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Never Ever Give Up on Your Purpose
By Tolulope A. Adegoke
“Your lessons will not come easily. Suffering has always been a conveyor for deep spiritual growths to arriving at the full stature of your authentic being as “Supernatural” for the unleashing and delivery of possibilities, if you will not give up. Those who have endured great suffering are generally, the ones who evolve into “great” beings and operates beyond the natural comprehension, thereby putting to flights the demons called ‘fear, doubt and greed’ in their courses for greater causes – that is, the good of mankind and to the glory of God Almighty (The Maker). – Tolulope A. Adegoke, Ph.D., MNIM
I need to remind you again that it is an error to give up, and the consequence of such action is horrific, dishonouring to the divine intents of creation by the Creator. You need to understand and acknowledge that you are far greater than you have ever dreamed of, because you were Made Above Nature. Besides, you were ordained and created to be Manager over All Natural things (resources). So, no matter what you may be experiencing as an individual, corporate organization, as a people or nation at the moment, is for your good and unfolding in your best interests. Though, it may not look so pretty, but it is definitely what you need to learn and earn from for you to grow into exactly what you have been destined to become. Everything happening in your life or around you has been perfectly orchestrated to inspire and usher you into the full stature of your authentic being. Observe deeply and learn from life, then allow your experiences to translate you from darkness into the true Light, from zero to HERO! Everything has your best interest in mind. With this understanding, you will gain access to many interesting answers to life’s most important and sensitive questions and agitations. I pray that you find more truths and gain more access to Light (deep insights) into the way the world works as ordained by God Almighty, and how you can succeed within it.
You must also understand that the answers you are craving for already lie within you, and you can access them by digging deep and investing in quality time with your inner MAN as you daily subscribe and align with the MAKER’s will per-time. There is nowhere else to look. Absolutely, my words may trigger openings for you and within you which serve to help you to accurately and gradually remember what you already know at your core, that is your true being – as intended by God Almighty, The Maker.
You must never permit doubt to rob you of the treasure trove of wisdom, power, love and drive sleeping within your earthen vessels which are waiting to be awakened and unleashed by your courageous side. Isn’t that inspirational and motivational? Everything you need to become are all locked up within your earthen vessel, all you need to do is self-exploration through meditation, dialoguing with The Maker regarding your needs and essences. The book of Isaiah 1:18 reveals that there is a daily call from The Maker, God Almighty Himself to us to dialogue with Him, and our job is to do the inner works required to blast the blocks or mountains which have been hindering and denying us true accesses to our original nature as MAN (Made Above Nature), that is Supernatural, which God Almighty has called us to be and operate on per-time as unveiled to us in the book of Genesis 1:26-28.
Honestly, the authentic purpose of human life is to walk the path of Great Awakening of “Who” the Creator has created us to be (Above the Natural or ordinary), which is an indication that God has not created us to merely exist, but live, create and recreate as Himself, because we have been made in His “Image and Likeness”.
Many across the world today have lost this connection to our authentic selves; this original state of being in which we were afraid to walk and work toward possibilities to arrive for the stars and operate as “gods” (Kings and Priests) over all the Earth as revealed in the book of Revelation 1:6. Unfortunately, so many people do not know “who” they truly are. Many of them have morphed into people who behave selfishly, fearfully, hurtfully and hatefully. This behavior or trait is a reflection of our true essence as Supernatural being called MAN, but is instead, a reflection of the wounds which we have suffered as we have ignorantly and selfishly translated from innocence which we were born with and travel along the journey of our days to stupidity, pride, self, greed and hate.
You must understand also that “only people in pain can do painful things. Only people who have been hurt can terribly hurt others. Only people with a closed heart are able to act in less than loving ways. I strongly believe that one of the whole reason we are alive, is to grow into our greatest selves and operate with the truth about who we fundamentally are. Life itself will support your “just” course perfectly in this quest. You will be directly and indirectly, consciously and unconsciously linked with people, occasions, experiences and trials that will invite you to heal, reveal or unveil more of your brilliance and discover more of your possibilities.
Often, your lessons will not come easily. Suffering has always been a conveyor for deep spiritual growths to arriving at the full stature of your authentic being as “Supernatural” for the unleashing and delivery of possibilities, if you will not give up. Therefore, those who have endured great suffering are generally the ones who evolve into “great” beings; put in another word, “possiblitarians” (Supernatural).
Armed policemen have taken over the Wadata Plaza headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja, as tension continues to mount over the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which is expected to hold today.
Channels Television quoted an unnamed party official, who alleged that the police were deployed to stop the proposed NEC Expanded Caucus meeting.
Though some staff members of the party were initially allowed to go into the premises of the secretariat without any resistance from the police, they were later sent out.
Journalists were also been asked to leave the premises of the secretariat.
Some policemen were seen cordoning off Dalaba Street, which is the road leading to Wadata Plaza.
The Presidency has said there has been no change in the position of Senator George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
“There has been no change in the status of His Excellency, Senator George Akume, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation,” Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement made available to journalists.
The statement is titled ‘Akume Remains SGF.’
This followed multiple reports which quoted Presidency sources saying Tinubu had named his Special Adviser on Policy Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, to serve as the new SGF.
Onanuga said, “President Bola Tinubu, currently in Saint Lucia, has not made any new appointments.
“The information circulating about Akume’s replacement is untrue. Agents of mischief fabricated it.
“The Presidency advises Nigerians to disregard the fake news.”
By Henry Ukazu
Dear Destiny Friends,
It is everybody’s desire to be successful in whatever field of endeavour he finds himself. It can be in career, family life, business endeavors or personal development. But there’s absolutely nothing good that comes easy. Everything in life involves a lot of hard work, smart work, dedication, discipline, network, sacrifice, prayers, and determination among a whole lot if one is intentional to succeed.
Of a truth, success is not for the faint-hearted. In all honesty, everyone wants to be ahead of everyone, especially contemporaries and funnily enough, the average human being sometimes have a bit of ill- feeling when competitors arise or seem to outsmart them either with better quality or price. The good thing about this however, is that it makes one sit up.
Now, this brings us to the essence of today’s article. For anyone to be ahead of their competitors, they must fly like the eagle. Eagles are known for their powerful build, sharp vision, and fearless nature. They are highflyers, capable of soaring to great heights, and gliding for extended periods. Eagles are also known for their tenacity, using storms to their advantage to gain altitude. Other notable characteristics include their strong talons and beaks, used for hunting, and their protective nature towards their young. These are some of the qualities that make it unique.
The eagle is not regarded as the king of the sky for fun, no. The eagle flies so high because that’s where it gets a chunk of its strength. This ability enables the eagle to take its prey and predators alike to it’s abode where it will have enough emotional and physical strength to dismantle them.
I will be sharing characteristics of an eagle to enable us know why we ought to be like the eagle if we want to soar.
VISION
The eagle has a sharp vision. Their vision is so precise. They can see farther than any animal. They possess exceptional eyesight, allowing them to spot prey from great distances. As human beings, we must have eagle eyes to know what we really want, and what we don’t want. Vision allows us to go for what we desire and deserve. When we have vision, we won’t wait for anyone to tell us when to strike. We flow through the wind despite the waves and heavy current and associated challenges. When our vision is precise, it will give people clarity to understand how they can assist us.
Let’s take a closer look at great leaders of this world who have come and gone. There are many great leaders that came and went but one characteristic that is common in all is “Vision”.
Vision is a successful leadership characteristic
You must have a vision that guides and leads your team towards the organizations or societal goals. The vision must be big and focused. A big, focused vision will produce big results
FLIGHT
Eagles are known for their ability to soar and glide, using their large wings to their advantage. Eagles can fly up to an altitude of 10,000 feet, but they are able to swiftly land on the ground. At 10, 000 feet, you will never find another bird. If you find another bird, it must be an eagle.
An eagle doesn’t mingle around with the pigeons. It was Dr. Myles Munroe who said that. Pigeons scavenge on the ground and grumble and complain all day long. Eagles are not. They fly and make less noise waiting for opportunities to strike their next prey or glide with the current of the storm.
Great leaders are problem solvers. They don’t complain like the pigeons do. They love to take challenges as the eagle does when the storm comes. As human beings, we all have our strengths and weaknesses.
It’s always good for one to take any fight to their home ground where it will give them advantage over their predators. For instance, a fish is stronger in water, but weak on land, a lion is stronger on land, but weak in water, a monkey is strong on trees but weak on air. Just like an eagle is strong on air and weak on water and land. That’s why it always takes its prey to the sky where they have greater advantage to shine.
As human beings, we also must know what we are naturally good at, the ability to know this will enable us to maximize our strength and work on our weakness. We can only do this when we know ourselves and what we are naturally good at. Our ability to focus on our expertise and what we are naturally good at will make us unique and ahead of our contemporaries.
TENACITY
The eagles are known for their ability to withstand storms and use them to their advantage, rising above the challenges. Watch an eagle when a storm comes. When other birds fly away from the storm with fear, an eagle spreads its mighty wings and uses the current to soar to greater heights. The eagle takes advantage of the very storm that lesser birds fear and head for cover.
Challenges in the life of a leader are many. These are the storms we must face as leaders to rise to greater heights. Like an eagle, a leader can only rise to greater heights if he takes up the challenges head on without running away from it. This is yet another leadership characteristic.
As humans, we all will experience challenges and setbacks, however, the ability to apply strength will go a long way to show how determined we are to overcome the hurdles that pose as challenges.
FEARLESS
An eagle will never surrender to the size or strength of its prey. It will always give a fight to win its prey or regain its territory.
Successful leaders are fearless, so we are expected to fear no man, but respect all men. They face problems head on. We are supposed to have the eagle fearless mindset regardless of how big the problem may appear. Confront your fear and rise or face your fear and run. The choice is yours.
VITALITY NATURE
One of the strongest characteristics of an eagle is their vitality. Eagles are full of life and are visionary, but they find time to look back at their life and re-energize themselves. This happens at about the age of 30. What happens is that when the eagles reach the age of 30, their physical body condition deteriorates fast making it difficult for them to survive.
What is interesting is that the eagle never gives up living, instead it retreats to a mountaintop and over a five-month period goes through a metamorphosis. As humans, we are expected to reexamine ourselves, retreat to a safe zone. We can do this by fasting as Christians, we can also do this by learning new skills, volunteering our time and seeking for mentors who can hold us by the hand to show us how the appearance of life is not the reality of life.
In conclusion, as human beings, we are encouraged to be like an eagle if we want to scale through life.
Henry Ukazu writes from New York. He works with the New York City Department of Correction as the Legal Coordinator. He’s the founder of Gloemi. He’s a Transformative Human Capacity and Mindset coach. He is also a public speaker, youth advocate, creative writer and author of Design Your Destiny Design and Unleash Your Destiny . He can be reached via info@gloemi.com
