SkewedCrowns

Our lives aren't static but dynamic, ever-changing as we grow through phases, hardships, experiences, laughters, joys and technology advancement. All these requires one to be at the their tiptoes, updating their CVs frequently. As I always say: "Personal development my daily dosage," so should it be. Personal development my daily dosage. ~Nnessy 💕 I became a victim of dormancy subconsciously, which I believe can be a thing for most people. Switched from an extrovert into an introvert. Found solace in my cocoon and became a victim of fear. What kept me going was faith, family, friends and God, not forgetting my ikigai _ my blog, YouTube channel and poetry club. Back in the days, I was never affected by people's perception of me nor their opinions, all these played a role in shaping me to be a better self not destruction but I want to believe there a crack in me which escalated into my walls breaking, lost of self identity and reaching my rock-bottom; story for an...

Today's culture and norms has a trajectory of seeking help as a sign of weakness. I'm strong enough to..., bold enough to..., and confident/courageous enough to... We are all Hercules, Iron-man, Spiderman and Captain America of our times in our 'marvel wourlds,' yet in reality they don't exist. It's pathetic that tears are observed as a sign of weakness when expressed through pain and as a sweet gesture as expressed in good memories or joyous moments but, truth is they can be an expression of relief when hurt, in pain or wounded. Most often we end up concealing our pain, wounds and scars; showcasing somewhat flawless selves. Its damaging as it unlocks room to depression.  Depression creeps in the cracks under the conceal and deals with us personally without realising it until its traits protrude. There's nothing wrong with being broken, hurt or pained but how you tackle the situation says a lot. A problem shared is half solved. Don't go about sharing i...

  There I find myself smiling,  Yet no joke is cracked, Neither am I watching a comedy skit or meme, But his words anchor my breath, His voice echoing in my head, And our good old days replaying, Im in love. Poem by Nnessy💕

A stare in the mirror, Gazing at a good looking being, Wondering, Who could it be? Different from the scattered self I am, In response,  I bombarded with questions,  That I may fail to answer in a million years All is could whisper, Future self, take me with you . Poem by Nnessy Have you ever been in a situation where you to be far fetched from yourself? Your identity, aura, grit or reality not matching the facade you always envision. Sometimes its as if you're estranged from self. Well, that's a thought many have but shy from fixing. We've grown to conceal our shadows, scars, failures, fears and problems not realising they are volcanos that would someday erupt. Why not take self an interview, be sincere, ask yourself honest question and pen down your findings. Don't just know and do nothing, get help. Proffessional help if need be. Find confidants to assist and family or friends to help you get the vibe. Remember: you ought to rejoice always, claim it and make it you...

There I am, Feeling confident,  Courageous as ever, And ready to tackle the world.  Within a blink of an eye, My pupil is dilated, Having tears stream down my cheek, Leaving me as one under an attack, Grasping for air to breathe, I am somewhat losing self, To an alienated self.  My hope, My grit, Myself... All but a mystery,  Waiting to be rediscovered. I lay down,  In anticipation of finding answers, Mid noon nap, Expectant of sweet dreams, [Yawn] Where's my pillow? Zzz zzz zzz...

Let's face it, no one came from nowhere or simply fell from the sky; we all have a lineage, a background, history... something that we hold on to and it shapes & molds us to be who we are. Believe you in me, your parents or guardians made an impact in your life; financially, emotionally, spiritually and mentally and you ought to pass it to the next generation, person next to you or skewed crown fellas. Get me right, I'm not suggesting you to father a child but mentor, coach, inspire and encourage someone. At times all you need doing is adding a smile on someone's face. Where did we get the spirit of arrogance from? Certainly not my Father, Lord Almighty; well do the math, lol. Why have we grown comfortable with all the good/offers for self, my family, my friends, my.... what of other; is there ever a time for them? We've become selfish with showcasing goodwill/making impact as our ultimate goal, as we desire to be the shooting star and not the shinning star. Well, ...

 I got engaged in a constructive conversation where my take home note was, "Africa doesn't have a lot of start-up and from the majority that exist, they do not go far, but crumble somewhere along the way." This resonated in my head for a while as I tried to generate possible outcomes for such and ways to counteract the beast that make companies, products, business... extinct. Today I'm not here to discuss on causes but encouraging us to thrive and push for decades in existence and possibly centuries hereafter. Truly, Africa needs Africans to rise. To pioneer something is the greatest strength one can have. Remember, you know your vision, we don't; just waiting to see your blueprints so as to applaud or make mockery of you. Are you going to fail your vision? Believe you in me, pioneering something is never easy but always associated with the joy of the aftermath. Go on, do your research, start something, push even if you seem to be on a standstill, strategise, re-s...