Life is a beautiful gift, some enjoy it to the fullest while others don't. Whatever or wherever we find ourselves I pray life becomes a beautiful journey

If you ever need to talk or just cry, you know where to find me!"

"Deep affection will find a way through paths where wolves fear to prey.”

You cannot teach a man anything, you can only help him find it within himself.

Happiness is not hard to find. It's beside you, it's in front of you, it's at your back, it's around you. It's just a matter of appreciation.

We’re living in a day where people can express their opinion more easily than ever, not just in person but on social media. Some people you’ve never met, living a thousand miles away, yet they have an opinion on what you wear, what you believe, how you raise your kids, what you had for dinner last night. They’ve never talked to you, never gotten to know who you are, never sat down and had lunch. Why are you worrying about what they think? Why are you giving time and energy by responding to their comments, trying to explain what you meant? Some people are determined to misunderstand you. Their comment is not really about you; it shows what’s in them. They have issues they haven’t dealt with. They’re angry, they’re upset. Don’t be surprised if they find fault with you. No offense, but they’re not going where you’re going. If you try to please everyone, win their approval, you’ll not only miss the new levels that belong to you, but you’ll miss the joy, the peace, the victory of this day.

"You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."

Twilight's peacefulness inspires us to find calm in the chaos.

"Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity

There is this young pregnant lady that owns a provision shop around my neighbourhood. The shop is in a container, it's not really a big shop, but the shop is filled. One thing I like about her is her cheerful spirit. She always calls on passers-by to patronize her. Anytime I'm passing there and she calls out to me, I'll always stop and buy bottled water and biscuits from her. It's not really much, but I couldn't just walk pass without buying something from her. Two weeks ago, I noticed that she didn't open her shop for some days which was quite unusual of her. I asked the tailor in the opposite shop about her, and she said that she stopped coming because she just put to bed. I was really happy for her. When I came out few days ago, I was surprised to see her at the shop. I congratulated her and asked about her baby and the husband, she dropped the bomb. "Oga, I never marry ooo. Me and my boyfriend date for three years, as I come get belle, him family come tell am say make he no marry me, say I no be their tribe. I no even reason am at all, na me break up with am, carry my belle waka comot. I know say I don make mistake. I know say e no go easy for me, but I don determine say I go train my pikin by myself, so help me God." As she was talking, I could sense this resolve on her face and spirit to give her child the best. I congratulated her once again, bought the regular from her, tipped her handsomely for the baby and left. I was driving out this morning, when I saw people gathered in front of her shop. Some were crying, while others were shaking their heads. The tailor opposite her shop was packing her wares into her container shop. I came out from my car and asked them what was happening. They told me that the nursing mother, the shop owner that just gave birth few weeks ago fainted in front of her shop and has been rushed to the hospital. I was told that she was carrying bags of pure water and crates of soft drinks that was just supplied to her, when she suddenly slumped. Goosebumps spread all over my body and I felt dizzy. I know that it was too early for her to start hustling so hard, especially few weeks after child birth. Her body still needs rest, more rest. I felt so bad. I asked about the hospital she was taken to, and I was told. I have decided to visit her there soon and find a way to help alleviate her troubles. I pray God enables me to do so. May our blessings not turn to sorrow in our lives. SHALOM! 🍂🍂🍂 21st December 2024 Victor Firdance Page