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Hi Friends, It's a new month again and also doubles as sallah celebration and the start of the weekend. As you begin this month remember that whatever idea you have, begin to work on it and as you do, it will begin to take shape and assume a definite form.

One of the commonest phrases we get to hear from people who profess to care about us is these three words 'I love you'. It has become so common in usage and often bastardized that we no longer even know what those words mean including many who profess it. A lot of people say it at their moments of ecstasy and happiness and as soon as those feelings fizzle out, so do the words. To such it means nothing more than feeling good. But in reality is that all those words mean? Just an expression of some good feeling or is there something more? When someone says 'i love you', this is what it is supposed to mean; -I am kind to you. -I will forbear with your weaknesses. -I believe in you. -I hope for the best for you. -I will not be envious or jealous of you. -I will support you. -I will trust you. Love like this NEVER FAILS. When next you say to someone 'I love you' pause and ask yourself if this is what you truly mean or if anyone says it

The human being as we all know is endowed with the ability or the power to make choices that is why we have a 'will'. We all have the God given the capacity to decide on whatever line of action we desire to take. The direction our choices take however shows what we value or what is most important to us as individuals, families, communities, tribes and even nations. Every choice is a reflection of belief systems, values and ideals. You want to know who or what an individual stands for? Do not go far, just check the kinds of decisions and choices they make.  Everyone gravitates towards what fascinates them, gives them satisfaction and a sense of self- worth. I happened to be on a thread on one of the social media platforms and read a story of how some mothers whose daughters had been defiled by very close family members where some were even the husbands of such women. The sad thing is the women would rather cover up for such men than get justice for their daug