I have been searching for words of inspiration to share as we embark on this New year, but found it hard to adequately summarise my thoughts. As I searched through youtube I found this video that says it all. I hope you enjoy. Let us all UNITE! Have a Great 2013!
How do you inspire people? Do you tell them that everyone has problems but with faith and patience they’ll get through? Do you make specific reference to persons you may or may not know and tell the story of how they’ve made it through? Or do you just tell them about yourself, and what you’ve …
Think of yourself as a small plant, surrounded by an abundance of food and nutrients. SUNLIGHT which is self-motivation and at times the harsh words of others, WATER which encompasses the many avenues of education available, SOIL- being the areas that you may grow in and OXYGEN the blessing of life given to us by …
Its the end of another day, I’m slowly making my way back to my dorm after spending the afternoon volunteering at the Mona Rehabilitation Center. This walk home is always emotionally taxing for me, as I usually feel helpless. My heart hurts as I observe the state of the children housed in the centre. Oh how I wish I could help them all. Today …
I HATE THAT I HATE TO HATE YOU!!! I could smell the on his breath as he pinned me to the bed. Time had seemingly stopped as I tried to blot the reality from my mind. He started kissing me. Kissing me in places I cherished and held dear. It was so dark but I …
Do you dance in the rain? Imagine the worst day ever; you’ve lost your job, your partner leaves you, you’ve seriously hurt yourself or some one else, you’ve lost money etc. Whatever the situation is for you, imagine that it occurred. Now, on top of that, you are walking home in the worst mood…and it …
I have run out of sugar and water Dear me, Standing in this abyss not knowing where to turn with no light in sight, I write this letter to you. I need you to understand that though things look bleak at this moment, it won’t be like this forever. You are phenomenal. You are a …
What is it to be happy? We tend to think that happiness is normally brought into our lives by others. Why do we look to others when all we need is right within us? The great Marcus Garvey said: “without confidence you are twice defeated in the race of life”. If you can’t make your …
During my childhood, I frequently heard the phrase, “You can’t do it”. Instead of affecting me negatively I recognized that hearing this always pushed me to do my best, and to work even harder at each task. I see my life, as a journey. A journey that has been filled with many struggles, and many …
Never Be Your Own Worst Enemy There will always be moments of disappointment in your life, or times where you stray off the right path; some may call it cowardly, while others may call it creating new paths of opening better doors and initiating greater avenues in your life. As the famous motivational speaker Les …
Another year has come and gone! And a new year has has arrived. Many look forward to each new year for the feeling of a new start. Resolutions are being made as everyone seeks to lay down plans which will ensure that the upcoming year is the best yet. Personally I’ve only made one resolution …
At the moment one of my favourite things to say is “I’m staying in my lane.” I first heard this phrase from my brother-in-law who kept repeating in when he was faced with money spending situations where he didn’t want to be pressured into spending unnecessarily. At first I thought he was being silly, but then … Continue reading »
Resolution- A firm decision to do or not to do something. At the end of each year millions of us around the world begin thinking of our new year resolutions. We dwell on the mistakes we have made during the previous year and ponder hard as to what course of action we can take during the … Continue reading »
Do to others, as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31 As I boarded the train and prepared myself mentally for the long train ride home, something in my peripheral vision caught my attention. As I turned around to see what it was I noticed it was “just” and old chap on crutches. … Continue reading »
Three unsalted hardboiled eggs, four spoons of ‘lightly’ seasoned baked beans and one toaster warmed but unbuttered slice of bread; breakfast! It’s Saturday the 8th of December and this is literally the first bit of breakfast I’ve been able to eat in a week. As you know go back up an re-read my description you’ll … Continue reading »
One of my many habits is setting and ensuring that all my watches are five minutes ahead. I started doing this as in high school after hearing a lecture, sadly I can’t remember the name of the lecturer but truth be told he helped change my life for the better. The benefits of this habit … Continue reading »
