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“The greatest remedy for anger is delay” (Kiswahili proverb)

Anger is a strong feeling of displeasure, hostility or antagonism towards someone or something, usually combined with urge to harm. It is always very difficult to suppress one’s anger especially when it is at its peak.

However, our ancestors believe that of all forms of remedies in controlling anger, the greatest is delay. Before getting engulfed in the raging fire of anger, give yourself some minutes of silence. Instead of talking back, shouting, hitting something/someone or reacting to certain actions when angry, it is better to give yourself a break and walk away to ease the tension.

If only man could learn to delay before diving into the pool of anger, there wouldn’t have been war, riot, terrorism, insurgences, violence, divorce, etc.

When next you feel the urge of anger, consider the words of our ancestors for today. Remember, “the greatest remedy for anger is delay”. May you not wrath in the rage of your anger.

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HOW FAR?

“Far is where mother is; where there is the woman you love, you will expend all efforts, even to death, to get there". (Zimbabwe-Mozambique-Shona)

When last did you take time to visit your mum, dad, foster parents, siblings or loved ones? In most cases, it is not just enough to call them on phone; you need to pay them a special visit because they truly deserve it.  No matter how far these people are to you now, nothing should hold you back from moving out of your comfort zone to make them happy.

Our ancestors believe that nature usually bestows special blessings on us whenever we spend time with our loved ones. So, despite our busy daily schedule, let’s spare some time to make some people happy. You can’t tell how valuable your visit would be to those who are depressed, in need, in pain, isolated, bereaved, sick, etc.

Remember those who had been with you in the early days of your life; those whose contributions made you who you are today. Remember your critics; reach out to them, remember your junior colleagues, employees or those who render some services to you, show them some love by paying them a visit. Distance shouldn’t be an excuse, just do it with love.

So, who and who are you planning to visit this week? Remember to share your experience with us here. May your days be plenty!

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FIND IT OUT!

“He who needs a thing has to go and find it” (Ghanaian proverb) 

The world is filled with people who desire and expect people to do things for them. Most of us really wish we could get all what we want without much stress. Only few people are ready to pay the price. Often times, we expect our creator, the government, our religious leaders, teachers, parents, children, colleagues, neighbours or loved ones to provide certain things for us because we feel that we need and deserve those things.

Our ancestors believe that the key to greatness is in your ability to take up responsibility for yourself and going to find whatever you want. No matter how difficult it is to find whatever that you need, you must ensure that you get it.

Instead of thinking about how to persuade other people to help you, why not start thinking and planning on how to do it yourself. Even if people must help, it should be after you have taken the first bold step to doing it yourself.

Nature usually works in favour of the man who knows what he needs and takes the bold step to get it. No matter how long it takes, you can always get whatever you want if you make up your mind to get it. Try this today; get a pen and a piece of paper, write down your basic needs before the end of this year, put it under your pillow, check it every day and never relent until you find them out. Don’t forget to share your experience with the ancestors. May your days be meaningful.

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