Munih's Thoughts

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Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Confidants

It is our nature to share our thoughts,whether pleasant or not,this need to relate our feelings give rise to gossips scandal etc.when sensitive information falls in the wrong ears. We should be careful as to whom we hold as confidants,they can be double confidants, there is a Jamaican proverb that... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

More questions than answers

To act as if one knows it all,is not only a sign of arrogance but also ignorance,many times people who have called themselves experts have been shamed when things do not quite turn out as they predicted. To be humble in knowing what you know pays off in the long run,remember a child can ask more... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 28, 2007

A Coin of two faces

I strongly dislike the attitude of people who think they know it all,seldom do they acknowledge when they are wrong and their acknowledgment tends to be brief and low-keyed. They tend to be loud and sarcastic,and a conversation bully.There are people of strong convictions who would fall in this... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 19, 2007

How a ripe banana saved a life

Yesterday I had a conversation with a friend.He has plans but they are not working out as fast as he would like,but has decided to be patient and grateful for what he has achieved so far.He told me that when things look dark and he feels a bit down he remind himself of the man and the ripe banana.It... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 18, 2007

Smile

There is a verse in a song that goes" Smile a while and give your face a rest " and there is another saying " Frown and you frown alone,smile and The whole world smiles back at you ". I don't remember the last one correctly,but I think you get my point.Not only is mirth contagious it is good for... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Attitude not aptitude

Most of us can recall the fable about the Tortoise and the Hare and the race they engaged in to see who would be the faster of them both.Clearly the faster would be the Hare,however he was confident in his ability and took on an easy-going procrastinating attitude to the race.The Hare on the other... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Rough seas

There are times when we are surrounded with problems and they seem to engulf us leaving no room for hope nor solutions.Life is not without it's ups and downs,challenges can be catalysts for growth or the agents of dying stagnation,depending on how we choose to meet them.We should be strong and try... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Sustenance not secured by might

There is an Arab proverb which states that if sustenance can only be secured by might then the Eagle would outdo the small bird,yet we see that they both are provided for.It is not our cunning,nor ability that exclusively secure our livelihood,the largest sail is of no use,if the wind does not blow... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 14, 2007

A precious thought

I was shopping yesterday morning when I came to the isle where I was looking at some tea boxes,there was one that caught my attention.It had on it a picture of a Chinese warrior,it was a beautiful drawing,I admired it for a while, on the side I saw some writing other than the usual information about... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Beware of Garlic eaters

A long time ago a Nigerian teacher used a proverb from his country,in a conversation to me and some one else.It goes like this " He wants to borrow your mouth to eat garlic". It refers to a situation where someone would like to use you for their ends by undertaking the unpleasantness of the affair.... Sign in to see full entry.

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