reason to smile.

This week, I want to remember that being rich is not simply about material things or having a lot of money. Being rich is about having something to give.

How will I share my wealth this week? How will you share your wealth this week? Give your time, give your love, give hope, give kindness, share a prayer, give a smile.

Have a blessed and Rich week ahead:)

A STORY BEHIND THE COLOURS!!!!

Hey guys

How's the week coming up? I hope you enjoyed your weekend? I was going through my blog posts and realized how much I have derailed in being consistent as I should or rather, do I say, like I used to. I guess it isn't unusual especially when you have a job that is pretty much time consuming and a blog theme which requires you coming up with creative contents. A couple of times, I will reach a point where I cannot think of any new blog post ideas. Its like they just stop flowing, and the inspiration is gone. Its such a bummer when this happens and it really throws me off my game. So I've decided to draw my inspiration from pretty much anything. For the weekend, it was from my outfit.

So I've had this beautiful multicolored dress for a while and I particularly love it because, not only does it bring back memories, it also tells a beautiful story. I hope you enjoy it.

Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel.
All claimed that they were the best.
The most important.
The most useful.
The favorite.

Green said:
"Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority."

Blue interrupted:
"You only think about the earth, but consider the sky and the sea. It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. The sky gives space and peace and serenity. Without my peace, you would all be nothing."

Yellow chuckled:
"You are all so serious. I bring laughter, gaiety, and warmth into the world. The sun is yellow, the moon is yellow, the stars are yellow. Every time you look at a sunflower, the whole world starts to smile. Without me there would be no fun."

Orange started next to blow her trumpet:
"I am the color of health and strength. I may be scarce, but I am precious for I serve the needs of human life. I carry the most important vitamins. Think of carrots, pumpkins, oranges, mangoes, and papayas. I don't hang around all the time, but when I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, my beauty is so striking that no one gives another thought to any of you."

Red could stand it no longer he shouted out:
"I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood - life's blood! I am the color of danger and of bravery. I am willing to fight for a cause. I bring fire into the blood. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon. I am the color of passion and of love, the red rose, the poinsettia and the poppy."

Purple rose up to his full height:
He was very tall and spoke with great pomp: "I am the color of royalty and power. Kings, chiefs, and bishops have always chosen me for I am the sign of authority and wisdom. People do not question me! They listen and obey."

Finally Indigo spoke, much more quietly than all the others, but with just as much determination: "Think of me. I am the color of silence. You hardly notice me, but without me you all become superficial. I represent thought and reflection, twilight and deep water. You need me for balance and contrast, for prayer and inner peace."

And so the colors went on boasting, each convinced of his or her own superiority. Their quarreling became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightening thunder rolled and boomed. Rain started to pour down relentlessly. The colors crouched down in fear, drawing close to one another for comfort.

In the midst of the clamor, rain began to speak:
"You foolish colors, fighting amongst yourselves, each trying to dominate the rest. Don't you know that you were each made for a special purpose, unique and different? Join hands with one another and come to me."

Doing as they were told, the colors united and joined hands.

The rain continued:
"From now on, when it rains, each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of colour as a reminder that you can all live in peace. The rainbow is a sigh of hope for tommorow. And so, whenever a good rain washes the world, and a rainbow appears in the sky, let us remember to appreciate one another.

Enjoy the rest of the week :)

LESSONS FROM A TRIP #1!!!!

Hey guys,

Happy beautiful Sunday to you. I hope you all had a great weekend and a blessed Sunday?

So a friend of mine recently travelled to the East on a mission trip through his school to reach out to a community. Specifically, he travelled to the state of Imo, into the village of orlu, outside the capital city of Owerri, where he was opportuned to witness the way people lived in the deepest part of the village. It's amazing how there were loads of lessons to be learnt from the people he saw and the life they lived. A couple of pictures were also taken to depict the lifestyles and situations he experienced whilst on his trip, and in light of that, he has decided to kick start a project which I'd be sharing with you soon .

In the mean time, I'd be sharing (subsequently), the lessons from the memories gathered from his trip. The first would be the most important.

BE THANKFUL: YOUR COMPLAINTS ARE SIMPLY BLESSINGS TO OTHERS. 

A few days ago, I remember complaining to a friend about my job and how time demanding it is. I remember saying " I work over 40 hours a week, place over 20 calls a day, attend endless briefs and meetings, visit sites upon sites, run office errands, attend to clients,:- the good, bad and ugly.. You name it!". I remember having this look on my face which pretty much read "TIRED" and then she goes "At least, you have a job". Nigerians will say " your own better pass". Many of us may have gotten responses like this, may be with regards to grades, marriage, possessions and many more.

 I have come to realise that one of the hardest things to do is to be greatful. I think at times, it's just human nature for people to take things for granted. I'm guilty of this I must confess. In some instances, its not intentional. We take our jobs for granted, our friends and family for granted, our health for granted, our mate for granted....the list could go on. We often assume that we will always have what we currently have. We forget how blessed we are. We go to our jobs everyday with no thought about the number of people who need a job and are unable to get one. We go to sleep in our nice comfy beds, with no thought about the number of people who are homeless. We complain about the food we eat, with no thought about the number of people begging on the streets. We wake up everyday healthy, with no thought about the number of people dealing with life threatening diseases. We are in relationships with people who love us and value us, with no thought about the people who may have lost the ones they loved to death or no thought about the people who have a broken heart or are in an abusive relationship. Many of us are blessed beyond measure, yet we still don't appreciate it..we want something different or we want something more, forgetting that the only way to get more is to be greatful for what we've been given first.

Be greatful for what you have. There is always someone, somewhere, wishing they had what you have. What you take for granted, someone else is praying for. Happiness never comes to those who don't appreciate what they already have. Always remember that your complaints are simply blessings to others. Be Thankful.

Ps: This post was inspired by the talented Joshua Jacobs of Jacob's craft photography. Look out for his project and the subsequent lessons learnt from his trip.

Have a blessed week ahead.

THE LEMON IN THE LEMONADE!!!

Hey guys,

Welcome to the beautiful month of May. We have now began the second quarter of the year and I must say, I am really thankful for the previous months, and hopeful that this month would be even better.

I'm pretty sure most of you would be wondering what this post is all about, as the media has now been infested with the recent release "Lemonade".

Well, let's just say I chose to focus on the "lemon" bit of the "lemonade" which most of us, I admittedly, fail to recognise.

The problem of "seeming" versus "being" isn't a particulaly new one when it comes to social media. We find people aspiring to create an image of who they are not, just to portray some sort of lifestyle. In other cases, we find it easy to read meanings into almost everthing we come across on the media, and even get very judgemental with regards to other people and their businesses. More worse, we start to kill our self esteems by comparing ourselves with others, forgetting that the juice (lemonade) is what they give and not the chaff (lemon). In essence, we don't know the real deal. We only see what they want us to see and based on that, we begin to asses ourselves, compare and possibly pass our endless judgements.

Speaking of judgments particularly,  we can't change the way we appear to others, it is something we aren't in total control of. But we can change the way we look at other people.

Everyone goes through challenges in life and we need to remind ourselves that in other to know the full story, we have to give others the chance to tell it. We cant make our own assumptions based on the little we see. It all begins with having empathy.

Dont judge the young mother who can't calm her child down at the mall, it doesn't mean she is not a good mother. Empathise with the fact that her child might just be grumpy that day. Don't judge the couple arguing at the shops, it doesn't mean they are in an abusive relationship. Empathise with how all relationships go through difficult times. Dont judge a friend for how they express their emotions, it doesn't mean they are cold hearted. Empathise with the troubled childhood that led them to feel that way. Dont judge someone on their past alone, it doesn't mean they can't change. Empathise with the fact that even good people make mistakes.

Always remember that the "cover" that we see is only a part of the book itself. Let's not be too quick to judge without turning the pages first.

Have a blessed week ahead.:) 

5 THINGS YOU LEARN WHEN YOU TAKE A BREAK!!!

Hey guys,

Its been exactly a month since I got on here and as I write this down, I officially put an end to my long hiatus.I must say, it was a much needed break. 

Asides being literally fagged out from work almost every night, I had to deal with a few personal issues, travelled a couple of times for different reasons and ofcos, had a couple of responsibilities to take care of. I did however, find time to respond to the few emails that were sent in with regards to my absence and a few previous posts. Thank you again to those who emailed and sent in their messages. I really do appreciate you all. 

The very typical me would have struggled to put up a post or more in the past month, despite the number of things I had to deal with, the stress from work and the responsibilities I was faced with. But for once, I decided to take a break. And guess what!..I learnt 5 things from taking the break. 

EVERYONE NEEDS A BREAK

Most people think taking a break is wasteful but in actual sense, it is very useful. Sometimes we get so consumed trying to do a whole lot at the same time, and then, we end up not getting the best results. Blogging is lots of fun I must agree, but it can also be pretty time consuming sometimes. From writing new posts to engaging with readers, it sometimes feels like there aren't enough hours in the day. Taking a break sometimes can help boost your enthusiasm, increase your creativity, that way quality is placed over quantity with regards to your posts. 

THERE IS MORE TO LIFE THAN WORK

Family bonds, elusive love, friendships, fellowship, proper exercise, self improvement, healthy diet, adventure..the list could go on when it comes to life but guess what? We focus on one thing because we feel every other thing would certainly come through it. I usually find myself getting so consumed with work sometimes, that it feels like all I live to do is work. And though I need to earn a living, I never really get the time to live in the first place. During the break however, I decided to take time out to travel, spent some time with family and friends, did some exercises and more fellowship. It felt really different, and that made me realise how much I had neglected the most important things in life - Joy and fufilment which can never really be bought with money. 



YOU REMEMBER YOUR ROOTS

Your WHY in life. Your ultimate purpose. Your deepest love that drives you. All of these are important as they inspire you all the time.

Sadly, a lot of us forget about them all the time as we get caught up in life. Shit is always getting in the way.

You’ll need to take a break and remember your roots 

PERFECTION DOESN'T EXIST

Confession: I have 5 posts sitting in my drafts now that I need to edit and I am dreading it because once I start, I sometimes cant stop. I'll agonise over a sentence for longer than necessary, re-read it until I am sure I haven't offended anyone, worry so much about what people will think about the post, that I end up not publishing it. Sometimes, it could be that I am not as inspired or motivated to start or complete a post but yet, I spend so much time trying to come up with something just to be consistent and on time with my posts. My point is, no matter how good you think you are at something, you can never be perfect. And sometimes, you need to understand that a little break could help inspire you or rekindle your creative spark, that way, you'll be able to come up with a better content.

PEOPLE DO LOVE YOU

I have nothing but heartfelt thanks to my readers who bothered to write in and give me their well wishes when they noticed my unannounced absence. Thank you so much, for real.

The people who care will be the same ones who wonder where you’ve gone.

Don’t lose these people.

Have you ever taken a break from blogging?

IT'S NOT ABOUT THE MUSCLES!!!

Hey guys,

Welcome to another episode of my random Sunday rants. I actually said that to a friend of mine one time, and she said your random Sunday rants are what I always look forward to every weekend. Did that make me feel good? Sure as hell!..even though I felt washed and clean lol.

I'm thankful that people actually look forward to reading my posts even when I feel like I make no sense some times. Thanks to you my readers for sticking around with me. Much love from a heart of gratitude.

I don't know if you've ever been around an elderly woman for a while but women do have a high tresh hold for pain I must say. It is no wonder they are classified 'weak but yet strong'.

I was in the kitchen yesterday evening with my mum and macho of a brother when something amazing happened. My mum decided to make a large pot of zobo, being that we haven't had some in a while, and my brother decided to join us in the kitchen. Half way through the preparation, my mum decided to reduce the water from the boiling pot, hence, she lifted the pot from the fire with her bare hands, took it towards the sink which was a distance away and returned the pot back on fire after reducing the water.

A few minutes later, the zobo was ready and she needed to transfer it into another pot. My brother decided to be of use to her by lifting the pot off the fire and taking it towards the sink like she did. Half way through, he already started reacting to the pain from the hotness of the pot and he dropped it rashly on the table close to the sink which resulted in a splash on his body. Luckily, it wasn't anything major.

I found it amazing that my mum could lift off the hot pot, walk to the sink and back, without reacting to the pain or dropping the pot, wherass, my brother couldn't. What was the difference? One was strong, the other was tough.

TOUGHNESS IS A SKILL BUILT OVER TIME, CIRCUMSTANCES AND EXPERIENCES.

Most people, often confuse toughesss with strength, thinking that being strong is automatically the same as being tough, when in fact, they are two distinct qualities.

Someone is tough when he/she has been through several challenges and obstacles, and has been able to overcome over time. You find out that for each pain you bare, your threshold towards pain increases. You become stronger, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. A strength from within, which is constantly renewed, is the strength we need. It is no wonder that God puts us through tests and series of challenges to toughen us up.

Life is a journey full of obstacles and only the strong in heart can overcome. Never shy away from little discomforts cause they are necessary to keep you moving through the storms when they finally come. And if you ever need to hit the gym for a body build up, never forget to take your mind and spirit along with you cause truely, it's not about the muscles.

Have a blessed week ahead!..:)

LIFE ON THE TRACK 2!!!!

Hey guys,

I hope you had a great week and a restful weekend?

Being that Sundays are my favourite days to blog, I usually prefer sharing articles that would encourage and motivate us to kick start the new week on these days. Two weekends ago, I shared a couple of quotes in a post titled 'Life on the tracks' so if you haven't read that, I suggest you check it out here.

One of the articles I prepared earlier for this week, was a poem about life on the track, and this one is by Marv Hardin, titled: 'The train of life'. It basically tells us that life is a train. Some ride with regrets, being stuck in the past, some ride with joy, being hopeful and optimistic towards their future. It all depends on you. How would you ride your train hence forth? I hope this poem inspires and encourages you to take a different turn/bend today if you have been living life stuck in the past. Enjoy.

The Train of Life

Some folks ride the train of life, looking out the rear, Watching miles of life roll by, and marking every year. They sit in sad remembrance, of wasted days gone by, And curse their life for what it was, and hang their head and cry.  But I don't concern myself with that, I took a different bend, I look forward to what life holds, and not what has been spent. So strap me to the engine, as securely as i can be, I want to be out on the front, to see what I can see.  I want to feel the winds of change, blowing in my face, I want to see what life unfolds, as I move from place to place. I want to see what's coming up, not looking at the past, Life's too short for yesterdays, it moves along too fast. So if the ride gets bumpy, while you are looking back, Go up front, and you may find, your life has jumped the track. It's alright to remember, that's part of history, But up front's where it's happening, there's so much mystery.  The enjoyment of living, is not where we have been, It's looking ever forward, to another year and ten. It's searching all the byways, never should you refrain, For if you want to live your life, you gotta drive the train.