CAN I BE HONEST?

Nobody loves us more than we love ourselves, oh well there is God but God is not a person and his love is beyond our mortal understanding, yeah so, nobody loves us more than we love ourselves that is why we do a lot to protect ourselves including lying. Why do we tell people we are fine when otherwise we are at our bitterest position, so they don’t worry about us right? Yes, that’s a reason. What can also count as a reason is the fact that we want to protect ourselves, we don’t want them to see us as weaklings, as someone who can not stand heat, or maybe we just don’t want to see ourselves as something other than the strong man or woman that we are, someone who can not be fazed. Or maybe we were forced to be fine. I want to let you know that it’s okay not to be okay, telling people how you really feel and owning your emotions is something that requires a tremendous amount of bravery, and it’s not something a weakling can do, choosing to own your emotions rather than fighting it is a true act of self-love. Caroline has gained this realization, that’s why she asked this question “Can I be honest?” A question which caught the entire family’s attention, because the Caroline they know doesn’t utter a word in the meeting unless she is spoken to, but she just asked a question out of the blue, this stunned them.

Intentions

Hi guys.

So, I had a conversation with a friend yesterday, and I learned something I already knew from her but it seems as though I never knew it. What I learned is that you should be intentional about what you do. Why do you do it, is it because you have to, is it because you have people to impress, is it because you have expectations to live up to? If you do it because of those reasons, you are actually not doing it. Because your intention does not concern God or you. Whatever you do, do it because you have a reason you believe in. A reason that drives you, a reason that would give you a sense of accomplishment when you do it. A reason that would satisfy you. There is a lot more to this but I just can’t find words to express them, shocking I know. All I can say is: Do it because you believe in it, do it because you know and understand why you should and the benefit of doing it. Just let the reasons convince you.

And I hope I was able to send a message across and not confuse you. But I just had to share this because I believe that this is going to positively change some things in my life and I wish you would understand the depth of what I just said and beyond the physical meaning of “intentions” and then get the feeling I have right now.

Anyways, be intentional.

Kabi_honors

Away from home for the first time

Are you away from home for the first time and can’t seem to cope with not having mummy, daddy, or Mummy and daddy around? Well, you are not alone.

My name is Jennifer, a 100l mass communication student. Yes, I’m a freshman. I am the youngest child of my mom alright fine I’ll spill it but don’t tell anyone, I’m a Mummy’s girl. All my life, Mummy has been there shielding me and nurturing me, and it has been so nice.

But you all must agree with me as fellow African parents’ children that the word ‘nice’ does not apply to all the times we have spent with our parents.

So even though on some days I dreaded the days I’ll spend away from my mom, I also had days I prayed hard for the school to resume so I can get out of the house, now I just want to spank myself hard for ever wanting to leave home because man! I miss my mom so much. Sometimes, I felt like crying but as a uni girl, I gats maintain Lol.