START WITH YOURSELF

Hello Friends,

How was your weekend?

Mine was superb. Had an amazing time at a friend’s wedding, and enjoyed being with la family (Had so many ‘Oprah moments’). 

Also, its official...God is the greatest (I’m sure you already know)! Was doing a study on forgiveness over the weekend and I was like...Truly, the first to forgive is the greatest and time and time again, God forgives us...How great is that?

Any who’s, it takes a drop of grace to do that ooo....

Currently, reading some amazing books, one of which is Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield and Mark Hansen...Amazing Book!!!

Tot I’d share one of the stories in the book with you!

 

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START WITH YOURSELF!

The following words were written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in the Crypts of Westminister Abbey:

When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change my country.

But it, too, seemed immovable.

As I grew into my twilight years, in one last  desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.

And now, as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realise: If I had only changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family.

From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country and, who knows, I may have even changed the world.

- Anonymous

 Thoughts: Change starts with you. The best teachers are those who teach by example...Your little beautiful action can inspire those around you and then the world.

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” 
― Mahatma Gandhi

Song of the day: Crave by For king and Country

source: Youtube

Blessings!!!!! :)

Reality Check

Mahatma Gandhi once said ‘You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is like an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean is dirty, the ocean does not become dirty'. You agree with him?

I will never forget what my best friend always tells me, ‘Ok, it’s time to leave Mars and come back to earth’. I agree that sometimes I live in this picture perfect world and try to live the ‘perfect’ life (You know, a big fan of happy endings like in the movies) and so when I see crazy things happen, I’m like, What happened to humanity or what happened to their consciences!!!!!!

Take the example of the Boko Haram people who are requesting for a dialogue with the govt. After everything that has happened, after causing untold grief to people, they are requesting that their members be set free, they should be compensated and are even choosing the people they will dialogue with and the venue. Just Imagine. After all that they've done, they are saying, ‘we call the shots eventually’. Really heartless. God help us.

Another example is that of a woman in the news yesterday. After the whole process of childbirth (labour pain and all), she was told that her new born baby has been kidnapped. Kidnapped? Wicked!!!

Or my friend who just got paid after 6 months and was paid one-quarter of the lump sum of what he was owed and without being apologetic, he was told to keep ‘managing’, after all, the economy is bad (And when I tried to interfere, he said 'That's life').

In light of the increased robbery attack, Someone said something that was sad, yet true, to me this morning on my way to work, he said 'Some people have said to themselves that 'hard work' is no work, as such, they resolute to crime as an easy way to be rich. They don't want to invest or anything. They just want to be rich. Spend that thing called 'money' before they leave this world'. 

In a ‘movie-like world’ (except for ‘final destination’…really scary), life is perfect. Boko Haram would be caught by the Police. The woman would be cuddling her child and my friend would always look forward to pay day.

But is life really perfect? Or do we need some kind of reality check some times to bring us back from Mars? At times like this, I agree and agree with Gandhi. I agree that you don’t judge a book by its cover (Just because a drop of the ocean is dirty doesn’t mean that the entire ocean is dirty). But, I also agree that while patience is a virtue, you don’t become stupid while at it. Try flying.

Anyway, I recommend being positive and to trust God no matter what. Like they say, don’t cry over spilt milk. Do the best you can and give love a try and joy always in your heart.

Love me some reality check time. Try it some times especially with your job, friends, affairs, relationships and Life in general. While fantasy is a nice getaway, Be realistic too!!!

One of my fave quote of all time is this ‘To feed orphans, while it’s a great service, is it ok to steal and cover up corruption to do that?

How was your day?

Enjoy the rest of your day. Off to the TV for some good ‘ol football. (Chelsea and Juventus)…

Thanks a lot for reading. You Rock!!!