SkewedCrowns

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...

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...

 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

 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, ...

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...

 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 . ...

 Everybody loves good things and being the best. Shining is our ultimate goal in life, and it should not be at the cost of anyone. Sometimes we view a facade as the ultimate picture, or we simply hold on to glass as if it is a precious mineral. Diamond our award-winning jewel for years, whom everyone wants but fortune seems not to be favourable to all humankind. It's always glass diamond 99.9% of us get, thus; having an acceptable will not a perfect one. We need to change the narrative. Glass diamond is simply having something that looks original but being fake like lables (Gucci, Nike...). It is the exact imitation of the original copy. How many of you agree with me that given a range of expensive items and similar looking low cost, you would ought for the relatively cheap. What you will be thinking of is quantity not quality. As you can see, glass diamond can be by choice. Some of us live in Utopian worlds and are comfortable with the facade. The outside world exists but does not...

 My heart was heavily saddened after learning of the 35 year old South African lady who sold her daughter Joshlin Smith for only R1100.00 The sad part iis that being a biological mother to this pretty damsel, she had the gut to kidnap and sell her child to a Sangoma. What is society turning into? This is no different from murdering her own blood. How can one be so heartless to give away a precious soul for items which are vanity? I'm still in shock as to how cruel society can be for personal gain. Some kill for riches and glory, others steal to make big names and to some sacrifice equals power but, all is vanity. I agree with Shakespeare, " Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing ." We're so caught up in today's swift that we forget tomorrow exists, how pathetic.  Just like Joshlin's...

 Back at it, talking of making impact. We're this microwave generation that likes making it to the top headlines, newsflash, glam and fame. At times we end up opting for the shooting star that announces its presence. Yes, it makes noticeable blueprints but only remain for a while & is heard no more. Choice is yours, shining star or shooting star. I'm a superstar😆 Shining stars are amazing.  They always avail themselves in a clear night sky. What make them phenomenal is their energy to shine throughout the night and still showing up the next day. People associated to these stars are reliable and they shine in and out of season, always soaring high. They are fuelled to constantly shine unlike shooting stars that sky rocket only for a moment. Such people are full of wisdom and understanding/knowledge; that is, it is difficult to tell when they are undergoing their best or worst due to their consistency in shining & how they handle situations. They always find a way aroun...