One of the Most Important Virtue: Patience

Once upon a time, a dog approached an elephant to get into a child bearing competition.

In 3 months the dog gave birth to 6 puppies. In the next 3 months the dog gave birth to yet another set of puppies.

The elephant finally gave birth after 20 months by which time the dog had given birth to over 30 puppies and was mocking the elephant into believing that it had won the competition.

The elephant had a few words for the dog when the baby elephant came out after 20 months.

I can see you had fooled yourself into believing that you had won the competition.

I think you can appreciate now that:

1. I don't give birth to puppies

2. When I do give birth, the calf will be ready to face the world on its own

3. The combined weight of your 36 puppies is less than a fifth of my calf's weight

4. The moment my calf steps into this earth it makes an immediate great impact as if no dog was ever born.

I thought that was amazing.

I have observed something under the sun. The fastest runner doesn't always win the race, and the strongest warrior doesn't always win the battle. The wise sometimes go hungry and the skillful are not necessarily wealthy. And those that are educated don't always lead successful lives. It's all about being in the right place at the right time plus a right attitude.

I want you to think like an elephant. Don't envy cheap quick success. For as long as you are in the right place, your chance is coming and by the signs of time it won't be long.

You are guaranteed to make it in life. Maintain your faith in God even when it looks like its all over for you.

Looks can be deceptive but the Word remains forever.

In 1999 Brazil 4. Germany 0

2002 Brazil 2. Germany 0

2004 Brazil 1. Germany 1

Total: Brazil 7. Germany 1

2014 Brazil 1. Germany 7

When its your time, God will correct 10yrs of mistakes with 1 event.

Patience is a virtue, so don't give up! Remain blessed!

#Beinspired

#Bepatient

Life is Beautiful, Experience It

                                                             Photo Credit: Webshots.com

Life is too beautiful not to experience it. A lot of times people dwell on the past too much especially the ones that were not too good that they forget there is a lot of beauty in the present to experience. Two things are certain in life. One, everything won’t go as planned and two, because you are human, you will make mistakes. The thing is, will you dwell on that mistake or what could have been and not enjoy what is in front of you? In my opinion, I think that would be, being very hard on yourself, not forgiving yourself and as well, denying yourself the opportunity to experience the beauty of life. One thing here is also certain Life is beautiful because God created it. The book of Genesis in the bible tells us “God saw that it was good” or in another version "God was pleased with what he saw" five times in Chapter 1:10, 1:12, 1:18, 1:25 and 1:31. So if God saw that it was good then definitely as LG would say “Life is good” and I dare say that Life is beautiful.

Let me ask a question here, would you turn down a lucrative job offer that meets everything you want in a job because your previous employer whom you have given so much of your time and energy sacked you just like that? Nna not me o! So why would you break up from a relationship and then deny yourself the chance of experiencing another beautiful one when you meet someone amazing simply because you are still trying to heal from the previous one?

One thing said earlier that it is certain as humans that we would make mistakes. We have also heard severally that what makes a man is not how many times he falls but how he rises up and starts again. So why then do we dwell so much on our mistakes? Why do we discover we have made mistakes and then instead of moving on be hoping for miracles? Why would you see something good staring you in the face and choose something else because of fear?

I think Life's goal for almost everyone is to enjoy life, fulfill our purpose while doing God's will. If that is the case, why would you see a perfect opportunity to experience the beauty of life and just walk way like in the case of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire maybe because of fear of the unknown? A lot of times we are guilty of not even trying at all. Do you want to die knowing that you tried or regretting not trying?

One thing is certain, human beings are beautiful because God who is so beautiful in nature and full of everything good created them in his image and likeness. So I am quite confused when someone approaches you and asks for a relationship remember here this person carries the image of God and maybe God sent this person, the person could as well be an angel (I think an angel is anybody God uses to help someone) and then you say you want to heal of a past relationship. Somehow, I think it’s like telling God wait first am coming. You may be wondering what this guy is saying or what does he know. But then I ask again, would God deny another his blessing because someone else offended him or ask that person to wait first let him heal from the offence of another man? It's also painful because a lot of people are in relationships and are not giving their best and loving fully because of what happened in the past, what the person has done or what they are afraid may happen tomorrow.

Finally, I think we should love unconditionally, experience life (according to God's will) to its fullest, never let your past stop you, be kind, be happy, be free, love freely, touch lives, smile a lot, make friends, make mistakes, learn from your mistakes, do volunteer work, give all your best and if doesn't work start again and give still all your best, be selfless and don't ask too many questions while doing so.

Life is Beautiful, experience it.

Law of The Garbage Truck

This has to be one of the best messages I have   received because  when you sit and think about it.... It is so true!  
One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the  right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in  front of us.

My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded  and missed the other car by just  inches!

The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started  yelling at us.  My taxi driver just smiled and waved at  the guy. I mean, he was really friendly.

So I asked,
'Why did you just do  that? This guy could almost ruin your car  and send us to the hospital!'

This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, 'Law of the Garbage Truck' 

He explained that many people are like  garbage trucks. They run around full of  garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointments.
As and when  their  garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you.

Don't take it personally.
Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move  on.
Don't take their garbage and spread it to  other people at work, at home, or on the streets.

The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their  day.

Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, So ... Love the people who treat you  right.
Pray for the ones who don't.
Life is 10 %  what you make it.
AND
90 %  how you take it!
Have a garbage-free Life

Keep Smiling!
Help ever Hurt Never!
Be good,
Do good,
See good!... ..its nice moral story.. Do have a good day and fulfilling life. Cheers."

Advice From An Eighty Year Old

Advice from an 80 year old man

1. Have a firm handshake.
2. Look people in the eye.
3. Sing in the shower.
4. Own a great stereo system.
5. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.
6. Keep secrets.
7. Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
8. Always accept an outstretched hand.
9. Be brave. Even if you’re not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
10. Whistle.
11. Avoid sarcastic remarks.
12. Choose your life’s mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery.
13. Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.
14. Lend only those books you never care to see again.
15. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.
16. When playing games with children, let them win.
17. Give people a second chance, but not a third.
18. Be romantic.
19. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
20. Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.
21. Don’t allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It’s there for our convenience, not the caller’s.
22. Be a good loser.
23. Be a good winner.
24. Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.
25. When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
26. Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
27. Keep it simple.
28. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
29. Don’t burn bridges. You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
30. Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets
31. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you’ll regret the things you didn’t do more than the ones you did.
32. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
33. Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.
34. Take charge of your attitude. Don’t let someone else choose it for you.
35. Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.
36. Begin each day with some of your favourite music.
37. Once in a while, take the scenic route.
38. Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, ‘Someone who thinks you’re terrific.’
39. Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
40. Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.
41. Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
42. Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.
43. Make someone’s day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.
44. Become someone’s hero.
45. Marry only for love.
46. Count your blessings.
47. Compliment the meal when you’re a guest in someone’s home.
48. Wave at the children on a school bus.
49. Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
50. Don’t expect life to be fair

Because You Believe

Good things and success will come to you BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE. Keep pushing yourself in the right direction and never ever give up. It will happen!

I live you with the video below. BELIEVE!

A MUST WATCH: The True DisABILITY is in your MIND

I hope you enjoy this as much as I did...

Let’s Not Jump To Conclusion Too Quickly

Let’s Not Jump To Conclusion Too Quickly

“My boss drove a luxury car everyday and it was my duty to greet him and to open the gates for him, as I worked as a watchman in his villa. But he never responded back to my greetings.

One day he saw me opening the garbage bags outside the villa in search for any leftover food. But, as usual he never even looked at me, it was like as if he never saw anything!

The very next day I saw a paper bag at the same place, but it was clean and the food inside was covered well. It was fresh and good food like someone had just brought it from the supermarket. I didn't bother as to where it came from, I just took the paper bag and I was so happy about it.

Every day I found this paper bag at the same place with fresh vegetables and all that we needed for home. This became my daily routine. I was eating and sharing this food with my wife and kids. I was wondering who this fool could be?! To forget his paper bag full of fresh food everyday.

One day there was a big problem in the villa and I was told that my boss has died. There were too many guests coming to the villa that day and I didn't get any food that day, so I thought that one of the guests must have taken it. But the same thing happened the 2nd day, the 3rd day and the 4th day.

It went on like this for a few weeks and I found it difficult to provide food for my family, so I decided to ask the wife of my boss for a raise in my salary or else I would quit my job as a watchman.

After I told her, she was shocked, and asked me, how come you never complained about your salary for the last 2 years? And why is this salary not enough for you now? I gave her so many excuses but she was never convinced!

Finally in the end, I decided to tell her the truth, I told her the entire story of the bag of groceries, and as to how it was my daily provision. She then asked me as to when this stopped? I told her after the death of her husband. And then I realized that I stopped seeing the paper bag immediately after the death of my boss. Why didn't I ever think of this before? That it was my boss who was providing this for me? I guess it was because I never thought that a person who never replied to my greetings could ever be this generous!

His wife started to cry and I told her to please stop crying and that I'm really sorry that I asked for a raise, I didn't know that it was your husband who was providing me with the meals, I’ll remain as a watchman and be happy to provide my service.
His wife told me, I'm crying because I've finally found the 7th person my husband was giving this bag full of food. I knew my husband was giving 7 people everyday, I had already found the 6 people, and all these days I was searching for the 7th person. And today I found out.

From that day onwards, I started to receive the bag full of food again, but this time his son was bringing it to my house and giving it to my hand. But whenever I thanked him, he never replied! Just like his dad!

One day, I told him THANK YOU in a very loud voice! He replied back to me to please not be offended when he doesn't reply, because he has a hearing problem, just like his dad!”

Oh! We have been wrong so many times judging others without knowing the true story behind their actions. Be kind and courteous in dealing with others, for everyone is fighting a hard battle. Be careful, not everything is about you. Before you assume, there is this thing called ASKING.

Don’t just jump to conclusion, because that is truly not an exercise, it may cause you more harm at the end of the day. Many of our problems are caused by how we process what happens around us. Don’t judge a situation you have never been in. Be humble enough to learn. You do not know it all. Lets change the way we feel about ourselves and others.

There are two sides to a story. Don’t believe everything you hear.

Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.

Author: Anonymous