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Resiliency in Life
We are often in awe of those who accomplish amazing feats, triumph over adversity, or dare to go on what appears to be rugged adventures. But how often do we stop to ask how they got there? They got there through the spirit of resilience, an attribute one must cultivate to succeed. Building resiliency does…
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Reflecting on The Year 2023
Oh, what a year it has been. I am thankful to be alive to see the last day of this year. It has been one full of surprises. I started the year filled with so much hope. Thankfully it started with a bang a reunion with loved ones and a chance to reflect on the…
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Celebrating 4 Years at Sabi Writers
Wow I can’t believe its been 4 years since I returned back to Lagos, Nigeria after 2 years in Arizona. Sabi Writers is one of the reasons why my second homecoming as been more successful than my first return to Nigeria. 10 years ago I first returned to live in Nigeria after almost six years…
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Celebrating 40 Years of Living
I still can’t believe it’s been a month since I turned 40. How time flies when you are busy living. Do I feel any different? Yes and No. I had already started to make changes in my lifestyle months before I turned 40. However it is clear that I have entered into a new era…
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How is Your Mental Health?
Did you know the month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month? I had no idea until a few days ago. Interestingly enough I have struggled mentally in the past few months. But I am now in a better place. Our Mental health is so vital to our overall well-being as humans. yet it is…
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Do You See Anything?
“He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” Mark 8:24 NIV How you see or perceive things impacts how you move and interact in your space and the world around…
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The Deepest Sacrifice of Love
It was the darkest day in history. The Divine made a sacrifice so deep it changed history. God in human form took the place of humanity For a few days, it seemed evil had finally won. Death had prevailed, and man was completely cut off from the Father’s love. Yet redemption was around the corner.…
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When Your Childhood Home no longer Completly feels like home
It’s been almost two weeks since I made a trip to my childhood hometown in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. And while it did evoke so many treasured memories of the good old days. It left me for the first time with the uncomfortable feeling that I had finally come to bid farewell to a place…
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Where Lies Your Hope?
It’s the beginning of the new year, and you probably have a lot of goals and dreams that you want to achieve this year. It’s tempting to think and place your hope in your talents, a mentor or sponsor, your career, your health, your wealth or the wealth of your family, political parties, and your…
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Goodbye 2022
What a year 2022 turned out to be. I struggled from the very beginning of the year. My body was weak, and mentally I felt like I had reached a breaking point. My phone developed faults at the end of January, and I went offline for the whole of February. During that time, I discovered…
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The Big Splash
Life is so unpredictable at times. The big splash can come from nowhere and try to knock you off your feet. This is a tale that occurred recently. It was the morning of my parent’s arrival. They were flying in from Atlanta, Georgia. It was a cold and rainy day here in Lagos, Nigeria, where…
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Renewing Your Mind Is Essential to A Healthy Lifestyle
Renewing your mind is essential if you want to live a healthy life. I recently went through rough patches and rediscovered the importance of a renewed mind. It was only the middle of May, but I was already well spent. Truth be told, I had started the year tired. And now I had run out…
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Finding Purpose in Christ
Growing up in Nigeria, West Africa, there was a lot of time spent thinking of our future and what we wanted to be when we grew up. Sadly there was pressure from many families and society for young people to follow a specific path for careers. Thankfully, I grew up in a household where my…
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My Journey with Christ (1)
This month makes it 25 years since my journey with Christ truly began. It seemed like only yesterday when I made a lifetime decision to follow Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. It’s been an exciting adventure full of unexpected detours. Yet 25 years later, I am thankful to be where I am today.…
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The Most Precious Love
Love is one of the most powerful forces on earth. It’s no wonder that God calls us to love him and our neighbours. Yet he went the extra mile to show us by example what love is, by offering up Himself as the perfect sacrifice. He fulfilled the promise he made to Eve in the…
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Celebrating Mothers
Today in Nigeria, we are celebrating mothers. It is Mothering Sunday, and all the mothers in the church I attend are decked out in their blues and whites.Growing up in the Anglican Church, I used to be mesmerised by the Mothers Union. As a child, I looked forward to joining the illustrious group. It didn’t…
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Celebrating Women
Today I am in the mood for Celebrating Women. It is International Women’s Day, and the theme for this year is #BreaktheBias I am proud to be a woman. I stand firm on the shoulders of those who have gone before me. As I reflect on the importance of the day, I think of my…
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Love is in the Air
It’s February 14, and love is in the air. The different hues of red are out in a full display of romantic expressions of love. Flowers and chocolate are selling out as the demand increases at this time of the year. There will be proposals made and lots of merriment for those blessed in loving…
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GOODBYE TO JANUARY
I am glad to say goodbye to January. What a long month January has been. If I am, to be honest, I started the year feeling tired and drained. As I hadn’t fully rested and recuperated during the Christmas break. Then to make matters worse, my first weekend after resuming work, my smartphone completely stopped…
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How Reliable are You?
Being Reliable is key to a successful relationship with others, whether at home or in the workplace. Can people trust us at our words when we promise to do things or take specific actions? I confess that I am not always true to my words and commitments. I find myself going back or failing to…
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New Year Resolutions: Yay or Nay?
Are you a big fan of making new year resolutions? Amid all the pomp and festivities that come with entering a new year, there is also the tradition of setting new year goals and plans. Growing up in my family, having new year resolutions was a part of our traditions. On New Year’s Eve, we…
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MY REFLECTIONS ON 2021
Welcome back to my blog; this post will be my reflections on 2021. What a year this has been. Certainly not what I expected when the year began in January. I had a lot of expectations of what the new year would be like. As I reflect, I am thankful I took a week off…
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GUARDING YOUR HEART
Guarding your heart is critical if you want to be successful in life. Our hearts are essential to all that we do as human beings. In scriptures, the heart is shown to be a necessary part of who we are as individuals. It is the controlling seat of not only our emotions but our actions…
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LAGOS
A Reflection on lagos It wasn’t love at first sight.I am not sure if there is love in the equation.As a child, you were a drive-by experience.I came to see you briefly on quick visits, and then I was back to my regular life with my genuine love at the time. But oh, you are…
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WHY REST IS ESSENTIAL
Rest is essential now more than ever, as we live in a world that constantly seems to be on the move. It is so easy to be swept up in the ever cascading waves. That we lose the essence of who we are and why we do what we do. There is a need for…
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My Adventures In LA MIRADA: California
It was the middle of August 2001, and my adventures at orientation at my University were about to begin. My Father and I had finally made it to Los Angeles. LAX was as I remembered it the previous summer when we visited as a family. The palm trees that dotted the landscape welcomed me to…
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Sundays: The best day of the week?
Are Sundays the best day of the week? Well, it depends. We all have different days we love. Sundays, however, have a special place in my heart. Sunday Breakfast is the best I have always loved the opportunity to have Sunday breakfast with my family. Sunday breakfast was to us a big deal. It was…
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Flying the Nest: My Journey to California
Flying the nest is a big part of growing up. I was 18 when I flew the nest, and it’s hard to believe that was twenty years ago. It was August 2001, and I felt so grown up as I got ready to travel. I had just returned from a two weeks trip to Nigeria…
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Celebrating Another Year Around the Sun
It’s been a week and some days since celebrating another year around the sun. I wasn’t sure how my birthday would turn out to be. But I knew I needed to take time off from work and spend some time resting and reconfiguring my system. So I applied for a few days leave from work.…
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The Quest for A Treasured Book
Like a cold-case detective, I have for the past 29 years been on a quest for a treasured book my family once owned. I fell in love with this book the first time I picked it up from the shelf. The title was simple: Onesimus (the novel). The cover had characters dressed in Roman attire.…
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The Importance of Returning Home
Despite all your travels and adventures, there is great importance in returning home. It’s essential that you return home whenever possible. Twenty years ago this month, I took a trip back home to Nigeria before embarking on my Adventures in California at University. Preparing for Adventure My bags were all packed, well, most of it.…
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How Literature Rooted Me In My Identity
The move to Zambia was the catalyst needed for literature to root me in my identity. Although I grew up surrounded by books, as a child, I rarely paid attention to African Literature. In my boarding school in Nigeria, I was slowly being introduced to Nigerian authors, but it still did not impact me. My…
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My Emotional Meltdown: A Journey to growth
It’s two months since I had to learn to deal with an emotional meltdown. It’s amazing how things can be so different in such a short space of time. I woke up that Monday morning feeling out of sorts. Now those who know me know I am not a morning person. Thankfully I had learnt…
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A REFLECTION ON FATHERHOOD
Fatherhood is key to the health and wealth of society. Yet, there are so many children who miss out on the joys of having a father. I have been blessed to have an extraordinary man as my Father in Emmanuel Chijindu. Thus I have a healthier view of what Fatherhood is and can be. I…
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The resurrection: Worthy of celebration
The Resurrection of Christ is a piece of news worth celebrating everywhere today. Did you hear the amazing story of the empty tomb? He is alive. He resurrected from the grave. Death could not hold him down. Victory is ours. The 2nd Adam made right the evil done in the Garden of Eden. God and…
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THE GIFT OF REST
Yesterday was Sunday, a perfect day to rest, right? Nope, unfortunately, in Nigeria, Going to Church means spending at least four hours at Church. I have no problem with going to Church. But more than three hours is pushing me beyond my capacity. People tend to forget that taking time to rest should also be…
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A LETTER TO MY FUTURE DAUGHTERS
Today is International Women’s Day, and I decided that sharing this post on this day was perfect. I wrote this piece during a relationship that turned sour. I started to think of a better future for women, and I thought about my future daughters, so I penned the following thoughts. Dear Daughters, I want you…
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What do you do with fear?
“There is no illusion greater than fear.” ― Lao Tzu, Tao Teh Ching When faced with fear, what is your reaction? Do you wallow in it, and let it override all your senses? Do you sit back, and allow fear to stop you from doing what you need to do, to get to where you…
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The Miracle of Life
“Don’t wait for miracles, your whole life is a miracle.” -Albert Einstein I actually wrote this piece awhile back. I had just listened to news about another mass shooting and it got me thinking and reflecting on the fragility of life. Life is precious yet day after day, some people behave like it is a…
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IT’S ALL ABOUT PERCEPTION
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” ― W.B. Yeats It’s all about perception. How do you see things? Is the danger near or too far? A Dream I was dreaming and saw a yatch it was on the water but near the shore. There were three people…
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WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH ANYTHING?
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” ~Martin Luther King Jr. What is Love? It is a four-letter word packed with so much power. It is a word that conjures up a lot of emotions. In romantic settings, passion is what drives…
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ADVENTURES AT ABEOKUTA’S FAMOUS OLUMO ROCK
It’s exactly a week today since I went on an adventure. After almost a year of not physically going on an adventure, I was more than happy to get a chance to see and experience nature. I am thankful that I can spend time with my sister doing something fun and challenging. Olumo Rocks, a…
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Good bye 2020
What a year 2020 turned out to be. If you were like me, you likely had some lofty goals you wanted to achieve. Then the Corona Virus hit, and everything around us came to a standstill. I remember paying close attention to what was happening in the US, in Europe and wondering when will it…
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CHRIST THE GREATEST GIFT
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ~John 3:16 (NIV) For many people Christmas is all about the gifts they will get from loved ones. For other it is the festivities that excite them. Christmas can…
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