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EXCERPT: Saving Madam Lucy by Omoruyi Uwuigiaren

It was pitch darkness and movement on the street had completely died down. So rodents were having a field day on the outside world. Lurking in the dark were hungry top hunters of the feline population, Blaize, Dag and Fred. The cats were quietly plotting how the poor rodents would become their meals for the night. Opportunities like this don’t come too often. So Blaize and his friends were not ready to allow it slip. Out of the belly of the quiet night, emerged a van. Possibly, a fourteen seated passenger bus, which rolled slowly into the street and pulled up in the front of the building where the cats were having a meeting. Before they could snatch a breath from the wings of the night, the doors of the van were thrown open and hefty figures with a woman alighted from the van. In the last few hours, they have been moving the woman from one location to another to frustrate any attempt by the police or security agents to track them. Her hands were bound to the back. She tried to sh...

Book Review: My Walk on the Aikido Path: A Healing Journey of Self Discovery by Rachel Kling

  Developing an identity is what defines who we are. “My Walk on the Aikido Path” by Rachel Kling is an enthralling journey of healing, self-discovery and complete understanding of herself. To bridge the gap between finding complete happiness and reaching the top, this book is the vehicle for aspiration, connection and compassion. The author made valid points about healing. Aikido as an art is authentic. Like most genuine practices, it brings satisfaction and cast out doubt. It teaches us that the quality of our lives is bound up with the quality of our relationships and that we exist in relation to others. I find this book interesting because it gives me an insight into how I should react to situations because our choices impart the entire human community. “Rather than fight, or try to harm the aggressor, nage creates an opportunity to choose connection over contention.” Aikido is all about relationships, connections, compassion, protection, peace, harmony and love. When w...

REVIEW ALERT: Literary Tic Tok of Animals.

I never thought of at this age reading a book where the animal, in this case cats, takes on real human feelings and emotions. In a way it is kind of funny. One point in reading this book, I could see the animals talking, drinking, and taking on real human attributes. This book is an anthology. The stories within these pages are well rounded. You can have a solid beginning, middle, and end in each one. Every story has some type of meaning or thought that the author is trying to get across. The story of Forgiveness took the spotlight for me. In this very short but to the point story gives a great example on how forgiveness should be granted and how all in the situation can walk away stronger and better than they came in. I am a big fan of short stories. These short stories are good quality stories with an antidote. This is the first time that I have ever encountered this. The illustrations in the book are very good also. There is a great companionship shown between the stories and i...

MOTIVATIONAL TONIC: Ordinary Woman With an Excellent Spirit

  Written by  Omoruyi Uwuigiaren If you have Jesus Christ but you lack the will to survive, you are of all men most miserable. If everything you see is defeat, you can never achieve any feat. Draw strength from her misfortune. Amputated at 11. Left alone to fend for herself in a treacherous city like Lagos. You have no excuse if you have hands and feet and still fail. You will be held responsible for everything that happens to you. This is an ordinary woman with an excellent spirit. The leg was off but her spirit was on. She is an example of snatching victory at the jaws of defeat. Work even when the conditions are not right.   Related stories Love Yourself Tough Times Don't Last.  Tough people Do

MOTIVATIONAL TONIC: Love Yourself

 Written by Omoruyi Uwuigiaren Your name carries too much weight. Those who want you out of the way, cannot lift you. They will try to hurt you. If you believe that you are a champion, you are a champion. As the number one prophet of your life, be positive even at the jaws of defeat. Celebrate your greatness! Go to the best restaurant in town, buy yourself some bottles of drink and celebrate yourself. You don't need anybody's validation to celebrate your victory. Celebrate even when you are failing because there is nothing as dangerous as being overwhelmed. Surviving hard times, requires the right spirit. Treat yourself as the best. Call yourself a god! You can never conquer without loving yourself. Follow  Omoruyi Uwuigiaren  on Facebook  

MOTIVATIONAL TONIC: Tough Times Don't Last. Tough People Do

 Written by Omoruyi Uwuigiaren Be brave. Don't be scared. When you wake up tomorrow, be brave and give thanks to God. On my way to the bank to sort out an issue, I saw a man around Lagos State University. He stood by the road, eating sand. Only God knows what happened to him. But I am not surprised. We are in a small world where the desire to make money overnight is paramount. I nearly filmed him but my conscience will not let me. To me, it is an offence to hurt a fellow that is vulnerable and may not know what he is doing. It is a wicked world. We have to be careful. Be patient. Don't hate yourself if you are not doing well. Stay focused and aim for the stars. Don't take a short cut because there are no short cuts to greatness. Wait for your time. Work hard. Work smartly. Life is in phases and men are in sizes. Wait for your time. Most likely, your present state is someone's prayer point and prayer request. That is life. Tough times do...