The Farce that is my Life

• AUTHOR: MMESOMA B. MUNONYE
• CATEGORY: POETRY
• TAGS: LIFE | WOMEN RIGHT | POETRY | PHILOSOPHY

Welcome to the farce I call my life.

Where I am happier when he is away

And avoiding him when he is around

Where I want him to be away,

But never leave me.

Welcome to the farce I call my life.

Where she is always used by others,

But never learns her lesson.

Where she expects me to do as she says with out complains,

But let’s me know that it is wrong.

Welcome to the farce I call my life.

Where males treat females the way the like

And expect respect in return.

Where they speak and u am to follow without hesitation,

But expect me to have a mind of my own.

Welcome to the farce I call my life.

Where it is ok to be maltreated,

But wrong to do the same.

Where elders are to be seen as gods,

But not worshipped.

Welcome to the farce I call my life.

Where sisters are two faced,

But claim it is all in my head.

Where I want her around,

But feel lacking in her presence.

Welcome to the farce I call my life.

Where brothers care about me,

But I still want them gone.

Where only in their absence can I be me,

Without any pretence.

Welcome to the farce I call my life.

Where I know I am loved by them,

But yet feel estranged.

Where I rather be alone, than be with them,

But miss them when they are not here.

This is the farce I call my life…

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Mmesoma B. Munonye

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Last of your Kind

• AUTHOR: CHIDIMA C. ONYE
• CATEGORY: SELF DEVELOPMENT
• TAGS: SELF DEVELOPMENT | PHILOSOPHY

Sitting by yourself, laughing at the confusion, smiling through the tears. Seem to have found yourself in a place where you can’t fit in. Moving with the flow happens to be difficult. Looking at yourself, feeling like something is out of place and you’re trying to fix what you’re not sure is the problem. The whole world is making you believe that you’re different.

Being different is not all that bad, it depends on where the energy is channeled to. If the energy is channeled in the right direction, then feeling different may just feel good, but this rarely happens. Mostly, the energy is usually channeled at the wrong path, which may gradually break you down. That’s why believing that you’re unique, rather than different goes a long way to give your the right amount of understanding and optimism to face life's battles.

Different means, “being unlike or not the same”. Being unique means, “ you are the only of your sort. i.e. there is no one like you. i.e. before and after you, there is not and can’t be another you. Let me break it to you, you are the last of your kind.

Accepting to be different changes a lot in you and instead of trying to get the best out of yourself, your energy would be channeled at trying to change who you are. You try to fit in where you are not suppose to. You try to move with the flow of limiting factors. You try to put in place something  already on its right position. You are trying to belong. You are trying to change who you are. You are unique and it’s boldly written on your DNA - you can’t be changed. Pulling all the stunts goes a long way in shaking the foundation of your life, ‘cause you will end up chasing the wind.

There is no greater joy than being fulfilled. This can be done by doing what makes you happy. Most people do not even know what makes them happy, 'cause they are caught between the webs of their fears and that of  people's expectations that they can’t distinguish between them being happy and pretending to be.

There is something inside of you that can’t be found in anyone else and that is what makes you unique. Many people  understood this concept and that's why when you try to do something, you do it the normal way, and it never works for you. This is because you are not just a normal person – you have to find your own way through life troubles. You have to connect, you have to know what’s inside you.

Steps in finding out who you are:

• What type of conversation draws your interest the most?
• Who is the mirror image of yourself?
• What makes you happy?
• Do you enjoy doing, but can still earn money from?

Putting your life towards this direction ensures fulfilment and happiness. You just discovered your passion!

Your passion may not be easy to implement because of certain factors like your fears or people's expectations. I must say to you, “you should not let people and fear run your life. If you let them run your life, then you are simply giving your life away your life and then this removes the joy out of living, ‘cause you are walking in someone else's tracks, not your's and may end up living in regret for the rest of your life. No one wants to be a victim of this.

Life is a language that can only be understood by living it. In life you have different moments – some are beautiful, some sad and others may just be awkward, but they are all your's to be cherished and if you can live pass your fears and people’s expectations, then the reward is your life.

People with greater destines fight the most battles – the world doesn’t fight an empty person. So the next time you’re drowning in a sea of troubles and doubt starts creeping in, always remember that we are often troubled, but not crushed. Sometimes in doubt, but never in despair. There are many enemies, but you are never left without a friend. And always bear in mind that you are. Believe and say to yourself, “I AM THE LAST OF MY KIND”.

So next time you sit by yourself, keep on laughing at the confusion and smiling through the tears, because someday, everything would make perfect sense!

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Chidima C. Onye

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Why should I be Good?

• AUTHOR: EMMANUEL C. IHIASOR
• CATEGORY: PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION
• TAGS: MORAL | POSITIVITY

Hello friends, today we'll be talking about why you and I should be good. High level of concentration is required for this post or you'll misunderstand the message we intend to pass across. Welcome to our JUCNfact Blog!

I saw a text on someone's t-shirt. It read: "Nothing is good or bad, but thinking makes it so". We live in a world where so many people exist, but only a few live. What? You don't understand what I mean?  Statistics has shown that negligible 5 percent of the world's population THINK - which is very pathetic, while majority of the world's population prefer to die than use their God-given brains. The reason being that no one of such people believe they can be good in whatever they do or in that career path of theirs. And since being good starts in the mind, thinking becomes somehow impossible for them.

The role of critical thinking in this regard is one that cannot be overemphasized as it plays a great role in self development, becoming successful, et cetera.

 Okay, let's stop diverting from the subject matter and start digging. Nowadays there's a neglect of good manners in our society especially with the rise in social vices like cultism, rape, armed robbery, drug abuse, prostitution, gambling, pornography and so on and so forth. Quite alot of factors are responsible for these vices. They include: poor upbringing by parents in the aspects of self-respect and respect for others, Obedience, dignity, etc; bad role models like celebrities who are chain smokers, rapists, drug addicts, etc. These guys seriously influence the lifestyle of our young ones since their fields are loved mainly by youths.

Many are beginning to think that to be "high" or rude  at times or talk to people anyhow is the new classic way of life or drives fear into people.

But is this actually true?

Well to some yes! and to some no! But you and I know that being good and gentle is just the right way. You know it deep inside you. Who doesn't want to be addressed as a good man/woman by everyone around him/her? Come on tell me who? Being good gives you respect and a high place in the minds of people. It obviously makes one stand out from the rest.

A second reason why you should be good is the fact that  we we're not born bad-guys. Everyone you see behaving abnormal, tried and forced theirselves to adapt to that negative behavior that you see them exhibiting. Now that sound like I'm being economical with the truth, because alot of people believe that it's easier to be bad than good. Believe me you, that's just a mindset. Now this is the point I get to bring back the concept of thinking that I talked about earlier.

When you "think", it's like a conversation between you and your mind. There is an exchange of information between the two parties. Your mind contains your conscience which is built on the principle below:

"IT'S GOOD TO BE GOOD AND IT'S BAD TO BE BAD"

This is like a standard that tells you that an action or decision is good or bad. I stated earlier that we we're not born "bad-guys" because your conscience judges you whenever you do any thing bad and everyone was given birth to with a conscience.

Now you see from the above points, the main reason why you should be good. Inasmuch as you have been charged to be good doesn't mean you should be foolish. Always have this at the back of your mind. The Bible says we should be gentle as a dove and wise as a serpent. This saying alone encompasses everything you need to know about being good. It'll help you get along well with people whether they are hot headed or calm, slow or fast.  With this you'll be good and people will tag you as the good guy!

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Emmanuel C. Ihiasor

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