S.I.L.E.N.C.E.

 Amazing.

How people respond to silence.

This world talks a lot. So much energy people burn saying things, unhelpful stingy things, to people. 

Used to response too.

They expect in kind.

But will love to see capitulation. Begging. Weeping. Brokenness.

Silence? Unbearable.

Stoicism be a refuge! 

My people get cranky if they can't get a reaction out of you.

Ain't talking, your honor. 

Words hurt so.

I don't want to hurt you. I don't want you to hurt me.

Can we stop making words now?

I bet that tomorrow we can say calmer things.

Wanna try that?

            No?

Okay.

I'll shut up now and bite my tongue while you carry on.

What?

No, I ain't listening. My ears do that thing where everything sounds distant...LOL.

Not really. I took off. You be talking to my shell while I have mental adventures.

Silence be a refuge in a world that won't stop talking.

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Passion

Set yourself on fire! 
You can not be passionate and sit down.

Passion propels you. 
Passion sets the human soul on fire.
Passion gives you the power to achieve great things.

Love your kids passionately.
You can't achieve meaningful things without passion.

-Pastor J. K. Saliu (C. 2016)

 

The storm is not all gloom;

 

it is also wind that cools.

Take heart. 

I beat loneliness to death

 I sparred with it for months

It hit my bowels with isolation 

Dunked my head in the sea of grief

It was a new low, I couldn't deal

To breathe easy, I broke down part of my fence

Friends peeped in with fresh energy for me

Pumped me full of motivation 

Power, energy became my weapons 

I hit loneliness on the head with my selfies

Gave it uppercut by sending out friend requests

The KO punch? I refused to harbour grudges

Offend me, I tell you and move on

Loneliness couldn't stand that

It moved outta ma territory! 😂 😂 😂

Distraction (A quote)

 

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"Distraction is so subtle. It creeps up on you and if you are not sensitive, you won't notice you've left your path for a very long time. It could be that shiny degree that makes sense at a point in your career. Bowing to culture when you have a relationship that's unique. Expanding a business when you've not consolidated. Doing business the way it's always been done. But, your heart will tell you something's off. That there is no happiness in what you're doing. Your original passion is not being fed and you are just marking time. 

    Listen to your heart. Go back to your North Star. Are you heading towards your dream or are you being led away from it?"

 

Subomi Plumptre