Life Lessons
You have Something to Give
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Joseph Ayeni
Joseph Ayeni



In life, every person has something to give. There is no one with nothing. Each one has at least one thing.

We do not know because we are made to see only by looking away from ourselves. We cannot even see ourselves, our face unless we see through a reflection.

If we can look away from self and look to others, for thus are we made, we would find purpose in service because nothing was made for itself.

The sun shines not for itself. The rain rains not for itself. The wind blows not for itself. Every element exists for the purpose of another.

We must be the sun that shines in the lives of others. We must be the rain that waters the drought of others. You may be the only air that someone somewhere needs to breathe.

Yes, the very oxygen they require to continue to live.

We must begin by discovering what we have received. Then to develop what we have. And then to understand it well enough to share it with others for whom it is meant; not for ourselves.

What you give grows and multiplies. What you hoard, stays inert, decreases and cankers.

As you read this, it is hoped that you will come to a realization by travelling deep with the thought.

Set yourself apart and find who you are, find what you have and work on this for you have nothing more to give here than yourself as the sacrifice.

There is something you can do. There is something you can give. You are deficient of this knowledge because you more selfish than selfless.

If you choose and decide to give even as you have received, you will see beyond you and be more than you can see or imagine.

Every moment, men by their words and deeds, curse God. Men, through failure to express gratitude for the life they have received, show hatred for the Author of life.

Yet, God blesses them with His sun, rain and all. That is His nature: The Giver. What is your own nature? Give it relentlessly without holding anything back, regardless what it is.

For to give was it given. You received it to give it. This is your gift back to the Author, who gives all without restrain.

Observe your aura each time you give. What air of refreshing fills you up and luxuriates your surroundings.

What then would you feel when you give your all? How would you be? Would you not find fulfillment beyond imagination?

Giving is healthier and more bountiful than receiving for in giving we find the purpose for receiving.

We lose nothing by giving. We gain all when we give. Therein we pattern after the Author of all things.

The question is: What can I do for humanity? What can I do for someone? This, you must ask yourself this moment.

What can we do with the knowledge of Life that we have received? Give it back to someone, and give it today. You do not have tomorrow.

When you give, you create and multiply.

"Mr Joseph Ayeni's book is a well researched compendium that addresses several, but salient subjects that can significantly enhance human dignity, success and fulfilment."
David Imhonopi
PhD. Covenant University, Ota,
Ogun State, Nigeria.

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