Sunday, February 12, 2012

21st Century Man



Many have come up with their assumptions of what a 21st century man should look like; but I think otherwise. Though not exhaustive, these sure will help. Let’s get rolling…



A 21st century man believes in one God, the Supreme Being, knowing fully well his activities and existence is guided and guard by his God. He is connected to Him for all his pursuits and activities. 



A 21st century man doesn't go 'solo', he networks and synergies with other right-sound minds to achieve ground breaking results. 



A 21st century man is educated, I don't mean schooled. I mean a total man with full awareness of the way things are in his surrounding.



A 21st century man has a smart hand-held device. There in, is the knowledge in different formats, styles and media. He has it as music, text, audio messages, on the internet etc.



A 21st century man is fully kitted and capable of quenching the fiery darts of the enemies. He is resilient and always ready to get up.



A 21st century man is MAD. You heard me well. He's filled with path-breaking, trail-blazing ideas that have never been worked before. So, he has to be mad to get them seen because, he will meet with oppositions who will fight the ideas. If he expects mad results, he should be ready to do mad things.



A 21st century man is not ignorant of Information Technology. He loves it. Why? Won't you rather love your major tool? Haven't you seen warriors polished their swords? Or snipers kissed their guns? Ignore the internet at your own peril he says.



A 21st century man is a one-woman-kind-of man (Hard for many but truly a virtue). Although, everything around him goes nude (even the chicken suya on Aboki's fire), he always ensures that his heart is clothed. 



A 21st century man is a man of his words. He speaks them, means them, sticks to them and follows them through.



 A 21st century man is not afraid of failure because he know failure only teaches him a better way to carry out a task. Failure makes him stronger.



A 21st century man is humble to criticisms. Feedback is his breakfast and corrections his dinner.



A 21st century man thinks positively. His thoughts are fuels for his actions. He speaks positive things to himself and whatever or whoever he comes across.



A 21st century man makes excellence an undertone of all his actions, knowing fully well that he has to re-evaluate this excellence to remain at the top at all times.



There is no better thing to be other than a 21st century man. He is an all round sure wager on success. Kindly drop your ideas of a 21st century man.  Thanks.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Valentinemania


That time of the year is near again. That time when the love jingles and advertorials go high. That time when gift shops stock more teddies, roses and "all love nots." That time when all the decors in malls are only in red and white colours. That time when boutiques stock more of red and white apparels. That time when there are more events, shows and parties commemorating the love season. And ultimately that time when most ladies want to make up with their men, please them more and most of them loosing their innocence; and the men conversely showing tendencies of wanting to stay out of their relationships. That time is fourteen o'two twenty twelve. Valentine's day!

A brief background of the Valentine's day traces it back to years ago (before the 14th century) when it was likened to a day of remembrance to martyrs who were named Valentine. From the 14th century till this present day Valentine's day has been likened to romance and love; now popularly called Lovers Day.

Lovers Day, but why will a day be dedicated for the celebration of love? Love being the greatest commandment should be an every second everyday affair. An extension of love to those that lack, in need and down trodden, a support for the weak, a voice for the speechless, a hand for the helpless, feet for the cripple, eyes for the blind and the quest to put smiles on faces that need them. 

As the craze for Valentine goes high, let an equal craze and frenzy for the true show of love (agape) be shown. After all love they say is in the air, let everyone that needs it have a breathe of it. Show some LOVE people.

Happy Valentine's Day in advance.