Mind Your Language in this Easter Season.

Nothing is Enough for the Man to Whom "Enough" is too Little.

 

"Nothing is enough

for the man

 to whom 'enough' is too little.

 If the gods were to listen

 to all the wishes

 and prayers of men,

 all of humankind

 would have perished

 since they constantly wish

 and pray for evils

 to befall one another."

 - Epicurus, Greek philosopher (341 BC to 270 BC).

Everything is Based on Mind,

“Everything is based on mind,

is led by mind and is fashioned by mind.

If you speak and act with a polluted mind,

suffering will follow you,

as the wheels of the ox-cart follow the footsteps of the ox.

Everything is based on mind,

is led by mind and is fashioned by mind.

If you speak and act with a pure mind,

happiness will follow you,

as a shadow clings to a form.”

- Buddha.

Searching for Happiness.

“People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. Ironically, the only place they ever needed to search was within.” - Romana L. Anderson.



A Very Deep Word of Wisdom From John Lennon.

The Power of the Human Mind.

"Everything is based on mind, is led by mind and is fashioned by mind.  

If you speak and act with a polluted mind, suffering will follow you, as the wheels of the ox-cart follow the footsteps of the ox.  

Everything is based on mind, is led by mind and is fashioned by mind. If you speak and act with a pure mind, happiness will follow you, as a shadow clings to a form.”

- Buddha.

28th Wedding Anniversary.

 The marital union between me and my precious treasure commenced on Saturday, August 1st, 1987.

Five months after the wedding.

28 years later.

The Impact of Attitude on Life.

“The longer I love, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, gift or skill. It will make or break a company...a church....a home. The remarkable thing is, we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past...we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude...I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you...we are in charge of our attitudes.” ― Charles R. Swindoll.

Realistic Secrets of Success.

This morning, I got an e-mail from a self-described well-educated, young urban professional who would like to build on his current great life’s foundation. He wanted my “blunt” opinion on what I believed to constitute the secrets of success in life. And he suggested that I posted the opinion on my blog so that others, like him, could also benefit.

In my humble opinion and in a nutshell, success in life entails either one or both of two factors. On the one hand, success can come from destiny. That is why some individuals (in spite of little efforts on their parts) are leading successful lives. By some divine reasons, they are always at the right place, at the right time. And, on the other hand, success can arise as the product of a great personal strategic plan. In most cases, this comprises of a good education, dedication and hard work.

In addition, success from either or both of these two factors can be accelerated and strengthened. To do this, all you have to do is surround yourself with successful or potentially-successful people. They will be the wind beneath your wings. The saying about birds of the same feathers flocking together (for good or for bad) can easily be applied here. It is your responsibility, as an individual, to painstakingly choose friends who inspire, motivate or challenge you to rise above your potentials. If the majority of your friends are people whose life history is all about failures in relationships, marriages, careers, finances, social graces and other life’s accomplishments, you are in trouble. You’ll be like the victim of a capsized boat who struggles to swim above water while some haters, out of spite, keep pulling him/her down. In your pursuit of success, frustrated and miserable friends or associates can never be happy for you. And it does not matter if their faces are constantly plastered with smiles each time they see you. So, here is the bottom-line: Choose your friends wisely if you want to be successful in life!

Birthday Greeting to a Dearest Daughter.

Ebunoluwa, Iyalode 3rd: As you celebrate an addition to your glorious years on earth, may God Almighty continue to shower His bountiful blessings upon you.



You’re always after my heart---smart, focused, goal-oriented, determined, confident and extra-ordinary in everything you do. Thanks for always bringing joy to my heart. Happy birthday! I wish you a Long life and abundant Prosperity!!!



 

A New Dawn in Nigeria.

With the election of a new president in Nigeria, there now arises a new dawn in the largest black nation in the world. This is the day the Lord has made and we shall rejoice in it. To God be the glory.

The Celebration of a Quintessential Lady.

Titilola, iyawo mi atata, Iyalode (1st Class):

On this joyful occasion of your birthday, I pray that God grants all the good desires of your heart. You have earned the rare distinction of being a quintessential lady, wife, lover, mother, advisor and confidant…all rolled into one.

Happy birthday! Many happy returns of the day, Long life and Prosperity. I LOVE YOU.

 

 

 

 

The Best Revenge.

Thinking of You.

This is no cliché…and neither is it a platitude. After 27 years of marriage, you've become my sun, my moon, my guiding star, my kind of wonderful.



I know there is only one like you because there is no way God could have made any other woman like you. You're like the first morning dew on my brand new day. In you I've found so many things…among which is a love so new that only you could bring.

(Adapted from "You're The First, The Last, My Everything" by Barry White).



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I Miss My Girl.

My father used to say; “To a parent, a child will always be a child, no matter how much the child has grown.”



Back then, when Ifeoluwa (above) was in  Queens' College, a high school with boarding facility, I was stressing on how she would cope with all those strict  school prefects and “senior” students because of her very young age and fragile frame.

As a college undergraduate (below) my fear was how she would “survive” in the midst of the much older, “street-wise” students on campus.



Now the young lady is all grown and matured with established personal principles…

Shouldn’t a parent calm down and relax? Not me!

Since she relocated to Washington DC last weekend (see the following pictures) to start a new life as a graduate student, I can’t help feeling “somehow” because…I miss my girl…and a lot more than I did during her past academic pursuits.



From left (above) Titilola (my wonderful wife) Me and my girl, Ifeoluwa.



From right (above) Ifeoluwa, Ebunoluwa (a.ka. last born) and Titilola (the proud mom).

 

 

 

The Ugly Face of Human Nature.

Sooner or later, a point in your life will come when good news will be your portion.

There will be promotions at work, accolades from appreciative quarters and success in every endeavor.

Your spouse and kids will be doing great to make you proud and accomplished.

In essence, you’ll get a lot of wonderful things going on in your life and for which you’ll be eternally grateful to God.

At this same point however, you will have to be wary of one very important factor.

Simply put, NOT everyone will be happy for you…NOT even within your immediate family, relations and environments!

Your success, happiness and sense of fulfillment will actually make some people sick and hateful toward you!

So what do you do?

Hold your head high, don't ever feel guilty for your great fortune; you earn and deserve every bit of it!

Rather, tell every hater to go jump into the nearest river or lake…whichever one is closer!

Pursue Mutual Affection, Not Happiness.

“One should never direct people towards happiness, 
because happiness too is an idol of the market-place. 
One should direct them towards mutual affection. 
A beast gnawing at its prey can be happy too, 
but only human beings can feel affection for each other, 
and this is the highest achievement they can aspire to.” 
- Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.