"DON'T GIVE UP, DON'T GIVE IN, DON'T LET GO"

This is different from my usual posts but I thought to write something encouraging.

I recently travelled to Abuja and the return flight was turbulent. I said my final prayers while reminding God of our deal at the same time encouraging the lady beside me who was so scared. So, please do not mind this short article I have written. 

In life we get several opportunities to do things right, but how many of us recognise them when they are right in front of us. Even when we do, are we prepared enough to maximise the opportunities?
It could be little actions on your part that you think is insignificant. Actions like giving a smile as someone approaches you, helping a friend in need of a shoulder to cry on who has just lost a dear one, letting your family and friends know how much they mean to you. Or other actions that you think will change your life, like being called up for a job interview unexpectedly or venturing into a new business line that someone has offered to fund. How prepared are we when faced with such situations? An issue that makes us settle into our comfort zone is fear. So many of us are ridden with fear. Fear that we will fail. Fear that the role we play will matter little. Remember we only live once. We get one chance at making a difference. How we choose to use the opportunities given is up to us. From now on, we can re-write the story.

Here are few tips that will help:
- Choose to be happy
I know life throws you some difficult and challenging situations but decide that while going through your present circumstances, not to let it affect your inner joy. Cry if you have to but hold your held high with a smile on your face because you have been here before and you know that you will pull through. You will survive.

- Show love
Help a friend in need if it is in your power to, speak encouraging words, it won't kill you. Spread love wherever you go as it might just save a soul.

- Venture into your dream
Do not procrastinate, no need to wait for tomorrow to take that step to fulfilling your dream. You have waited long enough. Summon courage, take a deep breath, prepare and launch out. Remember, someone, somewhere else in the world will probably have same idea. Act now so you do not regret. Refuse to be discouraged by friends who do not mean well, do not give in to those fears. You are more than this. Explore your potentials and let the world benefit from what you have to offer. And if you do fail, do not give up. Keep trying as you have only learnt how to do things differently.

Cheers!