Kindness

Kindness in words creates confidence.
Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.
Kindness in giving creates love.

Lao Tzu

NOBODY SEES THE ISSUES YOU CONTEND WITH

There's that dress or footwear that was a bit too tight or too free but still you bought it.

You got it, hoping that in just a little while it would motivate you to work-out and shed some fat or in the reverse, you would add some.

...whichever was the case, someday you suddenly realize without much ado that you neither lost or gained weight.

For a loose foot wear, you may even stuff it up so you can wear it comfortably and nobody sees you are floating in it, just you.

Sometimes, we let the same happen in our relationships.
We know it doesn't fit comfortably, but we keep hoping that perhaps someday it will.
A part of you cut off to fit in or stressed to fill the void.

"A lovely shoe", they all say.
Admired and coveted by most.

...but in the end.
Nobody sees the issues you contend with.
Just you. -Lelora Austen

Deep

You don't need to have a degree before one appreciates the bounties that one has after SCI. Little things that mostly are taken for granted are the most important: Like transferring on your own from the bed to the chair, like entering the kitchen helping or making ur own meal. Even the self esteem that you once lost because you think you are the only one or can't contribute to a development. Or meeting the most amazing people who make you want to do more in your life. Some are gaining confidence everyday. SCI gives us the opportunity to know who truly love and care for us. Our diversity makes us to appreciate one another and life itself. For some will walk, some will never, while some can take a year just to lift a finger so which of the blessings of our Lord can we deny?

The Fear of Failure

There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve:
The fear of failure.

Paulo Coelho

No Reason To Love

One is loved because one is loved.
No reason is needed for loving.

Paulo Coelho

Get Wisdom

Ok, wait a sec...

What's all the fuss about?

Is there any degree, certification or course with a name that hasn't already been acquired by someone?

Are the most brilliant people yet to be born or already dead?

Faraday, Tesla, Einstein, Taylor, Ohm, Jobs, Darwin, Joules, Jacobi, Fourier, Darlton, Newton, Kirchoff, Pythagoras,.....these are a few of those that weren't brilliant, but actually defined brilliance.

So,

Were Certifications, Courses, Degrees,.... made for man?

(Or)

Was man made for certifications, courses, degrees,....?

Dad and Mum always wanted us to study Medicine or Law - Where are they in our equation today?

Who wrote the script you're acting?

Who dictates the tune/tempo of your 24hrs?

Are you seeking recognition or relevance?

Mr X was a very brilliant man.

He climbed so high that he got clipped off from the lives and destinies dependent on him.

By the world's standard, he was a remarkable success and he thrived in the ovation.

By his maker's standard, he's been a waste of investment and he didn't even realize it!

In the end, the very essence of his being was defeated; yet, he left everything he's acquired behind when death showed up.

He called it his 'will' and we all call his demise the 'will of his maker'.

But in reality, he never even had a hint of the will of his maker let alone live it.

If you need further proof of man's insanity, instability and logical delusion, look no further than burial ceremonies:

Therein man lavishes more accolades, emotions and money on the corpse of Mr X than on the course of his entire life...

Ensure the relevance of every significant step you take.

Live life with a clear purpose.

Touch lives all the way...

Get wisdom.
#CTG

Be Soft

Be soft.
Do not let the world make you hard.
Do not let pain make you hate.
Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness.

Ponder Upon This

Some things are beyond planning.
And life doesn’t always turn out as planned.
You don’t plan for a broken heart.
You don’t plan for an autistic child.
You don’t plan for spinsterhood.
You don’t plan for a lump in your breast.

You plan to be young forever.
You plan to climb the corporate ladder.
You plan to be rich and powerful.
You plan to be acclaimed and successful.
You plan to conquer the universe.
You plan to fall in love - and be loved forever.

You don’t plan to be sad.
You don’t plan to be hurt.
You don’t plan to be broke.
You don’t plan to be betrayed.
You don’t plan to be alone in this world.
You plan to be happy.
You don’t plan to be shattered .

Sometimes if you work hard enough, you can get what you want. But MOST times, what you want and what you get are two different things.

We, mortals, plan. But so does God in the heavens. Sometimes, it is difficult to understand God’s plans especially when His plans are not in consonance with ours .

Often, when He sends us crisis, we turn to Him in anger. True, we cannot choose what God wishes us to carry, but we can carry it with courage knowing that He will never abandon us nor send something we cannot cope with.

Sometimes, God breaks our spirit to save our soul.
Sometimes, He breaks our heart to make us whole.
Sometimes, He allows pain so we can be stronger.
Sometimes, God sends us failure so we can be humble.
Sometimes, He allows illness so we can take better care of ourselves.
And sometimes, God takes everything away from us so we can learn the value of everything He gave us.

Make plans, but understand that we live by God’s grace.

Ponder upon this...