Seeing a season of unrest to the world…As I watch the news and see extracts from social media about the rise,recovery and daily updates on the deadly pandemic,Covid-19, I couldn’t help but react within.

What do I really feel?. Fear?. I am not certain. How do I feel about the rest of the world and the countries which have recorded and are recording immensely high rates of this virus? I can’t help but worry,pray and hope things do get better for them.

Videos of people who thought they will die or are dying as a result of this virus sent chills down my spine yet a sense of happiness and gratitude overwhelmed me as a result of their recovery. There is always light at the end of the tunnel might sound a cliche but it is so apt and real. Lessons, learnings and Newness to every pain. This means, we can hold on to the positives after this drill to make life a better one.

To those who could not make it and had to lose their lives to the pandemic,memories and kindness of their existence with their families will live. May every family negatively affected be comforted in this ‘trying’ season.

Now thing is, do we concentrate on the chaos and all the negative reactions this come with?. No we will ‘try’ not to. However optimistic we will want to think and feel, there is that iota of “uncertainty” we all cannot run away from. From family, businesses, jobs and relationships.

Across the nations of the world, there have been lockdown instances and social distancing observed. Regular Life style has not been the same for the world. Hugs, holding hands, walking closely has been reduced to zero. From over 100 percent to a Halt. That is a really Sharp Curve…To think that, parents will be separated from their kids and family because they are quarantined after business, official or religious travels or trips, meetings which hitherto had to be physical in institutions have resulted in video and audio engagements and kids cannot have regular play life and dates with their friends to talk of adults.

The downsides and the upsides…

Sacrificial moments where we all have to trade affection and love for safety to saving our lives and that of others.

Over time,we will look back and be proud of ourselves though these moments seem moments of pain now. And oww, how about seeing a perspective of living life not in a straight jacket way. Diversity, dynamism and change.

The older generation will learn and adopt the use of the internet and technology because this generation is ‘crazy’ on technology. They can do just anything there. Least, it won’t be a disadvantage to one generation or another but favour all.

I listened to Avant Gray, wife of Pastor John Gray this morning on Instagram live and here is what I picked from it which syncs with my Soul, body, mind and thought. “May be, God is trying to show us a ‘New’ way of life. He is tired of our ways and how we expect life, situations and Christianity should be or look like”!. Now that is deep.

May be God is tired of us going to church for the purpose of appearance and religion, doing church service in a particular order and living life a certain way. May be he is trying to mold the world into how and the Standard he wants. He is teaching what love truly can be and how evil can reduce the world to nothing.

In all this, what stands out is Who he is and the Total dependency of Man on him being a True source of Peace, Hope & an undeniable instrument of solution.

So, while we live life, be kind, live, give, share and wish others well truly because one day, we will be present but the next,we are Not.

“We are Only But Pencils in the hands of the Creator”

‘I watch Italy and read statement of the Italian President Sergio Mattarella on how helpless they are now and a tear drop. Admiring how honest he was with his emotional state, I couldn’t help but quickly say a Prayer to God to rescue Italians and heal their land from the plague. It might not seem near but this is closer to us all than we think.’.

So while we observe protocols like washing our hands thoroughly, sanitizing with alcohol based sanitizers, coughing and sneezing in tissue papers and disposing them off immediately into bins and most Importantly staying home, is it a worry or a blessing that we are home?

It definitely is a blessing to be home. Regardless the comfort or discomfort of your home or house, home is where there is safety in a form of NOT getting into contact with others who are or may likely be susceptible to these viruses. While home, we are able to observe very well some other immune booster measures which is another solution to not being prone to this virus.

At home, I don’t know about you but I try to drink a lot more water, have much more fruits which I usually do in a form of smoothie, add a few more fluids and eat veggies which my favourites right now are avocados and carrots. While at home, I get the chance to rest a lot more though still working from home and getting into zoom meetings. While at home, I get the joy of cooking meals that I have craved for weeks or months ago but could not make time to prepare them. The Joy of cooking is truly indescribable. And while at home, I get to read a page or two of a book related to my corporate life, management, emotional intelligence, belief, sales and marketing strategies. At home, I think of exploring cooking some exciting dishes I saw on You Tube and try a lot more baking which I love but barely do.

I have pen down some goals and to do’s which I am currently working on. Ideas?. A lot of us have ideas not looked at. This is the time we could do some more research to build something good. Some of us are blessed to have 10,5,20,30 and 40 years Rich experience in a venture that someone can become better if they chance upon our blog, IG live speaking about our life and work experience, You Tube or even a book we can commence writing which will benefit others future. Is it baking we are good at? Cooking? Strategising? Healthy Human Relation?, What have you?…All these can be more useful in this time of being home which I am calling a time of Rest.

And what is more? We can use these experiences and life stories, talents and ideas to make money. Technology is now paying thousands of people digitally than doing physical activities. How Exciting!.

While we Recup by resting, letting go past issues and hurt which did not make sense to us, we get refreshed and are able to Plan.

If you are like me who loves the things of God, you can listen to worship songs on You Tube. There are more Holy Spirit filled and right music in there you can listen to which will sooth and satisfy your soul and spirit. Listening to Podcast and watch videos on your field of interest and Development which is more important. I love to listen to Christian messages from trusted sources. ‘I can recommend a few for you’. “Nanasei Opoku Sarkodie on YouTube, Gideon Danso on Facebook and Empowerment Worship Centre, Kakra Baiden on Facebook and YouTube, Nii Sorse Tarkie-Yarboi on facebook, Heather & Cornelius Lindsey across all social media handles,Sarah Jakes Robert, Keion Anderson on Instagram and You Tube, Bishop T.D Jakes” among other great ministers I may not be able to mention their names now but you can kindly google for more.

‘Please don’t get me wrong or take it hard if I did not write a name you believe should be here or your pastor or church speaker did not make it on this list in my big little blog… 😊 I know there are more great people out there we can listen to. These are a few of mine. I listen widely too and love a lot more people I don’t have their names here’.

These things do not come easy unless you are ‘Intentional’ about them. That is you Purpose to do them. A little effort or No effort at all and that is going to become your habit.

The world is quick to spread Fear in these seasons so your decision on what and who you listen to is very important. Stay guarded!. Protect who and what gets entrance into your life, heart and spirit. I choose Faith over Fear and this is possible as a result of who God has shown me he is and what he is in my life and the second one is who and what I listen to or read.

‘Personally, there is this insatiable need to get closer to God now more than Ever. I love a relationship with him’ This feeling, I am certain I am not the only one having that. May be, this is all what he Truly requires of us because when we have more of him in our hearts and lives, we will love. And love,eradicates all evil. The root of negativity can be easily uprooted for an environment of peace and comfort.

Now…I am getting my groove on. The body game, skin and style intact in the comfort of my home.*wink*…Hit the gym but this time around, indulge in a home Exercise routine. Take a walk. The feeling when you do that is breathtaking. And oww, I finally started Netflix…Whoop!. After all activities in the day,I do a movie or two and that can get me to sleep in the morning if it is a series. Catching up on all missed Fun.😄

You gotta be Intentional and Try it out too or Intensify if you are already doing these things. Is my lockdown boring?. Hell No!. My introverted self loves this peace and quiet. While I rest,recup and refresh for my Extroverted self with an over dose of Energy when physical work starts.

I leave you with these scriptures:………..”Call to me and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things-Jeremiah 33:10″……..”The name of the Lord is a strong Tower, the Righteous run to it and are Safe-Proverbs 18:10″……..”Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest-Matthew 11:28″.

Speak to Jesus. True Safety is with him. He gives Rest bountifully!.

I am content and Grateful to God for this. Home, Rest, Family, Planning & Living Life.!🥰💥 What are you Grateful for?

Never Give Up!.

God Got You & He Loves You.

Please Stay Safe.

***adjwoa adubia amponsah***07.04.2020

You realise that season where you get it all put together with little or no effort at all?. Body right, skin intact, beauty popping, style on point but most importantly the intangibles…Sweet Spirit, personality, kindness so forth coming, genuineness, honesty and truthfulness a trademark.

In all these, an undeniable strength and obvious resilience yet a dose of calm and softness to give it a humane and feminine nature. You Glow literally!!!.

You have it all put together. Controlled. Confident & Courageous. This is my 2020. It is pretty Obvious one cannot hide it. People see it from far and even better near. Questions are asked as to what happened to you or what is happening to you…

And this is my answer: “So this is it…I got it. I am enough. I am good”.I got the good attitude. I got the disciplines. I am excellent at what I do. Work and personal ethics. Intact.

I am enough. I can only learn. People will change you if you are not strong, you will question you. They see strengths but will talk otherwise. I have come to confirm I got it all.😊 I always knew I had it and only need to concerntrate on positives than watch the naysayers.I am good. Can only get better. In everything and at everything!.

Spiritually, I get to keep and build on values like love & kindness.But a major one was when I had to be Light!. It makes you free. All that people think or thought which is not you doesn’t matter. The right things get attracted to You. You get more beautiful. Circle change.

I had a 2019 that taught me so much. I saw situations that got me confused, worried, sad and pained. I know life situations get you feeling same or all sort of way some times. We need all those issues of life to Grow, Learn and Win.

Like I recounted in some old blog post, God turned them all to my good. I was favoured. Negativity and evil plots were behind me.

May be you have had situations that are awful so you might not be looking your best. Thing is, your problem is Never a problem after all. When we are in distress, we magnify negativity and undermine our Power and influence.

This is it queen and king…”You are Powerful. You are Intelligent. You are Disciplined. You are Beautiful. You are Kind. You are Loving.” Walk in your Strength, Beauty, Power and Influence.

The secret to a Glow is feeling Light and being more Kind first to yourself and to others. Loving yourself enough and loving others and finally focusing on relationships that bring out the Best, make you Better and inspires to incite Positivity.

Never Give Up!!!You Are Awesome.

15.02.2020

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It is amazing we are 19 days into the new year. And it isn’t surprising January seem to be making way for the second month. The days are fast moving and I cannot be anything than Grateful this year for making it into another decade. It is Enough for me to be alive and moving.

My cousin and I messaged yesterday and she asked: “What did the new year bring you”? That was an interesting and deep question…As intriguing as it was, living, seeing today and being in 2020 knowing I conquered challenges 2019 brought me is the New thing. The excitement of my year. Alive, Grateful & I am Winning!. Winning in Little and in many ways. Expectations, manifestations and a sense of achievement cloud our today we sometimes forget to enjoy today much more count our wins.

I entered 2020 without a resolution written. No plans, nothing on my vision board until 9th I was finally able to pen down Expectations, Plans and Achievements I want to clock for the year. I started year with mind blank.

In all these, as clueless as I was waiting on God and manifestation of his promises because me in particular had 3 key things I needed to see until I start the new year. But again Psalm 46:10 comes strongly to play which says: “Be Still and Know that I am God”!. Because God is Not man, he won’t lie neither will he change his mind.

My gratitude to God spans from battles I fought and hurdles encountered in 2019 which if you ask me again, I will boldly and confidently say we Won Gracefully. Little wins!

What are some of the Little wins you should pay attention to and celebrate this year? May be it can help brighten your day to be more productive and purposeful.

Instead of arguing, you were able to ignore. Now that’s a win. Instead of being angry, you let go. That is a big win as well. Instead of being rude, you were polite and kind.

Instead of speaking ill of some one to your neighbour, you kept quiet or you were kind. Instead of losing your cool in the meeting or disrespecting a colleague or boss, you were controlled.

Instead of slandering and telling lies, you spoke the truth and were honest. Instead of not treating your spouse right or relationship out of shape, you were patient and dealt with issues in a loving way caring for the partner and their needs.

Instead of feeling worthless, you braced yourself up and had faith in who you are and how important you are. That is so admirable.

Those wins are so Significant baby girl. Hello king, you got it. Let’s celebrate those little ones and the Big wins will automatically follow. Instead of chasing after big wins, let’s pursue the little wins.

Look forward to a positive and purposeful 2020 with little wins. And if there is nothing you won’t do this year, celebrating yourself should be with all your heart should not be one of them. Celebrate yourself. Even the very little ones.

Never Give Up!!!. You Are Awesome.

19.01.2020

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