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 I got new slippers. I noticed that I clean it very often. My slippers are so pretty I don't let anyone mess with them. Yes, I clean all my footwear, but I give special attention to these navy blue slippers because I love them.  I give similar care to my phone, my black backpack which I carry almost always. As I watch myself care so much for these things I paid for, and can easily replace, I ask myself why I don't care for myself like I care for my stuff. Funny right? I really can get a prettier navy blue slippers, and another black backpack I'd love, but I'd never get another me, and I love these things more than I love me?  Oh I know you'd tell me I love me a lot, and that's why I get myself pretty stuff, but if I love me, why then have I let my thoughts about myself be an unhealthy place for me? Why do I let myself think that I am not enough? Or that I can never get to the top? Why do I constantly put myself down? Why do I wish I had someone else's face o...

The morning has come to me, and the whole universe belongs to Allah. I ask Allah for the good of the day, its  aid, its success its blessings and its nur.  And I seek refuge with Allah from the evil of the day, from the evil of that which He has created, and from the evil of that which is to come later.  PS: Allah means God.        Nur means light  I say the above prayer as I get out of bed. I perform ablution and offer my prayers for a new day has come to me. Many are there that wish to have the words "Its a new day" on their lips this morning, but the Mighty One (God) didn't give them such privilege. So with gratitude in my heart I say quietly to myself: "It's a new day". It's a new day, so I left yesterday's worries yesterday. It's a new day so I left yesterday's grudges yesterday. It's a new day so I left yesterday's anger, hate and pain yesterday. It's a new day so I left every troubling thought yesterday. ...

Passion in simple words is 'Driving Force'. Passion in dictionary words is "any great, powerful, emotion especially love or hate". You still not sure what passion means? Passion is strong interest in someone or something. Passion is an immense emotion that gives you strong zeal and enthusiasm. Passion is motivation. Passion is what puts you to work. What Does It Mean To Have Passion? To have passion means to have strong enthusiasm, to have extreme excitement, to have great and immense zeal for someone or something. When you have passion for someone, then you're immensely attracted to that person. You feel a certain kind of excitement. You feel deep love or strong interest for that person. When you are passionate about something, then there's no limit to attaining that thing. For passion is that fire in your belly. Passion has no restriction, it knows no boundary. Passion makes you sacrifice leisure and pleasures. Passion keeps the fire in you burnin...

It comes in form of a rush. I mean my inspiration. Just a moment ago, it wasn't here and now its here. One thing I'm sure of - if I don't put this down right now, it'll be gone and I wouldn't have it back. If by chance I get it back, it wouldn't be the way it came now. Inspiration's weird right? But what can we do? Have I mentioned already that its inspiration to write that I refer to in this post? I like to sleep with a pen and paper on my bed, because right when I close my eyes to sleep, that's when the words come to me. Now I have two options. I either close my eyes and dream, or I pick up my pen and paper to pour down ink. The end result of the first is a good sleep. While the end result of the second, is what you now read. Well then, this doesn't mean that when I drop my pen, I wouldn't sleep. I still will. But inspiration comes from several other things. Inspiration could come from how the clock ticks. It could come from how your...

Have you ever had to move to a different city? That's not the big question. Big question is, have you ever had to move to a different city alone? Leaving your family and loved ones behind? If you have, then you'd relate to this more. You'd understand when I speak of that sickly feeling you get in your stomach or when I speak of the tears that seem to bite your eye. You'd understand when I speak of the lump you feel in your throat because of the tear you won't let come out. You'd understand  when I speak of crying in a bus. You'd understand when I speak of wanting love so much. You'd understand when I say I don't like saying goodbye. Cos saying goodbye is hard. Its good that you understand  the terrific feeling that comes just from saying goodbye. Since you understood that, Its easy then to say that you understand that saying goodbye is an exhibition of courage. That saying goodbye is a symbol of greatness. That saying goodbye means you've...

Think of increase -there you have it. That's growth.  Growth in simple terms refers to increase. Growth could either be increase in size, value, number, what have you. But when you refer to growth as a person, growth could be physical, spiritual, intellectual , psychological, financial, the list goes on. Growth has its stages. It doesn't happen in a day. Most times, a foetus stays nine months in its mother's womb. During this period, growth in the foetus is evident but not immediate. A proof, that growth is a gradual process. The problem is, many expect growth to happen immediately. They expect to become good at what they just started in a short span. I give credit to geniuses and fast learners, but think of it.. You crawled before you walked! And even when you started to walk..you didn't just stand, move one foot after the other and it all went smooth. It took time to perfect walking - an act that you probably don't think much of now before doing. So why ...

As you take small steps - each leading to greatness, in your quiet moments, think of those that have helped you come as far as you have. Yes, you're not there yet, but think of days when you wished you'll be where you are now. Maybe you never thought you'll be where you are now, yet you are not where you were a few years ago. Smile as you think of the efforts of several people to get you where you are. It was all your handiwork? No one helped you get here? Then think of your parents. Think of your friends. Think of those that have recommended you. Think of those kind words that were said to you. Those kind words that gave you courage to take another bold step. Those kind words that were said that inspired you to do more. Think - really think of those tiny help that seem insignificant but gave you strength on the inside. Now you see? You've not been alone on this journey. People have directly or indirectly supported you. Appreciate them. It wasn't just the...

Every human has his innate desire. Something he aspires to be. Something he lives to achieve. For some, what keeps them going is their desire for fame. For others, their desire to attain wealth keeps them moving. Some stay alive to see their children grow. Some stay alive cos they're scared to die. Some keep going even when it gets though because they have hope for a better future. Whatever a person's reason may be, what keeps them moving is what they live for. Find what drives you. What inspires you. What gives you the motivation to stay strong. What makes you stand out.  Find what drives you and hold on to it!