"THE STORY OF AN EAGLE..."

The Eagle has the longest life-span of its species. It can live up to 70 years. But to reach this age, the eagle must make a very difficult decision!

In its 40th year, the eagle's long and flexible Talons can no longer grab a prey which serves as food. Its long and sharp beak becomes bent.

Its old-aged and heavy wings, due to their thick feathers, stick to its chest and make it difficult to fly.

Then, the eagle is left with only two options: DIE or go through a painful process of CHANGE!

This process lasts for 150 days (5 months).

The process requires the eagle to fly to a mountain top and sit on its nest. There the eagle knocks its beak against a rock until it plucks it out.

Then the eagle will wait for the new beak to grow back after which it will pluck out its talons. When its talons grow back, the eagle starts plucking its old aged feathers.

And after this the eagle takes its famous flight of rebirth and LIVES for 30 more years!!

Why is Change needed???

In order to survive and live.

We too have to start the change process.

We sometimes need to get rid of the unpleasant old memories, negative habits and our fixed mind set.

Only when freed from the past burdens can we take advantage of the present.

If an eagle can make a life saving and life changing decision at the age of 40, why can't we?

In order to take on a new journey ahead, let go of your negative old limiting beliefs.

Open up your mind and let yourself fly high like an eagle!

When it rains, all birds occupy shelter. But the EAGLE avoids the rain by flying above the clouds!

The problem is common to all but the attitude to solve it makes the difference.

Don't be afraid of change. Accept it gracefully.

My questions to you is this!

Do you want to fly with the eagles or scratch with the turkeys?

Over to you!

And do not forget to share this message....bless someone now with this insight....

LET THEM BECOME A HELPING HAND

A young man went to seek an important position at a large printing company. He passed the initial interview and was going to meet the director for the final interview. The director saw his resume, it was excellent. And asked, ' - Have you received a scholarship for school?' The boy replied, " No '. -' It was your father who paid for your studies? ' -' Yes.'- He replied. -' Where does your father work? ' -' My father is a Blacksmith' The Director asked the young man to show him his hands. 
The young man showed a pair of hands soft and perfect. -' Have you ever helped your parents at their job? ' -' Never, my parents always wanted me to study and read more books. Besides, he can do the job better than me. 
The director said: -' I have got a request: When you go home today, go and wash the hands of your father and then come see me tomorrow morning.'
The young man felt his chance to get the job was high. When he returned to his house he asked his father if he would allow him to wash their hands. His father felt strange, happy, but with mixed feelings and showed their hands to his son. The young man washed his hands, little by little. It was the first time that he noticed his father's hands were wrinkled and they had so many scars. Some bruises were so painful that his skin shuddered when he touched them. This was the first time that the young man recognized what it meant for this pair of hands to work every day to be able to pay for his study. The bruises on the hands were the price that he payed for their education, his school activities and his future. After cleaning his father's hands the young man stood in silence and began to tidy and clean up the workshop. That night, father and son talked for a long time.
The next morning, the young man went to the office of the director. The Director noticed the tears in the eyes of the young man when He asked him: -' Can you tell me what you did and what you learned yesterday at your house?' The boy replied: -' I washed my father's hands and when I finished I stayed and cleaned his workshop ' -' Now I know what it is to appreciate and recognize that without my parents , I would not be who I am today . By helping my father I now realize how difficult and hard it is to do something on my own. I have come to appreciate the importance and the value in helping the family.
The director said, "This is what I look for in my people. I want to hire someone who can appreciate the help of others , a person who knows the hardship of others to do things, and a person who does not put money as his only goal in life". ' You are hired '.
A child that has been coddled, Protected and usually given him what he wants, develops a mentality of " I have the right ' and will always put himself first, ignoring the efforts of their parents. If we are this type of protective parent are we really showing love or are we destroying our children? You can give your child a big house , good food , computer classes , watch on a big screen TV . But when you're washing the floor or painting a wall , please let him experience that too. After eating have them wash the dishes with their brothers and sisters. It is not because you have no money to hire someone to do this it's because you want to love them the right way . No matter how rich you are, you want them to understand. One day your hair will have gray hair, like the father of this young man. The most important thing is that your child learns to appreciate the effort and to experience the difficulties and learn the ability to work with others to get things done.

Thanks for reading and please always share with others.

Warm Regards,
Kiara Nuellz

JUST DROPS!!

*JUST DROPS!*
Recently, when I was going to bed after using
my bathroom, I started hearing sound of
drops of water from the tap in slow
successions, but since it was dropping into
an empty bucket, I decided to let it be.
But, alas! When I woke up the next morning,
around 5am, the bucket was almost full! I
was surprised that just drops even in such
slow successions could produce that much. I
couldn't help it, 'Just drops?!' I questioned
rhetorically.
But the following night, I made sure that the
tap in my bathroom was locked completely
and I checked the bucket and saw that it was
empty, though wet. Then I went to sleep.
I guess you already know what I saw the next
morning. The bucket was not wet as I had
left it, but it was now dry!
Then I realized the importance of a drop and
how much difference it can make in all
ramifications of one's life compared to a dry
tap.
Imagine letting the drops be for a year, I
would be scooping with drums at the end of
the year!
So, how about that drop of savings?
How about that drop of kindness and love
everyday?
How about a drop of reading useful books
today and every day?
How about that drop of a verse of the
scripture today and every day?
How about that drop of prayer today and
every day?
How about a drop of worship today and every
day?
How about a drop of step towards your God-
given dream today and every day?
How about a drop of giving into your
heavenly account?
What virtue and discipline will you start today
in little drops?
Never neglect the importance of a drop, for
when the harvest time comes, you would
have made a big difference.
*......Ponder on this thought* 
Always share to others...Remain blessed

WHEN RMD HIMSELF GETS YOU MOTIVATED... " A MESSAGE WRITTEN FOR THE MALE GENDER"

Hello dear friends and inspiring readers of Kiara Nuellz's inspirational blog.

Happy Sunday to you all and I do hope you are indeed having the best of it.

Earlier today I was just going through the internet and then I came across a message from RMD, Richard Mofe Damijo who happens to be a well known Nollywood actor and politician.

Now, in his message, I must say he was indeed inspiring the youth most especially the male "gender." 

So, I decided to share his heartwarming message for you all to read and hope to get you inspired because I believe we sure do learn everyday.
So here below is his message which he shared on his gram page written to give you insight. 
He wrote, ' TAG A SON… Dear Son, I’m writing to you today because there is no day “internationally” set aside for the “boy child”, so, tired of looking on in horror as you constantly shock and embarrass me, this is from daddy to you.

I’m shocked at how many of you carry yourselves here on social media. I am shocked at the things you L O L at. I am worried at the way you speak to and about women.

I am frightened at the kinds of things that inspire and motivate you.

I am concerned that the women who get your attention are not the virtuous, brilliant types but the frivolous party, skimpily clad ones.

I am disappointed to see that the pictures you fall over yourselves double tapping are not the inspirational quotes or of clean, beautiful modest women but of women with their breasts, thighs and bottoms spilling over.

I cringe at how many of you blatantly use swear and curse words at women like it makes you cool.

I am distraught to see that many of you insinuate that a man who loves and stays with one woman is a wimp, that a man who publicly displays and speaks about his love for his woman is a “jew man”, that a man who is more interested in deeply spiritual and intellectual pursuits should be shamed…

I am worried son, deeply worried. My dear son, being uncouth, indecent, unintelligent is NOT cool and contrary to what you think, the man who stays on social media looking for Unclad ladies to validate, smart people to shame, brilliant people to tear down, celebrities to attack are NOT men but little boys battling low self esteem issues.

A real man loves God and is not ashamed to show it. He loves and respects women. He does not ask for nudes and if any misguided woman sends him her nudes respectfully deletes it and not use it as a blackmailing tool. A real man reads, yes, he reads a lot. He picks his mentors wisely, thinks before he speaks and reads his comments over and over before he hits send.

Dear son, do not let the “anonymity” of social media make you a fool rather use it to shine and be kind, reasonable and sensible at all times because that is the man I desire to see you be. Love, Daddy #RMDSaysSo

Thanks for reading, and don't forget we get better by lifting others.

Stay tuned for more inspirational messages and for sure Stay Blessed my dear reader....wish you a great week ahead....

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AN EMOTIONAL LETTER TO YOU......

✍ . ```EMOTIONAL LETTER TO YOU...```

🚏 _TO THE MARRIED..._

Congratulations, I cherish your togetherness.
Meanwhile, remember, love is not about "it's your fault", but all about "I'm sorry". Love is not about "where are you", but all about "I'm right here". Love is not about "how could you", but all about "I understand". Love is not about "I wish you were", but all about "I'm thankful you are."

🚏 _TO THE ENGAGED..._

Congratulations too as you have resolved together to go into this perpetual emotional journey. But remember, the true measure of
compatibility is not the years spent together, but how good you are for each other. Try as much as possible to work it out, it's one of the best feeling in life. It's worth it.

🚏 _TO THE NOT-SO-SINGLE..._

Doing emotional "interview" by having numerous partners in order to pick the most "qualified candidate" does not work most times. Stick with someone your heart and soul yearn for, not the one your eyes search for. Love is not about becoming someone else's "perfect person.", it is about finding someone who helps you become the best person you can be.

🚏 _TO THE "I'M-IN-LOVE"..._

I will say kudos to you too. But remember love sometimes is not all about happiness, but
sacrificing your happiness for someone else's weaknesses. Also have it in mind that it won't be smooth sailing just like the day you both agreed to go into a relationship, so be prepared to make symbiotic sacrifices for that ultimate goal - marriage. Also be warned to reduce online "advertisement" of your "boo", most times it's det

🚏 _TO THE SINGLES...._

Love is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it eludes you. But if you just patiently
wait, it will come to you when you least expected it. Love will give you the best in life and glow your spirit only when you give it to someone who is really worth it and can reciprocate it. So take your time and choose wisely.

🚏 _TO THOSE SEARCHING..._

To my "course-mates" well done. I know you are searching for your soul mate, if I get you right,
that means someone who thinks, behaves, dresses, eats, drinks, sleeps, dances, walks, reads, feels and likes all the same things as you right? Well, it might work in a Nollywood or a Hollywood movie, but in reality it's not possible. And besides, its not a healthy type of relationship, you know why? It will grow out of unresolved insecurities. When your partner's
thoughts, feelings and behaviours mirror your own, you're validated by the illusion of sameness and it's a way of avoiding uncertainty within the relationship. Eventually, when there is a difference of opinion, you feel threatened and invalidated. Before you know it, you will begin to doubt the relationship, and may even think your partner is a fake. Aunty/Brother, don't kill off your relationship by expecting your partner to think, feel and behave the same way you do, instead, celebrate the differences and make yourself open to diversity. When you do that, your relationship can become an exciting journey of growth and self-discovery.

🚏 _TO THE HEARTBROKEN..._

Hmmmmmn. According to my friend, nothing last forever, not even aboki's perfume.
Heartbreaks last as long as you want it, and cut as deep as you allow them to go. The challenge
is not how to survive heartbreaks, but how to learn from them. Though most times, it's difficult to let go, but what will be will be; if you are meant to be together he/she will surely come back, but if not, there's nothing you can do. Move on.

🚏 _TO THE NAIVE..._

Yes. You keep reading love stories, watching love movies and listening to love songs. But know one thing, most of the authors of love
books are either divorced, or having issues with their unions, most of the singers of love songs
are not even in relationships, and most of the actors and actresses in love movies don't even
believe in love because they have either not experienced it or have been "dealt with" in the
past. Therefore don't believe all you read, listen to or watch. Take my simple advice; fall in love
but don't stumble, be consistent but not too persistent, share and never be unfair, understand and try not to be too demanding, get hurt, but never keep the pain.

🚏 _TO THE POSSESSIVE..._

It breaks your heart to see the one you love happy with someone else, but it's more painful to know that the one you love is unhappy with you. Don't be too attached. Don't give your happiness to your lover, give yourself much joy, your happiness should not be dependent on your partner. The phrases and statements like "She is the joy of my life", "He is the reason why I'm breathing", "Without her I'm worthless", "He is my world" etc are not practical. Nobody can give you a better joy than the one you create for yourself. Nobody is your world, you are your own world. Yes, love increases your happiness,
but the key to your happiness and joy is in your hands. Don't hold love too tight, it might get choked.

🚏 _TO THOSE AFRAID TO PROFESS AND CONFESS LOVE..._

Love hurts when you break up with someone. It hurts even more when someone breaks up with you. But love hurts the most when the person you love has no idea how you feel. Tell him/her how you feel, he/she might just be waiting for
you to talk. Nothing stops a woman from approaching the man she loves. The world has gone beyond "rural" emotion. If you love me, tell
me.

🚏 _TO THE CHEATS..._

Behind every untrusting girl is a boy who lied, cheated and broke his promises to her. Behind every untrusting guy is a girl who toiled with his heart. I'm not encouraging infidelity, but don't let us be too quick to judge; if witches were given time to explain why they did what they did, some of them might be right (a proverb in Okene). But one thing the cheats need to know too is that, they are not doing anyone any harm but themselves.

🚏 _TO THOSE CHANGING PARTNERS..._

Sometimes within you, you feel justified by changing partners like clothes just because of
few amendable "sins" that you too cannot even exonerate yourself from, I plead with you to have second thought. You may think you are still young and beautiful, but think about it, if you keep changing courses in a higher institution; sometimes after a year studying a course, sometimes you have spent like 4 semesters, sometimes you are almost through before you "realise" that the course is "boring", tell me, when will you graduate? When will you even master the discipline? Relationships are not meant to be projects, if you are spending all your time repairing, fixing, upgrading and changing, please have a second thought. Besides, you are not getting younger, every minutes of your life counts.

🚏 _TO THOSE AFRAID TO INVEST IN LOVE..._

Just like business, love itself needs investment before it can grow. All the hype about "She no want Designer", "She no want Ferrarri" stuff are pure slogans. The female species that doesn't want money and good things of life left the
surface of the earth around 1340BC, so if any man is looking for females that doesn't want
anything but love will need to consult archeologists. Both males and females are gold diggers, the different is that some of us are heavy diggers, some of us are lazy diggers, some of us are occasional diggers while some of us are simple diggers, but we all dig! Love
without "financial empowerment" no matter how little will shrink with time. So please invest in your partner and you will reap the reward of your investment. Love alone is not enough, add money to it and see a better result.

🚏 _TO ALL MY FRIENDS..._

My wish for you is a man/woman whose love is honest, strong, mature, never-ending, never-changing, ever-upgrading, uplifting, protective, encouraging, rewarding and unselfish..

This message was sourced from an unknown author. I hope it enlightens you more...thanks...

Don't forget to always share with others......
Warm regards....
www.kiaranuellz.blogspot.com. 

A SAD MEMORY OR A SWEET ONE?

While in the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, a girl fell in love with me. I could feel the intensity of her love for me.
I didn't give her much attention, because 'I wasn't (in Enugu) on a pleasure trip, but on a business trip' (study). She loved me and everything I did.

However, I left Enugu upon the completion of my programme. She missed me. We talked several times on phone, but obviously I wasn't ready for marriage. I was a year old at the Bar when she called to tell me that a man was seeking her hand in marriage. She asked if I was there really or should she accept the man's proposal. I told her to go on, because I wasn't ready.

It was never easy for her, tho, but as the only child of her late parents, she grew up with her grandmother and needed to comply with the pressure of settling down quickly. She eventually married the man.

Thereafter, I lost her contact. But, on a certain day, I got a WhatsApp chat from her. She chatted to tell me that she had put to bed a twin. But, one amazing thing she said was that on the kind permission of her husband, she named one of the babies after me (Charles); in remembrance of whom I was to her. She told the husband everything about me and the man accepted her request.

Now, the questions are: what do you leave in people's heart? A sad memory or a sweet one?

If I was bad to her, she wouldn't think of naming her son after me.
I'm not the best, but we must endeavour to leave good memories in whatever we do.

Always do share to inspire others, thanks...

Written By Barr. Charles Dennis

WHY YOUR MAN BEATS YOU?

Barr. Emeka Emmy Ugwuonye, the Founder of the Due Process Advocates (DPA) writes:

WHY YOUR MAN BEATS YOU?

This is the biggest question and one that is impossible to answer. Some will tell you he beats you because of your mouth - you talk too much and that before he could say one, you have said ten. Then he beats you for that. 

What a joke! Have you considered what he will do when you ignore him? Indeed, he will be more offended if you keep quiet when he is talking to you or about you. It means you are ignoring him. It means you are disrespecting him. The beating for that is worse. 

Now, try to walk away when he is angry and you. Then you will know that he doesn't like it for people to walk away while he is talking to them. The beating for that is severe. 

Okay, what do you do? Try to beg him when he is angry. Then you will remember the case of the lady being beaten so badly by her man even though she was saying to him, all the time: "Baby, please!". 

Well, try to complain to your father or even his own parents. Then you will see that he doesn't like it when you take family problems outside the family. 

What am I trying to say? It is not your fault that he beats you. Stop blaming yourself and searching for excuses for him. He is beating you because he is a very bad person and he believes there is no consequence. Once we are able to put him in prison, he will not try that again with his next wife.

SAY NO TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

By Emeka Ugwuonye, Esquire

In addition, he beats you not because it's your fault, but because he's a coward.

SHE IS HALF OF YOU!

Every religion protects women. Protecting women should just be a religion. And when it's a religion, there's no doubt you'll respect it and protect every woman around you.

Your woman is your companion; your soulmate. She's half of you, and any moment you pierce her heart with abuses, there's no doubt you do same to yourself.

Know it today, that a man who puts smiles in the face of his woman, always do same to himself. But a man who resorts in treating his woman so disdainfully, has, in turn, denied himself her God-given treasures and potentials. For, a woman who's embittered in the heart, can never offer the sweetness she's made of.

A happy wife, no doubt, guarantees a happy home. Because, in reality, women are the souls and controllers of the family. You don't need to neglect this and still hope for peace in your home. Only real men know this. But a man who's just 'manly' will argue this.                                                                                 

Written By Barr. Charles Dennis

WAVES OF LOVE....

These songs don't help
As I feel lost once again
With the silence of the night boring holes in my pained heart again
Somewhere, I wonder if anyone could understand an ounce of my pain
With the cold night in hunger for rain
Wishing it could fall and leave me in shivers 
They said they were survivors
With all sincerity, I am left in doubt
Because the holes made could sustain the whole Africa
I wish it could be much easier with haste,
Then the finality can be related with,
I am here hoping it leaves a good taste,
Because, presently you leave me sorrowful and embittered 
Not for a second you ever meant a word, 
Not that you're loquacious, 
It's just that you faff much more than one could bear,
Now, laying on this poor mattress laid with my pretty -green bedspread, 
I feel your lies weakening the mattress even more,
Trying to tear me up like there's no tomorrow, 
And then I remembered something, 
I'm strong and to survive your heartaches, I have to stay positive...

One pretty teared up night...life is fun, it is a picture of what you imagine.....

 Written by Maureen Kiara Onuoha 

FORGIVENESS

 Forgiveness is the intentional and voluntary process by which a victim undergoes a change in feelings and attitude regarding an offense, lets go of negative emotions such as vengefulness, with an increased ability to wish the offender well.

Mustering up genuine compassion for those who have wronged us, instead of allowing anger toward them to eat away at us, is the course of action recommended by most psychologists.

Here are some nice quotes for you and I really do hope they find a way to enlighten your mind on forgiveness.


Alexander Pope Forgiveness Quote:

"To err is human, to forgive, divine."
~ Alexander Pope

"To Forgive" Quote from Lewis B. Smedes:

"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you. "
~ Lewis B. Smedes

Humorous Forgiveness Quote from an Unknown Author:

"Holding resentment is like eating poison and waiting for the other person to keel over."
~ Unknown

Benjamin Franklin's Wise Saying on Forgiveness and Revenge

"Doing an injury puts you below your enemy; Revenging one makes you but even with him; Forgiving it sets you above him."
~ Benjamin Franklin
Forgiveness and Love Quote from an Unknown Author

"A heart filled with anger has no room for love."
~ Unknown

Henry Ward Beecher Forgive and Forget Quote:

"I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a cancelled note - torn in two, and burned up, so that it never can be shown against one. "
~ Henry Ward Beecher

Harriet Nelson Forgive For Your Own Sake Quote:

"Forgive all who have offended you, not for them, but for yourself."
~ Harriet Nelson


Robert Muller To Forgive Quote:

"To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness."
~ Robert Muller

Paul Boese Forgiveness Quote:

"Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future. "
~ Paul Boese

Forgive and Forget Quote from an Unknown Author:

"To forgive and not to forget is like burying the hatchet with the handle sticking out."
~ Unknown

Cherie Carter-Scott Forgiving Quote:

"Anger makes you smaller, while forgiveness forces you to grow beyond what you were. "
~ Cherie Carter-Scott

Gerald Jampolsky Forgive and Forget Quote:

"Forgiveness means letting go of the past."
~ Gerald Jampolsky

Louise Hay Forgiving and Healing Quote:

"We may not know how to forgive, and we may not want to forgive; but the very fact we say we are willing to forgive begins the healing practice."
~ Louise Hay

Leo Tolstoy Forgiving Quote:

"Let us forgive each other - only then will we live in peace."
~ Leo Tolstoy

Bryant H. McGill Forgiveness and Love Quote:

"There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love."
~ Bryant H. McGill

Josh Billings Forgiveness Quote:

"There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness. "
~ Josh Billings

" The act of forgiving is brave and self-healing ."
Maureen Kiara Onuoha


Have a fruitful, blessed and graceful new week ahead, wishing you all a peace of mind.

Stay tuned for more inspirational messages.

THE COST OF A MIRACLE

An eight year- old girl heard her parents talking about her little brother. She found out that he was sick and they had no money left for a treatment and that only a miracle could save her little brother.

The little girl then went to her bedroom and pulled her piggy bag from its hiding place in the closet. She poured all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. She slipped out the back door and made her way six blocks away to the local pharmacy. She took some money from her dirty children's bag and placed it on the counter. "And what do you want?" asked the pharmacist. " It's for my little brother," the girl answered back."He's really very sick and I want to buy him a miracle. " "I beg your pardon?" said the pharmacist.  
He has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?" "We don't sell miracle here, child. I'm sorry, " the pharmacist said, smiling sadly at the little girl. 

Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs."

In the shop was a well dressed customer. He stoopped down and asked the little girl, " What kind of a miracle does your brother need?" I don't know, " she replied wit her eyes welling up. "He is really sick and mommy said he needs an operation. But my daddy can't pay for it, so I have brought my savings.

"How much do you have? " asked the man. "One dollar and eleven cents, she answered barely audibly. " Well, what a coincidence, " smiled the man. This strange customer took the little girl's money in one hand and held her hand in the other and followed her to see her brother and parents. " Let's see if I have the kind of miracle you need." 

That well- dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a renowned neurosurgeon.  The operation was completed without charge and it wasn't long before her little brother, Andrew,   was up on his feet. " That surgery," her mom whispered, was a real miracle. I wonder how much it would have cost." 

The little  girl smiled. She knew exactly how much the miracle had cost....one dollar and eleven cents...plus the faith of a little child.


LESSON; Perseverance can make miracle happen. The little girl persevered. She had the great assertion that her money could buy her a miracle. 

She had great faith in her own beliefs .

Miracles can come in any form. Your miracle can be from someone you least expect. 

THE PURPOSE BEHIND KIARA NUELLZ

I picked up my interest I blogging because I discovered that I needed to share with others my own perspective of how I see life. 

I discovered within me that I do have that knack to share my experiences and garnered wisdom.

I am a girl who loves reading whenever I see the opportunity and so far the books I have read have been able  to create a great impact on my life one way or the other.

And then I saw a better platform which was to blog.

I initially just wanted to blog only on inspiration. I really love the term and that is all I wish to be seen as.

Being inspired gives you more room for

Self-development an improvement. You see things far better and become happier.

Basically, Kiara Nuellz strives to keep leaving you  inspired.

Presently, we live in a society and era that allows us to act otherwise. We have so many of us that lacks self-discipline. 

Our youths have resolved to vices dangerous to wellbeing and future. 
  
Our young girls have lacked self-respect and gone so far a way from good mannerism. 

Wealth has become so paramount and our number one goal regardless of the means of achieving it.

Now, let me cut all stories short and conclude at this sentence. 

I, Kiara Nuellz, isn't here to just blog because of money, rather I am here to strive for a passion that sees, ensures, produces and prepares a better YOU in the NEAREST FUTURE. I am simply here to INSPIRE YOU.

***26 LIFE PRINCIPLES***

* 💫26 LIFE PRINCIPLES*
⚏⚏⚏⚏⚏⚏⚏⚏⚏⚏
A
⚏
*ACCEPT*
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they’ve
made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs,
motives, or actions.
B
⚏
*BREAK AWAY*
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what
you hope to accomplish with your life.
C
⚏
*CREATE*
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes,
dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.
D
⚏
*DECIDE*
Decide that you’ll be successful and happy come what
may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only
minor obstacles along the way.
E
⚏
*EXPLORE*
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and
you have much to give. And every time you try something
new, you’ll learn more about yourself.
F
⚏
*FORGIVE*
Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and
grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes
mistakes.
G
⚏
*GROW*
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer
hurt you or stand in your way.
H
⚏
*HOPE*
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible
as long as you remain dedicated to the task.
I
⚏
*IGNORE*
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead
on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your
past success is only a small inkling of what the future
holds.
J
⚏
*JOURNEY*
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining
open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, an
you’ll grow.
K
⚏
*KNOW*
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they’ll always
get better. The warmth of spring always follows the
harshest winter.
L
⚏
*LOVE*
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your
heart, there’s room for nothing else, but when love is in
your heart, there’s room for endless happiness.
M
⚏
*MANAGE*
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you’ll
suffer less stress and worry. Then you’ll be able to focus
on the important things in life.
N
⚏
*NOTICE*
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering.
Offer your assistance when possible, and always your
kindness and understanding.
O
⚏
*OPEN*
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even
during the worst of times, there’s still much to be thankful
for.
P
⚏
*PLAY*
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means
nothing without happiness.
Q
⚏
*QUESTION*
Ask many questions, because you’re here to learn.
R
⚏
*RELAX*
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember
that things always have a way of working out in the end.
S
⚏
*SHARE*
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others.
Everything that you invest in others will return to you many
times over.
T
⚏
*TRY*
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try
anyway. You’ll be amazed by what you can accomplish.
U
⚏
*USE*
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that’s wasted has
no value. Talent that’s used bill bring unexpected rewards.
V
⚏
*VALUE*
Value the friends and family members who have supported
and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.
W
⚏
*WORK*
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but
never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every
sunrise offers a second chance.
X
⚏
*X-RAY*
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you’ll
see the goodness and beauty within.
Y
⚏
*YIELD*
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain
dedicated, you’ll find success at the end of the road.
Z
*ZOOM*
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears
its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals.
Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter
tomorrow.

STEP 7: LEVEL UP YOUR SKILLS (PRACTICAL STEPS TO SELF DEVELOPMENT)

Nobody wants to stay without an improvement.
Infact, we all want to get much better.

Level up your skill, go for programmes that will enhance you. As a blogger, I read materials that will assist me and steer me to the right direction.

I love to do anything that will bring out positivity.

Whatever you have as a skill, enhance it and get better.

STEP 6 : Overcome Your Fears (Practical Steps To Self Improvement)

Everybody has fears and it's only human to have fear.
But what we must learn is to overcome them. Fear hinders progress.
Fear could come in public speaking,  uncertainty, participating in any exercise or in taking any risk.

Stop falling back on things due to your fear, control your mind, control what you think about and be a master of your own mind. 

Overcome that fear today and move on towards success..

STEP 5: Practical Steps To Self Improvement

STEP 5 : CREATE AN INSPIRATIONAL ENVIRONMENT 

Your environment sets the mood and tone for you. If you are living in an inspirational environment, you are going to be inspired every day. 

So, try as much as possible that your environment supports you to bring you to the peak.

Practical Steps To Self-Improvement ; STEP 4

LEARN A NEW COURSE;

Often times try create the chance to learn a new course.

Take up a new course and learn. You really don't need to go for a program with a longer duration. 
This will enable you to acquire a new skill. For instance, I have a degree on Human Anatomy but I am presently in a school learning fashion  fashion design. 

I have also acquired a knowledge on soft skill.


Learning is without an end, it's a continuous process.

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**COCKCROACH THEORY**

*COCKCROACH THEORY*

A beautiful speech by *Sundar Pichai* - an IIT-MIT Alumnus  now Google boss.

*The cockroach theory for self development.*

At a restaurant, a cockroach suddenly flew from somewhere and sat on a lady. She started screaming out of fear.

With a panic stricken face and trembling voice, she started jumping, with both her hands desperately trying to get rid of the cockroach.

Her reaction was contagious, as everyone in her group also got panicky.

The lady finally managed to push the cockroach away but ...it landed on another lady in the group. Now, it was the turn of the other lady in the group to continue the drama.

The waiter rushed forward to their rescue. In the relay of throwing, the cockroach next fell upon the waiter.

The waiter stood firm, composed himself and observed the behavior of the cockroach on his shirt.

When he was confident enough, he grabbed it with his fingers and threw it out of the restaurant.

Sipping my coffee and watching the amusement, the antenna of my mind picked up a few thoughts and started wondering, was the cockroach responsible for their histrionic behavior?

*_If so, then why was the waiter not disturbed?_*

He handled it near to perfection, without any chaos.
*_It is not the cockroach, but the inability of those people to handle the disturbance caused by the cockroach, that disturbed the ladies._*

*_I realized that, it is not the shouting of my father or my boss or my wife that disturbs me, but it's my inability to handle the disturbances caused by their shouting that disturbs me._*

It's not the traffic jams on the road that disturbs me, but my inability to handle the disturbance caused by the traffic jam that disturbs me.

*_More than the problem, it's my reaction to the problem that creates chaos in my life._*

Lessons learnt from the story:
*_I understood, I should not react in life._*

*_I should always respond._*

The women reacted, whereas the waiter responded.

Reactions are always instinctive whereas responses are always well thought of.

*_A beautiful way to understand............LIFE._*

A Person who is _HAPPY_ is happy not because Everything is _RIGHT_ in his life..

*_He is HAPPY because his Attitude towards Everything in his Life is Right..!!

Don't forget to share, for you might lead someone to a positive change today..

Have a nice weekend!!

Food for Thought

Food for thought:

I was raped at the age of 9 yet become one of the most influential women in the world" - Oprah Winfrey!

"I didn't even complete my university education but became the world richest man" - Bill Gates!

"I was sexually, mentally, emotionally and verbally abused by my father as far back as I can remember until I left home at the age of eighteen yet I become one of the most influential preachers in d world" - Joyce Meyer!

"I struggled academically throughout elementary school yet became d best Neurosurgeons in d world in 1987" - Dr. Ben Carson!

"I told my father we would be very wealthy and rich but he couldn't believe me but today it's a reality" - Christiano Ronaldo!

"I used to serve tea at a shop to support my football training and still became d world best footballer" - Lionel Messi!

"I used to sleep on the floor in friends' rooms, returning Coke bottles for food, money, and getting weekly free meals at a local temple yet founded apple" - Steve Jobs!

"My teachers used to call me a failure yet I became a Prime Minister" - PM Tony Blair!

"I started Living Faith Church from A Lawn Tennis Court wt three members only & Preach prosperity. Many of my friends criticised me b4 but today we have d largest church auditorium in d world & two world-class universities"- Bishop David Oyedepo!

"I was in prison for 27 years and still became president."- Nelson Mandela!

"I drove taxi to finance my university education but today I'm a billionaire" - Mike Adenuga!

Failures or limitations of the past have no control over the greatness in you. To him that believes, all things are possible. Don't wait for everybody to believe in your ability and dreams. All things are possible unto him that believe!

PRACTICAL STEPS TO SELF IMPROVEMENT (STEP 3)

STEP 3: Pick up a new hobby

Here, you have to think of doing something different from what you have been doing. It could be a sport or any other recreational activity. Learn to do something new.

Here are a few examples for you; ice skating, fencing, rock climbing, golf, tennis ,cooking with a new recipe, bike riding, swimming and dancing.

 Learning a new hobby or skill will educate you more and improve your knowledge on other aspects of life.

What are you waiting for??
Get a hobby today and try something different. 

PRACTICAL STEPS TO SELF-IMPROVEMENT (STEP 2)

STEP 2: Learn a new language

Learning a new language everyday is similar to having a new skill. It will expose and educate you more on a new and different culture. It's mind blowing to get yourself acquainted on a new culture. 

So, pick up a new language and decide to learn today!

PRACTICAL STEPS TO SELF-IMPROVEMENT

Hello dear,
This is a topic that I will take a great delight on shedding my own ideas and findings.

Firstly, do you wish to get better?
Do you wish to get the best out of you?
Do you wish to live a much more better life than you have been living? 

Well, if you do wish all these things then we are right on the same track.

There is no limit to what we can achieve, we can fight to get better, we can try to improve ourselves, we can try to learn new things that get us better and we can also learn how to curb out bad habits. 

There is no end to knowledge, the only end to knowledge is death.

Our powers and capabilities are limitless.

I personally, I have a great interest on self improvement and it's like a daily routine.

There are steps needed to be on this path called self improvement that you deserve.  

Read them and practice accordingly. 

STEP 1: Read a book everyday.
Books contain a good amount of wisdom in them. Reading them can expose you to more findings about life. It enables you to show appreciation and enrich yourself.
Make it a habit to pick up a good book everyday to read. Examples of a few are Think and grow rich and Rules of self discipline. 

THE WORLD IS MINE

Beautiful Poem.. 

 *THE WORLD IS MINE*

      Today, upon a bus, I saw a very beautiful woman
      and wished I were as beautiful.
      When suddenly she rose to leave,
      I saw her hobble down the aisle.
      She had one leg and used a crutch.
      But as she passed, she passed a smile.
      Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
      I have two legs; the world is mine.


      I stopped to buy some candy.
      The lad who sold it had such charm.
      I talked with him, he seemed so glad.
      If I were late, it'd do no harm.
      And as I left, he said to me,
      "I thank you, you've been so kind.
      It's nice to talk with folks like you.
      You see," he said, "I'm blind."
      Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
      I have two eyes; the world is mine.


      Later while walking down the street,
      I saw a child I knew.
      He stood and watched the others play,
      but he did not know what to do.
      I stopped a moment and then I said,
      Why don't you join them dear?"
      He looked ahead without a word.
      I forgot, he couldn't hear.
      Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
      I have two ears; the world is mine.


      With feet to take me where I'd go, 
      With eyes to see the sunset's glow, 
      With ears to hear what I'd know, 
      Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
      I've been blessed indeed, the world is mine.

 I have been truly blessed with some very beautiful people in my life. And this comes as a token of thanks!

**Don't forget to share please!**

SHARE THIS STORY WITH SOMEONE TODAY...

I was blessed with the message below and thought to share it:-

*As a carpenter went home after shutting down his workshop, a black poisonous cobra entered his work shop.*

_The cobra was hungry and hoped to find its supper lurking somewhere within. It slithered from one end to another and accidentally bumped into a double-edged metal axe and got very slightly injured._

*In anger and seeking revenge, the snake bit the axe with full force. What could a bite do to a metallic axe? Instead the cobra's mouth started bleeding.*

_Out of fury and arrogance, the cobra tried its best to strangle and kill the object that was causing it pain by wrapping itself very tightly around the blades.

*The next day when the carpenter opened the workshop, he found a seriously cut, dead cobra wrapped around the axe blades.*

_The cobra died not because of someone else's fault but faced these consequences merely because of its own anger and wrath.

*Sometimes when angry, we try to cause harm to others but as time passes by, we realise that we have caused more harm to ourselves.*

_For a happy life, it's best we should learn to ignore and overlook some things, people, incidents, affairs and matters._

*It is not necessary that we show a reaction to everything. Step back and ask yourself if the matter is really worth responding or reacting to.*

_People that show no inclination to change, are best handled with silence and prayer.

* It really touched me and helped me to take some decision.                                                          
I hope it blesses you too..

WHAT A MOTHER TOLD HER SON A DAY BEFORE HIS WEDDING

WHAT A MOTHER TOLD HER SON A DAY BEFORE HIS WEDDING
Mummy’s boy, you are now a man. Tomorrow you will have a new mother, a new cook and a new person to share all your secrets with. It will no longer be me but her. Love your new mum even more than you love me. Before you walk into her arms forever, let me give you some words to guide you.
There was a day I was arguing with your father. We were screaming, Tempers were high. I was angry and He was angry. Then I called him an idiot! He was shocked, He looked at me asking how dare I call him that, Immediately started calling him idiot, fool, stupid, crazy, I called him all sort of name. Guess what he did? He didn’t raise his hands to hit me. He just walked away, banging the door as he went out.
My Son, If your father had hit me and destroyed my eyes, how will you feel sitting here with me today? How will you regard him as your father? Would you have been proud of him or would you be blaming me for calling him names? Never hit your wife! No matter the provocation just walk away and things will be normal. Whenever she offends you, think of this story I just told you, it could have been your mum!
Before I forget, after he left, I was filled with guilt. We slept on same bed that night and I went to him the next day. I pleaded with him, I did all I could to show am sorry and he forgave me. That day I cooked his favorite food, yes you know he loves Pounded yam & Vegetable soup right? After that day, I never called him names, my respect for him was ten times stronger.
There is something very important you must always do, my son listen very carefully, defend your wife. When she is under pressure, stand by her. If your friends hates her, it is your duty to make them see her as a Queen. Your Uncle, I mean Uncle Yusuf, never liked me. But your father was always supportive until his perception changed.
There was a day your Father was going to host the owner of his company and friends. They were three of them. That day I was in the kitchen cooking for them and your father went to buy drinks. When the table was set and food was served. Everyone started eating. Then I remembered I did not add salt in the food. I was embarrassed. Your father tasted the food and looked at me. He immediately turned to the guests. He told them that he instructed his wife last month not to add salt whenever she is cooking because of some problem with his body. He said it in a funny way and everyone laughed! The guests understood and he asked me to bring salt and everyone added according to their taste. He managed to eat the food without salt. After the guest left, he went on his knees and asked God to forgive him for lying.
Your wife is like a baby, sometimes she don’t know what to say or do. Stand up and speak for her!
Now let me talk to you about Sex. You see Sex is a wonderful thing. Do not be surprised if your wife enjoy and need Sex more than you do. There were days, I needed Sex more than your father and there were days he needed it more than me but the important thing is to always try to satisfy the other when they need you. Don’t always think of your self.
There was a time things were hard and I needed to do two jobs to support your father. One night I was so tired. When I got to bed he was in the mood. He try to make love to me and I didn’t refuse him. I was tired but I felt I needed to be there when he need me. When he tried undressing me, he saw my look and he stopped. He asked what was wrong and I said nothing. But he understand me better. He stopped and then started telling me stories until I fell asleep.
My son, Sex is best enjoyed when the two parties are physically and mentally ready for it. Sometimes, read your wife and understand her.
Make it a habit to go anywhere with your wife. Beside your job, move around with her. If anyone invite you to his house and told you not to come with your wife then be very careful. Use wisdom.
I know you love mummy… I know you tell me all your problems. But now things will be different.
Let your wife be the first to know before me. Let her be the first to see before me.
When you have problems with her don’t run to me immediately. Wait for a day to pass and then talk to her about it. Pray about it. Report her to nobody but talk issues out within yourself.
Finally, don’t forget to come and visit me with your wife every month!
I know you will have a happy home. You will always be mummy’s boy. God will bless your home.                                                                          Please  don't forget God, pray and seek His assistance always..
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RELATIONSHIP MATTERS

No matter how your woman may have annoyed you, do not run away from your responsibility to care for her.

A man, who admires the beauties of other women, should try to make his own woman look like them, or even better. However, no woman should be so dependant on her man.

A real man eliminates all the doubts of future on his woman's mind and reassures her that soon everything will be alright. But only a real woman will easily understand and believe.

A real man controls the temperaments of his woman by explaining more, not by arguing more.

Charles Dennis, Esq.

Daily Tip ; Keeping you ever youthful

The happiest people 
don't have the best of everything. 
They just make 
the best of everything.
Live simply. 
Love generously. 
Care deeply. 
Speak kindly

Signs of Aging...

Signs of aging -
Written by a confident lady ....

After a meeting, I was coming out of a hotel and I was looking for my car keys. They were not in my pockets. A quick search in the meeting room, it wasn't there too.

Suddenly I realized I must have left them in the car.

My husband has shouted many times for leaving the keys in the ignition.

My theory is the ignition is the best place not to lose them .......
His theory is the car will be stolen if left at the ignition key slot !

Immediately, I rushed to the parking lot and came to a terrifying conclusion .....
His theory was right. The parking lot was empty 😱😞😞.

I immediately called the police. I gave them my location, description of the car, place I parked, etc. I equally confessed that I had left my keys in the car, and that the car had been stolen.

Then I made the most difficult call of all, to my husband, 
"Honey (I stammered ; I always call him 'honey' in times like these ) , I left my keys in the car .... and it has been stolen."

There was a big silence. I thought the call had been dropped, but then I heard his voice.
"Idiot", he shouted, "I dropped you at the hotel !"

Now it was my time to be silent. Embarrassed, and happy as well, I said, "Well, then pls come and get me."

He shouted again, "I will, as soon as I convince this policeman, that I have not stolen your car."

Don't laugh alone....

MARRIAGE TIPS FROM CHARLES DENNIS, Esq

There's nothing better than waiting a little longer to marry the right person, than being quickly taken by the wrong person.

Marriage ought to be an everlasting crown, and no-one wishes to be dethroned along the line.

Marriage is the sweetest engagement, though not devoid of its peculiar bitterness, but no-one wishes to be embittered forever.

Do not take the one kept for another, and do not also foolishly abandon yours for another on flimsy reason(s).

When the right person comes or proposes, your inner heart won't fail in signaling you.

Take the beauties of the heart first before considering those of the body. Because the beauties of the body might be regretted in the long run.

Do not be enchanted by only what you see, but mainly what you feel.
There's no human with all the qualities, not even you.

Good morning, friends!

Charles Dennis, Esq.

Things to remember as you go through life....

Remember the following as you go through life.

1. Do not bear grudge towards those who are not good to you. No one has the responsibility of treating you well, except your mother and I.

To those who are good to you, you have to treasure it and be thankful, and ALSO you have to be cautious, because, everyone has a motive for every move. When a person is good to you, it does not mean he really will be good to you. You have to be careful, don't hastily regard him as a real friend.

2. No one is indispensable, nothing is in the world that you must possess.

Once you understand this idea, it would be easier for you to go through life when people around you don't want you anymore, or when you lose what you wanted the most.

3. Life is short.
When you waste your life today, tomorrow you would find that life is leaving you. The earlier you treasure your life, the better you enjoy life.

4. Love is nothing but a transient feeling, and this feeling would fade with time and with one's mood. If your so called loved one leaves you, be patient, time will wash away your aches and sadness.

Don't over exaggerate the beauty and sweetness of love, and don't over exaggerate the sadness of falling out of love.

5. A lot of successful people did not receive a good education, that does not mean that you can be successful by not studying hard! Whatever knowledge you gain is your weapon in life.

One can go from rags to riches, but one has to start from some rags !

6. I do not expect you to financially support me when I am old, neither  would I financially support your whole life. My responsibility as a supporter ends when you are grown up. After that, you decide whether  you want to travel in a public transport or in your limousine, whether rich or poor.

7. You honour your words, but don't expect others to be so. You can be good to people, but don't expect people to be good to you. If you don't understand this, you would end up with unnecessary troubles.

8. I have bought lotteries for umpteen years , but could never strike any prize. That shows if you want to be rich, you have to work hard! There is no free lunch !

9. No matter how much time I have with you, let's treasure the time we have together. We do not know if we would meet again in our next life.

CREATE YOUR OWN FUTURE

"The very best way to predict the future is to create it." - Peter Drucker 

To get the most or the best out of life is to decide now to prepare and create your own future. What you want and you constantly think of, you equally attract.

Everyday comes with its own opportunity and you have to make good use of it. Make use of the opportunity to achieve your dreams and goals. Start with the little you have. Most wealthy individuals in the world started from very humble beginnings. 

Decide today to be active and not passive. Take charge of your own life today and accept total responsibility of your own life. Dare yourself to make forward steps and face the risk that comes unexpectedly. 

Take this very day as an ample opportunity and start creating your own future.

WHEN TO BE SILENT

WHEN TO BE SILENT . . . 

The Bible
1. Be silent In the heat of
anger - 
(Prov 14:17)
2. Be silent When you don't
have all the facts - 
(Prov 18:13)
3. Be silent When you
haven't verified the story - 
(Deut 17:6)
4. Be silent If your words 
will offend a weaker 
person - 
(1 Cor 8:11)
5. Be silent When it is time 
to listen - 
(Prov 13:1)
6. Be silent When you are 
tempted to make light of 
holy things - 
(Eccl 5:2)
7. Be silent When you are 
tempted to joke about 
sin - 
(Prov 14:9)
8. Be silent If you would be 
ashamed of your words 
later - 
(Prov 8:8
9. Be silent If your words 
would convey the wrong 
impression - 
(Prov 17:27)
10. Be silent If the issue is 
none of your business - 
(Prov 14:10)
11. Be silent When you are 
tempted to tell an 
outright lie - 
(Prov 4:24)
12. Be silent If your words 
will damage someone 
else's reputation - 
(Pro 16:27)
13. Be silent If your words 
will damage a friendship -
 (Prov 16:28)
14. Be silent When you are 
feeling critical - 
(James 3:9)
15. Be silent If you can't say 
it without screaming it - 
(Prov 25:28)
16. Be silent If your words 
will be a poor reflection of the Lord or your friends and family - (1 Pt 2:21-23)
17. Be silent If you may 
have to eat your words 
later -
 (Prov 18:21)
18. Be silent If you have 
already said it more than one time - 
(Prov 19:13)
19. Be silent When you are 
tempted to flatter a 
wicked person -
 (Prov 24:24)
20. Be silent When you are 
supposed to be working 
instead - 
(Prov 14:23)

"WHOEVER GUARDS HIS MOUTH AND TONGUE KEEPS HIS SOUL FROM TROUBLES" - 
(Prov 21:23).
"BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD"
 (Ps 46:10)

What lessons do you obtain from whatching this short video??

INSPIRATION FROM MICHAEL JORDAN

Michael Jordan was born in 1963, in the slums of Brooklyn, New York.

He had four  siblings and his father's earnings were not sufficient to provide for the whole family.

He grew up in a poor neighbourhood. Exposed to mindless violence and heavy discrimination in the slums, he saw for himself only a hopeless future.

His father saw in Michael, a lost soul and decided to do something.

He gave Michael, who was 13 years old, a piece of used clothing and asked: "What do you think the value of this outfit would be?"

Jordan replied,"Maybe one dollar."

His father asked, "Can you sell it for two dollars? If you can sell it, it would mean that you are a big help to your family."

Jordan nodded his head, "I'll try, but no guarantee that I'll be successful."

Jordan carefully washed the cloth clean. Because they didn't have an iron, to smoothen the cloth, he levelled it with a clothes brush on a flat board, then kept it in the sun to dry. The next day, he brought the clothes to a crowded underground station. After offering it for more than six hours. Jordan finally managed to sell it for $2. He took the two dollar bill and ran home.

After that, everyday he looked for used clothing, washed and ironed it, and sold it in the crowd.

More than ten days later, his father again gave him a piece of used clothing, "Can you think of a way you can sell this for 20 bucks?"

Aghast, Jordan said, "How is it possible? This outfit can only fetch two dollars at the most."

His father replied, "Why don't you try it first? There might be a way."

After breaking his head for a few hours, finally, Jordan got an idea.

He asked for cousin's helpto paint a picture of Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse on the garment. Then he tried to sell it in the school where the children of the rich study.

Soon a housekeeper, who was there to pick his master, bought that outfit for his master. The master was a little boy of only 10 years. He loved it so much and he gave a five dollar tip. 25 dollars was a huge amount for Jordan, the equivalent of a month's salary of his father.

When he got home, his father gave him yet another piece of used clothing, "Are you able to resell it at a price of 200 dollars?" Jordan's eyes lit up.

This time, Jordan accepted the clothes without the slightest doubt. Two months later a popular movie actress from the movie "Charlie's Angels", Farah Fawcett came to New York for her Movie promos. After the press conference, Jordan made his way through the security forces to reach the side of Farah Fawcett and requested her autograph on the piece of clothing. When Fawcett saw this innocent child asking for her autograph, she gladly signed it.

Jordan was shouting very excitedly, "This is a jersey signed by Miss Farah Fawcett, the selling price is 200 dollars!" He auctioned off the clothes, to a businessman for a price of 1,200 dollars!

Upon returning home, his father broke into TEARS and said, "I am amazed that you did it My child! You're really great! "

That night, Jordan slept alongside his father. His father said, "Son, in your experience selling these three pieces of clothing, what did you learn about success?"

Jordan replied, "Where there's a will, there's a way."

His father nodded his head, then shook his head, "What you say is not entirely wrong! But that was not my intention. I just wanted to show you that a piece of used clothing which is worth only a dollar can also be increased in value, Then how about us - living & thinking humans? We may be darker and poorer, but what if we CAN increase our VALUE."

This thought enlightened young Jordan. Even a piece of used clothing could be made dignified, then why not me? There is absolutely no reason to underestimate myself.

From then on, Michael Jordan felt that his future would be beautiful and full of hope.

He went on to become the greatest basketball player of all times.

How can I increase my own value?                                                           I am finding it a very interesting thought. I am sure, you too, will --culled from ICC.