ON HOME TURF! LIFE LESSONS

Mum and the children

At the airport in Uyo

Moi

Hey, friends, it's good to be back. I have not posted anything in a while because I traveled back home to Akwa Ibom, with my children in December for a two weeks visit to my parents, who live in Uyo; we have not seen them in a while and it was fun spending time with them and being pampered a bit. Lol. We had lots of fun, as we visited family and old friends, and generally hung out at the places of interests that are fast dotting the landscape of the fast developing city. I did not go with my lap top, and the galaxy tab I took with me, which was internet enabled, did not browse as well as I expected due to poor internet receptivity for the particular network that I used,  in the estate where my folk live. It was frustratingly slow. I decided to take the well deserved rest, and just enjoy myself until I returned. So, here am I, back on home turf, excited and ready to face the new year. I thank all of you for your comments/contributions in the past year; I do not take them for granted and I want to specifically thank Simply Mee, Rhapsody Phoenix, Eya, Atilola and Sykik, who went out of their way to wish me a happy 2013, and also find out how I fared. God bless you all. I wish every friend, every  vision builder, every commentator, a great and productive year ahead. May you reach your stars, and may your work speak for you this year. 

Going to the Cinema

I am posting below, an updated compilation, which I first posted on my notes tab on Facebook in May, 2010 about lessons which life has taught me. The lessons are evergreen as life remains a master teacher. Welcome to 2013; may all the wisdom you need to live well, and at peace with yourself and others, be yours this year and beyond.
 

1: Learn to make allowances for others and do not be hasty in your judgement of them, because you could make the same mistakes.

2: The world will not stop simply because you experienced tragedy; life continues, so dust your boots and learn to live again.

3: Life is full of variables. God remains the only constant.

4: Wean yourself from unrealistic expectations of others and you will not be disappointed.

5: No matter how well you treat the next person, there’s no guarantee that they would reciprocate. The people you helped along in life, are not necessarily the ones that will extend help to you when you need it. So, be kind and helpful to everyone, but do not expect them to pay you back in kind and do not be angry if they do not.

6: Live your life to please God and do not fret about “what people will say.” It does not matter what people say, but it does matter what God says.

7: The people you thought would move the earth for you, rarely do. Support usually comes from unexpected quarters, so do not place your hope in anyone.

8: Appreciate your loved ones and let them know it. Show your siblings, spouse, parents, children and friends, care. Give them no reason to doubt your love for them. You may not have them for as long as you thought, and even if you do, it is not wise to take them for granted.

9: Some people would not forgive your perceived mistakes even in death, while some derive a sort of perverse joy in one’s death as if they would never die.

10: The fact that one was born with a silver spoon is no guarantee that the spoon will always be there. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns and one who is celebrated today, may be scorned tomorrow. Do not rest on your oars and expect to ride on past glory to make it in life. Work hard for yourself, and trust God for the best.

11. The pauper, who is despised today and scorned, could be a celebrated prince tomorrow, if God favors him. Never look down on anyone, nor judge them based on the present. Tomorrow always unravels surprises.

To be continued....