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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

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...

 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. Poem by Nnessy 💕 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✍️