The man, Akintayo Oluwadare, grew up under unusual circumstances that toughened him. Life threw him lime and he made a lemonade out of it. He became a man before he was truly a man. He was the compass in our family, through whom we navigated tough terrains. He was so convicted of his belief that he could not fail. His was intentional about what he wanted.
Dear brother, we wanted you to live but your death at 63 could not have been a tragedy because it was a life lived on purpose. You were the freest human being because you lived life on your own terms. Your impactful life was long enough.
Give flowers to your loved ones when they can still smell it. A thousand bouquet at the gravesite are just a part of the funeral. Celebrate life for all that it is worth because grief has no short cut.
Dreamers are thinkers. Thinkers are dreamers. Some people are good at thinking, some are good at planning but some are better at implementing. It is rare to find a thinker who is also good at planning and execution but you can be all combined, if you believe.
The Catholics have a new head, he is Pope Leo XVI. The choice of the new Pope beat the prediction of pundits. The white smoke billowed earlier than pundits expected. The smiles and softness of the new Pope signals hope and peace to the world.
Can you preach at your funeral? This is not an invitation to death, neither is it a death wish. It is just a harmless question that speaks to your self-examination to know how true you are to yourself in a world where truth hibernates in exchange for societal acceptance.
Any sacrifice you make to befriend comfort is worth it but whenever you find yourself in the same room with comfort, ensure you have the key to the door to prepare for your gentle walkout before your romance with comfort becomes your comfort zone.
It’s my wife’s birthday. She is an epitome of love and natural beauty. Happy birthday, Sweetheart 🌹
Without death, there is no resurrection. Without resurrection, there is no life. Jesus was without sin. He didn’t have to die but He did. He could have walked away but he chose the cross, the rugged cross. He’s alive.
Nothing good comes easy. Of all the rules of life, love stands tall. Even the book of life, The Bible, commanded that you should love your neighbour as yourself. It sounds easy but it is not as easy as it sounds to love. Nobody said it’s going to be easy but love is a beautiful thing. Difficult as it is to love your neighbour, it is more difficult for you to measure your love for yourself because no one is complaining of lack of love. Before you can love your neighbour, the first rule you must obey is to love yourself. If you are not the vigilant type, you may get carried away trying to show love to others without observing the first rule. It has repercussions.
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