07/09/2021
BE YOUR USUAL SELF.
Welcome to month of September, the beginning of ember months.
Do we think there is anything special about the last four months of the year? Do we think they are in any possible ways, different from other months of the year? The only remarkable difference I can think of is the end and beginning of seasons or climate conditions: rainy and dry season in tropic region and summer and winter in temperate region.
However, the pages of history are riddled with millions of eventful incident steming from human weak perception of ember months: increase in road accidents, robbery, fraud in business etc etc. These are months we erroneously try hard to make everything happen all at a limited time. These are months we try hard to impress those who do not even know how we struggle to make ends meet. why should we try to do more than necessary without plans from the outset? It is absolutely unnecessary.
In any case, what we do should be in line with our hitherto set goals. This is to say that we should remain focus. The quest for temporary gratification is of little importance and it should not be allowed to make us derail from our initial plans.
Needless to say, those who think they are more close to God will certainly begin to execute their avaricious plans to take your meagre savings in guise for whatever sanctimonious entitlement. I can tell you that it's absolutely cool to read your scripture and pray alone. Praying alone doesn't in any way makes you less a believer. You have been through a lot all through the year. It is not now that you have suddenly become possessed of certain ancestorial spirit such that you would need to be delivered by man of God.
In all things moderation. Your end of year and new year celebration shouldn't be more than necessary. It is good to celebrate from time to time. Nevertheless, the scripture emphasized the need for moderation and simplicity: blessed are the poor in spirit. You don't need to frequent the church more than necessary because it is ember months. Be prayerful. But your praying time should not take much or any of your business time. All you need is to be discreet.
As we all know, our nation is in shamble. Avoid unnecessary crowd as much as possible. That which you will eat late at night club will not reject your mouth at home. Your priorities should be to be independent. Stay away from troubles. Being troublesome is not a show of strength. Bail is not completely free in Nigeria. It will cost you time and more things to get out of police custody.
It is good to engage in politics of one's nation. But please, don't be a thug to a politician whose children are enjoying good lives abroad. Remember, in all things moderation.
Needless to say, the end of the year brings on the festivities that are synonymous to valentine day celebration. Abstinence remains the only contraceptives measure that is hundred percent efficient in prevention of diseases and unwanted pregnancy. when abstinence is not attainable, please use protection, I repeat. You really need to save yourself the trauma and stress that results from indulging unwholesome and unsafe sexual activities.
However, it is not necessary to try too hard to impress those who do not care about you. Stay away from toxic relationships, bad company and bad influence. Your mental health is very important. Learn to be yourself.
Happy new month.
©️ Idenyi Chinedu Michael.
Health science Student.
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