Living The Word

Ralph Waldo Emerson a 19th century American philosopher, journalist and poet said "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."When I came across this quote sometime ago, I read it over and over again, word for word to gain deeper understanding, I just couldn't agree more. After I gained inspiration on what to write I experienced 3 levels of emotions. The first was anger, after some thinking it went to pity and lastly love. IN MY STATE OF ANGER... If I were to re-quote Ralph Waldo Emerson, I would say "One of the greatest tragedy that should be know to man is been conformed to a world that was trying to make you something else". Sadly, this is the norm of our century. In fact, if you are not conformed you are not "there" yet, you are not normal, you are old fashioned, you are obsolete and need a makeover. Conformity is the jailer of (true) freedom and the enemy of growth - (Joh...

You are a talented writer, an anticipating or current creative blogger, an intelligent poet. Do you have something that has been laid in your heart to write about, you believe people should be in the know of? Do you have an inspiring / motivating experience you would like to share? Do you like to scribble reasonable and meaningful words down in black and white, or you haven't really had anyone read the thoughtful words you have written or you haven't published any of your articles yet. Thoughts Rundel would be delighted and honoured to have your work published. It would be making it's debut Guest Blogger Week (GBW) at the end of August 2015 (last week of the month) See the "Welcome" page at the top left for more information. I will be waiting to read your mails; sylviaokereke@yahoo.co.uk (or)                 chydymma08@gmail.com Love Chidimma

Do you notice how people are expected to say those three words as far as they are in a relationship whether they mean it or not? People just want to hear it, and hey! I am not just talking about the ladies based on popular notion , I am talking men too, even though some of them deny the existence of that subconscious craving. It is not out of the ordinary that we feel that we deserve to be loved. It probably makes us feel better, I feel it is unrealistic and shouldn't be compulsory but it sure is necessary. When you don't understand it, don't believe it, don't feel it, you shouldn't say it, no matter the the circumstance. Some people who say it, don't actually mean it. Some don't understand it, and others say it because they feel pressure from their partner, either verbally or unspoken, neglecting the implication of their actions. First of all, you are not being truthful to yourself and most importantly, those three words are comforting to tho...

      If only I had more opportunity, if only I had a better start in life, if only I had more education, if only I had a father/mother, if only I was not the only child, if only I had more connections, if only I studied harder, if only I had more faith, if only I was slim, if only I was more beautiful/handsome, if only I was born as a citizen of another country, if only I had met him/her earlier, if only I were tall,  if only I were short, if only I had better parents, if only I knew what I know now, if only I took a minute to listen, if only I was rich, if only I were smart, if only I had planned, if only I didn’t fall ill, if only he/she  were alive, if only I had someone to help me. If only I had not been abused, if only I weren’t so tall. If only, if only, if only…….  God can do something with that little you have, no matter how unimpressive it is, stop staring at what you don’t have or what you have lost and focus on taking an inventory of wh...

What separates a BRAND from a brand is the ability of the BRAND creator to ALWAYS step out of his/her comfort zone. How truly comforting is that zone? Are you really going to remain there? Are seriously not going to make anymore effort? Are you genuinely engrossed in that zone that you are undeniably satisfied with all your eyes can see and your mind hovers in thinking about? Is there really nothing more you want? Comfort zone for me means that you are not thinking futuristic. You don't have the confidence it takes to get out, the braveness to venture, sense of humor to accept defeat, the responsibility to quit your enjoyment, and the heart to continue or start all over. (this applies to different context). As a matter of fact, i see no wrong in a person being or living within his/her comfort zone, but where my problem lies is when you over stay your welcome and you are leisurely insensitive to discern when you should stand and take the next upward step. It pays me well, (...

(PLEASE READ MY PREVIOUS POST, TO MAKE MORE SENSE OF THIS) #CLUE 2 This is a confession, I cry secretly whenever I see, watch, or hear that a child is molested, beastly beaten and maltreated, helpless, disabled and starved. I remember when I was younger, I used to think that I wasn't normal in that area, because when i mean i cry, i mean literally, deep pain from my hearth kind of cry. It was as bad as when i watched a movie that portrayed such scenes, i would weep (i still do). In fact recently, someone told me about a woman who would beat her maid to unconsciousness and revive her with more beatings and leave hot pressing iron scars on the little girl's body. I was so hurt, i just couldn't comprehend why a human would inflict such pain and terror on a fellow human, not to talk of a defenseless child (i am glad she got exactly what she deserved). She didn't kill for heaven's sake! The child probably just broke a plate, or didn't mop well. So what! ...

I would like to think of this as a sequel to my first post "Find it! Live it! Accept it!" (please scroll down to read for a better understanding). people know that there is this thing you should be doing, you believe that once you begin, there is no turning back because it assures you of a fulfilled life. But the problem is that you don't know how to find it. Recently i started reading a book 'The Assignment' by the wonderful Dr. Mike Murdock (i strongly recommend it). In the pages of this book is over thirty years of study, teaching, and practical experience. As i read through, i realised that it was like a continuation of my first post so i decided to share the wisdom in his words and some of the facts he mentioned. I would be sharing 3 facts on how you can identify your assignment.  First of all, you are unique! But what is it that makes you unique? What do you love to talk about the most? What subject gets you the most excited? That been answered, Dr. M...

As i seat to write this, trying to recount my imaginations, i just realise that i can't put a number on how many times i have imagined. One thing i notice though, is that it is conscious effort; you don't imagine in your sleep, you don't imagine when you are too angry or too excited, you don't imagine when you are stressed out to that point where all you want to do is lay and rest. Rather it takes place when yo want it to. How many times have you sat to imagine things that will stir you up to be a better person? Imagination is one of the most advance human faculties; in it there is creativity, resourcefulness, hope, self - motivation. The dictionary defines imagination as the image - making power of the mind: the act of creating or reproducing ideally an object not previously perceived. This means you have been empowered and now what you make of that empowerment is the choices you make.  Do you remember that verse of the bible that says "the Lord God formed...

We all have an idea of what we feel and believe love is and should be. No one is ignorant of it's impact, whether felt, given or expectant. Amongst the four main kinds of love (Agape, Phileo, Storge and Eros) that there is, i would be will be referring to the first three kinds of love mentioned above.

Despite the similarities such as eating, sleeping, procreation, and defending between humans and other creatures. one of the things that sets us apart is that we have a fifth faculty: the intelligence to enquire into the truths of our existence. We have the ability to engage in abstract thinking (thought), which is the contemplation of things beyond what we can see or sense. We have the ability to express ourselves in ways we feel most comfortable with.  As a result of the extraordinary valuable ability i possess as a human to be introspective, i wonder about a bazillion things: