Growing up in River's state Nigeria was the best moment of my life. I had a lot of things to do, to laugh about, and to share with. I didn’t think too much before saying or doing something. I didn’t worry a lot about all the upcoming things in my life. I was very sure about living my life, becoming a priest, talking about my dream, living in the moments.
I had always been a good student, but after graduating from college, it felt like everything fell apart. The years after college have been tough. Instead of feeling fulfilled, I felt hopeless and lost. I felt like I was at the end of my life. I go on Instagram & find a plethora of my friends already have a new job, gone on to continue their study to masters degrees & PhD’s, traveled abroad, attend every music concerts, get married & share a lot of fancy things on their socials.
The year is 2022 & I don’t know if I learnt any great lessons in the past years of my life. So far, my life has been different versions of the same wants, the same fears, and the same struggle. There are so many things that I want to change, but I’ve been struggling to find the right way.
Walked into Timbyen & the first time that we met, she told me about her faith. She said, “It’s like you have to believe in something even if it’s not there.” That statement has stuck with me ever since and it has helped me find hope again in life and has helped me realize there is always a new beginning and a moment of reflection and self-evaluation.
It’s my birthday and my intention in this next chapter of my life is to;
Know myself a little more
Forgive myself
Eat a little healthier
Judge a tiny less
Be compassionate while also providing support to other people
Deepen existing relationships while also meeting new people
Speak more of my truth, even if it’s controversial
The future seems uncertain, but with faith and trust, there is always a new chapter waiting to be written & I hope in another twelve months I can circle back and say that this coming year has been even better.
Happy birthday Francis, indeed our experiences shape and refine us to become better!!
Cheers to more grace and favours in this new chapter 🙏