IT IS NOT BY FORCE!

“A man who uses force is afraid of reasoning” (Kenya)

Force is the process of using violent physical action to obtain or achieve something while reasoning is the process of thinking about things in a logical way before reacting; opinions, ideas that are based on logical thinking.

Our ancestors believe that the best way to deal or relate with other people is not by force but by reasoning. Those who rely on obtaining things by force usually fail to consider viewing things from the perspective of the people/person that they relate with. In most cases, things that are acquired by force are against the fundamental human right; hence the process of acquiring it becomes unlawful.

It takes a mature mind to be rational. Reasoning commands more respect and accolade than force. Life is better lived when people consider things from different perspectives before taking vital decisions. Instead of also considering viewing life from the lenses of others, many feeble men choose to be sentimental by doing things their way, regardless of other people’s consent.

As from today, learn not to force your way to stardom, fame, wealth, power, position, marriage, success and any other things in life. If you truly want it and you think you deserve it, let it come naturally by reasoning. Don’t be a coward! Don’t force it! Let it just flow.

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ARE THINGS JUST GETTING EASIER FOR YOU?

“If things are getting easier, maybe you are headed downhill” (Ghana)

In the field of science, we understand that light comes as a result of connection between a positive force and negative force – such is life. Life isn’t fair at all, it is a combination of positive and negative forces.

You won’t appreciate beauty if you have never encountered ugliness, you won’t pray for riches if you had never experienced poverty; you can’t appreciate your creator for the gift of life if there is nothing like death. The juice of life is fully enjoyed when the opposing forces are richly blended.

Our ancestors believe that when things continuously get rosy for an individual, it is either the person is going downhill or nowhere at all. There is no progress without challenges; without challenges there won’t be a change.

As you progress in your pursuit for success in the journey of life, always check and observe the challenges at each stage, try hard to fight them till you get to the next stage. Welcome challenges, it is natural for them to come.

At any point in your life, if everything just suddenly becomes too easy for you, come on! Wake up! It’s either you are dreaming or lost in fantasy. May your road be rough!

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HOW DO YOU GREET?

“Greet everyone cordially when you don’t know who your in-laws are going to be” (Madagascar)

Greeting is an integral part of the African culture. It is our beauty, identity and heritage. As Africans, we believe that greeting doesn’t diminish your status or make people disrespect you. No matter how you demonstrate (either by kneeling or prostrating) while you greet, people around you would appreciate and respect you for your humility.

However, it is observed that some people choose to greet people based on their mood or personal perspectives relating to the people they greet. So they end up greeting some people genuinely while they either greet some other people sluggishly or they don’t greet at all.

Our ancestors believe that greetings should be expressed cordially. In life there are no permanent friends and there are no permanent enemies. Your close friend today may soon become your chief enemy while your enemy today may be your guiding angel tomorrow.

Instead of relating anyhow to people around you because of their status today, why not think about tomorrow. Change is constant to life; things, people, priorities and policies change every day. Always ensure that you maintain cordial relationship with the people that nature brings around you;  you may need them someday. Try to understand that as human, we all have our differences, take time to relate with people based on your understanding of their peculiarity.

When last did you cheerfully greet your driver, gate man, cleaner, maid, cook or those who work for you? As from today, learn to greet everyone cordially because you don’t know who your in-laws are going to be.

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