Heart2ink by Amie

Gratitude naturally open many doors of blessing, it pays to be a very grateful person. Gratitude is an act of acknowledging what we have and valuing it, it takes humility to be grateful. I have experienced in many ways how gratitude has made my life easier, people who have been a source of help to me in the past still find ways to be a source of aupport because I showed them how much I valued their act of kindness or hospitality and I have also made people who showed gratitude in the past happier. The truth is, every favor we gain is unmerited and most times some people have this feeling of entitlement, that they deserve everything coming their way. May I burst your bubbles? Life is full of surprises and only a grateful person can go farther in life. Life doesn't often go as planned but if you make room for losses and accept your limitations, then you're embracing life with the right attitude. It cost nothing to be grateful, just a sincere heart and a genuine smile can make all...

As a lover of me-time and meditation, I love to wake up in a serene mood, pray, reflect and boot for the day's activities. There Is no better way to start my day than taking a sip of coffee at a peaceful corner in my room, where I will be seated and have a little table by the side to read my Bible while I take a sip, and write out my to-do list for the day and also read something motivating before the start of my day. By The only thing I take while in bed is my bottle of water after which I pray. I have beautifully adorned a little cozy corner in my room also known as my favourite spot where I carry out my coffee rituals or routine as I may call it. The space is adjacent to the window where I receive proper ventilation and hear the birds chirping gently, I get to see the beautiful sunrise, and the colourful sky, and that helps me to boot for the day while I practice mindfulness as I take a savoury sip of my coffee. It is also a very cosy and comfortable way to enjoy a me-time with ...

Someone asked me, "what causes you visual stress?" it didn't take me a while to figure out what causes me visual stress, simply because I consider "clutter," as anything untidy and unpleasant to look at, something that makes me uncomfortable and cringe. You see those people who after drinking a sachet of water or eating a biscuit and then throw the wrapper anywhere, ha! Nothing stresses me visually more than that ugly sight, I learned to be tidy right from childhood from my parent when I am in public and I can't find a proper place to dispose of any wrapper of water, biscuits or anything in my possession, I just fold it properly and keep it in a compartment in my bag until I get home. Many people are unbothered by that, as it's just normal for them to dispose of trash anywhere they like or those who urinate anywhere they like, Gosh!! It's such an eyesore to me. In my country the bus conductors (they are usually the masculine gender) are mostly guilty...

This week which is just concluding is the international nurses week and I have about three nurses in my life. Each of them has played a very significant role in my life from caregiving to their self-sacrificing spirit towards me and humanity in general. At the start of the week, I ensured to send them heartwarming messages to acknowledge their zeal for the profession and that left them with a smile. Nurse Comfort As we chatted, I began to ask them a series of questions as to how they are faring, The truth is most of them complained about being underpaid, in my country the nurses and teachers are doing great jobs towards humanity but sadly they are less paid professionals, this could demoralize their zeal as people are motivated when they feel appreciated. Nurse Bisi I asked them what they hope to do, and they said because of their love of the job they do not have plans to quit any moment soon but they hope the government look into the matter and make them smile genuinely. I hope someda...

Why do people shade themselves on the internet? Have you come across a heated argument online before? Just a single tweet or an unreasonable comment can break the internet for the day. So on Monday, two popular artists in my country began to troll themselves, and to date, they are still shading themselves, why though? The funny part is that their fans have joined the war and are also supporting their preferred celebrities, raining abuses on those against their favourite celebrity making the whole internet a toxic place to be at the moment. Studies have shown that most people who troll on the internet are either narcissists, sadists, or experiencing a high level of boredom, while some are just envious of the other person and others just don't possess good moral values and discipline. What are they all lacking?  POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP & LOVE. To think that these celebrities used to be good buddies got me thinking about what a positive relationship truly meant to them. The worst of...

Is self-care selfish? If you ask me, I would say self-care is equivalent to self-love, and self-love is the foundation of giving back to people what has filled our cup, for I know one can never pour from an empty cup. As much as we are humans, we need to maintain our body, mental health, and emotional well-being. Just as a car engine requires oil and daily checks to keep running, so too does our body require daily checks and repairs to keep working healthily. Sadly, so many people have taken their good health for liberty until it broke down beyond repair. I hear many young people say I can never have blood pressure at this young age, so why do I need to check my blood pressure? Can I burst your bubble? Due to the high rate of economic instability, many young people have been victims of heart attacks, strokes, and even high blood pressure. At times, we hardly take a rest from our daily hustling, late nights, and very early wakings just to make ends meet. Lack of sleep is doing more harm...

Happiness is free and comes from the simplest things in life, leading a simple life I've derived joy from the simple gifts of life and some little objects around me. A perfect definition of happiness for me is waking up to my cup of coffee also known as  My peace pill  every morning, with some moment of introspection and quietness. The most beautiful smiles I've ever worn are while sipping my early morning coffee and inhaling the heavenly aroma that fills my mind with warmth, comfort and tranquillity. Morning dose of happiness By the side of my table lies a book of comfort,  the holy Bible  where I read the divine writings to gain insight for my daily living, a sort of guidance in this dark and chaotic world which lifts my spirit every morning, leaving me with some sort of unexplainable joy. My book and pen are just by the corner as well, a place I call my comfort zone, a place of vulnerability without a mask or filter, where I unleash my wild thoughts, feelings, fea...

Every season is beautiful and every season has its purpose which is why it was created in the first place. And so, everyone has got their preference as well and reasons they prefer some seasons over others. 2️⃣If you could choose a season that you would want to remain forever, between the rainy and dry seasons, which would it be and why? Well, if I had to choose a season that would want to remain in forever I wouldn't think about the question for too long simply because I was born in the rainy season, So you already know my choice. Rainy seasons it will be! Why that? I have very sensitive skin which is allergic to heat and hot areas, I notice how I struggle to sleep well during dry/hot seasons simply because the heat is too much, I develop rashes on my neck, cubital fossa, face and back which itches me so badly and leave me uncomfortable and a dent on my skin because my country's power supply is nothing to write home about, this is one reason I would opt for the rain to fall st...

Source Does stress have a huge side effect on diabetic patients? Find out! Stress is simply the way your body reacts to overwhelming or demanding situations, it could be from meeting up with deadlines being overwhelmed with work, being anxious about how something will go, or even from illness or taking care of a sick person, the list is endless. Stress has a huge negative impact on our overall well-being and in fact, it is very dangerous for diabetic persons. Stress can trigger the brain to flood your body system with hormones. That is why one who is stressed has increased heart rate pulse, increased blood pressure, and even tensed muscles. What effect does stress have on diabetic patients? Stress can increase one's blood sugar level because the adrenaline level increases and then releases glucose from the liver which is why diabetic patients must do well to manage their stress level, they can do this by identifying what causes them to feel stressed and then learning how to manage ...

Source It's every woman's dream to have a child of her own when the time is right, I see pregnancy as a gift from God and a miracle. Pregnancy is a beautiful feeling because when one is pregnant, people tend to be nicer to them and more cautious when they are around pregnant women, not to stress them or cause them emotional or physical pain. It feels good to have a mini you inside of you and the gift of bonding with the little one inside of you. I have also heard that pregnancy improves a woman's immune system, don't know how true it is. However, I've heard several fearful stories about what pregnancy does to the body which sometimes scares me. The body changes, I've seen women who were pregnant with swollen legs, big noses, and crazy food cravings, need I tell you my friend sniffs fuel when she was pregnant, I kept wondering why she will do that. It was what she craved during those periods, even after eating she would sniff fuel and it was weird to me. How abou...