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Unmasking the scars of fear

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 Have you noticed that whenever you're afraid of something you refrain from it or avoid it totally; leaving some trying to conceal or reason out why you should be exempted.  The scary thing for most of us is our scars as they trigger so much. I would rather be flawless and merry yet appearance isn't the only make up of a being; emotions and thoughts are involved too. If we keep sweeping everything under the rug we might end up defeated; time to face our fears. The devil you know is better than the one you don't. Why settle for a devil anyway? Those scars on your hand are just markers of your past failure not present or a next chapter. Wearing armless tops make the memories vivid and it sometimes seems as if history is recurring, bitter truth, but; why not change the narrative? Yes, you failed, it cannot be undone but should you wear the face of misery. Why not take that as a stepping stone to greatness, where your failure was a mistake needing alteration. Refresh, rewind,...

The Myth of the Independent Life: Why Your Actions Are Never Just Your Own

We’ve somewhat grown to be this selfish beings, an arrogant people. A case for debate but truth remains; so long my family and I are okay, no one else matters. Why is that? What happened to humanity, love and togetherness. The motto: It takes a village to raise a child seems like a myth. We’re never sorry for our actions but only panic when the aftermath is pointing fingers at us negatively. I can say anything and do whatever I please, afterall; my life my choice. Have you carefully considered at whose cost, you do these? Be it good or bad, there is always a reaction for every action. Carefully choose what’s right. The Unusual Screeching tyres, Screams and shouts everywhere, Mob gathering at the roadside, Sighing, in shock and remorseful of what transpired,  A toddler in a pool of blood, Lying lifeless, As the drunk driver attempts to resuscitate the child. ~ Poem by Nnessy   Looking at the above poem: not servicing your car was meant to affect you, but the couple of dollars s...

World's number one stumbling block to success: Action orientation

Guess we're all dreamers with varied goals and ambitions. Short or long term, ultimatum is achieving something. Having a vision is doable but acting upon it, problem of its own kind.  So many ideas have been aborted at the action orientation stage. What will people say, what will they think, is it logical, can I execute it, I guess I dream too much, what if I fail... thoughts that often affects us from starting. Well, take a leap of faith, baby steps into creating the world you want. It is wisdom identifying a need or gap and problem-solving, best life/proffessional skill one possesses. If your own action towards something is providing solutions, therefore; push towards it and have others physically implement it. Working towards something entails mental, physical or spiritual implementation, so long as you don't just sit with an issue. Yes, the vision board says it all about the blueprints yet to be created but how far have you travelled. The more steps you make, the closer yo...

Art of pioneering: Beauty in emerging creations

 Dreaming alone is an easy task nearly anyone can do, problem lies when it comes to execution. Not everyone is capable of building the dream into a reality, making the Pioneer title nearly expensive to attain.  A step into pioneering  Fear of starting,  Making something out of nothing,  Creating a blueprint,  And being a founder of a non-existent thing, Breaking status quos, Against odds,  Shifting norms, Accelerating times, Pacing souvenirs,  Ending with Beauty in exploration & creations, Forever a pioneer. ☆ Poem by Nnessy☆ Due to factors like laziness, unproductivitity, less creative, diligence, persistence, perseverance... so as to mention a few, pioneering can be tough. Mind you, you're building something from nothing and everyone who sees not your vision is likely to divert or discourage you, but press on. You see where you're going, push forward. I'm a dreamer, with so many pillow thoughts and few executions but I always see the beauty...

Destined for greatness

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It's never about who you are but what lies on the inside. Most times we neglect self and room for improvement due to current state or happenings. You fail to grow and develop self into the desired state because of failure, past even shortcomings or fear. This alone diminishes the potential in you, henceforth; settling for less is a major possibility. Who you are matters. Your identity, potential, grit, aura, destiny, ikigai and purpose best molds you. Being born in a manger didn't make the Son of Man an animal nor did it make Him less of a being, how then do you belittle yourself. Raised as an adopted child didn't make Hadassah labeled only an orphan but a Queen too. From shepherd boy to king, David's story transformed. What is your excuse? What's your story? Start seeing yourself beyond your circumstances. Take you in your mind to the place where you wanna be. Design your destiny and live by it, I beg you not to betray self. Don't allow existing constraints li...

Press on

Press on Hard perplexed on every side, Suffocated from all angles, Having the last atom of breath exhausted,  Having futile 'morrow, My dear, press on, Fight for your atom of breath, Your purpose is fire that breathes even when you cannot, Press forward Nnessy For more poetry visit:  Nnessy - poet at allpoetry

Hats Off

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  Hats Off Cheers to the future, With greatness— A platter so full of goodness There’s no room left for the past.' Written by Nnessy Let's normalise letting go of the past and focus on the future, building what we want to acquire. Only the sky is our limit, we ought to dream big and push towards the big mark. We have the power to push for what we believe in. Thank you

Adding the "-ing": A Practical Guide to Evolution

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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...

Sealing the Cracks: The Reality of Modern Depression

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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...

The digital thought

  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💕

The million years interview

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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...

The Unseen Architecture

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...

The Lineage of Goodwill: Debt we owe humanity

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, ...

Beyond the startup: Growing to pioneer

 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...

A thorn in my flesh

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 Those who love connecting with nature can attest that God created 'good' magnificent environment and all therein. Trees, rivers, animals coexist together and somewhat have a healing effect and a way to detoxify our mindsets. Ironically, the beautiful roses that offer sweet fragrance, syrup/juice are mainly used in bouquets can be dangerous as they might prickle with their thorns. It can cause pain, at times swelling, itching or irritation, taking me to my topic for the day; a thorn in my flesh. I took this photo and thought about how God created such a 'good' magnificent environment... but even here, among the beauty, we find the thorns. Piercings are less painful when the object is taken out. When one has a thorn in the flesh, in as much as it is painful, it has to come out. By so doing, one's relieved. Thorn in my flesh simply mean pain inflicted by the least expected thing/being, something/someone meant to protect or bring joy. Words, betrayal, slap in the face...

Echoes from the shaft

 A beam of light, Visible in the dark tunnel, Could it be my way out, Or flash of light from a deceased being? The air was heavy, Filled with odours,  Blood and victims' body parts everywhere, Leaving zero room to place feet, Having nausea, the order of the day, Left disgusted and feeling remorseful.  Can safety awareness banner fly high, Human lives matter. Poem by Nnessy 💕 Let's join hands and fight illegal mining together, Thank you.

Know your worth.

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Your past, mistakes, failures and glories, do not define who you are; neither does your future because it is not visible to us. Your footprints simply show us where you're coming from, so does scars, wounds and achievements.  What defines you is your character, spirit soul/mind. We can add purpose and ikigai to the list. These sum up and form your identity; who you are, not your official government name. Who are you? Know your worth and build on self. Make personal development your daily dosage and invest in self. Be a person of integrity, virtue and noble character. Have respect and a sense of ubuntu (humanity/hospitality) in you. Above all, love your self. Thank you.

Celebrating Christmas not X-mas

Merry Christmas to you all🥳 As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, let this mark the birth of eternal life, peace, love, joy, healing, setting of captives free, beautification of ashes, restoration, and the will of God. May you increase in Truth, wisdom, fear of God, favour, power, and dominion. Let’s resemble Christ in humility, giving, compassion, and goodwill. As we step into 2026, let's majestically walk with boldness as sons and daughters of the Most High. Abounding in love ...✍️ Nnessy💕

Journey to self-discovery

 A journey of a thousand miles they say, begins with one step. There I am, making preparations for a journey whose outcome is unknown. Change of site is said to be good, I agree but how do people counteract the fear of the unknown. It's as if the future is grey shaded and my light seems not bright enough to torch way ahead. My lens seem limited, this is where I have to bank my trust in the supernatural for guidance.  It's as if my future is laid before me with pieces of puzzles awaiting to be co-joined. Is this normal? Can anyone relate? Is fear invertible? Well, I see myself sitting by the window, staring at the motionless nature as the engine is being steamed up, heading to what I would describe as a fresh start. The irony lies in the fact that I feel scared yet all the same excited. " Have you pursued something in life that feels scary? How did you tackle your fears? Was the decision and outcome worth the effort? Are you proud of what transpired? Well, change is good, w...

The Untold Stories: The Beauty in Scars

Bruises, blisters, wounds… create beautiful scars. The beauty lies in the in untold stories behind of their occurrence and lessons learnt from the experience. They are not always physical but result as an aftermath of pain. Our world has decided to have a makeover and conceal the amazing scars, having everyone live beyond the realities of the pain induced and act as if all is well. Truly, we can’t go on this way, there’s nothing wrong with getting hurt, reaching rock bottom or being wounded. The problem lies when we suppress the pain and fail to let it go. Sometimes we choose to stay in our utopian world, which ain’t bad because being optimistic is phenomenal although sometimes the pain fuses to bitterness without us realising it. My concern is living in a world with pyscho-path, failing to heal but inflicting pain others. Being in denial always affects us negatively especially when reality dawns, some are crushed beyond limit. Guess we should have a World Scars Day where people of...