Turn Every Situation Into Heaven

 

So I found this picture today and I loved it because I could totally relate to the words. I love music and I really love to dance because I find these lifting and joyous. No matter the mood I'm in, music cheers me up and dancing gives me a great boost.

What I forgot to remember was that the "world" being referred to in this picture excludes Nigeria. This country defies every norm, logic, or rule in the book. The events of the past few weeks have slowly unraveled and then rapidly escalated to doom and gloom. What with the change in currencies, scarcity of the new notes, scarcity of fuel, fuel queues causing endless and horrendous traffic, traffic robberies, people losing their minds inside banking halls because they cannot access cash and eat or fend for their families, etc etc. The list is endless for real and so heartbreaking to witness. This country will test every resolve within you and only God truly knows how we all get by here. 

Anyway, I danced in my room this morning before checking out to go board my flight back to Lagos and I had a spring about me all the way to the airport. Of course, Nigeria being Nigeria soon took the winds out of my sail when I got to the airport way earlier than my flight only to be told the flight had been moved three hours forward. I was furious because my outward trip was also delayed for eight hours and now this. Why this particular airline choses chaos and violence rather than the peace they should give beats me! 😡

I was so cross and frowned all the way past security and into the lounge to wait. As I sat there, I noticed there was a beauty salon within the lounge and suddenly remembered my mantra for this year 20203. I have made a decision and resolve this year that "For every time life shows me shege, I will retaliate with enjoyment". So I went in there to get a relaxing manicure and then ordered my favorite beer and food. No be me una go run down for this country as I dey so.  I refuse to gree abeg.

I noticed a long queue of people at an ATM the other day, they had been standing under the harsh sun for hours and it was just so crushing to witness. I had to send for a pack of water and distributed to those on the line. Things are really tough out there and we must all try to alleviate the pains and sufferings of those around us in any way we possibly can. Kind words, kind acts, hugs, etc. Just try to be #AllHeafrtsAlways to the needy around you.

I'll dare to say that come what may, keep dancing and turn every situation life throws your way into heaven. Heaven is whatever, whomever or wherever makes you feel joyous and fulfilled.

When His Ways Are Not Our Ways

The thing about God’s Mercies is that it wears many caps and not one size fits all. While we all know that His ways are clearly not our ways as we are often thrown in the lurch about certain things He allows to happen, we must however note that His varying mercies differ from person to person. While He is merciful to save some from death entirely, He is merciful to let death take others away to ease their pains and sufferings. 

Don’t bother trying to ask why because He is the all-knowing creator who does as He deems fit. Maybe someday, when the entire world ends at the same time for us all, we the mere mortals would get answers to our numerous pending questions. For now, we must learn to accept His decisions and carry on. 

Sending love and comfort to all who have lost their loved ones.

Rest in peace Francis, Danjuma and Tayo.