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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...

 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. Let's join hands and fight illegal mining together, Thank you.

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.

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💕

 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...

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...

 There I was sitting by the window, staring at the drizzling rain. Tic,k tock, tick, tock, as the minute hand went, I was lost in wonderland. I could not hear the sounds of my surrounding, let alone the amazing petrichor. I kept on staring as if there was some kind of entertainment going on, only to realise how much time travelled in what seemed to be a minute. What I was mesmerizing on, believe you in me, I don’t know. Maybe my mind simply went blank. Truly, thoughts are bigger than our imagination and we can come to an agreement, “As a man thinketh, so is he.” Thoughts somewhat govern us and ironically we have no control over them. What’s running in your mind as you read this? Thoughts, lol. Can we shape our future with thoughts? Can we build on them? Can we bank on them? As a man thinketh, so is he; really? If so, shouldn’t we add a curriculum of nurturing thoughts to the syllabus so as to build a generation of constructive individuals. Thoughts are really powerful weapons fashi...

 Until your wisdom attracts people to it, my dear, you ought to invest. There's carnal wisdom and divine wisdom & one can understand that the other is limited. Seeking to go far, seek wisdom from above. Allow God take you where you ought to be but be willing to move. Everything is attainable only if you invest in thyself. Solomon only asked in a dream for wisdom, it was granted coupled with wealth. His household alone showcased wisdom and his ruling - phenomenal. Promotion does not come from the East or from the South. Ask God above for wisdom, for the Word says, 'Let he who is without wisdom ask.' Imagine, a world full of individuals having the wisdom of God. How beautiful can it be? Choose wisdom, be wise. Thank you😊

 Confidence happens to be the missing link between self and connection to the world or my surrounding. Wisdom enables one not to be confident and arrogant but consider others. Confidence is the driving force to one shunning timidness and unleashing self. With it you're bold, courageous and ready to tackle the world. Sometimes it silences fear. It is easier to create your personal brand with confidence. Charm is deceitful and confidence, phenomenal; a key to unlocking opportunities. I vouch for you to honour confidence at all times and remain winning in all your endeavours. Choose to be confident but be sure to invest in yourself, for it is more like an energy boaster. Investment can be in the form of research,  mentorship, learning from mistakes/past experience, others or other resources and constant evolving. Building on one's confidence should be a daily dosage ~ Nnessy💕 Thank you 😊 

 There I found myself in the four corners of my mom's kitchen, having crickets sing in the background/dark, of course outside. I stood by the stove with a wooden cooking stick in my hand, having stomach grumblings and desiring a warm meal. Like any other, I was ready to become a magician, converting raw products into yummy-licious meal.  One can imagine the wars that took place in the kitchen. I placed my hot water in the pot, added my mealie meal. Lo and behold, the ingredients became violent, screaming to come out. Out of curiosity, I did the unimaginable, opening the pot. Mind you, at this point, it was restless, moving up and down like popcorn. I didn't realise that opening the pot was simply booking a match. In no time, pap won. It popped onto my skin, causing a blister to occur. In anguish, I killed its vibe by adding more mealie meal and staring as the recipe demands without granting it ample time for boiling/popping. I successfully had a meal on my table, yeah, right, ...

Fear Fear is invertible,  Time to change norms. Scared of the dark, Insects, people, life, Everything, Buh... Who inserted it in us, Fearlessly, fearful Taking mini steps in tranquillity, Reversing with huge steps of timidity, Anticipating to skyrocket with courage, To my utopian fear-free world. Written by Nnessy...✍️

Whirling love The wind bleeted past me, Leaving echoes of whispers Screaming love, The atmosphere dawned heavily with Rose petals and scent 'Smoother me,' I yearned as the wind progressed, I tried grasping the petals, Only to realise, tomorrow hereafter,  They would have withered... Dear wind, please don't go, Mama Earth, allow Autumn to reign forever,   I want to dance in the wind forever... Written by Nnessy✍️

The 'it' challenge of the year 2025 should go to "you." Yeah right, challenging yourself. It's very funny that we don't know the power or the. inner strength we possess unless we're tried. We're a generation so used to various challenges/trends on social media and never ourselves. We don't challenge our norms, values, way of living, thinking, processing nor mindset; neither do we challenge our capacity or potentiality. Well, I'm here to remind you, you're an individual in a time ticking zone, full of opportunities and growth but surviving at the top requires you to challenge your status quo.  I'm sorry, today's message ain't all lovey-dovey on the sweet, adorable challenges you're used to indulging in, but the often avoided routes. We're scared of facing the reality of the world and solving practical issues affecting us; therefore,  we tend to dwell in our fantasy of doable challenges, seeking to be the next genius recor...

 Scene 4 In the morning hours, as the nanny prepares breakfast. The women are haphazardly preparing for their departure for the meeting with their lawyer. Mpumi is ironing her shirt. Trisha is holding a plate with food and a cup. Kendra enters the lounge with her handbag & wig and begins to comb her wig as she strikes a conversation with Trisha. Kendra : Morning everyone. (As she puts her handbag on the couch). Mo Mpumi : Morning, sis-in-love Trisha : Morning, sweets. Kendra : Mummy, I have a bad feeling that Pam might show up at Guru's law firm. She likes attention Gess, she annoys me Trisha : My daughter she's not worth the fuss; don't let her get to you. Let's go find out what Mr Krab (lawyer) has to say. Let's hurry, so that we will arrive on time. Kendra and Mpumi respond, "Yes, ma." They hasten and leave for the meeting. Mpumi exits with a bowl of cereal, eating on her way. Trisha grabs her car keys from the table as she exits. Kendra checks hers...

  Scene 3 3 months later Giggles as Kendra and Mpumi enters the lounge dragging their suitcases. "Mom, mom, mom..." they shout. Trisha enters the room in her morning gown and bonnet, holding her cup of coffee. They hugged and sat on couches. Kendra : Thank you very much, ma, for sponsoring our trip. I really needed that, especially after Tom's departure.  Trisha : You're most welcome. I can do anything for my daughters, you know. I love you, ladies. Mpumi : (ecstatic)I now understand why brother married her. She's full of life and spirit. She's adventurous, just like Tom. Hashtag, forever the 'it couple' of the town. (In a low tone) May Thomas's spirit rest in peace.  Kendra : Amen. Trisha gasps for air and smiles sheepishly, taking a sip of coffee; Amen 🙏🏻  Kendra : Mummy, are there any leads on the issue with that lady and her dramatic son? Trisha : Let's talk later, my love. Just rest for now. Kendra : But mom, now is the best time.  Trish...

  Scene 2 Trisha tries to piece together a puzzle but nothing seems to be making sense. She becomes more agitated and furious, like a bomb ready to explode if no answer is given. She feels a fatigue and reaches for the water only to drop it after opening as she can't take the image of what happened at the graveyard.  Meanwhile, Kendra enters the kitchen to drop some plates. She asks her mother-in-law of the lady and the lad. To her surprise, Trisha utters nothing in response to the question but murmurs in distress who are they, does Tom have a second family, why secrets, what's going on? Kendra cries in deep sorrow and anger, trying to figure out what's happening. Kendra : Tom, Tom, T-o-m, Thomas... (her voice echos in deep distress). Where are you to drive this confusion? She shatters the waterglass to the wall (as she breathes heavily and takes of her wig. In a low tone). I wish you were here to explain yourself. (She sobs as she heads to the lounge where her friend is c...

Scene 1 (The stage is completely dark, only the sound of a howling wolf is heard. We hear the laboured breathing of a man in distress. A spotlight snaps on, a thin beam cutting through the darkness to reveal Tom, sitting on the edge of a bed, holding a knife. He looks at the knife, then the pieces of paper besides him. His lips move but we hear a voiceover, his thoughts. He shreds the papers and burns them. Lights go out)  As it dawns, screams are heard in the neighbourhood & cries of a fallen hero. The victim Thomas is revealed, covered in blood. The elderly are seen shaking their heads in disbelief, wondering who cursed this particular generation.  Burial scene Tom is taken to his place of rest as people bid him farewell through songs and music. His family members are witnessed screaming and falling in disbelief. A voice bursts from the crowd, "Why Thomas? You left us!" The sounds of those grieving overwhelm the scene. (Moaning is intensified as people are body-viewing)...

Survival Water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, sunlight  Ingredients meant for my survival, They say, "Fortune favours the bold," Yet speaking of natural selection, "Survival of the fittest." The question remains, Am I competent enough? I have neither strength to continue, Nor skills to push through, I'm just a weak fellow, In need of joules to survive. Sunlight is what I seek, Yet, global warming is our aftermath, With ultraviolet rays designated for my downfall, The heat is unbearable, Too much radiation & I'm gradually withering, Death echoes everywhere... Kindly grant me a chance to live, I failed to produce fruit due to unstable seasons, Can this world pardon my soul, And grant me a greenhouse? Planet Earth, do favour your child. Poem written by: Nnessy✍️ If you find yourself in this struggle, do not let self-criticism be your enemy. Seek out the tools and resilience you need to survive. Helplessness is a weight you can cast off; giving up is never the ans...

 Learn, unlearn and relearn from people. Seek advice and counsel but don't get your validation in them. Be the driver of your own life, you know your destination... Let me know what you think in the comment section. Thank you 😊 

 We're all aware that if we install an app today, after a certain period, we receive notifications on when to activate. I sometimes wonder why, as humans, we refrain from upgrading but still choose to be competent enough and update apps. How does that even work? Reading, zero. Personal development, none. Let's not even attempt to speak on self-activation. I choose not to know the stage you are in life, be it school, marriage, courtship, singlehood... but are you doing yourself enough justice? Can you claim to have activated the inner you? The Book of Wisdom says, "What defiles a man is not what enters inside but what comes out." Confusing right? How can what come out affect us? Well, out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaketh. Information that you ingest gets processed and it comes out either as words or actions; that is why I am emphasizing on activating the inner you. Steps to activating the inner you. Make sure there is peace and stillness from within . ...