Last night I decided to take another look at the story of the good Samaritan in the Bible.
I know you are wondering why!?

I did that because of something I saw on TV.
A couple of volunteers were serving food (really nice food) to some hungry and homeless people in Syria. I really admired the enthusiasm with which they were doing this great service.
What really got my attention were two little cute boys of about 10 and 9 years who were serving alongside the other grown-ups. They were pretty excited about the work they were doing .

I was really inspired!! I was grinning like a bobcat, I felt like reaching out to them and give them a bear hug. And I thought to myself "that's the beauty of life" . Being able to put smiles on the faces of others.

Just like that good Samaritan.
Whatever opportunity you get, to do good. Make the most of It..
Irrespective of whether the person is your friend or relative. Even if it's a complete stranger. Be kind to them.

You don't need to be super rich or influential to leave an impact in this world. The impression you leave in the hearts of men is the best influence you can have.

Just like the levite and the priest in that story, so many people become successful and forget to reach out to others, forget to give back.
They climb to the top and kick down the ladder they used to get there, denying others the opportunity of getting to the top with them.
That's a very boring and sad way to live, don't you think?
The beauty of life is in helping others.

Throw away your title
Forget about our differences
Become deliberate about doing good to someone this week.

Volunteer at an NGO
serve in a church
Visit the orphanage
Help a widow or an elderly person
Say a kind and encouraging word to someone
Inspire and motivate someone
Let's make the world a better place one day at a time.

God bless you!!!

A Chinese student made an opening speech at her graduation ceremony at the University of Maryland where she said "
Five years ago, as I step off the plane from China, and left the terminal at Dallas Airport. I was ready to put on one of my five face masks, but when I took my first breaths of American air. I put my mask away. The air was so sweet and fresh, and utterly luxurious. I was surprised by this. I grew up in a city in China, where I had to wear a face mask every time I went outside, otherwise, I might get sick. However, the moment I inhaled and exhaled outside the airport, I felt free".
And the whole of China came for her head.
We are at a place right now in the world where everyone seems to be caught in the wake of hypocrisy, sycophancy and bootlicking.
If my opinion does not agree with the popular opinion, I could be crucified for it.
We are surrounded by people who don't do anything unconventional.

There is a need, no! a cry out, more than ever before for the rise of men and women of courage. People like Abraham, Moses, David, Abraham Lincoln ,Martin Luther, C. S Lewis, D. L moody
People who remind us that the motto "safety first" leads to hell.
People who inspire us to jump! Because the net will appear when we do. People who are not afraid to pack their bags and leave their father's house to a land, some unknown land.

Courageous people travel light and make maximum impact. They often take the road less traveled. Courage does not mean the absence of fear though, but responding inspite of fear.
The tombstone of a man who fails to take a stand will read "what could have been".

People of courage make a difference in the world. Instead of cowering to the pressures of this dysfunctional society, become a force. Break out of the box. Boxes are designed for storage and Shoes and not for you. Know what is right and do it. Dare to have principles and stand by them.


Some of the most impactful people in history were people who could have easily ended up on the shelf of mediocrity, but they dared to do the unconventional.
Abraham Lincoln was a failure before he became the President. Don't settle! soar.

An old adage says, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
If you live courageously you may loose friends, because the crowd thins out when you decide to live outside the box,, but the view is worth the climb.
You can leave a mark and make an impact but you must have the courage to do it.

Billy Graham writes, courage is contagious. when a brave man takes a stand the spines of others are stiffened.

Dear one,

Do you know TY Bello was once a hairdresser who picked money from the floor?
Do not despise the days of little beginning. Every thing great starts small. Every great man was once a little child.
If you despise one you'll never see two.
Progress starts with a step and as you continue to build on it relentlessly , you'll see growth.
Stop looking down on yourself and the little you have in your hand , that little thing you have is your seed and like we all know , every good seed has the potential to grow and bear fruit, if properly nutured and fed.
A great man i know (david Abioye) defined big as , small plus small plus another small, till infinity. Addition is what leads to completion , nothing completes without being added to.
Your Little beginning is the best way to start, that way you will lay a solid foundation and learn the tricks of the trade.
Fan the flames of your passion , career, business , give it qulity attention and watch it grow.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a step , take that step and keep moving.
The world is waiting to hear your story.!!!

Xoxoxo💜💗💖

Thanks for reading💞

When people are making a journey and the vehicle they are traveling in gets faulty, they would "normally" get out of the car,and try to fix it, if they can, if they can't, they would look for help from people around, and if there is none, they would hitch hike, whatever it takes to just keep moving. It would be an aberration to stop and stand by the way side aimlessly waiting to die, just because your vehicle got bad. Won't it?

And so it is with life, until you get to your destination just keep moving forward. Martin Luther King Jr said if you can't fly, run, if you can't run, walk, if you can't walk, crawl, whatever you do, keep moving forward.
Roadblocks don't mean dead ends, there are mere obstructions and if you can look beyond them you would see the road that lies ahead.

Never stop living until you breath your last, never stop trying until you close your eyes in death, never stop growing, improving, attempting. After every and any disappointment, find the courage to pick up the bits and pieces of your strength and keep moving forward. Be it a heartbreak, job loss, nervous breakdown, financial crisis, unforgettable experience etc, no matter what it is don't throw in the towel, You could try a different approach but don't ever consider stopping or giving up.

God doesn't give up on us, why then should we give up on ourselves. After the fall of man in the garden, he didn't give up,he could have, but he devised a plan to bring us back to him through his son and in the course of history it has been a constant battle to keep us by his side. But he has never stopped loving you and I.
Same old,same old "quitters never win, winners never quit". cliché but true.

I have a little friend who is "hyper" friendly, she's just eight but she literally initiates conversations and friendships on a first meeting. When we first met she walked up to me and asked me "what is your name"?" "my name is ify", I replied, completely astounded at her guts, but I tried as much as I could not to show it. And that's how we became a pea in a pod.

She's a cute little angel, sweet and really friendly. Over time I have watched her talk to a couple of other people who don't find her as interesting as I do, and don't really give her the attention she gets from me and a few others. I guess she's learning more about life( sorry sweetie, that's life finally)

This makes me reflect on life generally. It’s actually impossible for everyone to like me. What one person wants me to do, another person might want me not to do. Not everyone will like me, but not everyone matters, so I shouldn’t let it bother me.


Not everyone you meet is going to like you, Don't get offended. It doesn't in any way reduce your worth. it's not going to make you richer or poorer, prettier or uglier. Some people will not see the "big deal" about you, they will see you as just another human living on earth. Learn to Deal with it.

Not everyone is going to appreciate your gifts and talent, don't waiver, keep putting in more effort. You are not the first and you sure won't be the last.

Not everyone you meet will be willing to help you. Some people will be so uninterested in the things you value the most, they might not even understand why and how you derive pleasure from the things you do. To them it might seem like a complete waste of time. It's completely normal,there are people who have been strategically positioned by God to help you until you meet these people keep calm and keep moving forward.

Not everyone you meet will encourage you, there will be people who will be so keen about the things you do like "kilode" !! While some will be so passive and indifferent like "what's your name again"? this shouldn't deter you in any way. Keep the fire burning.

As you go through life, bear in mind that not everyone belongs in your life. And when you meet people who are not necessarily relevant to your purpose, don't be bothered by the way they will to react to it. Cut them off quickly before they poison your mind and disrupt your focus.
Those who need to be in your life will come and stay and will ultimately help you become better.
P S: don't forget to appreciate them. These people don't come easy.