Midnight Thoughts

I think apart from ignorance, the other reason most people do not pay attention to Mental Health is because of FEAR. Fear that if we looked closely enough at our selves, we will see the truth. The truth that we are not really doing as well as we want everyone else to think we are. So like the ostrich we try to bury our heads in the sand, hoping that no one sees through our pretentious appearances. So we avoid anything deeper than social media friendship and we put up exciting and animated posts and pictures.
We work so hard to project an image of perfection and satiety when we know that it is all an act. A complete and utter lie. We smile fake smiles and use smileys we don't actually mean. We have automatic responses to how we are doing and take lots and lots of pictures of our faces as if to convince ourselves of the lies we keep telling others.
The only problem is that, pretending Mental issues don't exist or can't affect us won't change the truth. The truth that, we all need help. Admittedly some need more help than others, but we all do. The truth that we all have issues and the only difference is that, some people are simply better at hiding theirs.
Mental health is a fundamental issue and everyone deserves whatever help they need to survive and thrive.
To all those who fight everyday to stay sane and alive, I am privileged to share this earth with you. I send you waves of warmth, love and peace of mind. Keep fighting.
~PKT
Midnight Thoughts (18/06/19)

Let's call it Phonetiquettes

Someone's phone number is a private space. Having access to it must be seen as a privilege not a right. Nothing gives you the moral audacity to abuse that privilege. Please, my dear church folk, your Christianity is not measured by the number of people you broadcast your devotion, exposition or sermons to.  And you have no right to judge anyone or classify them as sinners because they reject your messages. My dear motivational speaker, not everyone who gives you their number, necessarily wants to be bombarded with your messages . Check your attitude and manners first. No one will listen to you if all you do is send devotions and broadcasts, without even the courtesy of a greeting or inquiry about their well being. And please, stop assuming. Just be polite and ask first.
Social media is not simply a virtual space that affords you an avenue to do and say what you certainly cannot say in real life. Learn decorum.
Next time try being polite, it will make you feel and look better and people will listen to you.
Yes. I have said it and I love you. Whether you like it or not. Lol
PKT
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What Will you Do?

Some say stop all else and do what you love. I really get this and i appreciate the wisdom embedded in this mantra. However, not everyone has the ability to do what they love and survive with the living that will provide. Some will lose their livelihood, families and integrity if they should stop all else and just do what they love.
What i advise is, do what you love, if it can give you a livelihood, but if not, learn to love what you do!
It is really all about ATTITUDE!
If all else fails, do what you have to and make time to do what you love. Happiness is a choice. Do not waste time worrying when you can spend time rejoicing.
PKT
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Who Are You?

You should come to the point where you are able to separate your IDENTITY from your SITUATION.
IDENTITY: Is the mental, psychological and spiritual nature and state of your inner man or spirit.
SITUATION: The temporary and physical position you may find yourself at a particular moment in time.
Your situation is not necessarily a true measure of your identity. It is just a temporary picture of a moving train so do not get discouraged. If you can look inside and focus on the vision in your heart, the one God showed you, your faith will always bring you out of any unfavorable situation you find yourself in. Know WHO you are and WHOSE you are.
PKT

Live!

Some people are so scared of living. Oh yes they exist but they don't actually live. Not really. They are not alive. It is no wonder nothing exciting really happens in their lives. They have so many layers of insulation between them and life that by the time, they realize it, their lives are over. When the opportunity to be something better or significantly different knocks, by the time they open the inner door, unlock the bolt chain, open the padlocks of the burglar proof doors, push part the sliding doors and walk across the lawn to the outer doors, the opportunity has moved on to a more welcoming person. Life can be cruel and painful and we get hurt all the time. However we can't let those feelings cripple us and imprison us. We have to build ourselves back up and take life on. The world is your stage. Don't hide behind the curtains. Step out and live.
Stop existing. Live!
PKT
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