Since my last post, I have come to realize something. In life, there are indeed powers beyond the realm of human comprehension or beyond one's limit. You realize that you can be as strong an individual as experiences and nature have made you become but there are somethings that just weaken you and if not careful and PRAYERFUL will shatter you and bring you to crumbs. Now these powers, though all spiritually linked, have their direct applications in the physical realms. Challenges such as sudden downturn in academic productivity, financial depressions, lack of drive and enthusiasm, feeling of lack or growth or decline in all areas of one's life, emotional disasters, even sour relationships with friends and family, take away our joy. It tends that one thing leads to another and before you know it, all these challenges and more then begin to happen simultaneously or even concurrently and your hole keeps getting deeper. More saddening is that fact that many a times, we were at a point when it seems like things can only get better, or seem picture perfect and rosy. Relationship with those that matter is going on great, school is productive, work just seems like its getting everyday, finances are steady and all that and all of a sudden it begins to crumble, faster that the wall of China would.We all have experienced these situations at sometime in our lives and have somehow rebounded from it, fell real deep into it or are still in it. I would like advices, comments, suggestions from anyone who gets to read this. Just before you do that though, let me give you my thoughts.
The ultimate solution to facing challenges or powers beyond us is GOD. Many a times in our lives we overlook this solution option for various reasons. I have not been to church in months. I have not been praying. Why would God answer me after what I have been doing? and all these many questions and statements. The truth though is there is nothing to small for him to do, a sin too big for Him to forgive, our negligence of Him so big He cannot forget. Laying down all your issues in front of Him is the solution. A friend once said, " I will put all my eggs in one basket.God's. Who said do not put all your eggs in one basket". He is the only basket to cast all your pains and sorrows to.
Realizing and accepting that you are in a position that you need help is the next thing that follows here. Realizing a hole is the first step to filling the hole.Sometimes we are too closed minded to see this, or we do not want to accept we at a low point.This only leads to the problem(s) getting bigger.
Stooping to Conquer. I should take a breather here. We have to sometime stoop to the physical contact of these powers affecting our lives to conquer our problem. To sincerely mean and say that you are sorry to an individual you have hurt in the time past can only do you good, not harm. No one is contentedly wicked, situations put us in those corners. Accepting your faults and being willing to move on, learning from them solves the bulks of our problems.
Point out areas of strength and point out areas that need to be worked on. Find the things that make you happy and try to them more often. It not only takes your mind away from your struggles, it tells you there is more to live for than you facing at the moment.
Lastly, never be afraid of change. It is the only thing that changes. Do not judge people by outside perceptions. For some may act like they love you, but they plot your downfall. Some had their backs pushed to the wall, thus forcing them to be against you, deep down, they pray you can get back up and be free once again. Some realise the hate they had for you is no more, and love, compassion and a new hope feels their heart, but complications cannot make them make these feelings known. Be wary as to all man, his own problems. Do not be quick to judge. Have a forgiven spirit. Be open to all man. These are the lessons I wish I had learned way earlier in life, but like they say what will not kill you can only make you stronger.
In truth, the future may look bleak, distant and without substance, but with a little hope, minute faith, few grains of believe and ultimately life, there is a way. A way to come back strong. A way to show that you can be who they say you cant be. A way to live and realize your dreams. A way to make amends for wrongdoings in the past and give light on the present. Love all those who hate you. Bless those who cause you. Thank those who take delight in your downfall,for they are the inspiration you need to become the cornerstone the builders rejected. Appreciate and pray for those who sincerely care about you-their prayer and love kept you going when you didn't know.
Don not forget to drop your comments, suggestions and questions. We all can learn from each other. On a lighter note, congratulations to the East for their success in this year's AFRICAN SPORTS DAY. We, the WEST, will be back to take our rightful position. Also, the AFRICAN FESTIVAL is coming up fast.
The African Festival Ottawa is scheduled to take place in three different locations this year. On Friday July 24, 2009 at Bronson Center "Miss Africa" Pageant and Fashion shows. on Saturday July 25, 2009(Music, drama,poetry, performers acts and so on) at Vincent Massey park, Ottawa. On day 3(final day) Sunday July 26, 2009 (All African Soccer games) at Mooney's Bay Sport Stadium, Riverside Rd.,Ottawa.
Please visit the African Festival Ottawa website at: http://www.africanfestival.org for more information.
If you want to listen to African music, we have 24 hrs non-stop African music radio on our website, Guess what?
YOU DON'T HAVE TO SPEND BIG BUCKS TO TRAVEL TO AFRICA. WE BRING AFRICA TO YOU.
If you have an African Soccer Team, please call and represent your Country at the All African Games at Mooney's Bay Sport Stadium.
Fee for Country's Soccer Team: $175
MORE NEWS FOR YOU BELOW:
On Saturday June 6, 2009 at Bronson Center, Theater Room, 211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa
The Pan African Council of Canada presents:
PRE-FESTIVAL CONCERT; June 06 - 2009 @ 6: 00 pm
FEATURING OTTAWA BEST AUTHENTIC AFRICAN MUSICIANS AND PERFORMERS:
The Burundi Drummers
Cobra du Mandingue- Gineau
Elage-Senegal
Empress Nyiringango Nina-Rwanda
P-Kongo-Representing Nigeria, Lesotho and Namibia
Gutta Kid-Haiti
Tammy T-Jamaica
Adult... $ 10.00 at the door, $ 8.00 in advance
Youth... $ 7.00 at the door, $ 5.00 in advance
Family..$ 25.00 at the door, $20.00 in advance
All proceeds goes towards the Ottawa African festival for July 24- 26, 2009 at Bronson Center, Vincent Massey Park and Mooney's Bay Sport Stadium, Ottawa.
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As said at the begin of the email and now:
YOU DON'T HAVE TO TRAVEL TO AFRICA. WE BRING AFRICA TO YOU.............
If you have any questions, Ottawa please call 613-794-4487 or Toronto call: 647-202-2694 for more details where to purchase your ticket.
