Yekinah Alimi
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An Inspirational writer who believes in the power of words to inspire and encourage others, to find their purpose, rise above their challenges and overcome their obstacles. A journey of self discovery and inspiration through words!
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No one is you
Today's society is constantly bombarded with messages about how we should look and feel. What is the norm and what is considered awkward and out of place? Most of these ideas about how we should be are a product of culture, peer pressure and influence and it can be difficult to know the difference. We are all individuals with unique ideas and beliefs. This defines our perception of life and the way we choose to lead it. Some simple truths have been proven time and time again to help us with how we can be comfortable in our skin:
By Yekinah Alimi3 years ago in Motivation
Boys to Men
In some parts of the world, more emphasis is laid on the grooming of the girl child in terms of how they should act and behave especially in relation to becoming good wives and mothers. Yes, we all want our girl child to develop into a responsible woman, but there is a lot more she can do and achieve as an exceptional wife and mother. In ensuring this, however, not much attention is paid to the boy child, which leads to them growing up with a sense of privilege over the girl child.
By Yekinah Alimi4 years ago in Motivation
The consequences of helping
I want to help; how can I help? I want to help; what is in it for me? Two different questions. Two different mindsets. Two quite different outcomes. Successful people always ask the first question. Why are they successful? They are, because they know that losing oneself in the service of others is what makes us. It is like a positive ripple effect. It goes out as service from one to another and comes back as contentment, fulfilment, satisfaction, and increased self-worth. People with this mindset usually live a happy life as they find the undeniable effects of giving back, lifting others, and making life better for someone else no matter how little.
By Yekinah Alimi4 years ago in Motivation
Gratitude
Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The result of cultivating the act of gratitude into our lives cannot be overemphasized. It makes sense of our past experiences and bring calmness to our present circumstances which in turn opens bright opportunities for the future because each time we feel grateful, our bodies respond by influencing positivity into our thoughts. Unfortunately our environment sometimes makes it difficult to achieve this sense of consistent gratitude.
By Yekinah Alimi5 years ago in Motivation
