From Talkative To Writative*: July 2013

Just amazing, you didn't hear what I said!

Really, I don't know about you but, 'a talkative' actually doesn't like repeating himself or herself. Why? I'm thinking it may be because they have so many other things to talk about and can't afford to waste time going on and on about just one thing. Sometimes I think they actually feel they might run out of time before they are through with what they wanted to say. And so just listening to Amanda and Reginald going through that moment again, got me wondering.

Well, considering the fact that it wasn't the first time she had been so
enthusiastic about something without getting the same reaction from him, one would have thought that, she had learnt her lessons; right? Well, wrong! Talkatives like Amanda just need that listening ear and so though they might end up feeling hurt or ignored, they still might go ahead to share a thought or two any chance they get. Okay, let's make that a dozen thoughts, any second they get.

So back to the question. Why does it become so annoying to repeat themselves? Maybe you may know a thing or two about that. I'm just wondering, is it that it takes so much energy talking and thinking through those thoughts, or maybe not thinking through them at all, until they have finally blurted them out? What is it, that makes them get impatient repeating themselves? I just can't put my finger on it. Hmm. Okay, let's hear from you, I bet you do.

Why does Amanda get absolutely ballistic when time and again, Reginald would interrupt her train of thoughts with another, "so what was it you just spoke about?", I mean he would say it so casually it just makes her jaw drop. That very moment, you could see her face just twist and contort, I mean she could break down and cry right there, if not for the crowd at the restaurant. Then she would start explaining how she had to cancel her appointments for the rest of the day, just to meet him for this discussion over lunch, and he made it seemed like a total waste of her time! Well, I'm thinking, Amanda get over yourself! I mean this was more of a Déjà-vu.

PATRICIA DZIFA MENSAH-LARKAI, DTM

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Life's Turning Points...Changing Scenes

Whether you believe that the world revolves round its axis or not? There's always a turning point in our lives. Be it intentional or not, life's stage keeps changing scenes...and we both definitely want it to remain positive always. Some role-players on the set may change costumes depicting their aging life, or their changed status in life. This simply goes to tell us that, there has been a turning point in the life of the actor or actress.

It is often the desire of all, that each turning point in our lives is full of laughter, joy, merry-making and good-cheer. But it is not always the case. These turning points are sometimes, sharp curves characterized by painful moments in our lives. We often hear the adage, no pain, no gain or nothing ventured, nothing gained. And they all bare testimony to those trying moments or painful scenes of life, that must be overcome in order to enjoy the next beautiful script for that next scene...telling stories of a bountiful harvest, joyful moments, shared seasons of laughter, good success and lots of merry-making!

No wonder that, in every testimony there is a test! We may not always enjoy those testing periods, but they are actually part of the setup at that stage of our life's drama; to toughen us and make us more resistant to the challenges that we may encounter, at our next level of success!

So the next time your next scene on life's little stage becomes tough, remember that it is just another turning point in your life. That stage, just like so many others, would come and go. You may be hurting when that turn becomes painful, but always know that another exciting set full of testimonies is awaiting you. Keep making the best out of every turn!

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Lessons from our little beginnings

On many occasions, we hear people talk about their little beginnings. These are references made of their past experiences in life that taught them a lesson or two. These can also be called humble beginnings, because they serve as the stepping stones into our greatness or weakness. Yes, because based on how we apply the lessons learnt along the way, we can advance into greatness or land into failure.

We are cautioned not to despise those humble beginnings, because it is out of these humble or little stages of our lives, that we adopt, change, mature, and come to appreciate the advice we get from those who have walked similar paths. When we come to appreciate our humble beginnings, we tend to remember those events and take a stance in our present situation not to repeat a mistake that was made in the past. It also enables us to remember and improve upon the good steps we took, to achieve success or a good recommendation from someone or a group.

The seeds of maturity, are sown during these humbling stages of our lives. We all must have gone through stages in life where we felt, "oh she can't tell me what to do", or "who does he think he is", etc. well these are the very moments that key lessons in life are exhibited, taught and learnt. You may learn some things from children, some from adults, and some from your peers. When Jesus had to feed thousands of people, he got the five loaves of bread and two fishes from a child. What does that tell us? Well it could be that some adults brought food along, but ate it all before it was time to return home. It could be that some children had bits of food but just didn't want to share. So many assumptions can be made around this encounter with a little boy who had saved enough food, that could be turned into MORE THAN ENOUGH, for many to benefit. It simply goes to say that it is not the quantity you begin with, but what becomes of what you've been given as a starter; and in gratitude, giving thanks to the actual SOURCE of that seemingly little resource you have in your hand, it becomes a multiplication of resources needed to resolve a situation. We read that after receiving it from the boy, Jesus gave thanks unto his Heavenly Father and it was blessed and multiplied until everyone had their share, with still more scraps left to fill 12 baskets!

The powerful thing that happens when we appreciate those little beginnings is that, we appreciate the source of the lessons we need to learn. We share the goodness of what becomes of us, as we go through that experience. The lessons we share with others, makes them mature and overcome similar encounters with ease, and this becomes the good fruits we share as we go along in life.

It is my desire, that you remember those humble beginnings with me.