Life, Processes, And Seasons

Somewhere between being a child and becoming a teenager, I had hope poured into me like a bottle of oil emptied into a friction-laden engine; such hope that told me I could be anything I wanted to be. The idea of it looked so real to me, so much so that I changed the pattern of my lifestyle to accommodate its possibility. I was told I could be a star if I wanted to be, and I could excel in my chosen field, especially my area of passion if I chose to. Nothing seemed like a better news so I set my heart to it all I could.

In the process of aligning my life to the newest possibility in my head, I was given what seemed to be a condition... Click here to continue reading

Photo Credit: zoede.com

Connect with me on social media via-

Facebook:   Soul Writer

Instagram: cream_legend

Twitter      TheEniolaO

LinkedIn:    Eniola Olaosebikan

Email: soulwriteralways@gmail.com

Dividends Of Proximity- Who Are You Close To?

We once lived in an apartment where the neighbour next door to us is a broadcaster. She read news at the state’s Television, as well as anchored programs and events, off and on TV. My mum on the other hand happened to be a medical doctor. She most likely would never have thought of being on a TV show, most likely because of her time, and interest at the time. But then, our neighbour being a journalist as it were, invited my mum to a segment on her show where they talked about health and surrounding issues.

Most likely if we never lived in that house, such offer would never have come for my mum, for she was only a regular doctor doing her thing, besides some other religious activities she was involved in. But then, the fact that she lived in the vicinity of someone who worked back then on TV made her have access to TV in that sense.

We are humans. And as humans, we are all God’s kids (as far as creation is concerned). There are some natural favour that flows from being God’s children, especially for the fact that He is our Maker, and He crafted each and every one of us with His very Hands. However, there are other favours that would flow towards us because we happen to be in a close relationship with Him; favours that most likely wouldn’t have come our way had we stayed far.

As a result, I would love to encourage us to stay close to our Maker. Not only for floods of favour, but as well for intimacy. The intimacy of having a conscious father-daughter relationship (or Father-son as the case may be). The love flows better, and we feel it more closely when we are in a close proximity with the Father, unlike when we are far. And besides, for every problem we come across in life, there would be a straightforward relief and comfort because we know that through the love of the Father whom we know so intimately, all would be well.

Jesus being the only way to the Father, inviting Him into our lives makes the connection possible and so real. So just incase you are not sure you have Jesus (who is no doubt the connecting link- the only one at that), it would be nice to say this sentence: Dear Heavenly Father, I crown You the Lord of my life. Come into my heart Jesus, and teach me all your ways, in Jesus name- Amen - There you go! (If already you’ve not made God a part of your life). And if you already have, it might be time to take the plunge and go a little deeper, till all you hear are giggles, and all you see, is peace.

Till I come your way next week, keep being so loving, and no doubt, say me well to our Father in Heaven, cos He is my Father too!

Photo Credit: thyblackman.com

Connect with me on social media via-

Facebook:   Soul Writer

Instagram: cream_legend

Twitter      TheEniolaO

LinkedIn:    Eniola Olaosebikan

Email: soulwriteralways@gmail.com

How To Keep Sane During This Covid-19 Period

A good day to us all, how have you been keeping up? My prayer is for God to keep us all during this period- let those who are ill receive their healing, and let those who are hale, remain hale.

My heart goes out to those who for some reason have lost loved ones, I pray God sends hope, light, and comfort to all.

In as much as I have always worked from home to an extent, I can't say there's not been a change due to the Covid-19 quarantine. I drink more herbs and mixture these days, and to a large extent, I would say the period has led to some forms of healthy eating and watch on my part. How about you? Plus how are you coping in this period?

There is this viral video about the pineapple by a Pharmacist that goes by the name Bunmi Olatunji (realtalkwithbunmi on IG) which I find helpful in addition to taking herbs (consisting of turmeric, garlic, ginger, and culi pepper; then boiled onion, lemon and honey). You can watch it here.

As well, in as much as this season is full of many articles, views, theories and conspiracies, I would want to admonish us to try our best to stay out of negative news. Yes, I know it is hard, people are dying everyday, literally 'left, right and center', making it a bit hard to focus, but how about making our sanity a priority in this period?

As said, no doubt this period comes with its own challenge, I try to do my best to help my sanity, because in the end, the state our sanity and heart controls all we do. When things get a bit over the top, I switch off my phone to seek peace. I also read books (even though i'm trying to increase the pace), listen to helpful videos/audios, and the likes.

One major thing I want to do in this season is to use it to resolve my growing internal issues, so I can feel refreshed, and able to pursue the extent of productivity I desire.

How about you? How are you managing the Covid-19 period? Would love to know.

Let's all keep safe and hopeful in this period. Much love people.

Photo Credit: Google Images

Connect with me on social media via-

Facebook:   Soul Writer

Instagram: cream_legend

Twitter      TheEniolaO

LinkedIn:    Eniola Olaosebikan

Email: soulwriteralways@gmail.com

Can This Be The Reason Why No Prophet Is Speaking In Such A Time As This?

A happy new month to us. How have we been? Trust we're good?

For people that naturally work from home, the lock down might not necessarily be a new thing as it were, and as well for introverts. But for people who are purely extroverts, and people used to going to work every morning, it might move from being a new thing, to a very strange thing. But then, either category we find ourselves, I would admonish us to keep faith, and perhaps limit the negative news we hear, and see all around us.

For all it counts, for some of us, it might be a time to start again. A time of reflection. As well, April being the start of a new quarter, we might want to look back to see how much we've done with our dreams. If little, we might want to pinpoint the reason we've done so little and put measures in place to make the second quarter a much greater and fulfilling experience.

As well, for people who find it hard to rest due to high extroversion, or the pressure at work, you might try your best to use this time to rest and recoup strength, as everything made by nature always needs renewal at some point. Who knows? This might sadly be the earth renewing itself in some sense.

As a result of my thought over the week, I wrote a poem (more like a food for thought). Here:

Here we are

The world is silent
All we hear are crickets
Where are the prophets?

The world is dark
A little pure light would see a thousand miles
Where are the lights of the world?

Creatures are groaning
A pathway has been made for the Saviour
Who would proclaim salvation?

II

A prayer for those who die lone
Warmth for those on the sick bed- all alone
This plague, like the strong wind that parted the red sea
Makes plain the ground humanity's soul thrives on

Love. Warmth.
A hand shake here, a hug there.

The seemingly little things we cherish not
Makes the world go round
For man without a neighbor (to love, or loved by)
Is like dead flesh that rots away in the grave.

Our touches matter
Our smiles, our hearts.

But now, we need our Creator's touch
For only a mother's love
Can nurse to life, a sickly baby
After all said and done.

III (Prayer)

As the earth heals itself from our corrupt touches (air pollution and all)
Heal us Lord-
Earth's Inhabitants,
Your church on earth
And our bodies.
Let everything together be renewed
So when this is over
And the earth sadly has sloughed,
Let there be life. Let there be vibrance
Let our hearts all be renewed. Our smiles, our touches:
A new earth we pray
(Or do You have rapture in mind to create a new earth?)

In the meantime
Save us oh Lord.

A completion of the thought might be the fact that in the Old testament, when things like this happen and nations inquire of God, He sends a prophet to give a word, and sometimes solution. These solutions most times defy science (as in the case where a snake was hung and all who looked at the snake were healed, or as well, the time Moses was meant to keep his hand lifted up so the nation of Israel could win their battle at the time. Numbers 21 and Exodus 17). 

But then, a look through the new testament, I have not necessarily seen a place where a prophet was raised to speak to the nations (except for evangelism). Meaning, in an era like this (new testament era), the solution lies on the leading of the Holy Spirit within us, and not necessarily a unifying prophet. This solution may vary based on assignment, location, and other factors.

I guess these are the times God would instruct households specifically on what to do. He may also instruct churches individually as well. I guess Jesus was/is the last general prophet sent to the world, unlike the days of the Old testament. Perhaps it is why men we look up to as revered servants of God has nothing to say at this moment (?). 

Whichever way, I guess it's time for us to individually press in and hear what God would like to say to us. Time to take heed the words He's been speaking, but we've been ignoring. Time to make a change for good. Time to be better. Indeed, a time for renewal. So, as the prayer part of the poem goes, I pray we all (the earth inclusive) find ourselves renewed by the time this is over. Healing as a matter of fact is taking place, if only we can key in into the season. Most likely in this lockdown, we all are learning to appreciate each other, as well, pay attention to what really matters. Parents are appreciating teachers,  promiscous spouses are learning the importance of family and vowing to cling to their families; and as well, humanity as a whole is appreciating health workers- those who put their own lives at risk to make sure a chunk of humanity stays safe.

An effective prayer to pray in this season would be for God to open our inner eyes, our ears, as well as our hearts. Only instruction(s) would keep us safe/healed at this moment. With respect to Moses and the snake incidence, those who were plagued got their healing based on instruction. And those who were not plagued got immuned via intercession (for it was after people died that they lifted up their voices to God. As a result of the act, those who were not plagued were kept safe, and those who were already affected got their healing as soon as the snake was put up, and they as well, looked up). 

Till I come your way next week by His Grace, keep being in God's Presence. Only with Him lies all the safety.

N. B- This is my thought. Other thoughts are much welcome.

Photo Credit: blogspot.com

Connect with me on social media via-

Facebook:   Soul Writer

Instagram: cream_legend

Twitter      TheEniolaO

LinkedIn:    Eniola Olaosebikan

Email: soulwriteralways@gmail.com

A Period For Sober Reflection?

Hey people. Good day. Hope we all are fine, and self isolating as required? How about washing our hands as much as we can? May God keep us all, and like the song challenge Tyler Perry started- God indeed's got the whole world in His Hands. He's got yourself, myself, as well as our families. May His Mercy and protection be upon us all.

By now, there would have been many articles about how to keep safe during this period, as a result, I would pass on that to avoid undue repetition. I'll instead leave us with a recent article I wrote on Bella Naija. I guess this period of isolation could serve as a reflective period for us all, especially with regards to the life we've lived thus far, and that we hope to live.

Kindly find the article here.

As well, let us all do our best to stay safe, obeying all the rules that would help, as well as doing our best to avoid panic and fear.

We pray for the souls of the departed, and pray their families find comfort and peace to deal with their demise. God help and save us all.

Photo Credit: Fox News

Connect with me on social media via-

Facebook:   Soul Writer

Instagram: cream_legend

Twitter      TheEniolaO

LinkedIn:    Eniola Olaosebikan

Email: soulwriteralways@gmail.com

Dear Married Man

Day in day out, you try to make me know how bad your home is. But with all due respect, how does this concern me? Based on knowledge, marriage is between two individuals- why bring me in now?

'My wife is a witch', my wife is senseless' my wife is this, my wife is that, she denies me sex, she does this; please how will all that knowledge be of use to me?

Yes, you seek my sympathy to get into my pant, all based on the depth of compassion you know I have. You seek to get me all twisted first with your stories so I can fall flat for you in pity and you can fulfill your selfish desires- why?

Proverbs14:15 (ERV) says- "Fools believe every word they hear, but wise people think carefully about everything" Do you suddenly want to turn me into a fool?

Yes, I acknowledge some homes hurt, but dear married man, don't you always hear that marriage is HARD WORK??? Besides, were you not commanded to love her, to the tune of laying down your life if need be? So I ask you again, how on earth do I come into the equation? Why do you want me to lay down my life and my future for a cause I know nothing about?

...So, my dear married man, with all due respect, kindly face your front, and your home. Your stories (true or concocted), I am sadly not interested in. Some crosses we can't bear for people, this is no doubt one of such. I have a whole life ahead of me, sex with you is no way I intend living it. So once again, please keep your stories to yourself, or perhaps tell them to a counsellor; perhaps he/she could help. My future calls, my destiny awaits me. I want to go as whole as possible.

And yes, I am single, but not desperate. Don't make a fool out of me by making me fall for your story and giving myself as a ransome to 'save' your marriage or give you a 'soft landing' as you once termed it.

I have an idea where I am going and sadly- your hotel room, inside your car, and in your home when your wife is not around is never one of my (many and glorious) destinations.

Kindly take note of this disposition of mine. And kindly know as well, that by Grace, this stance is not changing any time soon.
Thank you.

Signed on behalf of
Consecrated Single Ladies.

Photo Credit: Google Image

Connect with me on social media via-

Facebook:   Soul Writer

Instagram: cream_legend

Twitter      TheEniolaO

LinkedIn:    Eniola Olaosebikan

Email: soulwriteralways@gmail.com

Dear Men: Here Is A Secret About Women

I was once with a guy and he told me one thing that struck my heart. He must have said it casually, perhaps out of his own superficial observation, but that word hit me, cos to an extent, I understand the underlying pain and depth to what he saw as casual, as well as cheap.

He had said- ‘Girls in this school are cheap. Just buy them doughnut and drink and they are all over you’. Perhaps a tad of what he said may be true, but there sure was more to what he said.

It’s no news that ladies love security, no matter the form it comes in. But of all the securities that comes with what ladies want, the most important one might not be financial as thought by many. Most likely, it is the mental type- the state of knowing ‘no matter what, I am loved’. It goes deeper when the love can be pinned to a soul, say for instance their father or perhaps brother, or someone else masculine they feel they can trust.

Ladies that are seen to fall for the ‘doughnut and drink’ actually fell for something- the fact that someone cares about them in a seemingly thoughtful way.

To you as a guy buying the drink, you are just buying a drink, but sometimes, ladies see beyond the drink, to an actual act of care. And this is because most (African) ladies come from mechanical homes. Homes where things are done mechanically and out of necessity. I.e- things are bought in the house because the house needs it, and not necessarily because a particular individual needs it. As a result, what is felt while growing up is a form of general love, and not necessarily one seen as peculiar and thoughtful. Owing to this, when ladies come across a guy that do things just because it is them, especially with no seeming ulterior motive, they feel a bit special and seen.

So, dear men, the next time you see that lady go all giddy because you got her a gift or did something tangible for her, don't think she is cheap. Instead, see her as grateful, especially for the fact that somebody cares that little, or sometimes much about her. And at that, please kindly know that based on your difference in age, or perhaps what you represent to her, she sees you as either a brother figure, or a father figure.

When you see a lady and all you want is sex, kindly do not deceive her by showing her affection, especially one borne out of an ulterior motive. Or better still, kindly make sure you are on the same page- that she wants you for what you want her for, else, please back off (knowing that the same thing you do to someone else' daughter, will invariably be done to yours or any cherished female figure in your life).

And to the women out there, I know how much you desire to be loved, especially by that one 'special' being. But till God sends the person to you in a holy way, never forget how loved you are by the One who formed you, as well - how cherished you are by Him. I know sometimes it's not easy being seemingly without love, but then, know that you are covered by the greatest, highest and purest love that be- Your Creator's love.

Till I come your way next week, please know that I care. Much love dear sis. 

Photo Credit: Google Image

Connect with me on social media via-

Facebook:   Soul Writer

Instagram: cream_legend

Twitter      TheEniolaO

LinkedIn:    Eniola Olaosebikan

Email: soulwriteralways@gmail.com

Brown Patches In The Field

“If only I have what she has, then my life would be much easier…”

No doubt, life could have been better with some things in place, but then, to excel in life, we have to be able to acknowledge what we have and work better with it. The grass as we all know is always greener on the other side, until we get there and we realized that there are actually brown patches in the field, and the fact that it looked all green from afar was because we couldn’t see the patches. 

Joju grew up in a very wealthy home. Being the only female child of her parents, they did every, and any thing for her. Bose, on the other hand happened to come from a very poor home. She was able to go to the university because of her will, and the fact that she would do all kinds of menial jobs for people that came her way. 

Bose who happened to know Joju from afar envied her so much. She envied her for the life she lived, most especially the affluence and the seeming absence of struggle that seemed to be in her life. She was well loved by her brothers, her parents adored her, and the world as it were happened to revolve around her.

One thing however that stood out in Joju’s personality was her charming smile. She would smile to the old, as well as to the young, rich and poor alike. Her smile usually radiated a form of peace, a peace Bose has always associated with lack of struggle. Things however changed when Bose started working in Joju’s parents’ house. It was then she discovered a shocking truth. Joju suffers from a form of illness. The illness accounted for why Joju travelled out of the country rather consistently, a factor Bose used to envy a lot, asides her wealthy status.

Our smiles and outward appearance indeed hide many things. The life we see to be all perfect from afar has its sorrow, no matter how well it’s hidden/not in sight. Given a chance, Joju as well could have been envying Bose given her stamina and health status. As a result, a constant source of joy in life would be to be thankful in every state we find ourselves, while keeping hope close by. When we find ourselves joyful and content on our way to who we want to be, our live lived would never be that of envy but of gratitude.

Photo Credit: Time.com

Connect with me on social media via-

Facebook:   Soul Writer

Instagram: cream_legend

Twitter      TheEniolaO

LinkedIn:    Eniola Olaosebikan

Email: soulwriteralways@gmail.com

What Makes A Marriage Work? Wealth Or Character?

 I had a very big wedding- literally my dream wedding. Present and past governors, as well as past and present government and private dignitaries were in attendance. The joy of the day filled me so much so that even though tired, I smiled to the camera at every single click.

However, the day was soon over, and the marriage was soon to start. The first few weeks were awesome. Private beaches, trips outside the country, beautiful hotels and sceneries and all. We settled into the marriage a month after all the travelling and sight seeing. For all I cared, I was the luckiest girl alive; for if money was taken away, what more could be the issue in a marriage? In addition to the great wealth was my wish of having a tall, dark and handsome human being, which I have as well, what more? Talking about the sex, I wouldn't trade the experiences with him for anything in the world; so I ask again- what else? 

Well, the awesome life I thought we had started melting in bits like wax on fire. It was first messages from his ex, and then every other girl. Then after a while, it moved to clubbing with his friends, him leaving the house without informing me prior of his travelling, and lots more.  Then suddenly, the money which I had held on to as a savior, and one of the major reasons I married him began to become so little in my eyes.  I suddenly realized it takes more than money and a great body to make a marriage work!

Yeah, I am married, and even amongst my friend, I am a celebrity in their midst, but then, am I happy? Every day, I go back to a big but empty house. He wouldn’t allow me to work or do anything else. All I was to be (like I was always), is to be his doll to his big parties, as well as his window of being categorized as a  ‘responsible’ man, by the virtue of him being married. I am also a ticket to his political aspiration, since now, the obstacle of being a bachelor has been removed.

I married into a trap. A man that knew what he wanted and played his card well. His money blinded me and I saw nothing else. I was also fascinated by the fact that I would be a friend to the rich and their wives, and my children as well would mix with their kids. But now, thinking back, I realized all that should never have been the focus. I should have focused on my career, as well as married the man whom I was dating before. Money indeed is a bait. And now I know that it takes loyalty, commitment, friendship, willingness on both sides and many other virtues to make marriage work. More than ever before, I have resorted to prayer. It is my only hope, as well as my only sanity. I had what I wanted (money and fame), but what I never bargained for was the boredom and suffocation that comes with it. As well as the disloyalty, being ignored on many occasions and being taken for granted.

Maybe now might actually be the time to settle and see what I really can do with my life. After all, my friends used to tell me I draw and paint beautifully well. I have all the time in the world, perhaps I can work towards an exhibition in a year’s time, while praying for my husband to become loyal, selfless, friendly, sensitive to my pains, and as well- empathetic. Till then, I shall try my best finding my true self and spend time praying as well. Thankfully, physical abuse is not one of the issues I have to deal with.

“Are you ok at least?” I asked Tinu after she told me what she was facing in her home. “I will be fine, thank you”. “You’ll always be in my prayers darling, and all shall be well by His Grace, ok?

Thank you, Tinu replied me. “I will look forward to seeing my story on your blog, so people, especially single people can know marriage is not always about money, even though to an extent, it might be helpful. I made my choice, and I am not looking for any pity party; just want to warn whoever I can, so they won’t fall into the mistake I made, taking money as the all in all without really checking for character, compatibility, and most especially- God’s leading”.

Photo Credit: blackmainstreet.net

Connect with me on social media via-
Facebook:   Soul Writer
Instagram: cream_legend
Twitter      TheEniolaO
LinkedIn:    Eniola Olaosebikan
Email: soulwriteralways@gmail.com

Letter To A Teenage Me

Dear teenage me,

The number thirteen sounds great- always what you’ve wanted. Now, that teacher that only watches to fish you out of the teenage class will no longer be able to fish you out. And besides, you are a big girl now- a teenager!

Now that you are a teenager, what do you expect? Finishing school is a large part of it, as well as entering university. That means you have to pass your WAEC, and your JAMB; so, studying hard would be a part of your plan. What else again? Bet you do not know. Life should follow the chronological order whereby after school, you enter the university, after which you get a job and then get married! That is how you plan it right? Now let me begin to roll in the shocker for you:

You will finish secondary school, just as desired, but then, you would not enter the university immediately as planned! You would have to wait a while at home, while some of your mates are already headed to the university. Do not envy them, for one day, and very soon, you will find yourself in your dream school, but then studying an entirely different course. That is not the shocker. Here is-

In school, you will meet so many people (just like you did when you went to a Federal Government School back then), but then, this time around, you will not only meet girls, you will meet boys too (or should we call them men? because they are found in the university). Some of them will be old enough to be your senior brothers. But then- what about them? That would be story for another day.

This phase of your life would be a trying phase. You will start getting to know your true self, and at that- sometimes you will like what you see, a few other times, you may not. But through it all, know that you are loved by your Maker, as well as cherished by Him. Let all that matter to you be the bigger picture of who you want to be in 10-15years’ time, and know that you are enough.

Before I stop (because I have so many things to say), I would like to tell you something very vital- Socialize(!!!). Of course you know I’m not telling you to drink or go to clubs as it were, but mix with your classmates! Don’t just keep to yourself or make your journey triangular (or worse still- linear)! Try to meet more people (but then, be as natural and genuine as possible) when meeting them. Put pride aside. Yes, I know you will be great in life too, and you probably feel you do not need anyone, but the stark truth is that you need people! All those big dreams of yours will never come to pass on their own; you would need burden bearers, as well as helpers of destiny. And just as you would need people, you have to make yourself available to people too, because they would need you too.

Ayo- one of your classmates would later become a Personal Assistant to a governor, and he would help open a lot of doors for you. You too would help Paloma (the girl that always seems to know every subject in class) with a couple of favours too. You see?- What goes around surely comes around. How about your masters abroad? And your PhD too? Will tell you all that much later, and the experiences you would have there. But for now, it’s enough speaking. Be good. And patient too, ok?. Talk to you much later. Perhaps then we shall talk about beauty and peer pressure then.

*WAEC- West African Examination Council

*JAMB- Joint Admission Matriculation Board

Photo Credit: Atlanta Blackstar

Connect with me on social media via-
Facebook:   Soul Writer
Instagram: cream_legend
Twitter      TheEniolaO
LinkedIn:    Eniola Olaosebikan
Email: soulwriteralways@gmail.com

The Wivesrountable Foundation Cloths Underprivildeged Women In Surulere LCDA of Lagos State (Nigeria)

How does it feel when you get lovely, but free cloths? Such exactly were the joys of the women clothed by The Wivesroundtable Foundation this past Saturday.

As the late Maya Angelou once said- people would forget what you said, but they'll never forget how you made them feel. The event which took place on the 15th of February 2020, catered to the need of some underprivileged women in Surulere Local Council Development Area of Lagos State (Nigeria). This they did by providing them befitting cloths, shoes, and bags to go about their everyday lives, as well as those to wear for special occasions. Children as well were not left out of this kind gesture.

Just as Rome was not built in a day, humanity as well cannot be changed in a day. As a result, we at Soul Writer's Blog celebrate the efforts of The Wivesroundtable Foundation, for you never really can understand the power of a smile until it is planted on your face. A big kudos to Mrs Amaka Chibuzo-Obi and her team. We see you!

More photos from the event:

Photo Source- The Wivesroundtable

One Reason You Should Be Yourself

I was writing a blogpost for a particular company and a thought came to mind which I penned down:

Smile

Nature has more than one trillion expressions- you are one of them;

-Beautiful, dazzling and irreplaceable.

the sun is one of nature's endless expressions. As an entity, it is more than enough.

Smile. Unburden yourself. You are enough. Perhaps more than enough.

~Eniola Olaosebikan.

If the sun could have access to its emotions, how do you think it would feel? You think it would be satisfied with itself? I guess not. As creatures, especially such with cognitive abilities, we tend to compare ourselves with other creatures a lot. But then truth be told, we all are different. Comparing ourselves with one another is denying our strength and embracing another creature’s strength. Imagine a Spider focusing on its frail nature, forgetting the fact that because of that same nature, it can be found conveniently in the king’s palace? The Spider focusing on its frail nature apart, imagine it comparing itself to the Lion who can roar mightily, won’t it lose its strength? Besides, can a Lion be found conveniently in the king’s palace? When we compare ourselves with others, we become nothing in our own sight, and our uniqueness becomes lost in the process.

Whilst it is true that a light others have that you do not have may attract you, the onus lies on us never to allow our sight be blinded. Shine anyway. Make use of what you have. Bask in its uniqueness. The world would be a better place when a lion takes pride in being a lion, and an ant takes pride in being an ant, knowing fully well that each occupies a different niche, out of the many niche nature has made available. 

The ant so much gloried in being itself that human beings-its superiors, were sent to learn from it. In the places where lions and all were mentioned as well, Spiders, Lizard, Locust and other animals we would not necessarily look at twice were mentioned too. In essence, for the world to notice us and for us to be who we are really meant to be, we have to allow ourselves to live/shine without any form of comparison.

The earth has four creatures that are very small but very wise: The feeble ant has little strength, yet look how it diligently gathers its food in the summer to last throughout the winter. The delicate rock-badger isn’t all that strong, yet look how it makes a secure home, nestled in the rocks. The locusts have no king to lead them, yet they cooperate as they move forward by bands. And the small lizard is easy to catch as it clings to the walls with its hands, yet it can be found inside a king’s palace.

There are four stately monarchs who are impressive to watch as they go forth: the lion, the king of the jungle, who is afraid of no one, the rooster strutting boldly among the hens, the male goat out in front leading the herd, and a king leading his regal procession.

Proverbs 30:24-32 (TPT)

No matter who you are, you have a quota to contribute to the universe. Bask in it and be happy. The world always longs for something new, be the new the world has never seen (and would never see again after your demise). If you do what only you can do, the world would have no choice but to notice no matter where you are from, or how little you think you are. 

Be you!

Photo Credit: moishistoiredesnoirs.com

Connect with me on social media via-
Facebook:   Soul Writer
Instagram: cream_legend
Twitter      TheEniolaO
LinkedIn:    Eniola Olaosebikan
Email: soulwriteralways@gmail.com