FOCUS ON THE SUNRISE

A lot of things we do not know nor get to see happen at the background before the sun rises. We only get to see the beauty around us when the sun comes out. During the night time or the dark stage, so many things happen in our lives that most people around us don't get to see. The feeling on loneliness starts to get to you to the point where you begin to feel like there is no head way out of the situation. It could be in business, relationship, career, family etc.

During this times, it is very important to find something in every single day to make you smile. Find something positive to exchange your negative energy with. Somedays, it can appear a little harder to find but there is ALWAYS something and they as little as they are, are the tings that gets you through the tough times.

Beautiful flowers we see grow from the darkest of places this also applies to some of the strongest people on earth, they come from the hardest places of struggle. When you think you are being buried, you are actually being planted. It is an opportunity for you to take root, gain ground and grow for whatever for you end up taking, is dependent on your root.

HOW ARE YOU FEELING SO FAR?

Hiya,

So I googled myself and look what I found??? A picture of myself! Yep. 

I remember going on naija pals back in 2011 when I was in the UK. I signed up there just to be close to home ... watching Nigerian movies, music and news. However, I don't remember using my photo tho but hey I found my picture there, no bad news about me so I'm feeling good. **Smiles**

How are you feeling guy's? No really, I want to know how you are feeling because I just want to know and because it is November. The year is winding down and usually people will begin to take stuck of things.... how the year has been so far for them, their growth process, checking and scrutinizing the ultimate list etc. Some even go as far as feeling unaccomplished just because they were not able to check all the boxes on their list.

ANGELS ARE EVERYWHERE

Helpers are everywhere indeed the only problem sometimes is that we have either lost faith in humanity, lack trust or that e don't just see it. On my way to work, most days, I often see a young boy carrying his younger sibling with disability on his back to school. I am very sure he does this every single school day. How long is he going  to do this for? Will he put a pause on his on life, career and ambitions for life just to care for his brother? 

When I just started school as a child, my parents did carry me to school and bring me back every school day however, they stopped at some point when they found out that it was becoming too tasking. At the time, my parents never had any vehicle so carry me was beginning to way my parents down ( I was very plummpy and weighty) besides, my had to go to work and my my mum had to take care of other things ( siblings and business) so you see?

DEAR SHARON IFEOMA......

Hey guys!

It's my Birthday again Yay!!! Thinking about how old I am really gave me the opportunity to re-evaluate myself, my life and how far I have come. It is a great opportunity for me to really think about who Sharon Ifeoma really is. How I'm living my life, I'm I inspiring, encouraging and touching lives as much I should? I'm I fulfilling God's intended purpose or I'm I just occupying space?

You see, everyday people tell me I inspire them in different ways. The things people tell me via calls, messages, emails etc about how I have touched them positively sometimes scares me. I wonder if all they say about me is all there is about Sharon Ifeoma. 

I know there's more to me than what meets the eye but to be honest, I am scared! Thinking about the ideas I have locked up inside, on paper and vision board scares me to death because I feel like the expectations, responsibilities as well as criticisms will increase. I also know that doing something you love and are passionate about exposes you to fame and limelight, I really don't know if I can handle all the judgement that comes with that territory.   

WHAT IS "NORMAL" ANYWAY?

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about 'Normality'. What is normal anyway? It is so common these days that people feel ashamed to be themselves, they cover their scars and flaws nicely, they don't share their personal struggles so as to feel/be 'normal'.We hide parts of our lives from family and loved ones. Why is that? Well, I'd say because we want to Feel 'normal' ... Be 'normal' and Stay 'normal'. 

You this this photo up there, I would NEVER have shared it for anyone to see because that to me is not 'normal'. It's not just about my slim leg, if I have my way, I would even out my bum too. Insecurity you say? Yeah! try being in my shoes. BUT ain't we all insecure about some things in our bodies or lives? 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: A PATHWAY TO ACQUIRING DISABILITY

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, yet we often excuse, deny and overlook the problem of domestic abuse in our society. Most times, the abuse is more psychological than physical. Noticing and acknowledging the signs of an abusive relationship is the first step to ending it.

Domestic abuse and violence are used for one purpose only: to gain and maintain total control over you. An abuser uses different means to hold you down. Fear, guilt, blackmail, intimidation and shame to wear you out and keep you down. An abuser doesn't play fair at all.

It occurs within all age range, race and economic levels. Domestic abuse often escalates from threats to verbal abuse to violence.

Set yourself free don't live in denial. Talk to someone you can trust about your situation. Help is always NEAR.

Sharonxxxx

GRIEVING THE LIVING

"Grieving is a Multifaceted Response to Lose.... it is Physical, Emotional, Social ...."

Each time Mum returns home from a hospital visit, she changes to a complete different person. She cries a lot, talks to herself, the sky and anyone around, prays and she would ask questions that makes sense and those that really do not make any sense. My Mum is "grieving the living" ...... My aunt has been very sick for a while now and it's a little complicated. She's been moved from one hospital to another, different test has been carried out, seen by specialist doctors and money .... loads of money have also been spent and well she is still at the hospital and all we family can do is HOPE and pray.

Seeing my Mum grieve her living sister is very unconventional. It's not a situation people often pay attention to or talk about but, if we look deeper, it's happening in our society. It is a real issue faced by real people.

It doesn't make sense to grieve to grieve someone you haven't lost yet as death is often seen as the prerequisite for grieve However, we forget or don't pay attention to individuals who grieve their living loved ones because they are either in pain or helpless / hopeless situation. The situation is like watching your loved one slip away and there is nothing you can do about it.