I am unapologetically me,Living life free of shackles,Unconventional and loving it,I am fierce, feisty and free,My laughter is like that of a child,Free and without restraint,Giving myself in love,Yet never forgetting to love myself with reckless abandon. Revelling in the beauty of each day,And hopeful for an even better tomorrow,Building a strong community with covalent …
A problem shared, they say is half solved. But I have come to realize that quote needs an addendum. So I would say, a problem shared with the right person(s) is half solved but a problem shared with the wrong people is twenty times magnified. Technology has blessed us with social media and with such …
It is not Father’s day or anything…but everyday feels like Father’s day because no day passes by without me remembering you especially in my quiet moments. Sometimes, the feeling comes on so intensely and I find myself tearing up even in inappropriate places. It has been almost 20 years, yet it feels like yesterday. Your …
Absolutely nobody is indispensable. Oh, you may feel like without you, things will not go on smoothly especially if you are in a position at work where people come to you regularly to sort out issues for them, but I assure you, you are not indispensable. That is why it is important to ensure that …
I want to tell you a story about unbelievable kindness. Sounds unreal, but believe me when I say it will make you believe in humanity. My father Mallam Idris Gold had a universal mantra when dealing with people – kindness. He was a very blunt person and diplomacy wasn’t one of his strong suits. If …
Have you ever suffered from that syndrome up there? Are you currently trying to break free from that syndrome? Are you holding back on living your your life because of this syndrome? Are you trying to smash those shackles, yet you feel yourself sinking because of this syndrome? I ask these questions, because I know …
Teach them about kindness: Kindness is that gift that keeps giving. An act of kindness can create a ripple effect that is felt for a long time. While teaching them about kindness, it is important to also let them know about the other side of it. Let them not be naive enough to think the …
Friendship – That word that is often used inappropriately by people and we end up placing the wrong people on unnecessary pedestals. A friend, as defined in the dictionary is a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically one exclusive of sexual or family relations. The operative word in that definition …
I read a tweet a few days ago. The person said he’s not worried about making an impact because when he dies…that’s all gone. I think that is a myopic thought. One of the greatest blessings you can give your progeny is a good name. How do you achieve that? Integrity, kindness and high values. …
Humans are generally more curious about the things that have been expressly forbidden to them without giving them a reason. “Don’t ever watch porn, Don’t have unprotected sex, Don’t smoke cigarettes”…without explaining to them why. Especially the youngins of now. They will ask you…and you better have a good explanation for them. I remember my …
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