PLUG IN

Hey guys! Great to have you here again. Trust you have been very well. Thanks for dropping your comments, and sharing our posts that have been coming your way. Here is another one, just for you; yes you *smiles. I trust you'd have a great time savoring the lines below. Enjoy......
So,it’s one thing for you to plug your phone or device, and return to unplug it after an hour; being assured that the device would be fully charged after an hour. You get to the charging point, only to realize that your device battery bar was the same as when it was plugged in. Well,this was exactly my experience. As soon as I got to the charging point, my reaction sang a duet. Shock and Anger. I began asking myself questions. Did you not plug it in properly? Was there a problem with the charger? Just by taking a closer look, I got the answer to all my questions. I realized my tab was plugged in half way and not completely. At this point, my anger was assuaged as I needed no investigation to know who the culprit was. I was the culprit. At this point, the right thing had to be done. Immediately, I plugged the device the right way and of course you can guess what happened.  It began to charge. In less than a minute, messages began to drop into the device. Apparently, these messages had been sent to hours before. This situation definitely got me thinking. As soon as this happened, it dawned on me that there just may be a couple messages that have wrapped in them all the answers to your prayers. Many things may have been sent to you by God, but they haven't been delivered .Could the reason be that you are not plugged in properly, perhaps not even plugged in at all. You just never can tell. Well, sometimes you could tell. It is time to recognize what areas of life you need to get plugged in and of course get properly plugged in. Your own “plug in” may be getting closer to God. Another could be working on your love life, being a person of love. Yet another could be letting go of past hurts and anger. I just learnt from my experience with my device and the charger, that my messages, goodies, blessings, have all been sent. It's now up to me to get plugged in so as to receive them. You think about how you need to get plugged in, so you can begin to receive all God has in store for you. Alright guys so that's my inspiration for today. Trust this inspired you as much as it did me. Do well, to share with friends even foes, and drop your comments as well. I'd be glad to hear from you. Till my next piece guys.
Load of Love,
Smiling D.
 

RELAX!

Hey awesome people. It’s good to have you here again. Thanks for always taking time from your busy schedule to read these lines that have been coming your way.

So an experience I had a couple years ago, is what inspired the lines you’d be savoring below. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Happy reading……………..

It’s my final year in college and for those of us that have been at this point, you know that final year is synonymous to project defense and a tone of presentations. Well, my own final year story wasn’t too different from this. I remember very clearly how we had been assigned projects as the requirement for one of the courses. This project was assigned in groups to ensure effectiveness and diversity of thoughts I believe.

The group leader decides to split the areas to be covered among all the members of the group. This was obviously done to ensure every one participated in the project. Anyways we all put in our best effort on this project to ensure we had no loop holes at all. My group was lucky enough to complete this project before the expected deadline. I mean I had such an awesome team of people. At this point, the group was able to settle on who would be representing the entire team in giving a detailed presentation of the project. We picked Tim who happens to be one of those vibrant guys who could go wrong on a few things except a presentation.

The big day of the presentation comes. My team members and I arrived the venue in good time. Everyone is set for the day, we have it all figured out. The only thing here is that Tim, our highly revered representative is nowhere to be found. We decide to wait a while, keeping our hopes alive. “He will show up”, we keep saying to ourselves. At this time it seemed like the clock had never moved this fast until now.

 We could only hope that the clock slowed down. Well, as you may have guessed, it was soon going to be the turn of my group. Something had to happen, a decision had to be made fast. Guys, guess what, the lot fell on me. I was asked by my team members to represent the group. I stood in front of them with absolutely no clue about how this would turn out as I was nowhere near prepared.

At this point I knew I needed help that was bigger than myself. Then I mutter silently just before I go upstage, “God, you control everything in the world, please be in mouth and in my speaking”. I get up stage and begin to make the presentation. Once I was through with the presentation, there was an awesome roar of applause in the room. Interestingly all the judges on that panel  had amazing things to say about a presentation I was so sure I had made a mess of.

A few weeks later, we are able to view our results. Guess what guys? Yes! My team scored the highest. We all couldn’t hold our joy as we all aced the course. I honestly was in complete shock because even though I got tremendous feedback from the judges after the presentation, I was still worried about the turn out of our final scores.  

 I had to conclude at this point that God was in perfect control of that presentation. In my own opinion, He aced it perfectly. I can also say boldly at this point that He perfectly controlled what the lecturers heard and it turned to me and my team members for the highest good.

Guys, God really controls everything. He is able to change things for you;so relax. It wouldn’t be dependent on what you do, say or even think. It will be totally by His hand. Don’t get me wrong, preparation is very important, as I am one big fan of preparation. However, when things become totally out of your control, then you can be sure to ask God to take control of every aspect of that situation and He sure will.

Alright guys, that’s my story. I really look forward to hearing your own story of how God controlled something just for you.

Till my next piece, see you guys. Do well to drop your comments and share with foes and friends. *smiles

Loads of Love,

Smiling D.

MY FRAGRANCE STORY

Hey people! Good to have you here. It feels to me, like it's been a while. I trust you have  been very well. I have been very well myself. I put this up for just you. Before you carry on, grab a seat, a snack, and a cold drink *smiles. Here we go........

You sure have stepped into a room, sat on the same row with total strangers. Haven't you? So I had this experience, where I attended a conference, and guess what? The only person I knew in that conference was me. I mean it felt like everyone who registered for that conference, registered with a friend. So, good thing I had a book in my bag to keep me company before the conference started.

The conference started on a very good note; the speakers did such a great job. Although I was getting tired, I was having such a great time. So, when the compere announced we were going to have an hour break before we carried on with the conference; it was like cold water to a thirsty soul. I headed out to the restaurant to grab a bite.

Just as I get into the restaurant; I see someone beside me saying hello with a broad smile. I say hello, giving this stranger a warm dimpled smile.  Apparently, this “stranger” is also a participant at the conference.  You remember the warning from our parents when we were younger right?  Don't talk to strangers! These words from my parents resounded in my ears just the way it did as a little girl.

Just before I decided if I was going to heed this warning or not, the stranger carried on.  My name is Chris, nice to meet you.  Nice to meet you, my name is D. I replied.   The stranger carried on. Goodness! I love your fragrance! What fragrance are you wearing? I smiled telling this stranger the name of the fragrance I was wearing.

 Apparently, it turns out that the fragrance is the exact one his mum used to wear. Sadly, his mum passed on only a year ago. We began to chat; only to realize we had a lot of things in common. Before we both knew it, it was only five minutes to the end of the break. We exchanged contacts, and even kept in touch after the conference.

Years have passed by, and we are still very much in touch, helping each other in achieving goals and making impact.

You know what guys; this experience taught me lots of lessons. To think it was my fragrance that actually broke the ice for a conversation that eventually turns out to be one that has lasted over the years.

One question you need to ask yourself is this. What fragrance am I wearing?  I’m definitely not talking about the physical fragrance. Of course, that’s important too.

 However, when people come around you, what do they perceive? Is there a fragrance of warmth, love, care, passion, coming from you or is there a fragrance of jealousy, anger, hate, perhaps pride around you?

Sometimes, I ask myself  D, what are you wearing?  I then tell myself you should always wear a fragrance of warmth, love, care all the time. Guess what guys? Wearing a good fragrance is really nice and I love it, but you know what’s nicer? That's right! The fragrance of love, warmth, hospitality, care. That's what attracts people to you.

Whatever it is you are wearing in life must be targeted at what you want to attract. So, start investing in the right fragrance.

Alright guys, I hope you enjoyed reading this, as much as I enjoyed writing it. Do well to tell a friend to tell another friend to read this. I look forward to hearing your own fragrance story.

Loads of Love,

Smiling D

GET DRAMATIC!

Hey guys, it's good to have you here again. Trust you have been doing very well. Yippee!! It’s month seven already. Amazing things have been happening to me since the year began, and I am very grateful. I can tell that you have some amazing things that have been happening to you as well. I'd be happy to share in your joy. I put this piece up just for you. Have a good read.....

It’s very easy to be all prim and proper in front of an audience right? Behind closed doors, can you say your finesse is still very much active?  Well, only a year ago, I was involved in a project, and things weren't moving as fast as I thought they would. To make matters worse, time was running out, and the project had to be executed before the year took a bow. At some point, it felt like all the skills I had acquired were not even giving me the expected results. It felt like this project wasn't going to pull through, and then suddenly my dramatic skills popped up. Behind closed doors, whilst commuting, whilst taking a walk, I became an actress. I got very dramatic, and would play out all the scenes of all I desired in that project. Months passed, I kept my scenes active. I deliberately refused to be deterred by all the negatives that were glaring. It was my scene anyway; I decide what to have in the script, so I kept acting out all the details of how I wanted my project to be.

Guys, to my amazement, only few days to the end of the year, all the scenes I had acted, the one-man drama, turned out to be a reality. The project was executed beautifully. Everything happened so fast, and turned out to be the most amazing thing that happened that period.

I have discovered for myself, that getting dramatic works.  Of course, adding God's word into the script and calling all what you desire forth is what makes the played out scenes a reality. Though it may tarry, it will come, on the other hand it just may not tarry. It could come faster than you expected. Whatever it is you desire, begin to act it out in your mind.  Your mind is  more powerful than you can imagine. It will amaze you how this acting skill works. Don't hesitate; start acting.  You may not be a good actor/actress, never mind, there's only one audience and that's you. So really, nothing should stop you. I look forward to hearing your dramatic story.

Do well to share this post, and drop a comment. Have a great one!

Love You Loads,

Smiling D.

TAKE HEED!

Hey people, it’s always good to have you here! I trust you have been very well. I have been doing very well myself. Often times, I write based on real experiences.  Here is another. Enjoy.....

So, I hadn’t seen my childhood friend for months, so I decided to stop by at hers and catch up on both stale and fresh gist *smiles. You know the excitement that comes from seeing a friend after a long time. We did a lot of catching up.

After spending one solid hour from talking, we both realized that we were famished. My friend hurriedly went into the kitchen. She told me how she had cooked the food earlier knowing I was coming to hers.

Just after she got the food out of the microwave, I was already salivating as the aroma was very inviting. I got my cutlery and begin to eat and boom! My friend's special food that she spent some time preparing was tasteless. So, just after that one taste, there's a lot running in my mind.  Babe, what were you thinking when you were cooking? Did you taste the food whilst cooking at all?

We kept talking, and then she asked if I enjoyed the food. I smiled and told her I did not enjoy the food, nevertheless, I sure had a great time.

When I got home, I was still saying to myself, what's the deal about cooking?  Anyways, after some time, I just let it go. Little did I know that I would have a worse experience? I mean, considering the fact that most times, I am very proud of what I cook. In fact, I am always happy to say to my friends, "Guys there’s food at home do you want to stop by?

So, this beautiful Sunday afternoon, I had this delicious stew I had prepared, so I told a couple friends to come over for lunch. Of course, they were very happy to. I decided to make some rice that would go with this delicious stew. In good time, the white rice was ready to be served, so I dished the food and presented it to every one of them. In something that seemed like a split second, I realized that the expression on the face of my guest was thoroughly transformed. I started to wonder what this could possibly be about.

 Just immediately, I find the answer by tasting my own food. The food was no good at all. In short, it had salt that was sufficient enough to prepare two pots of rice. At this point, I had to start apologizing to my friends about this mishap. Needless to say, I had the bin grace my food’s presence. That’s my story guys.

 I re-learnt that day, on how we need to cut people some slack, yes you and me. Remember Albert Einstein’s quote? “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid”.

Alright guys, on a final note, I learnt that, she who thinks she can cook should take heed lest she cooks a meal that is suitable for only the bin.

I'd be happy to hear from you. Do well to tell a friend to tell another friend who will in turn tell another friend to read.

Loads of Love,

Smiling D

FIXIT OR LOOSEIT

Hey guys, good to have you here. I trust you have been very well; it's always good to have you savor the lines, and give feedback. Thanks guys!

So, I had this experience only few days ago and thought to share with you the lessons I learnt from it.

Two years ago, I got this pouch for my tab. My attraction to the pouch in the first place was the royal touch that came with it. It was a purple colored pouch and had glitters on it. Anytime, I brought my tab out, I always heard words like, 'You've got a lovely pouch', 'Where did you get that pouch from?'

 I would then respond with this warm smile and give multiple ‘thank you’ phrases for the kind words.

Just about two weeks ago, I realized that a part of the glitter had come off the pouch, and had begun to dangle. As soon, as I noticed this deformity, I decided I was going to get a glue and fix it, just to get my pouch glitter back in shape.

Days passed, a week passed and for some reasons owed to procrastination, I didn’t get to fix my pouch early enough. Only a few days ago, I took my pouch from my bag, as I needed to do some work on my tab.  Guess what guys? The glitter had totally come off! How that happened, when it happened I can't say, but what I can say is that I lost the glitter that made my pouch 'shine', just because I didn't fix it.

It then occurred to me, if you don't fix it now, then you lose it. I didn't fix the glitter to my pouch and I lost it. Guys, the 'it' could be anything, of value to you. If you think it's a relationship, fix it, so you don't lose it. Perhaps it’s your academics, fix it so you don't lose it, just maybe it’s your career fix it, so you don't lose it. A negative attitude? Fix it, so you don't lose good people and good opportunities in your life.

No matter how irrelevant it feels or looks, don't procrastinate, fix it so you don't lose it. I learnt the hard way as I lost a bit of the 'shine' to my pouch. Whatever 'it' may represent in your life, fix it guys, so you don't lose it.  A call, an extra hour of study, a conference, or even an apology may just be what you need to do to fix it. Fix it guys, and you don't have to lose it.

Loads of love,

Smiling D.

ATTRACT!

Hi guys, it’s been a very good year so far, I hope it has been for you, O well, even if it hasn't it still will. I put this post just for you so savor the lines below......

I'm very sure you have heard, over and over again, how powerful our thoughts are; for me I sure have heard it over and again. However, an experience I had just few months ago, made me realize that this notion of our thoughts being powerful, and you attracting what you think about is no joke at all.

So, it was that time of the month, where my monthly guest knocked at the door (if you know what I mean *winks*). I gave her not a very warm welcome, because sometimes, the stress that accompanies her isn't one I enjoy at all. After her third day of visit, I was glad because I knew this visit was coming to an end gradually. O well, she left happily, and I was also very glad to bid her farewell, and then expect her the next time she was due for another visit

Right after this visit, I felt as free as a bird and so decided to go for this event. I wore a lovely dress had my heels on, looking really gorgeous. All of a sudden, this stray thought crept in very quickly of how I might still have my supposedly gone visitor come back for a visit that I definitely wasn’t prepared for. This thought lingered enough to create so great a fear that almost felt like reality. So here’s what happened: in a short time, I ran my hands behind my lovely dress, and guess what? The thing I feared most had seemingly come upon me, my dress was wet.  O mine! So, I summoned up courage as much as I could get at the time, got up, managed to wrap my scarf around my lovely dress and headed to the restroom. At this point I started to pan out ideas on how to get my scarf nicely wrapped enough to conceal this “woe”. I eventually arrived at the restroom after a walk from the auditorium that seemed like a life’s time trip. Amazingly, I realized that what I feared was only strong to make me feel like it was a reality but was definitely not powerful enough to bring my visitor back. It succeeded though in bringing the effect that always came with the visit I feared most. So, I decided to walk back to the auditorium, wondering deeply what this was about and determined to get to the root of this matter. I got to my seat, only to realize that my seat was the culprit. Guys, my seat was wet (not from the monthly visitor of course). It turns out that someone had accidentally poured water on it before I got in, and then I sat right on that seat. That wet seat, guys,  indeed definitely cooperated with my fear-filled thoughts, so my monthly guest wasn't guilty after all!

This was a huge lesson for me, and I understood how powerful my thoughts are, and how much what I think about becomes what I experience. After this wonder encounter, I have consciously decided to discard negativities in my thought world, as my thoughts and experiences have eventually become like what magnet is to metals, they just attract each other.

Final words for you; be very careful to discard the negative thoughts that come into your thought world. The negative thoughts always come so fast and subtly but yet forcefully enough to make you succumb. Give room only to the positive thoughts that come knocking at the doors of your mind. This way you are headed towards attracting positivity as your thoughts and experiences will always follow suit the “metal to magnet story”. Do this, and you have signed up for a never ending happy life.

I'd be very happy for you to tell a friend to tell another friend who will in turn tell another friend to read this. Do well to drop a comment. Have a lovely time!

Loads of love,

Smiling D