


Wisdom or plain words? You choose
The start of 2025 reminds me so much like that of 2023; I began the year on a high, doing things that I loved to do, not necessarily waiting for people to tag along. Like I had earlier mentioned, I finally got to making a vision board, detailed (even if I say so myself) and that has really been my compass so far.
In keeping with this vision, I embarked on a trip (by myself), to the beautiful Island of Mauritius; and yes it is indeed a beautiful place. I had not done any research about the Island prior to my visit and it seemed impromptu, however, I had planned to go on vacation beginning of the year, to help me fully recharge for 2025 and my destination was supposed to be Angola; however, circumstances did not allow for that, hence the plan B.
But before I go into the details of the first trip(s) of the year, I should say that I have also kept through to other parts of the vision, some of which include, my medical checks (eye and oral), looking forward to the full medical and God be on my side, I come out with a clean bill. Next phase of course would be to stay consistent and deliberate with the choices I continue to make.
Now to the trips, like I had mentioned, I made a quick, seemingly impromptu trip to the Island of Mauritius (23rd January - 27th January). While this is considered an East African country, it was interesting to see that the people themselves do not actually see themselves as Africans, instead as Islanders. Another shocking revelation to me was that this was a true no-mans-land in every sense of it, evident in the blend of people and tribes; from Indians (who are the majority), to the French (major colonizers), East & West African migrants and people from all parts of the world.
The immigration staff at the booth was very helpful, I spent less than 5 minutes with him, and he stamped my Visa on arrival (VOA) at no cost! apparently unlike other countries where you need to pay for the Visa, in Mauritius, this is not the case. Just after I picked up my luggage was when the real journey started. The second set of immigration officers asked me to step aside and went through my luggage meticulously like I have never experienced before. I was vexed (did not show it), but plastered a smile on my face and just watched and answered all the questions they had; finally I was let go and connected with my driver, then the journey began to Salt of Palmar.
At this time, it was around 3:50AM, I had spent the last 11 hours in transit to this beautiful Island (still unbeknownst to me at the time), and was finally on my way to the hotel with the sole intent to rest before the plans for the tour commences the next day. The first few minutes seemed okay, but I quickly realized that the roads were narrow, winding and dark; to make matters worse, the driver looked sleepy. So here I was, in a strange land, all by myself with a sleepy Indian-origin driver, driving through some narrow-dark road for about an hour; I would be honest, my heart was in my mouth all through the ride, till I finally got there; and I was not disappointed.
Day 4, 26th January, 2025: After three exciting days on the Island, it was time for me to commence my journey back home; but not before I had an hour massage at the hotel, one last bottle of Phoenix beer and some large prawns. By 14:45hrs, I was ready to start my one hour journey from the Salt of Palmar to the Airport, which I must say, is truly of international standard, or at least, better than anything we have in Nigeria. My driver, was quite the character, an interesting fellow, who was widely travelled, had practically worked in the most of Europe and America, but decided to settle in Mauritius simply because of the quite life, peace and beautiful scenery it offers. Clearance through the airport was fairly easy and in no time, I was onboard the Kenya Airways from Mauritius to Nairobi; and this is where it all got tricky. My layover in Nairobi was a long 9 hours, finally took-off from Nairobi to Lagos at about 08:30AM and arrived Nigeria 27th January, 2025 by11:45AM.
Now, in keeping with one of the items on my vision board, I immediately got on a cab, went to the office, picked up my car and went to the eye specialist hospital to see the Ophthalmologist! Successfully went though my tests, reviews were good, signed off on my new lenses and headed home.
The beginning of 2025 has indeed been off to an eventful start, with good fortunes, adventure and prospects for an even more amazing year. I look forward to the days ahead and the rest of the year; and I am optimistic that as I have once again hit the reset button in 2025, so shall it be and long lasting shall it remain!
It's been a while since I last set goals, my last set of goals expired when I turned 40, and set some confusion. Indeed, with no compass, be prepared to get lost! As hard as 2024 was, I am grateful to God, my love, family, my brothers and my friends for the support through the year; it really was like the beach with its waves; ups and downs, but we pulled through.
I made progress in my love life, having someone you can trust, work with and communicate with is the real deal! I spent more quality time with my loved ones, even though career did not advance that much, financially, I was better off. I skipped Sunday Masses a lot, but worked with my weekday Masses. Health-wise, I really cannot say I made that much progress, however, I made good round at the gym, and still grew a belly 🤣 Interestingly, I thought I had turned the curve in my divorce case in 2024, I started having good conversations with my kids and their mum, but when I said no to one item, things went south. I will dedicate a post on this when I can finally put the pieces together.
In summary, 2024 was a very good year, even though, I questioned my existence once again. I am eternally grateful to God, and all those who made the experience of the year what it was. Good, Bad, who knows? I am grateful to be alive to have seen the end of that chapter, and the beginning of a new one
SUMMARY
I am the child of the most high, born of flesh, immersed in His spirit. His divinity surrounds me. The gospel that I shall preach is the gospel of my life, acting out only what I have been instructed to; controlled no longer by time and chance. My foundation is in Him!
Planet = MARS
Element = Fire
Strengths
Courageous, determined, confident, energetic, enthusiastic, optimistic, honest, passionate.
Weakness
Impatient, moody, short-tempered, impulsive, aggressive, turbulent.
Likes
Comfortable clothes, taking on leadership roles, physical challenge, individual sport
Dislikes
Inactivity, delays, work that does not use one's talent.
Other Info
Continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition; always being first in everything, from work to social gathering. It is in my nature to take action, sometimes before properly thinking about it.
I have good organizational skills, which gives me the ability to finish several things at once (often before taking a break). I like to fight for my goals, I embrace togetherness and teamwork. I am brave and rarely afraid of trial and risk. I am ready to be the hero of the day, fly away and carry many endangered, powerless people on my back.
Purpose
I have a task to share my position, power, gold or physical strength with others willingly. Where this is not done, my energy stops its natural flow, fear takes over and the process of giving and receiving becomes out of balance.
On Relationship (Love & Sex0
When I fall in love, I usually would express my feelings to the person, without giving it considerable thought. I tend to shower the loved one with affection, sometimes in excess, forgetting to check the information I get in return.
On Family & Friends
My social life is typically always moving, warm and filled with new encounters. I am usually tolerant of people, I am respectful of different personalities and the openness they can provoke with simple presence. My circle of friends is a wide range of strange individuals, mostly in order for me to feel like I have enough different views on personal matters I don't know how to resolve. I would cut connections and acquittances short for dishonesty and unclear intentions. Long-term friendships will come with those who are energetic and brave to share their insides at anytime.
At a young age, I was clear in my head how I wanted to live my life, having been separated from my family when I was just a little over 10 years old. I was hard to control and angered by many restrictions. I take on family obligations whenever that comes up, hardly refusing more work, as if to show that my pool of energy is infinite.
Career & Money
The working environment is the perfect place for my ambition and creativity to show, as I fight to be as good as possible. My speed of mind and vast energy, keeps me one step ahead of everyone else. All I need to do to succeed is to follow my chosen path and not give up on professional plans, guided away by emotions. When faced with a challenge, I would quickly assess the situation and come up with a solution. Competition does not bother me, instead it encourages me to shine even brighter. On a bad day, I can be self centered, arrogant and stubborn, but i am also courageous, adventurous and passionate.
NEW LEADERSHIP VISION
Most Important Episodes
1. The Eye Mark (1987??): The first encounter, though not entirely clear, when the grace became real. The definition of Purpose and Strength. The first reclaiming moment and connection with faith, hope and God.
2. 1997: Official taste of failure, the invisible veil was broken, a call to action, quest for the afterlife, lose of fear, then search for glory, hard work, care and carelessness of life, first real shot at understanding life and purpose; first real known encounter with God; fear of failure; zeal for success; beginning of a philosophical life. Disappointments then hope; weakness birth strength.
3. 2007: Near victory, spotlight, hatred for spotlight desire for success. The beam, creating a balance, lost opportunity? Regaining self belief, trust in the unseen, faith, destiny and God. Confidence booster, nothing is impossible!
4. 2021: Confusion! Strength bows to meekness, Confronted unknown fear, desire and passion at ends width. Knowledge & belief opposed by reality. Regret felt for the first time, questions decisions feel like a prisoner.
5. 2014: Conformed to the standards of the world and people, realization and eventual appreciation of the divine. A fall from grace with all to lose. Hunger for the afterlife, shame and embarrassment, a period and feeling of weakness give birth to ideas and a new sense of direction and purpose.
VISION STATEMENT
To constantly live a life of grace, using lessons of past failures to dispel fear and encourage the search and quest for glory.
MISSION STATEMENT
To achieve my vision in life and the purpose of God through hard work, care, humility and the living of the true philosophies of the unseen God, while leading men to a new sense of direction and the fulfilment of their ultimate purpose.
There is good and evil in everyone. As a matter of fact, both exist at the same time, in the same proportion at birth. As hard as that may be hard to believe and comprehend, a simple explanation is your life. If good and evil are separate and outside of humans, why do we feel under pressure to do right; why do we feel under pressure to do good? If good were natural and evil outside of us, we shouldn't struggle to do good. What I have come to understand is that those who seem to do good naturally (for which I do not believe there is any such thing), can be seen to have just perfected the act.
We all have to make the conscious effort and decide to be good or do evil; but the fact that evil feels more natural to us than good ideas, points to the strength in doing wrong and/or what we truly are. Who are we then? What role does God have to play in all of this? What is the essence of our lives and for what do we get to see each day? Yes, we all have our purpose, and I strongly believe, we would and can never rest until that purpose is achieved.
I also believe that in spite of the seeming strength of evil, good is of a superior quality and requires higher & greater strength to perform. The fact that the world is filled with more evil than good is not a sign or a pointer to the fact that evil is stronger, rather it shows how weak, lazy and indiscipline we are, yet tells us that there are a lot of opportunity and room to grow. Our choices and decisions will remain in the past, but also have the power to direct the future.
I reflect now on my past decisions, things I have done and either regretted immediately or do so now, and I know and indeed I am grateful that I have a conscious that still speaks to me, and that I hear and can respond to. I once said my conscious is a gift and a curse, but writing now, I see t more as a gift.
We live in a fast paced, technological world, where some believe life is earned or a right. I haven't written in over a year, but feel a sense of responsibility to do so now. Right or wrong, I chose not to judge myself, or any other person for that matter, I only seek to live my life right and end this journey once and for all, that I may return. This is not an end, now there is no end, only writings, not so that I feel, look or act wise (I pray that is never my lot), but to commence the beginning of my end and as much as possible, do so with sanity. I may never come back to this, frankly I find the old writings, but write I shall, just as depart I must.
21/08/2016; 16:45
Should we stop trying to control our lives and live them, since everything that happens to us is a result of what we are connected to; what we call "divine intervention" is merely connections we were not aware of (Morgan Freeman). Birds don't fly, they are flown, fish don't swim, they are carried. Everything is connected, everything has a reason for why they are created.
21/08/2016; 17:05
WHEN I WAS YOUNG
Growing up as a child, I did not like many things. I liked to eat, I was not into gamming, but I loved playing football. I liked to ack, loved playing the Priest character, and also loved to sing.
Physically, I was strong, you would hardly catch me cry, was not afraid of seeing blood and just wanted to be strong. I would pump my chest whenever I had the opportunity to defend someone else who was bullied, cos I loved to stand up for those who were either afraid to do so, or just could not defend themselves.
THE CHALLENGE
As I recall, my challenges started when I became separated from my family, when I went to boarding school. I was probably just 10 years old or so, this was in 1992. As a coping mechanism, there was always someone who looked like someone I knew back home and that really got me connected back to home. I really did not like the school, I was bullied a lot and not long after, my once good grades started to head south. I recall pleading with my parents to take me out of the school; pleas that obviously fell on deaf ears. When my grades kept going worse, my dad washed his hands off my studies and not long after, I had to leave the school and came back home. The damage was done already at that time, I hated school and whatever it represented. This was my first traumatic experience and it was in these days I experienced what I now realized is called depression! I recall being ashamed and afraid of going outside, my love for the game was no longer there, I would lock myself inside the room, mostly because I feared I would be perceived weak and a failure.
I stopped making friends (not like I was big on this, cos in my neighborhood, you almost did not have a choice, we grew up as a community, but at this time, you had to select your click). Being locked indoors, i focused my time more around religion and reading, with particular interest in philosophy, trying to find a reason and meaning of life and to go on. I became angrier, but now more determined to turn my fortunes around and become successful. Put it this way, books and philosophy opened and broadened my mind! At this point I hated failure, I became secretive, stopped talking, was open to take more risk and became spontaneous.