Time: Our Friend

Time: Our Friend

                The time we have in this world quickly comes to an end.

                Time is a constant variable in our daily lives. We work, we play, we pray, we go about our daily day with whatever we are facing; circumstances and situations. In all of that, the time we have to do it never changes. There is a reference to the time we have, in Genesis 6:3, where God says, " Spirit will not contend with man forever, I will give Him 120 years to Mend His ways". So what is Time to us? An opportunity or a Lever of measurement.

                Everyday we go about our daily life,sometimes even forgetting that death exists and we do not have an entire eternity in this world. We say hello and hang out with friends, we pursue endless ambitions, we compete with one another for better life standings and situations, we seek selfish interests in order to achieve a life standard we have set for ourselves. Well, a good life is what God wants for us so what does Time have to do with anything? The answer to that is quite obvious because no man in this world will live forever doing the things that he currently does, taking the bus, train, taxi or walking to work, play, church or school amongst many other activities in the world. It follows thereof, that if Life ends, one way or another, Our Time is Limited. But For what? Why does Life not continue forever for those who have had it all and seemingly have a good life as with what that entails; Money, Cars, Houses, Clothes, Luxury Living and anything you can think of that constitutes a good Life? If their Lives are perfect, then what dies Time have to do with it? Why does the biological structure of man begin to shut down at a particular Age of Life? It must mean that there is something bigger at play here. Bigger than our paychecks and working status; Bigger than our goals and ambitions; Bigger than our plans for the future.

                The Bible records that there was a certain man, as told by Jesus to His disciples, who had a lot of money and said to himself, I will do this and do that and make sure my money lasts forever... i will have a good Life. It is stated that before the next morning, his soul was demanded of him, in other words, he died. Why? The answer is simple: His Time was up. The obvious question therein is, Time for what? We have to remember strongly that time is our ally in the larger scope of things because on the earth we currently live in, things are not in their perfect state as they were on the day of creation and before the fall of man through Adam and Eve. It is like going from one location to a specified destination, some take fast cars, some take trains, some take a horse ride and yet some ...walk. Whatever each person meets on their way to their destination can either be an ally on their journey or a distraction. Time reminds us of that Journey. We have to remember that!

                Therefore, knowing this, what kind of life do we then live? One where we try to do all we can and enjoy this lifetime or do all we can to prepare for the eternal life that has only good and no evil present? Or even a third option where we ask the owner of life and creator of our kind, the best way to walk through life in the timeline that we have been given?! 

The Journey

The Journey

Everyday seems like a beautiful Journey,

Crossing paths, Choosing sides, Making Lives.

Going up and down, For just one thing, Money,

We become just like one Bee with many Hives.

Not knowing where this life goes,

Not knowing much about faith, fear or even foes.

If only, is the question we always seem to ask,

But really, we are aware when we made our choices known.

Making a u-turn or correction becomes a daunting Task,

Time has passed and we have, unwillingly grown.

Not because we want to or have to or need to,

But really because we have taken our mile's walk in our own Life Shoe

Where do we go and how do we know,

If this turn or that turn is a wrong turn for our tomorrow?

Right or wrong, we live, we learn and we believe

That the day not yet lived holds something good, something yet to be achieved

Unwillingly or willingly, we wake up to another day

Saying to ourselves, It is well, Today! Today !! Today!!!

As we walk in our daily life we should realize,

Today, not yesterday or tomorrow, is the day we arise,

The day we strive for a better day, a better way, a better Foyer.

For today is the waiting area for tomorrow

and tomorrow is the day we are yet to see and never will

As for yesterday, that is History's Sorrow.

For all that was, is and will be,

is all part of past, present and history.

And to truly appreciate our Life's Journey,

We can, we shall, we must,

Realize that all we are is flesh, bone and dust,

And true Life, the true Journey we take, is to a place far beyond our Earth's Crust

The End

Who are you?

Who are you?

                When we are born, we are complete. Everything we will ever be is contained in the small package of hands, legs, brain and other body parts that make us human. We are a completely different and unique addition to mankind because every human being brings something to the table of existence and the smooth functionality of earthdom.

                This is not speculation. it is not a "maybe". it is what it is. Everyone is unique. That's how God made it to be: billions of people, each different, each bringing something crucial to the continuity and growth of the human race, so that every man lives to serve, to be for the pleasure of his fellows, to oil the hinges of the planet and we who live therein.

                As we grow, it becomes harder and harder to keep to that originality pure; it gets diluted by comparisons, acceptance, competition, praise, even belief in what we should do as a way to 'leave a mark' on society. We were made to leave marks just by being, through relationships, through service. By operating in our original function of service to God and Man, of seeing others before ourselves, of doing for others what we can without expecting anything in return; we leave a mark. Maybe not the mark we think we should leave (and we only think this because we have been diluted); a mark that can be measured in money, achievements and accolades instead of the mark that was intended, one not to be measured by the standards we have then set for ourselves.

                We were not meant for mark but for so much more. To give what we are to the world in its pure form. That is the way we live! We do not care about how the world will receive it, we do not care about what they will make of I, we do not care about tailoring it to what was before and what is now; we give it as we see it, as we feel it and as we know it. This is because the creator of the world made it that way, to plug into the system for a time such as you are ready, for the purpose that it was made.

                Let us not try to understand why we know what we know or see what we see or understand what we do. Let us not try to give name to what we are in a bid to make sense of it. Let us not limit ourselves to what the world can understand and praise. Let us go back to our 0.1 versions and see as we once saw, be as we once were.

                Let us be us: one significant part of a really, really big picture

               

...and now that you have gone to school, what next?

...and now that you have gone to school, what next?

                Education. A term that has literally come to mean academic qualification in a schooling environment either online or offline. This term borders on the horoscope of development and yet a society such as ours, though full of theoretically educated and academically qualified professionals, lacks growth. Not growth in terms of what we have, what we see and what we have access to as a result of education, but growth in terms of intellectual capabilities to translate what we know theoretically into physical solutions for our society. The essence of education is to broaden the horizons of interest. Now, I know talking, typing and voicing out my opinions do not transform the situation, so it is not my intention to change or transform. However, I would like for you to consider your own life and your own truth. Why did you go after an education in your field of study? Why are you currently in a B.Sc, Masters or Ph.D. program? Is it to get a better job, earn a living, and achieve a dream...? Whatever your reason, I assure you, if what you studied does not in one way or another translate to making our society a better place with your newly acquired knowledge and skill, then it is a waste. A little analogy would show you what I mean:

                If you went to school for a degree at 18 years of age and graduated at 22, did your national youth service at 23 and finished your masters at 25. This has just been 7 years in acquiring employability. No problem with that whatsoever. However, if what you studied, does not relate to what you do hereafter, what was the point. Now, I also know that many times we do not have a say in picking a career path or course of study, but we do have a choice in deciding to make life and living worthwhile, more than just a routine.

                Hence, the question: Now that you have gone to school what next? As someone who understands, I recommend that you take a little while to think about it all and what it means. Is life really about your potential and purpose in the way that you have come to accept it? Do you think it was predestined for one man to fail and another to succeed? Is there really a guarantee that if you follow the plan and path you are on, you are bound to get to your pre-determined destination? The answers to these questions are not a definite yes or no. What is certain is life as it is. To decide what to be in life once the cycle of academic qualification is over is to see your life as one part of many. As there are doctors to tailors, there are tailors to doctors and farmers and industrialists and entrepreneurs and artists and mass communication experts and journalists and so many more job descriptions, some of which have not yet been given identities. Most times we see education as what we need to get a better life. Although I cannot deny that with a good educational background, academic qualifications and professional certifications, you are bound on a good path, what is also key is the quality of life you lead and live. This value is not determined by qualifications but rather by choice and as a result of choosing, education in your field of interest becomes the tool to which you can arrive safely and happily at your desired destination while being grateful for every step of your journey.

                So, dear friend, before you make your next move in life, ask yourself, WHAT IS MY WHY FOR DOING WHAT I AM CHOOSING AND HOW DOES IT FIT INTO MY LIFE. 

What Does It Mean To You?

What Does It Mean To You?

Does your life not mean more to you than food and drink. When you wake up everyday, is your life just filled with the everyday routine of work, eat, sleep, save money, invest money, spend money and the likes. Is that all there is to life and living, does it not mean more? I have personally believed that there is more to life than what we perceive, even in the seemingly little things. The visit to or from a dear friend, the smile we share, the warmth we give and feel, the love, joy, support and friendship. The ability to enjoy simple things such as music and talents which we are all given in different ways. To some musicians, others artists and talents in a variety of worlds.

                If all you do everyday seems to wear you out, then what life are you living and when does true living begin? When do you get to smile and be grateful for the life that you have been given. When do you get to appreciate those who have been brought into your life for one reason or the other. At what point do you get to realize that little things can destroy and big things can destroy too. Little things can bring peace and joy and so can big things. Life is not spaced out into different phases of appreciation. There is a verse in the Bible that says, contentment with godliness is great gain. This simply means that in every moment no matter the situation or circumstance, we should be able to smile and be glad for what we have been given. Does your life add value to the lives of other? Does it give people joy to see you or be in your presence. It might not seem like the obvious thing to do but enjoying life means so much more than money, cars and luxury living. There is pain and death for both the poor and the wealthy, to him who has little and to him who has much, so the question you should ask yourself is what have I been doing with my life everyday.

                If you have a family, and you have sacrificed your family for making more money and this takes you away from your family day and night, what virtues have you left behind and what lessons do your children learn from and also what kind of people do they become. Our world has become what it is because of the choices we have made and yes we all make choices. Not just the people in power or command or authority. The lowly shop keeper makes a decision to be nice to her customers or be grumpy. The employee makes a decision to be ambitious or to be diligent in his or her work. There is always a better way to deal with situations and circumstances than to do the obvious which is to focus all your energies on a single target and forget all about the other areas of life. You should know that what you lose today, you will never get back.

                So in conclusion, we would like you to take a good look at your life, see what it truly means and take time to enjoy it all, when things do not go as well, ask for help, when you can't find help, take pleasure in what you have, eitherway, it all comes to pass, might as well enjoy the moments you have in ways that give peace, joy and love to everyone involved 

Techo Prospero Positivo

                Techo Prospero Positivo

                When I was younger. Much younger, with assembling my first computer at age 13 amongst other technological stuff and interests, I always thought, I would be great at technology. I wanted to be an Artificial Intelligence engineer with a focus on African Solutions using artificial technology. This was to be used beyond just electronical engineering but to involve mechanics, carpentry, wind and solar technology and basically things that we could do in our society without interferring with the big guys like electricity production, IT connectivity and the rest. You see, the world to me was much simpler then, but yet again, maybe I was just naive. Or maybe I was unto something, something that could produce the necessary solutions for living but yet in a much simpler structure, maybe a little archaic for modern technology but at least without all the complications that have come to be a part of our Lives today.

                Technology, as great as it seems, has also come to destroy the very foundations of what it means to live a full life. Yes, it gives you great access to knowledge, devices and capabilities but we cannot ignore the damage it has also caused. Has every single person been affected by the negatives of technology? well, that is a question that we can only give speculative answers and opinions for. An example is how we are suddenly lost in our world of loneliness with an assumption of friendships based on social networking via sites like facebook and twitter as well as the rot in content delivery and availability to the younger generation.

                Sometimes I wonder, do the younger generation even care about anything other than hashtags and DPs (Display pictures) amongst many other technology savvy slogans. Do they think about what the world is becoming and how they fit into the picture. Regardless of the position they take, the direction of technology is obviously influenced by what the societal trends tend towards. Instagram for example is a platform to display pictures, and many do just that, they display anything and ... everything. The Logical question is why and there is only an assumption of an answer and not a real one simply because there is no basis for the actions or rather the basis for which they are done are secondary and unoriginal but a placed thought in their consciousness to ensure the continuity of this kind of process.

                If this is all technology pulls us towards in exchange for the negatives that tag along, how then can we safely take advantage of the benefits of technology while separating the negative influences that are heavily programmed into our subconscious minds? How do we live free from the control that technology has over us once we join a particular product or service offering? Far more than our selves, we need to think of what the damage, if done to us, will affect our children and how that will in turn determine the direction of their lives. For we are all parts of a whole called humanity and the rot and decay starts with one, corrupts some and affects all. If this were a plot to make you see technology as a negative influence on society, that would be a heavy miscalculation and judgement, Technology is a gift that can be used positively in all areas of our lives and at all levels and stages of development, if only we would open our minds to the possibilities of positivity, we could unleash a great ampunt of good as opposed to the negative prosperity of technological rot. If we would only see, as it is and not as we think it is or want it to be, then we would be at a good starting point to developing our society, body, soul and spirit, using this great gift of development called Technology.