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LET GO.



Hey guys! 

It's been a while and I've been doing quite a lot too. Within, the moments of my 'disappearance', I started a business and this took a lot of time and energy from me, I also followed my passion to work with a non-profit organisation focused on public education in Nigeria. 
While all these sounds great, I also within these periods, struggled with anxiety and identity which led to depression - thank God for God!

I have however, learnt that the road to fulfillment and self-actualization is indeed a journey -with self!
So, over a couple of weeks, I have written a number of short articles as it crawls up on me and I hope that you find a word or two soothing for your soul. 
I'll try my best to keep this coming every week and look forward to reading from you too.
Enjoy!  


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Let Go

It feels more like a disappointment than pain. Yet, it burns my heart and gets me really upset. I thought I had forgiven them. I thought I had moved on. Until I felt another version of the waves of disappointment and got bitter again.              
This isn’t right. I shouldn’t feel this way. Maybe, it had more to do with me than them. I should have truly forgiven even though I say it. I should have acknowledged to myself that it is not easy to go that path but then, who am I not to forgive?
Forgiveness like laughter is medicine for the soul of man. It is not just for them but you.  So, open your heart and think about all the good things they have done. Think about the good times before the ‘seemed’ betrayal. Make up reasons for why they did what they did – or just forget about making up reasons and simply think about your heart and imagine how bitterness could turn that fine pure heart into a stench.
Forgive now, forgive always. Most importantly, learn to forgive like you learn to talk or smile or eat because you will have to do it for the rest of your life.    
Hey! It’s not one sided – you are not perfect either and will also desire someone’s forgiveness someday or sometimes.
It hurts, I know. But, free that caged bird and let go!

Love & Light,
TA


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  1. UnknownSaturday, July 13, 2019

    This is lovely, and we hope to get more of this soon.. Welcome back 😊

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  2. CardozoSaturday, July 13, 2019

    Beautiful write up... more of this

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  3. AyodejiSaturday, July 13, 2019

    I have a feeling we met during this your 'disappearance'. :-) Forgiveness is easier said than done, but paradoxically, it's something we need more than even our offender does.

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  4. UnknownSaturday, September 14, 2019

    Nice piece

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