It is a new month!
With much delight from
HIS gracious throne, i graciously welcome you to yet another month, filled with
new opportunities for growth, learning and living.
One of the decisions i
will be faced with this week is to let go our dog, Rocky. Though somehow, this
had been ‘hard’ to make, I – and others in my nuclear family – have been
procrastinating the decision to let go.
The dog has become a part of the family, and we surely will miss it.
One thing is sure
about all beings; we are here to fulfill a purpose. Do i hear you ask ‘what
purpose had the dog fulfilled?’. Yes! He modeled the way!
Friendly and warm,
Rocky – a name given to him by my younger brother, Wisdom – knows that he owes
it to himself to make his days here count positively.
Some observation from
his life and time is that:
h Rocky does not miss an opportunity to
keep your company and make you happy. I remember times when – if let loose –
accompanies my siblings to school.
h Rocky is loyal and obedient, though
may sometimes be stubborn.
h Rocky reassures you of its love and
believe in you. That he does extravagantly with the wagging of his tail as it
runs to welcomes us home. He sends the message ‘though you might have had a
busy and stressful day, i’m delighted you are back’.
h Oh! This dog is persistent. If what
it wants is buried, regardless of the odds, Rocky continues digging till it
finds it.
h It enjoys the ecstasy of nature.
Almost every other evening, Rocky excites me, racing against the car i drive,
with much fun, commitment and excitement.
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Major lessons Rocky
thought are:
h Stay happy
h Love generously
h Stay focused and persistent
h Enjoy nature
h Be obedient and loyal
h Enjoy every moment of the day
h In every situation, BE YOU!
Remember, enjoy every
moment in this month, stay focused and BE YOU!
Aanu Damola Morenikeji is considered Africa’s youngest
youth intellectual and leadership development advocate. A sought-after speaker
on the theme of leadership and personal growth, he is a fellow of the M121
Social Leadership Academy, U.S.A and founder of Studership Youth Leadership
Academy – an initiative of All for Development Foundation [ADM-Foundation]. He
blogs at www.admnigeria.blogspot.com and can be reached via
damolamore@gmail.com.
