This is another video that blows my mind. Africa is rich in everything. Esther's voice and mastery of the guitar is amazing. She sings in Igbo Language, one of Nigeria's three major Languages. Resonance is a group I have come to respect. I love good music, and when I come across beautiful tracks, the creativity in me is stirred up. Though I don't understand what she is saying, I know it is a deep spiritual song. She seems to be singing about her journey to fame through the help of God. The village setting also makes the video unique. Africa is indeed a blessed continent. I just pray that the fortunes of Africa turns around in the next ten years. Meanwhile, enjoy lee lee. And let me know how you feel about the song. And please help spread the word about this blog. Thanks.
Monday 24 March 2008
Thursday 20 March 2008
TRUE LOVE
Have you ever been in love? I mean, have you been in a relationship with a man or a woman? It should not come as a surprise to you that there are those who have never gone on a date with someone they admire. The world is peopled by different characters who also have different motives. Lets talk about true love today. Does true love exist in the world today? That is a million dollar question that the world has not been able to answer. In this age of fractured marriages, wife battery, divorces and cheating spouses, one might be forced to wonder if true love exists.
I've been told several times by friends and collegues that they don't believe in love. To them , love does not exist. To them , it is something that should be traced to fairyland. However, I know True love exists. I've come across couples that are truly in love, and waoh, I'm impressed. I have come to realize that it is up to us to make the best out of the affairs we have with those we fancy. It is not difficult as it seems to truly love someone. Have you ever wondered why relationships that seem to be so strong at the beginning suddenly go awry? To me, it might be that the two involved in the relationship never really knew what they wanted. In the first instance, were they really in love?
I read on the internet and in the traditional media [ Newspapers and Magazines] of people who are seeking for true love. I often laugh when I read these emotional stories. True love comes from above and cannot be given by man to another human being. It is difficult for someone to truly love if a spiritual presence is not involved. Man is naturally selfish and he is programmed not to consider the needs of others, except he is obliged to help them. That obligation most times is brought about by a divine being. That divine being exudes love himself. And that divine being is God. True love is all about sacrifice. True love is about being there for those you love. True love shares, gives and nourishes the other person involved in the relationship. True love does not seek perfection, but looks out for ways to make the other person attain a level of maturity. For there is no one that is perfect. So much to talk about concerning true love. We all need to to be truly loved by our partners. We just need to grasp this simple truth- True love comes from God. And how was your day?
I've been told several times by friends and collegues that they don't believe in love. To them , love does not exist. To them , it is something that should be traced to fairyland. However, I know True love exists. I've come across couples that are truly in love, and waoh, I'm impressed. I have come to realize that it is up to us to make the best out of the affairs we have with those we fancy. It is not difficult as it seems to truly love someone. Have you ever wondered why relationships that seem to be so strong at the beginning suddenly go awry? To me, it might be that the two involved in the relationship never really knew what they wanted. In the first instance, were they really in love?
I read on the internet and in the traditional media [ Newspapers and Magazines] of people who are seeking for true love. I often laugh when I read these emotional stories. True love comes from above and cannot be given by man to another human being. It is difficult for someone to truly love if a spiritual presence is not involved. Man is naturally selfish and he is programmed not to consider the needs of others, except he is obliged to help them. That obligation most times is brought about by a divine being. That divine being exudes love himself. And that divine being is God. True love is all about sacrifice. True love is about being there for those you love. True love shares, gives and nourishes the other person involved in the relationship. True love does not seek perfection, but looks out for ways to make the other person attain a level of maturity. For there is no one that is perfect. So much to talk about concerning true love. We all need to to be truly loved by our partners. We just need to grasp this simple truth- True love comes from God. And how was your day?
Tuesday 18 March 2008
DREAMS CAN COME TRUE.
I have always been a dreamer. Right from my primary school days, I have always wanted to see the world. I have always looked forward to the day when I will see other places apart from my home land, Nigeria. Thanks be to God, I have now seen what the outer world looks like. However, in my bid to see that my dreams come true, I have faced obstacles that only the lord helped me surmount. I have seen people sneer at my focus and positive outlook to life. I have heard negative comments being made in my front and behind me. I have been alone most of the time in my current journey to find my destiny. However, I refuse to become what the world wants me to become. I have my life to live.
I have a lot of things I want to achieve before I die. At 30, I can't say I've achieved much. I have made a name for myself when it comes to writing, but it is still on a small scale. I've won awards in school [ back at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria ] and I write for a catholic magazine. Though I'm making progress, I know I have to work harder on the ideas in my head. I believe dreams can come true if we work towards achieving set goals. It is really an unstable world right now, but we have to push on. It is a world that is not balanced and it is a world full of conflict. Right now, there is a conflict raging inside me. I love my country, Nigeria, passionately. However, the country is not providing a conducive environment for creative types like me. I want to stay permanently in the western world, but I know there would be challenges to surmount in the strange places I've been to. It is really a war that is going on inside me. And there is the war going on outside. The racism, terrorist attacks and wickedness that humanity is being subjected to.
Everyday, I wake up to the reality that there are grounds to conquer. I wonder if I am working hard enough to get my goals achieved. I pray hard for the guidance of my creator. I pray hard that good leaders will be installed in Nigeria so that the country can claim its place in the comity of advanced nations. I pray for the iraqi war to come to an end. I pray for people to accept each other for who they are and not what they are. I also pray to God to help me with the resources I need to carry out my vision for children in Africa.Let me know how you feel about this blog. Thank you lord. And how was your day.
I have a lot of things I want to achieve before I die. At 30, I can't say I've achieved much. I have made a name for myself when it comes to writing, but it is still on a small scale. I've won awards in school [ back at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria ] and I write for a catholic magazine. Though I'm making progress, I know I have to work harder on the ideas in my head. I believe dreams can come true if we work towards achieving set goals. It is really an unstable world right now, but we have to push on. It is a world that is not balanced and it is a world full of conflict. Right now, there is a conflict raging inside me. I love my country, Nigeria, passionately. However, the country is not providing a conducive environment for creative types like me. I want to stay permanently in the western world, but I know there would be challenges to surmount in the strange places I've been to. It is really a war that is going on inside me. And there is the war going on outside. The racism, terrorist attacks and wickedness that humanity is being subjected to.
Everyday, I wake up to the reality that there are grounds to conquer. I wonder if I am working hard enough to get my goals achieved. I pray hard for the guidance of my creator. I pray hard that good leaders will be installed in Nigeria so that the country can claim its place in the comity of advanced nations. I pray for the iraqi war to come to an end. I pray for people to accept each other for who they are and not what they are. I also pray to God to help me with the resources I need to carry out my vision for children in Africa.Let me know how you feel about this blog. Thank you lord. And how was your day.
Saturday 15 March 2008
Fire On The Mountain - asa (http://houbs007.skyrock.com)
ASA is a prophetess. I love this track and video from her new album. She is really talented and she loves doing what she does. She is currently making waves all over Europe with her unique kind of music. Like I said earlier on, I want things that are inspiring to be on my blog. I want to lift your spirit when you are down. I also want to be with you all the way as you creatively move on to your destiny. At the end of the day, it is what we do with our gifts that matters. Remember the parable of talents in the bible. I also believe the world has to liten to the lyrics of this song. We need to stop hurting others for our own advancement. Cheers All.
LIVING A LIE
I always like being natural when relating with other people. I don't know how to pretend I am someone else other than me. Some of my friends have told me I am still the same boy they met years ago. I have been told that I am too simple and too trusting of others. I have been accused of being too blunt. I have been advised to play along with people in a bid to get what I want from them. I have been told to be diplomatic when dealing with people.I have been constantly warned not to tell my dreams of the future to others. I have been told- '' BEWARE OF DREAM KILLERS!! ''.
However, I have realized that I can't live a lie. I can't change who I am. God has a reason for making the type of person I am. I am not saying I am a saint or angel [ don't forget some angels are on the side of the devil. They are the demons you often hear about ]. The problem people seem to have with me is that I have this confidence in my intellect and my abilities. It is sad that we live in a world that does not encourage people to voice out what and how they feel. I'm not going to start listing examples in this post. It sometimes becomes boring when you do that, you know. So we are often made to keep quiet and endure all kinds of horrible behaviour and comments.
To the dream killers issue. How can a dream come to manifestation if the vision is not shared with people? Many things would have been invented but the potential inventors kept their plans to themselves. Of course, they died with their ideas. Those who would have supported them were not approached for help. Mind you, not everyone out there is a dream killer. There are some people out there, who are prepared to run along with you in actualising your vision. You need to go out and look for them. They won't come to you if you don't go hunting for them. Most times, if you don't present yourself as you are to others, you are taking the risk of living a lie. And there is nothing worse than living a fake life.
You don't have to feel ashamed of who you are. Once you're in tune with God, you can never lose. Your personality traits have nothing to do with what you can become in life. If you possess negative behaviour, you can work on yourself and change those things you don't like about your conduct in public. You can do it with God's help. However, be true to yourself, to God and your loved ones. It pays in the end. Cheers. And how was your day?
However, I have realized that I can't live a lie. I can't change who I am. God has a reason for making the type of person I am. I am not saying I am a saint or angel [ don't forget some angels are on the side of the devil. They are the demons you often hear about ]. The problem people seem to have with me is that I have this confidence in my intellect and my abilities. It is sad that we live in a world that does not encourage people to voice out what and how they feel. I'm not going to start listing examples in this post. It sometimes becomes boring when you do that, you know. So we are often made to keep quiet and endure all kinds of horrible behaviour and comments.
To the dream killers issue. How can a dream come to manifestation if the vision is not shared with people? Many things would have been invented but the potential inventors kept their plans to themselves. Of course, they died with their ideas. Those who would have supported them were not approached for help. Mind you, not everyone out there is a dream killer. There are some people out there, who are prepared to run along with you in actualising your vision. You need to go out and look for them. They won't come to you if you don't go hunting for them. Most times, if you don't present yourself as you are to others, you are taking the risk of living a lie. And there is nothing worse than living a fake life.
You don't have to feel ashamed of who you are. Once you're in tune with God, you can never lose. Your personality traits have nothing to do with what you can become in life. If you possess negative behaviour, you can work on yourself and change those things you don't like about your conduct in public. You can do it with God's help. However, be true to yourself, to God and your loved ones. It pays in the end. Cheers. And how was your day?
SORRY ABOUT THE VACATION.
Hello, I know you might have been wondering what is going on this blog. Blogs are meant to be updated daily, you know. I have been on an unannounced vacation and it is time to get back to work. I am someone that does not like abandoning projects. However, there was a time I tried to update this blog, but couldn't get my mission accomplished. After putting down my thoughts, I clicked on the post button. The article refused to upload. I was stunned. I tried again and again, but I could not post the write up on my blog. I had to give up because it was already getting late. Besides, I was feeling sleepy. I had to go to bed.
So here I am once again. I hope you like this blog. Let me know how you feel about TOLU'S PARADISE. I will keep trying to make the blog more attractive content and graphics wise. Cheers.
So here I am once again. I hope you like this blog. Let me know how you feel about TOLU'S PARADISE. I will keep trying to make the blog more attractive content and graphics wise. Cheers.
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