When The Earth Gives You A Break...



The world is on fire, and we humans are feeling the heat; even animals too. 
Despite the nosediving economy of the world; the panic messages and the fiery videos that keeps popping up now and then, there is so much we can work on and work out when we are partially or fully isolated. 

MODES YOU CAN USE 

A. Be a hunter — One of the beauty of times like this is that it affords you the opportunity to gain knowledge and learn more about historical events. Dive from Covid-19 a bit and browse some facts. In simple terms — 
1. Reads inspirational and motivational books
2. Listen to audio messages and voice notes that will transform your life. 
3. Read historical books. 
4. Search out cities, countries, great men, explorers, philosophers, world leaders and learn more about them. 
5. Gather every idea you have rudimentary and take them back to the drawing board. 

B. Be a cleaner — Another thing you can do is to take time to study your life in the past months and reflect on your character and lifestyle. Work on your bad behaviors and sharpen your good behaviors. There is always time for this. Make yourself a whole new lot by washing off dirt. In simple terms — 
1. Reunite with family and friends 
2. Read books on character development 
3. Reach out to long forgotten friends 
4. Learn how to keep anger on check. 
5. Look for plenty reasons why you need to forgive others. 
6. Sit down and think about your life. 


C. Be a farmer — Invest quality and quantity resources in your life and every one else around you. Learn new things; spend time gaining knowledge. Using simple terms — 
1. Invest your money wisely 
2. Read books on financial management 
3. Undergo some online course on Alisson, YALI and every other genuine site. 
4. Watch and train yourself on computer related course e.g. Corel draw, Microsoft Word, web design.
5. Learn some coding stuff 
6. Spend quality time with family in isolation. 
7. Play interesting games and watch movies. 
8. Eat and sleep well.
9. Learn musical instruments and listen to cool music.
10. Work more on your personal devotions and commitment to God.

You are isolated from the world and not from life. Develop yourself  and improve your self worth.
Finally, “Every moment of one’s existence, one is growing into more or retreating into less.” ―Norman Mailer. 

17:45; 23/03/2020
Jegede Samuel Whyte 
©Livingwitness 

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