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CPR It has been one of the toughest three (3) months in our generation. Everything happened so fast, our world changed overnight. We never knew many things we took for granted was a blessing e.g Sunday eat out, public gyms and our dearest Party jollof. May you survive COVID-19 and be able to eat party jollof again... Did I hear you say Amen? The lockdown and current minimal commute afforded me the opportunity to pause and reassess so many things. One thing I discovered was the need to Chill, Pause and Reassess (CPR) at intervals. I have changed jobs about two (2) times in the last 5 years - it occurred to me that most times when I longed for a new job, all I needed was to possibly step out and get new and fresh perspectives. Maybe I should have chilled, pause and reassess. Unfortunately, I "believed" I did not have the luxury of stepping out to breathe. But COVID -19 forcefully gave us all that opportunity to chill, pause and reassess. I want to encourage you today, in the midst of all the current uncertainties, can you chill, pause and reassess. I know you are concerned about your bills, your job, the future of work, the outlook of the new normal, your proposed wedding plans, your shrinking savings etc. The list is endless, but chill, pause and reassess. You might never have this kind of break again in life - maximise it - ensure you practice CPR post COVID-19. Forward Ever #CPR #covid_19 #reassess #pause #lockdown #isolation #thistooshallpass

Awa alaye eniyan... Wify was supposed to start a new job in the 2nd week of April. I got a gig the week the lockdown commenced, I was meant to submit budget and full proposal the week after. A project meeting was set up for the week after. I had a (contract) job running that was just 2weeks old, it was paused immediately. Not to talk of a number of expectations and opportunities ahead....all halted by the Lockdown - better put by COVID-19. These were my thoughts minutes ago and an old song dropped in my heart: 🎼🎼Awon alaye eniyan ni yi o ma yin o Awon alaye eniyan ni yi o ma yin o Baba modupe pe mo je okan ninu won Awa alaye eniyan ni yi o ma yin o🎶🎶 I was able to complain because I am not on a ventilator... Ten thousand (10,000) reasons to be thankful! Cheer up...this too shall pass! N:B Translation of the song (originally in Yoruba) It is the living that can praise you It is the living that can praise you Father I am grateful because I am part of the living We the living will praise you #COVID19 #10000Reasons #Thankfull #thistooshallpass #staypositive #Staysafe #Lockdown #HomeSchooling

Full name: Corona Virus December 2019 Alias: COVID-19 This season is arguably one of the toughest seasons of my life. And I guess it is the same for the average person out there. As humans - we want to strategise, we want to plan, we want to think through every situation. But the last few weeks introduced me to a new dimension of uncertainty...no one saw this coming - better still I did not see this coming! 2020 started on a very good note, lots of plans, dreams, goals, target - with my pen in my breast pocket ready to tick off stuffs. Suddenly! The world had to pause. A new virus that no one knew nor really understand was found far from home but gradually it came closer and closer, spreading like wild fire. The only thing we know is it is a virus, meaning, it has the basic characteristics of viruses. This means, it can only spread through humans, therefore, we were advised to: clean our hands regularly with soap, minimise touching our face, stay hydrated and isolate (stay in door). Yes we all know these gists! But have you considered the fact that this control mechanism can be adopted to other areas of our lives. Consider this, you leave your house every day (pre COVID-19) you meet and associate with different people. You exchange ideas, memories, attitude, principles etc. These people deposit a part of "themselves" in you unconsciously - just as you deposit a part of "yourself" in them. Some people carry "non biologocal" beneficial bacteria, enzymes and catalysts. While some carry viruses - spreading negativity, rumours and fractions in teams etc. How often do you wash off negative deposits? Many of us transfer aggression - aggression from clients, bosses, colleagues and neighbours. Can you wash off regularly and say negativity stops on my desk. Post COVID-19 wash off every negative vibes. In my next post we will explore not touching our face. One thing is sure - THIS TOO SHALL PASS. Forward Ever! #corona #covid19 #virus #thistooshallpass #staypositive #people #attitude #washyourhands

Again and Again! I had the privilege of catching up with old friends at a 40th birthday party recently. I wonder where time has gone, especially when your friends are clocking 40 left, right and center. Anyway, my immediate older brother is not 40 yet - do not kill my joy - I still get time😜. During our catch-up we touched various topics but as men we stretched issues around finances and business. We explored the possibility of partnerships and alliances. At that point one of my friends narrated the story of a man that had a striving career, saved up funds and decided to partner with a friend. As you might have guessed, the venture went south and he lost everything - I mean Everything! My friend added that this happened quite a while ago (maybe 15years) but the man is not back on his feet. I latched on the gist and asked - what was the state of his mind? Apparently he got into depression and never fully recovered. He did not just lose money he lost his Gusto and Mojo 🤕. We have often heard this line that it is faster to tear down than to build. But you know what I recently discovered? It is easier (not easy or fun) to BUILD again! If you have done it before, you can do it again and again. Failure is painful - very painful. Recovery is a roller coaster journey but very achievable. After recovery, you become a case study and specimen for Hope and Courage. If you did it once you can do it again and again, failure is an incident not your personality. Rise above it...it starts from your mind. Forward Ever! #depression #partnership #courage #Newopportunities #newbeginnings #recovery #hope #silentchapters #Friends #conversation

Bad days... I had a pressing financial need last week, I reached out to some “trusted” friends and family to possibly bail me out and lend me a hand. Unfortunately everyone seems to have one financial commitment or the other - this is not the gist. Yesterday, one of the people I reached out to called and we had a long conversation. As he was about to drop, he inquired if I was able to sort the need and I was like it is still open..blah blah. He advised on an alternative approach of meeting the need, he even volunteered to help, then he added - we all go through this season at one time or the other - it will soon be over. Fast forward to few hours later, I joined Nathaniel Bassey’s Halleluyah challenge. P.Nat briefly talked about depression and warned against comparing yourself with the “pseudo-Social media life”. Many of the things we see are facades, they are “packaged” lies. Silent chapters is the name of my blog, the aim is to share my vulnerabilities and showcase silent lessons from daily living and interactions. Today I have come to tell you that we all experience some bad days. Enjoy your Jollof rice and Chicken garnished with Dodo on your dinning table, do not be distracted with the Dinner date pictures posted by your friend on Instagram. Remember you do not know: - the date of the outing - the trigger of the outing - what happened post-outing Am I against Dinners at Exotic restaurants - NO! Infact I am a certified foodie, I can tell you the best joints in town, but there are nights I gladly eat my “Indomie” and boiled eggs. Not to forget the nights of Street Burger (bread and akara), better still the nights when you have no cash at all - I mean no Cash. A senior friend told me recently how she locked her Husband out because of financial pressure, she added “I am not proud of what I did, but it was a terrible season”. Did you note the word “was”? I replied and said we need to hear more of these, we need to know there is no “perfect” life, we need to see (though tough) the full package. I have a lot to write, but my point has been passed - we all experience some bad days. This too shall pass! Forward Ever…. #Broke #Baddays #depression #mentalhealth

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