Category: INSIGHTS

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Things that Would Keep Inspiring You

October 15, 2022
Francis Akpome

Things that Would Keep Inspiring You

Things that Would Keep Inspiring YouIn today’s world, being inspired cannot be so is easier than before. We are constantly exposed to new ideas and ways of thinking, and it’s crucial for us to take note of them so that we can grow as individuals. Having a positive attitude is essential for success in any field. We all need inspiration and courage sometimes that could help us find our spark again.  Below are a few things that would keep inspiring you; and they might also help you find your passion again if are becoming despair.

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The Best Ways to Deal With PTSD in 2022

August 30, 2022
Francis Akpome

The Best Ways to Deal With PTSD in 2022The Best Ways to Deal with PTSD in 2022 and Beyond

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences a traumatic event. People who experience trauma may feel stressed, afraid, and out of normal routine for an extended period of time. In some cases, this anxiety can last for weeks, months, or even years and lead to post-traumatic stress disorder.

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How Narcissism Affects Relationships

August 13, 2022
Francis Akpome

What is Narcissism

How Narcissism Affects RelationshipsFirst, let us try to understand what narcissism is. Then discuss how Narcissism affects relationships. Narcissism, in layman’s terms, is being excessively self-obsessed. People are narcissistic when they are excessively self-focused and have an exaggerated sense of entitlement, and a dysfunctional relationship with others. Narcissism is a term used in psychological literature to describe a range of behaviors and traits that include excessive attention to one ’s appearance, excessive focus on one’s self-importance, and an obsessive need for admiration. The common misconception is that narcissism refers to being egocentric or selfish. But it’s actually different from that. In fact, people who are narcissistic are often very anxious, have low self-esteem, and crave appreciation and attention. In this article, we share explore how Narcissism Affects Relationships.

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Newbies Guide to Positive Parenting

June 30, 2022
Francis Akpome

Newbies Guide to Positive ParentingNewbies Guide to Positive Parenting: How to Raise Kids Who Are Responsible

Parenting is one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs in the world. In our rapidly changing world, there are so many different parenting styles and philosophies. It can be difficult to know which one is best for you. We take our role as parents very seriously and that is why we created this newbie guide to positive parenting, how to raise healthy and successful kids. Raising a child is not always easy, but all parents want what is best for their child. The key is to strike a balance between being overly permissive and being too restrictive. Positive Parenting is a style of raising children that focuses on creating an environment of positivity with words, actions, and intentions rather than focusing on correcting negative behavior or reactions.

INSIGHTS INSPIRATION

The Wicked Stepmother Cinderella

May 12, 2022
Francis Akpome

The Wicked Stepmother CinderellaWhat do you understand about the The Wicked Stepmother Cinderella?

The wicked stepmother Cinderella, is a story about a boy whose mother died when he was still tender, leaving him and his father. After a few years, the man married another woman with two children. This woman became very hostile to her stepson. She subjected him to lots of hardship and starved him often. He will make him do all the house chores while her children do nothing. The story of this wicked stepmother Cinderella is an evil woman per excellence.

INSIGHTS INSPIRATION

Living In The Now

March 31, 2022
Francis Akpome

Living In The NowSince the publication of Eckhart Tolle’s excellent best selling book The Power Of Now, concepts such as ‘living presently’, ‘living in the NOW‘ and ‘living the moment’ have become much more prevalent in our society. There is nothing new about these concepts. They have been around for millennia.

For example, the Gospel writer Matthew attributes the following to Jesus

“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.”

But how many of us really understand what living ‘in the now’ means?

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NEVER EVER FORGET THESE LESSONS OF LIFE

March 1, 2022
Francis Akpome

It’s so important to never forget the lessons we learn in life. They shape who we are and how we view the world. Here are a few important lessons that we should never forget: off course we should NEVER EVER FORGET THESE LESSONS OF LIFE

Never forget these lessons of Life1. Always Remember That You Can Grow Without Destroying Others.
2. Always Remember That Your Dreams Can Be Fulfilled Without Sabotaging Others.
3. Always Remember That Nobody Must Go down For You To Rise.
4. Always Remember That Nobody Must Be Shamed Or Embarrassed For Your Smile To Be Sustained.

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ABOUT ST VALENTINE DAY

February 14, 2022
Francis Akpome

ABOUT ST VALENTINE DAYABOUT ST VALENTINE DAY:

  I decided to put up this writing not because I am Valentine but for the sake of those searching for their ‘Valentine’ on a day such as this. As we plunge into our ultimate search for ‘a Val’, it will be nice to know how this love story all started and its meaning to us.

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The Lion and the Sheep

February 1, 2022
Francis Akpome

The lion and the SheepA Story of the Lion and the Sheep

Long time ago in the Animal Kingdom, a sheep was passing and saw a lion crying inside a cage trap and the lion begged the sheep to save him with a promise not to kill and eat it but the sheep refused.

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MAD- MAN. Food for thought in Perspective

October 22, 2021
Francis Akpome

 Food for thought in Perspective on the need not to despise others

MAD- MAN. Food for thought in Perspective

People called him mad man
but I was surprised when he moved close to me,
He said, “can I ask you a very important question?”
I nodded, in acceptance,
and then,
he asked, *“am I a mad man?”
The obvious answer, from a sane person, will be, “no”,
and that was what I said.
“Thank you!”, he replied.
then he said,
“Just because I don’t see things the way other people do, does that make me a mad man?”
“No”, I answered again.

He bent down, wrote “W”,
and asked me what he wrote.
At this point, I was already feeling ashamed,
getting involved in a lengthy conversation with him.
In a hurry to leave, I said “w”,
but I was amazed when he replied to my answer,
“You only see ‘W’,
because of the angle at which you are looking at it.
If you turn upside down, you’ll see “M”.
If u look from the right side, it is “3”,
and looking at it from the left side, it is “E”.

*The fact that I don’t see things at the perspective that everyone is seeing it doesn’t make me a mad man, he said. Then he left.
I pondered for so long about this and its application to life.
Because We act, and relate to people, based on the perspective at which we are looking at their situation.
Have you taken your time to look at other possible perspectives?

I then decided that,
before I get angry with, or act against, or judge anyone that has done something unfavourable to me,
I will view it in at least four possible perspectives.
1. My own perspective,
2. 2. His own perspective and
3. 3. Others perspective’
4. 4. Almighty God’s possible perspective.
So, before you judge people, before you rage your anger on them, take a little time to view their angle or perspective, and, if you still cannot see a reasonable reason, then you may act REASONABLY.
Live and let others live

INSIGHTS: MAD- MAN. Food for thought in Perspective

mad- man. food for thought in perspective teaches us that before you judge people, before you rage your anger on them, take a little time to view their angle or perspective.

See Also; LIFE IS DEEP – Life Altitude (livealtitude.com)

Inspiring Short Stories on Positive Attitude

 

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WHY I AM ENTERING THE MONASTERY IN 2021

June 12, 2021
Francis Akpome

WHY I AM ENTERING THE MONASTERY IN 2021 By Miss Getchen ErlichmanWHY I AM ENTERING THE MONASTERY: We live in“unprecedented times.” This oft-repeated phrase has not only made the headlines of the daily newspaper and graced the lips of many a newscaster but has also become an ever-present mantra of our everyday encounters. Unprecedented times” describes the bewildering conglomeration of political chaos, religious tensions, and a pandemic-ridden society.

Yet, it is precisely

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DONALD TRUMP: A TRAGIC HERO?

January 25, 2021
Francis Akpome

DONALD TRUMP: A TRAGIC HERO?IS DONALD TRUMP: A TRAGIC HERO? 

“A proud man is always looking down on things and people,
and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that
is above you.” ― C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

The quote above caught my attention, while I reflected on the
presidency of Donald Trump whose rise to power came to a tragic/controversial end after four years, thereby setting a tragic unprecedented history that might take generations to break, if at all.

I am not used to writing on western politics, and governance,
this is because it appears everything I do or say is Nigeria in particular and
Africa in general. More so, as the biblical saying goes, “Only

INSIGHTS INSPIRATION

Honesty and Self-Respect are the Most Precious of all Diamonds

January 9, 2021
Francis Akpome

Honesty and Self-Respect are the Most Precious of all DiamondsWhat is Honesty and Self-Respect?  Did you agree that Honesty and Self-Respect are the Most Precious of all Diamonds? The story below will tell us what it is.

A Merchant wanted to purchase a gorgeous camel in the market and after spotting one, he began to settle for it with the seller!
There was a long bargain between the merchant and the camel seller, and finally the merchant bought the camel and took it home!

INSIGHTS POLITICS

POSITIVE THINGS RESTRUCTURING NIGERIA WILL BRING!

November 9, 2020
Francis Akpome

POSITIVE THINGS RESTRUCTURING NIGERIA WILL BRING! POSITIVE THINGS RESTRUCTURING NIGERIA WILL BRING! – FOREIGN DIPLOMAT REVEALS

 

If Nigeria is restructured, it will be into provinces such as.
1) Northern Province
2) 2) Middle Belt Province
3) 3) Oduduwa Province
4) 4) Eastern Province
5) 5) Niger Delta Province (Atlantic)
6) Then Central Government at FCT.
These write up will explore some Positive things restructuring Nigeria Will bring! if the country is restructure

The Nigeria will develop primarily due to inter-province competition

1. The first province to experience economic explosion would obviously be the Western Province. The Oduduwua Master plan will be revealed. There would be

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THE ATTACK IN RIYOM by Japheth Prosper

November 8, 2020
Francis Akpome
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THE ATTACK IN RIYOM by Japheth ProsperTHE ATTACK IN RIYOM by Japheth Prosper

Not many remember what happened in Riyom, Plateau state many years ago. In case you’re among the many who didn’t, this story of mine will refresh your memory.
I met my wife, Rhoda in the UK. She was on a state government scholarship and she emerged as one of the best graduating students in her institution. I was thrilled when on our first date I found that she was a Nigerian from Plateau State. She was from