Pen it down.

Your pain has a purpose—once you understand it, it becomes wisdom. ❤️

Pain is whatever the person experiencing it says it is. No one can truly define pain, because it is shaped by individual experiences and circumstances. Pain, like fear, was not created to destroy or damage you; it is a safety button deliberately fitted by the Creator to preserve you. 💕

It is not about what happened to you, but about your attitude toward it—did you react, or did you respond? A reaction happens when you ask, “Why me?” instead of “What is this showing me?” ❤️
Take this example: a patient comes to the clinic crying from a headache (reaction). The nurse attends to her, offers rest, assesses the level of pain, and gives appropriate medication (response).

In relationships, when people break up, the first action is often reaction: “Why me?” or “After everything I’ve done for him or her?” Then, in some cases, response follows. You begin to ask, “What is this showing me?” 💖
That question opens your eyes to a boundary you didn’t set, a truth you overlooked, or values you compromised. Once you recognize the loophole, growth begins—because a wound needs care, not judgment. Wisdom starts the moment you replace resentment with curiosity. ❤️

Secondly, when you respond to pain, it gives you the opportunity to feel it and identify where it hurts most. For context, pain here refers to psychological and emotional pain. Most physical pain requires immediate reaction—if you put your hand in a burning candle, you don’t stop to ask, “What is this showing me?” 💕
Still, there is a need to feel pain, because unfelt pain hardens into bitterness, while felt pain softens into understanding. ❤️

Finally, here are a few things to bear in mind as you navigate life and turn pain into wisdom:

Separate the event that caused the pain from the story you’re telling about it. Pain becomes toxic when the story sounds like, “This proves I’m unlovable.” Wisdom emerges when you rewrite it as, “This hurt because it mattered,” or “This revealed where I need to grow.” ❤️
In every pain, there is a lesson. Look for the skill the pain is forcing you to learn. History repeats itself when we fail to learn from it. Heartbreak often teaches discernment and self-worth; loss teaches impermanence and presence, guiding better decisions. 💕
After hurt, the common response is to harden the heart. But pain offers a choice—to build walls or build understanding, to become guarded or grounded. When you allow pain to open you instead of close you, you gain empathy without self-betrayal and perspective without superiority. ❤️
Pain is meant to teach you, not become you. Once you learn from pain, growth and wisdom guide you to say, “I learned,” or “I changed my approach.” 💖

In conclusion, many broken people are suffering from abandonment, early parental loss, death, heartbreak, rejection, and more.

My message to you is this: those circumstances do not define you as who you become. It is not your fault that you found yourself in that situation, but you owe yourself the duty to rise and become a source of hope to others who may face similar situations in the future—by not giving up on yourself. ❤️

Your mind is the greatest armor you have against these circumstances. No matter what life throws at you, never give up on yourself. 💕
“Suffering ceases to be suffering when we attach a purpose to it.” —Viktor Frankl ❤️

The wisest people are not those who avoided suffering, but those who allowed it to make them more human. Always remember: if death does not befall a sacrificial yam, it will surely germinate in due season. (O buru na onwu egbughi ji eji choo aja, emesia o ga epu ome.) 💖

Chukwu gbaa gi ume! ❤️
I remain your friend and brother,
Maazi Onuora Obodoechi

Letting Go Without Losing Yourself: The Art of Emotional Healing ❤️

Sometimes it hurts more to hold on than to let go ❤️. A Japanese adage says that once you realize you are on the wrong train, get off at the next station, because the longer you journey, the more costly the return ticket 💕.

When you scroll through social media, you see many people speaking from a place of hurt, often masked as advice or even feminism ❤️.

This is where I stand when it comes to dating or relationships ❤️. First love and loving are for fools who are wise, because they understand that love is not just something you do, but also something you become 💖. Therefore, it is important to always find yourself in the midst of any relationship, loss, or sad situation ❤️. Once you no longer have boundaries or you start making excuses for someone or for circumstances, you have lost yourself 💔.

Fools, in this context, are those who give their all and still retain themselves ❤️. They are wise because it is not about what you do or say that makes them who they are, and they know when to leave 💕.

The problem in today’s world is that most people can’t stay on their own, always getting over someone by getting under another person 💔.

My people ❤️, there is a clear difference between loneliness and aloneness. The former depicts depression and having no one, and that is what people mean when they say, “I can’t stay on my own.” You can ❤️. The latter is actually necessary for reflection, meditation, and brainstorming 💖.

However, this explanation does not apply to someone who has lost his or her job or lost a loved one ❤️. But whatever the cause of the sadness or grief is, if you follow the steps below, you will regain yourself 💕.

Here are the steps to regain yourself ❤️

Acknowledge what you’re holding ❤️ by identifying what hurts (loss, betrayal, unmet expectations, guilt, anger). Name why it hurts and allow the feeling without judging it as weak or wrong 💖. Remember, feeling is not failing, and avoidance prolongs pain ❤️. It is impossible to let go if you have not named it.
Separate the experience from your identity ❤️, because you are the one having emotions, not the emotion itself 💕. So instead of saying, “I am broken,” try, “I experienced something painful.” There is no doubt that pain feels personal, but it is not who you are ❤️.
Grieve fully, not briefly ❤️, because unfinished grief keeps you stuck 💔. Let yourself mourn what was lost—people, versions of yourself, dreams 💕. Sometimes grief may include sadness, anger, relief, and confusion—all valid ❤️. Grief honored is grief that loosens its grip.
Reclaim your boundaries ❤️, because letting go often means redefining where you end and others begin 💖. Boundaries are not walls; they are self-respect ❤️. Set emotional, mental, or physical boundaries where needed.
Extract the lesson without living in the pain ❤️. Healing does not mean forgetting; it means integrating 💕. Asking what this taught you about your needs, patterns, or values helps you keep the wisdom while releasing the suffering ❤️. Growth comes from meaning, not rumination.

And finally ❤️, reconnect with yourself. Go back to what grounds you—your creativity, nature, job, and work 💖. Revisit the values that existed before the pain ❤️. Additionally, practice compassionate self-talk, because healing accelerates in an environment of safety 💕.

Indeed, you are more than what happened to you ❤️. Therefore, choose forward motion, not forced closure 💖. You don’t need everything to make sense to move on ❤️. When unsure, always ask yourself, “What choice honors my healing and my integrity right now?” 💕

Mkpakara ga ama ozo ma ozo ga ala.., do not give up on yourself ❤️, because you are enough 💖.

Maazi Onuora Obodoechi

Self-discipline isn’t punishment — it’s self-love. 🌸❤️

In one of my messages, I wrote about “Nso Ala” — a norm that guides how people behave in a community or village. Our forefathers understood the importance of self-restraint, hence sayings like “mmadu agaghi eji na ya na-ata aki yara okwute n’olu” (one cannot hang a stone on his neck because he loves palm kernel). 🌺

I also wrote about the advice an elderly woman gave me: to keep my eyes and ears open but close my mouth, because a palm wine tapper does not relate everything he sees while on the palm tree to his people (maka na diochi anaghi ekwucha ihe ohuru n’elu nkwu). 🌸
The Bible further reiterates this in the book of James, where God instructs us to be quick to listen but slow to speak. ❤️

Therefore, a man who loves himself shall live by certain principles and discipline if he must achieve anything worthwhile in his existence. We are living in a world where everything has a name, and everyone is striving to fit in. There is an increased bandwagon syndrome, as external validation and acceptance now form the yardstick for an “independent” man or woman — even when these so-called independent persons are struggling to their teeth. 🌹

Discipline is what separates boys from men, girls from women, and turns a male into a man as well as a female into a woman. 🌺
Self-discipline is not about being harsh with yourself, but about choosing what truly serves your purpose. This is important because he who chooses the beginning of a road chooses where it leads to. It shapes your mindset to understand that because everyone is doing it does not make it right for you. ❤️

When you think both now and long term, it will guide your decisions in prioritising self-love instead of living like animals with no morals or values. 🌸

Here are the benefits of self-love (self-discipline): 🌼

Disciplined habits help you stay aligned with your values and goals. You waste less energy on distractions and feel more intentional about how you live.
Self-discipline gives you control over your choices instead of being controlled by impulses, moods, or habits.
Every time you keep a promise to yourself, you build confidence. You start believing, “I can rely on myself.” This trust is a deep form of self-love. ❤️
When you’re disciplined with time, sleep, money, or focus, you create space for what matters — rest, creativity, relationships, and joy. 🌺
It also builds better mental health because structure reduces anxiety and overwhelm.

Self-discipline puts you in a position where you feel less guilt but more peace. It shows respect for your future self and ensures consistent growth. Motivation comes and goes, but discipline keeps you moving forward even on hard days. 🌸❤️

In summary,

self-discipline is choosing your well-being over short-term comfort. It is not punishment — it is protection, care, and love in action. It is the ability to pause and reflect before choosing to act, even when everyone else feels good about it. Discipline yourself to engage only in activities that are not detrimental to you or others, and that align with your values and purpose. 🌹

Chukwu Gozie Gi 🌼
I remain your friend and brother,
Maazi Onuora Obodoechi ❤️

Five Morning Habits That Align Your Mind, Spirit, and Success ❤️🌸

There is no doubt that if you fail to plan, you have planned to fail. I am a firm believer in planning because it makes both success and failure quite predictable. It also helps us avoid unconscious living based on luck and chance. So while others sleep and dream, depending on luck or chance, these five habits will distinguish you from them if you follow them consistently and diligently ❤️🌸.

If you have ever observed how birds build their nests on trees, you will understand the power of small, consistent steps. Our people echo this wisdom when they say: “nwayo nwayo bu ije maka na onye buru chi ya uzo, o gba gbuo onwe ya n’oso.” Contextually, this means that a thousand steps begin with one. It also re-emphasizes the importance of aligning with God—who is in you and whom you are in—because cut off from Him, you can do nothing. If you dare to go without Him, you may only experience the treadmill syndrome 🌸❤️.

Furthermore, look at the ants: every task each one performs is for the benefit of the colony, done consistently and routinely. This is why your morning routine should guide you toward your short-, medium-, and long-term goals.

Living your life solely on luck and chance is destructive. Therefore it is important to develop a daily routine, Plan and become a team with your spouse. Make it a habit to pray and eat together where possible because family that prays together, stays together. ( I said where possible because some parents work day and night shifts). There is no doubt that luck exists, but what most people call luck is often the result of consistent effort—effort that appears like luck only because they were oblivious to the planning from the start ❤️🌸.

Here are the five morning habits—called habits because you must embody them until they become part of you:

1. Wake up with intention ❤️🌸
Resist the urge to reach for your phone the moment you open your eyes. Instead, ask yourself, “How do I want to show up today?” Start your day with intention. Train your mind to lead rather than react.

2. Practice gratitude before productivity 🌸❤️
Gratitude shifts your nervous system from stress to abundance and grounds your spirit in appreciation. This is essential for meaningful success: “maka na ekene dike na nke o mere o mee ozo.” (When a strong man is appreciated for the little he did, he responds with a greater deed.)

3. Nourish your mind with stillness ❤️🌸
Spend 5–10 minutes in silence, prayer, meditation, or journaling. This practice strengthens your inner voice, reduces mental noise, and creates space for insight—because stillness is where alignment begins.

4. Set one clear priority 🌸❤️
Instead of overwhelming yourself with a long to-do list, choose one or two actions—based on your scale of preference—that will move your life forward. Focus creates momentum, and momentum fuels confidence.

5. Move your body gently ❤️🌸
If you can, start with gentle exercise such as walking, stretching, or even 5–10 push-ups to awaken your body and clear mental fog. You may do this before or after setting your priority. What matters most is caring for yourself holistically—body, mind, and soul.

In conclusion 🌸❤️
Success is not just about doing more; it is about being aligned with your purpose. Remember, you are unique—as a person, as a family, and as a team. Your goals and plans should align with your vision and purpose. Let your daily habits be the judge of your progress, not people who do not know when or where you started ❤️🌸.

When your mornings honor your mind, spirit, and purpose, your days unfold with greater clarity, calm, and impact. Remain focused and blessed, because it is little by little that the bird builds its nest 🌸❤️.

Chukwu gozie gi. (May God uplift you).

Manifestation without action is just a wish — here’s the missing piece 🌸💖

There are situations I refer to as the treadmill effect. Like a treadmill used for exercise, you can increase your speed and run as fast as you want, yet you will not get anywhere. This is not because you are not moving or running fast enough, but because the platform was not designed to change your position. Its true purpose is to promote your health and well-being 🌷—and it does that effectively.

Many people are hurriedly going nowhere, not because they are not making efforts or praying enough, but because of a misalignment of purpose 💕. The quest to make it big by all means and regardless of the consequences.

Although It is important to have a growth mindset, what most people lack is a kingdom mindset. To worsen the situation, the shepherds meant to teach the sheep about the kingdom often end up making them naïve and dependent 🌼.as most preach instead of teaching, extract instead of impacting.

Mindset is key in turning your life around, you might lose your house, job or even a relationship but if your mind is intact you have can retrieve it all but if you lose your mind you have lost all. So, a growth mindset tells you that you need to work more to earn success, while the kingdom mindset is about becoming valuable. I have already explained what “work” truly means in my previous message 🌸.

The missing piece in today’s world is the misalignment of God’s purpose in our lives. It is not about changing your status from poor to rich, but about who you become as a result of the success you achieve 💖.

It is about being to know the purpose of your existence? If you were to die today, how would people remember you? 🌷Because you are not here forever.

Remember the parable of the talents. The master gave different talents to his servants. Some multiplied theirs, while one buried his. The master not only took the talent from him but also punished him 🌼. This richest place on earth is the cemetery, over there you can find unwritten books, songs, inventions etc, don’t take yours over there.

So, it is not enough to fast, pray, and positively feed your soul. The question is: with which mindset are you doing it? because You need both a growth mindset and a kingdom mindset to truly live life to the fullest 🌸💞.

Those gifts or talents you feel are not important—remember this today: nothing you have is truly yours. As a manager, you must give an account of what you have done with your gifts 🌷. The talent is not for you, you are only a container holding it, you responsibility is just release it. This is a call to become yourself and align with the purpose of your Creator 💖.

Many people complain about being poor and keep praying for God to uplift them. Yet when God looks at them, the salary they earn is squandered because it is “not enough” to start the kind of business they imagined. God does not look at your emotions or sentiment; He looks at diligence, uprightness, determination, and what you have done with the little you were given before entrusting you with greater responsibility 🌼.

Change your mindset and start appreciating the small steps you are making today, because it is through this process that you will grow into who God has destined you to be 🌸. Poverty is a poor state of mind and poor management of available resources. For instance, Take a man with a poor mindset and give him a million dollars, and tomorrow he may blame fake friends for misleading him.

But take a poor man with a growth and kingdom mindset, give him one hundred thousand, and examine his thought process. He will want to start small 🌷. Therefore Poverty is not the lack of money; it is the lack of vision and value—because money is a byproduct of value given 💖.

I pray you receive this message today and ponder on it. Examine how you handle the little you have, and you will know whether you deserve more 🌸🙏.

Chukwu gozie gi 🌷💞

Faith or Fear: The Choice You Make Every Day 🌷

I know a man whose nickname was “Ihe chi bọtara,” meaning “whatever the day brings.” This name can be perceived either as an act of faith or of fear, depending on the context or circumstances that produced it. However, in today’s message, it signifies fear and uncertainty.

In the previous message, we discussed how important it is to start our day with God and positive energy in order to get the best out of it 💕.
Today, I want to appeal to your state of mind when making affirmations or declaring words into your life. From which mindset are those words coming—fear or faith?
Are they rooted in worry, or are they grounded in certainty and hope for things not seen by ordinary eyes? 🌸

In Psalm 46:10, the Almighty God says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” This is a call to stop worrying, relinquish control, and recognize God’s sovereignty and presence—especially during times of crisis or turmoil 💖.
In Hebrew, the word for “Be still” (rapa) means to stop fighting, struggling, and trying to control outcomes, particularly in difficult situations.

It is important to stand on the goodness of God and proclaim success, attracting the blessings of each day into your life 🌷.
Starve your fears, doubts, and worries, because He who created you will never abandon you. Focus on doing your part after you have committed everything into His hands 💕.

No matter how hard things are right now, it is only a season in your life—it does not mean your life has ended 🌸.
If you fall, rise again and see it as gaining ground, not losing it.

Prayer does not need to be long where faith is strong 💖. Prayer is a means of communication between you and your Maker—an opportunity to appreciate, apologize, and request what you need and desire.

Remember, the quality of your life depends on how healthy your mindset and your relationship with yourself and God are, because no one can look down on you without your permission 🌷.
Always keep your head up, and be still—for He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world 💕.
You are in the world, but not of the world. Let the words of your mouth and the meditations of your heart be acceptable before the Lord at all times 🌸.

Remain blessed 💖.

💗 Wisdom, Love, and Healthy Boundaries 💗

This should be your mantra—your daily request: the wisdom to accept the things you have no control over, the courage to change the things you can, and, most importantly, the wisdom to know the difference. 💕

There is an unconscious habit many people carry: placing themselves in the position of protector and provider. This belief can create pressure—the fear that without them, their family or loved ones may not succeed. 💖 This illusion of love has sent many to their Maker. I call it an illusion because true love creates sustainability, not dependency. ❤️

There is no doubt that favor and sacrifice are part of the Christian life, but enabling is not. 💕 It is important to discern the difference by asking yourself whether your giving is helping the other person become better—or worse.

The Bible requires responsible action from the one who is being helped. If you do not see this after a season, it is wise to set limits (Luke 13:9). 💗 This is because someone else’s poor planning or decisions should not constitute an emergency on your part.

So, examine yourself. Do you take responsibility for your siblings or parents instead of being responsible to them? 💖 Do you fail to enforce consequences and end up paying for their behavior?

Giving and caring for loved ones is very important, but you must be sure you are not creating dependency or making the person worse instead of better. ❤️ And if you are the one receiving, ensure you do not become entitled to the point where you lose yourself.

Live your life to the fullest. As Tupac said, death is not the greatest loss in life; the greatest loss is what dies inside while you are still alive. 💕 Never surrender. Positively feed your soul, wake up trusting in God, and appreciate those who gave to you while they were struggling themselves. 💖

Kwechiri till you make yourself proud!!! ❤️

Morning Prayers: The Foundation of a Blessed Day” ❤️

Morning marks the beginning of each day 🌅. How and what you do in the morning plays a vital role in how the rest of the day unfolds ❤️.

our goal this year is to nip and close all the loopholes that have held us back in previous years 🌹. It is therefore important that you form the habit of blessing your day before you even touch your phone.

I vividly recall the era when mobile phones were not common, let alone smartphones. Families had the opportunity to look into each other’s faces every morning ❤️. Then, the popular mantra was “the family that prays together stays together.” In this age and time, when technology has brought us closer—making communication possible regardless of geographical location—some families have sadly grown apart instead 🌹.

When you wake up in the morning, what is the first thing you do? Scroll through social media and then rush off to work or school without committing your day into the hands of God? It is important you form the habit of blessing and speak life into your day before you even get off the bed.

Do you know in Igbo tradition long before we embraced Christianity, the first thing a father did in the morning was “igo ofo” (libation to the gods), committing the day and asking for daily bread. Their favorite phrase was “Aguye uzo, Aguye onu”, literally meaning (upon waking up, once one opens the door, yawning follows)—a proverbial way of asking for daily provision ❤️. This habit have long be broken as everyone tends to depend on their wit and prowess.

My friends, the Almighty God has instructed us in Psalm 30:5 to bear in mind that sorrow lasts for the night, but joy comes in the morning 🌹. The message here is that you should declare and proclaim how your day will be and begin by putting God first, regardless of whatever you must have experienced the day before.

He also promised in Proverbs 3:6 that if you put Him first in all that you do, He will direct your path. In Philippians 4:6, He further emphasized that we should not worry about anything, but in every situation, through prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present our requests to God ❤️. If you know the lord you serve, you will understand the important of working with him and allowing him to guide you while you do your work.

To conclude, no matter how busy or important you think your day will be this year, do not step out without first praying for yourself and your family 🌹. Also, be careful not to speak negative words over your day—whether intentionally or jokingly—because in Numbers 14:28, God said, “Whatever I hear you say in my name, I will do for you.” Be mindful of what you release into your day ❤️.

Before your children goes to school, call them, bless them, and positively feed their spirits 🌹. Do the same for your spouse or partner. No matter what you are going through, positively feed your own spirit, because happiness is a choice we make regardless of circumstances ❤️.

I am not disregarding grief or reactive anxiety and depression, but encourage yourself to rise again because In Psalm 23:6, God promised that His goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life 🌹. Lamentations 3:22–23 also reminds us that God’s love, compassion, and opportunities for grace are renewed daily—offering fresh starts despite past failures or current difficulties, and highlighting His unending faithfulness ❤️. it is never too late to start, speak life into you, into your business and into your marriage as you do your part.

Remain blessed as you commit to always praying and blessing your day and family 🌹. Be happy not because everything is perfect, but because you know that the God who created you will never abandon you (Psalm 9:10) ❤️.

Thank you.

Your Circle Matters ❤️

As you begin to grow and progress in the dream and vision you have for yourself, you will notice a very significant decrease in the circle of those you once perceived as friends ❤️.

This change, and the loss of friends, is very necessary but often very painful. It reminds me of deciduous plants that shed their leaves during the dry season, only to grow them back again when the rainy season comes ❤️.

Always remember that there are three sets of friends you will make in life as you grow.
The first set are those who are with you for a reason. That reason may be for monetary gain, guidance, or even to elevate their own status.
The second set are those who are with you for a season. They may come into your life when you are struggling and provide comfort so you won’t be alone, or they may assist you in certain phases. These could be schoolmates, work colleagues, people you meet at the bar, or even in board meetings. This category of friends is seasonal and depends on the occasion ❤️.
The last set of friends are those who challenge you to grow and become better. They are not in competition with you, nor are they after personal gain. Their genuine desire is to see you happy, fulfilled, and evolving ❤️.

This last group is usually very few and represents the apex of the triangle.

Nevertheless, the aim of this write-up is to draw your attention to your cycle of association, so you can clearly separate friends from colleagues and acquaintances ❤️.

It is wise never to associate closely with those who share your defects—those who subtly compete with you and clap only to hide their jealousy. Such people will always reinforce what holds you back. Instead, create associations with those with whom you share positive affinities and values ❤️.

Embrace the fear of being alone and choose to stand with those who share your ideology or challenge you to become better. When you expose yourself to your deepest fear, it loses its power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and eventually vanishes ❤️.

If you are the most serious person in your group, yet you are not where you are meant to be and cannot even project how to get there, then you are definitely in the wrong circle ❤️.

In conclusion, I leave you with the Word of God from Philippians 2:4. Here, God reminds us to take care of ourselves so that we can be in a better position to help others without falling into crisis ourselves ❤️.
Evil communication corrupts good manners. Watch your circle and make a conscious decision about the direction and bearing of your life ❤️.

Your growth, wellbeing and progress is the highest gift you can give to your loved ones. Feed your faith not your fears; Cheers!!!.

“The Butterfly Principle: Your Life, Your Decision

Amanda was playing in the garden when she saw her grandpa holding a butterfly. She quickly ran to him and said, “Grandpa, I love butterflies. Can I have it?”

Grandpa gave it to her, and she ran off happily. After a few minutes, when she became tired of playing, she decided to play a trick on her grandpa. Amanda asked him to guess whether the butterfly was still alive or dead, folding her little palm.

Grandpa smiled and called her, “Ada, the life and death of that butterfly are in your hands. If I say it’s alive, you will kill it, and if I say it’s dead, you will free it to fly.”

Grandpa went further to explain to her that she should see her destiny as the butterfly and always know that it is in her hands to either kill it or allow it to live.

I believe you understand what this story is telling you: your destiny and your success are 90% your decision and intentionality. The remaining 10% is God’s guidance. While He advised us in Proverbs 3:5–6 to always put Him first and He will direct our path, He also reminded us in James 2:14 that faith without works is useless (I believe you now understand the meaning of work).

So, it is your responsibility to make conscious, the unconscious habits, associations, and decisions that are preventing you from living a fulfilled life. Otherwise, they will control you, and you will call it fate. If you are an adult now, you must have come to the understanding that you will not achieve success without conscious thoughts and deliberate decisions.

So here is the formula I recommend you follow :

✓ Discipline: This means planning your day, saying no and yes when appropriate, thinking before you talk, and most importantly, doing things because they are necessary, not based on your feelings.

✓ Consistency: You can’t achieve anything this year if you are not consistent. Be tenacious and resilient, even when you don’t feel like doing it.

✓ Silent and strategic: Keep your mouth shut, because the fish that closes its mouth avoids the hook. Do not announce your moves before you make them.

✓ Patience: To everything there is a season. Work with your own time and clock, and avoid unhealthy comparison. Learn to clap for others until it is your turn.

As our people said, if the sacrificial yam is allowed to live, it will definitely germinate. Once there is life, there is hope.

In conclusion, however your life is today, it is as a result of the decisions you took or did not take in the past. However, a bend in a road does not mean the road has ended—unless you fail to make a turn. Pause and reflect on your life today, stay positive, change any habit hindering you and remain connected with your Source, because cut off from God, you can do nothing.

I remain your friend and brother,

Maazi Onuora Obodoechi