Prayer: Beyond Words, Toward God

 

Prayer is not meant to be a routine of repeated phrases or a long recital of requests. True prayer springs from the depths of the soul and carries with it reverence, simplicity, and sincerity. Christ Himself taught: “Let your speech be yea or nay!” and this commandment about our speech extends to our prayers as well, reminding us that they should be just as direct and truthful.

Jesus cautioned against praying for the sake of appearances or out of empty habit. Every prayer should arise from an inner stirring whether joy or sorrow. He warned: “Dare to pray only when your soul stirs, but every prayer out of presumption or habit is sacrilege to God!” Such teaching underscores that prayer is not performance, but communion with the Living God.

One of Christ’s greatest gifts to humanity is The Lord’s Prayer. It is far more than a collection of sacred words; it is the very essence of His teaching. Each line is alive with power, serving as both staff and torch supporting us in our struggles while lighting our path toward spiritual ascent. The Grail Message reveals that The Lord’s Prayer contains the whole Gospel in concentrated form, a key to heaven for those who pray it with sincerity and strive to live by it.

Unlike the endless petitions common in prayer today, The Lord’s Prayer is primarily a series of solemn promises to our Creator. When we say “Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done,” we are vowing to honour God, to welcome His reign, and to submit to His Will. Only then do we utter a petition-“Give us this day our daily bread”which, in its true sense, is a request for strength and blessing to fulfil the promises we have just made.

The petition for forgiveness reveals the working of God’s Law: “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” Here, forgiveness is not begged as a gift but acknowledged as a condition; we can only receive it if we ourselves forgive. Thus, prayer aligns us with the eternal Laws of sowing and reaping.

Christ taught that the right order of prayer is to place the Kingdom of Heaven and its righteousness above all else, with the assurance that everything else we need will follow. The story of the two thieves crucified with Him makes this clear: one demanded rescue from earthly suffering, while the other sought only to be remembered in Christ’s Kingdom. To the latter came the promise of Paradise, the miracle of all miracles.

Jesus also emphasised private prayer, away from display. This principle was mirrored in other servants of God. Mohammed, in preparation for his mission, withdrew into solitude for prayer and fasting. Under his leadership, five daily prayers were instituted, not as empty ritual but as reminders to live constantly in God’s Presence. Facing East symbolised opening to the Light, while ablutions served as signs of the inner purity required to serve God.

Lao-Tse, God’s messenger to China, left us a prayer of moving simplicity: “Sublime, Almighty God, I no longer wish to be anything myself. Make me into an ever better instrument of Thine, into Thy servant!”

From Christ to Mohammed to Lao-Tse, the message is consistent: prayer is not for begging earthly favours but for drawing nearer to God, aligning with His Will, and becoming His instrument. At our core, we are spirits, and prayer is the channel through which we seek the Kingdom first, trusting that everything else we truly need will follow.

Let us therefore approach prayer with reverence and truth, speaking only when our souls stir, and allowing every word to link us more closely to the Will of our Heavenly Father.

STRIKING THE WRONG ENEMY: WHY ACTIVISM OFTEN FAILS

 

Activism and protest are powerful tools when rightly directed, but too often they end up exhausting the very people who champion them. Protesters chant, argue, and denounce with passion, but like warriors wielding a dull sword, they often strike at non-essential things that only dent their weapon. In doing so, they miss the true mark, waste their strength, and create disunity among themselves. As a result, their energy dissipates, their movements fracture, and their causes wither without lasting change.

The problem is not the absence of zeal or courage. Many activists, past and present, have fought with tenacity, some even at great personal cost. Their sincerity cannot be doubted. Yet, the lack of clarity about the real enemy makes their struggle ineffective from the start. Like a soldier swinging a blunt sword, their blows fall on non-essentials- tangential policies, personalities, or superficial reforms, while the deeper roots of the crisis remain untouched. Inevitably, strength is wasted, divisions arise, and discouragement follows.

But who or what is this real enemy? It is not merely corrupt politicians, unjust systems, or even oppressive structures. These are symptoms, not the source. The deeper foe is the unchecked rule of the human intellect, cut off from higher spiritual guidance. This domination of cold, calculating intellect over conscience and spirit is humanity’s true fall. It is the “hereditary sin” that tilts every institution, every ambition, and every movement toward self-interest, exploitation, and eventual decay. Scripture hints at this reality when it speaks of the Antichrist, not as a single man, but as the spirit of godlessness and arrogance embodied in the intellect’s claim to supremacy.

This perspective does not mean activism is futile. On the contrary, it means activism must be sharpened by truth. A movement that merely shouts at symptoms but ignores the underlying spiritual distortion will remain sterile. But when reformers recognise the true battle, the restoration of conscience, humility, and alignment with Divine Laws, their efforts gain focus and enduring power. Words, then, cease to be empty noise or corrosive complaint; they become instruments of light that cut to the heart of the matter and inspire lasting transformation.

The challenge for today’s activists and protesters is therefore to pause and reflect: What are we truly fighting? If we do not identify the real enemy, we risk fuelling the very forces we oppose. But if we learn to strike at the root, guided by truth and clarity, then every word, every action, and every sacrifice becomes part of a cause that cannot fail.

The true enemy is not the system outside, but the unchecked intellect within.

THE POWER OF SAYING LESS

We live in an age of constant chatter. Words flow endlessly in conversations, on social media, in the news, yet much of it lacks depth, truth, or sincerity. This phenomenon, which can be rightly regarded as the “talking epidemic,” has become one of the most damaging habits of our time. It is not speech itself that is harmful, but the careless and thoughtless way we often use it.

Many people are quick to form opinions on things they do not truly understand. In itself, this might seem harmless, but when such careless remarks are spread around, they take on the appearance of truth. Soon, these unfounded statements are accepted thoughtlessly in some circles as knowledge. Once established, they persist stubbornly, influencing lives and decisions, even though no one can trace how they began. In this way, careless words often cause great harm, yet people continue to prattle, sometimes out of spite, vanity, idleness, or simply to be noticed.

This epidemic of empty talk is tied to the dominance of the intellect over the spirit. In chasing endless words, we drown out the quiet voice of intuition, which requires silence and inward stillness to flourish. True perception is weakened by superficial chatter. That is why, instinctively, we tend to place more trust in someone who speaks with restraint than in a prattler. Even without realising it, people sense that those who talk too much, especially on matters they do not grasp, cannot be trusted.

The tragedy is that prattlers often do not see the harm they cause. With their superficiality, they become destructive, sowing confusion, pain, and misunderstanding. In contrast, when our words are true and sincere, they carry light. Good words uplift both speaker and listener, creating threads of strength and blessing. By disciplining our speech, choosing to say only what is useful and meaningful, we store within ourselves the power of silence, a force that enriches our inner life and strengthens our presence in the world.

This does not mean we should become miserly with words. Human life requires communication, encouragement, teaching, and exchange. But it does mean we must avoid speaking superficially or without sincerity. Instead of wasting hours on idle chatter, let us cultivate noble silence and purposeful speech. In doing so, our words will hold weight, inspire confidence, and open doors to deeper understanding.

The talking epidemic pulls humanity downward into triviality. The noble silence of reflection and the sincerity of meaningful words lift us upward toward truth. Let us guard our tongues, turn our words into lamps of light, and never dismiss the shadows cast by careless chatter.

👑 Kings and Priestesses of Purity: Lessons from Proverbs 31

 

Proverbs 31 is one of the most profound chapters in Scripture because it paints two powerful portraits side by side: the king instructed by his mother, and the virtuous woman whose life is a model of strength, dignity, and purpose. Together, they offer a blueprint for true leadership. One that applies not just to monarchs and wives of old, but to every man and woman called to live with wisdom, responsibility, and influence.

The chapter begins with the words of King Lemuel, recording the counsel of his mother. She reminds him that leadership is a sacred trust. A king must guard against indulgence in excesses that cloud judgment whether wine, lust, or power, because such indulgence destroys rulers. Instead, he must stand for justice, defend the rights of the poor and needy, and govern with fairness and compassion.

Though her words were directed to a king, the wisdom is timeless. We are to prayerfully consider ourselves as “kings and priests” in our daily lives. Whether in the workplace, in our families, or in society, each of us exercises influence. The call, then, is to lead with clarity of vision, discipline of character, and a servant’s heart. Leadership is never merely about authority but about stewardship using what we have for the good of others.

Many leaders today lose sight of this truth. They indulge in wealth, power, and pleasure, forgetting that the highest ruler is first a servant. To lead well, one must seek wisdom from above, cultivate discipline, and grow continually. Good leaders read, listen, and surround themselves with wise counsel that sharpens their decisions and strengthens their will. True kings are not tyrants but guardians of justice and examples of character.

This wisdom extends to every individual. We may not sit on earthly thrones, but we are all called to rule well over our lives. Each choice we make, how we spend our time, how we treat others, how we nurture our minds and hearts, reveals whether we are reigning wisely or carelessly. To be a king in life is to live with purpose and responsibility, ensuring that our influence builds rather than destroy.

It is in this context that the chapter presents the virtuous woman. Too often reduced to a symbol of domestic excellence, she is far more than that. She is a figure of strength, industry, and purposeful influence. She manages resources with wisdom, rises early to provide for her household, shows kindness to the poor, and builds trust through integrity. Her value, says the Scripture, is “far above rubies.”

What makes her remarkable is not outward charm or beauty, for “favour is deceitful and beauty is vain.” Instead, she is a woman who fears the Lord. In that reverence she finds dignity, and exercises lasting influence. Every woman carries a pervasive power to shape homes, workplaces, and societies. The Proverbs 31 woman reminds us that such influence is not to be squandered on vanity or selfish gain, but channeled into purity and service, lifting others and guiding them toward what is good.

When these two portraits are placed together, the king who rules with wisdom and restraint, and the woman who leads with purity and strength, we see a complete vision of leadership. Our world today desperately needs such examples: men who refuse indulgence and lead with justice, and women who wield their influence with virtue and wisdom.

In truth, leadership is less about the throne you sit on and more about the life you live. Whether man or woman, we are all called to be kings and priestesses, carrying the weight of influence with responsibility, purity, and love. For men, the crown is not for domination but for service. For women, the influence is not for vanity but for virtue. For all of us, the call is to rule ourselves first, to train our thoughts, refine our character, and anchor our choices in God’s wisdom.

When we live this way, Proverbs 31 ceases to be merely ancient counsel; it becomes a living guide for transformation. And as we embrace its wisdom, our homes, communities, and societies will be shaped by leaders whose legacy is not indulgence or vanity, but wisdom, service, and godliness.

 

 

 

STOP. CHECK. SHARE.

In today’s world of instant information, anyone can post anything online, and it can travel across the globe in seconds. While this speed is exciting, it also means false or misleading stories spread just as quickly. This is why fact-checking is no longer optional, it’s essential.

One of the most rudimentary aspects of fact-checking is knowing how to ascribe credibility to a source. If you see a sensational claim on Facebook, TikTok, or any other social media platform, the fact that it appears on multiple similar posts does not make it true. That simply means more people are repeating it, not that it’s been verified.

Instead, look for reputable sources. Mainstream media outlets, recognized science-based websites, and authoritative voices on the subject matter are far more reliable than casual social media accounts. A credible source usually cites evidence, provides context, and is accountable for its reporting.

If the topic is outside your expertise, consult experts or established organizations in that field. For instance, if it’s about health, check the World Health Organization or a peer-reviewed journal. If it’s about a political event, see if established news agencies have reported it.

If you don’t have the time or ability to go through credible checks, it’s better not to share the story at all especially if it’s sensational. Passing along unverified claims can damage your credibility and mislead others. Remember: your reputation is tied to the information you share. Think before you click “share.”

As always,  I wish you peace and wish you well. 

WHY THE WORLD PAYS FOR DISTRACTION AND NEGLECTS THE SPIRIT

 

A man kicks a ball and makes $50 million.

Another spends decades seeking a cure for cancer and still has to beg for funding.

Unfair? Certainly.

But this is no accident.

The world’s priorities reveal a deeper truth: men prefer what is low to what truly benefits the soul. Our systems, economies, and even our cultures are built to feed earthly desires and advantages, while the spirit, the deepest, most vital part of man remains in starvation.

We now live in an age where worth is measured, not by the value one brings to life, but by the volume of attention one can capture. Athletes, entertainers, and influencers thrive because they command eyes, ears, and emotions. Their performances are packaged for instant excitement. By contrast, the scientist in the lab, the researcher chasing truth, and the teacher shaping young minds operate in silence. Their work is harder to market, slower to yield visible returns, and less thrilling to the senses. The brain loves quick rewards, but the spirit thrives on truth, meaning, and growth; qualities far less glamorous to the restless crowd.

Modern society is built to stimulate the physical part of man, his senses and his intellect, while ignoring the spirit. We invest in distractions that keep us occupied, entertained, and endlessly scrolling. But we resist feeding the spirit with things that demand introspection, humility, and transformation. The physical man can be strong and brilliant, while the inner man is weak and malnourished. This imbalance explains why the world pours billions into sports arenas and celebrity endorsements, yet hesitates to invest in the moral, spiritual, and eternal upliftment of humanity.

Distraction is easy. It gives the illusion of connection and meaning without requiring deep change. It also keeps people from asking the questions that matter: Why am I here? What is my purpose? Where am I going after this life? Nations pause for a football final, but not for a moment of collective reflection. People cry over the loss of a championship, but remain unmoved by the decay of their own souls.

The truth is simple: the world does not reward what matters most. It rewards what can be monetised quickly. That is why the man who entertains earns more than the man who heals. That is why the voice of wisdom is drowned out by the noise of entertainment. This is not just about economics, it’s about the human heart. As long as men prefer the lower pleasures of the senses to the higher nourishment of the soul, our culture will keep feeding the body and the intellect while leaving the spirit in famine.

If we want a different world, we must each choose differently. Support voices that elevate the soul. Give attention to works that feed the inner man. Build platforms that point upward, not just outward. Because in the end, wealth, fame, and distraction perish with the body. But the spirit, the true you will live on. The question is: in what condition?

TIME DOES NOT PASS - WE DO

We hear it said everywhere: “Time flies,” “Times have changed,” or “That was another time.” But what if we’ve been looking at time all wrong? What if time doesn’t move at all… and we are the ones passing through it?

Far from abstract metaphor, this is a shift that can change how you live, how you forgive, and how you plan your future.

Let us begin with an excerpt from a spiritual text:

“Time passes! Times change! We hear this said everywhere, and automatically a picture arises in the spirit: We see changing times marching past us! ...

Time! Does it really pass? Why does one encounter obstacles when thinking more deeply about this axiom? Simply because the fundamental idea is wrong; for time stands still! We, however, hurry towards it!”

These lines urge us to pause and reconsider one of the most familiar concepts in human experience: time. We often think of time as something that slips through our fingers like sand, as a relentless current carrying us forward. But what if this common belief is flawed? What if time doesn’t actually pass at all? What if, instead, we are the ones in motion, moving through something eternal, unmoving, and all-encompassing?

In modern thought, time is typically understood as linear, a straight line from past to present to future. The clock ticks, days turn to nights, and years roll forward. But deeper philosophies, from the ancient to the mystical, suggest something radically different. They propose that time is not a river flowing past us, but a vast, unchanging field through which we journey.

Imagine time as an immense, eternal library. Each moment, past, present, or future is a book already written, already shelved. You, the traveler, are simply walking aisle by aisle, encountering one volume after another. The books do not vanish once you read them, nor do the unwritten ones suddenly spring into existence. They are all there. Time stands still. We move.

This perspective is not without precedent. Einstein’s theory of relativity hints at something similar, suggesting that time is not fixed or absolute, but interwoven with space in a way that depends on motion and perspective. Even quantum physics entertains models where the future may be as real as the past..

What does this mean for our daily lives?

It means we must stop seeing ourselves as victims of time. We are not being chased by it. We are walking through it, shaping our experience by how we move, what we carry, and where we look. Instead of lamenting the “passing” of time, we might better ask: How am I showing up as I move through it?

It means we can let go of regrets about the past. That chapter hasn’t disappeared, it is part of the eternal record. We can return to its lessons, redeem its meanings. It also means we should not fear the future. It, too, exists in the continuum of time, and how we prepare now determines what we will find there.

Most importantly, it invites us to become more present. If time is not fleeting but always there, then this moment is not slipping away. It is here. Full. Sacred. Waiting for you to step into it with clarity, intention, and reverence.

So the next time you feel rushed, worn down by the pace of life, or haunted by the past, remember this: time is not fleeing, you are walking through it. The question is not, “Where did the time go?” but “Where am I going in time?”

This simple shift in understanding can be profoundly transformative. It returns responsibility to us, not as clock-watchers, but as pilgrims of eternity. Let us walk with more awareness, live more fully, and carry with us the knowing that every step forward is a choice, and every moment is a door.

SEEING CLEARLY: HOW TO RECOGNISE INJUSTICE AND RESPOND WISELY

 

As sorrow and joy take turns knocking at our door, we often pause to ask: Was this injustice, fate, or something I unknowingly set in motion long ago?

The ability to discern the deeper roots of our experiences is not merely a philosophical exercise. It is a spiritual responsibility.

To do this, we must train our intuition to become sharp, steady, and trustworthy. We’re told to reflect not once or twice, but ten times before we act. This isn’t about delay, it’s about the power of intuitive clarity, which, when awakened, responds with lightning speed.

When something unpleasant happens, whether triggered by the wrongdoing of others, our own carelessness, or consequences of long-past deeds, the real work begins after we’ve understood the source. The true question is: How do we respond?

The answer is always the same: respond with love.

Love is not weakness. It’s not passivity. It is the highest strength, because it prevents us from reacting with vengeance or bitterness, reactions that can weave new chains of unpleasant karma around us. Love clears the fog. It brings light to what is murky.

We are governed by Laws, unseen but unerring, woven into the fabric of existence. When we act in harmony with these Laws, our ability to see and respond deepens. Life begins to make sense in a new way. We start recognising patterns, seeing that nothing comes to us by accident:

– Some experiences arrive as redemption for past actions.

– Others come as lessons meant to prepare us for what lies ahead.

– And some are gifts, opportunities to pre-redeem consequences we would otherwise meet later.

This understanding transforms how we carry ourselves through life.

It is not humility to say, “I cannot judge.” It is avoidance. We are meant to weigh things, to evaluate situations through the lens of a refined intuition, not to condemn, but to understand, and then to act justly.

Our daily striving should be toward clarity, love, and alignment with the deeper Wisdom at work in creation. When we live this way, we begin to experience the stillness that comes with truth. We breathe differently. We see more. And we become instruments of healing in a world that desperately needs it.

So today, and always, let your response be guided by love, rooted in truth, and empowered by a quiet, steady awareness of the Justice that governs all things.

#LiveAwake #SpiritualClarity #KarmaAndJustice #LawsOfCreation #RespondWithLove #InnerStriving

WHEN THE MIND WANDERS AND THE SPIRIT SLUMBERS

 

In an age where intellectual reasoning is exalted and feelings are elevated as the compass for decision-making, we often witness heartbreaking personal choices that are less about truth and more about confusion. I recently watched a video of a woman mercilessly asking her husband for a divorce. She confessed that her husband is loyal, hardworking, and good, a commendable man by any standard. Yet, she says she does not feel comfortable being herself with him because, in her own words, she "does not even know who she is."

This is not just the story of a marital crisis. It is another episode in the ongoing tragedy of spiritual indolence taking its toll on the weak human spirit. When the intellect takes the driver’s seat without the light of spiritual clarity, life becomes a series of experiments driven by emotions, impulses, and the illusion of self-discovery. We mistake restlessness for awakening, and dissatisfaction for enlightenment. In truth, the soul cries not for freedom from commitment, but for meaning within it.

That woman is in need of help. Not the kind of help that flatters her confusion or fans the flame of her so-called self-discovery journey. She needs spiritual grounding. She needs to embrace principles that anchor the human spirit, selflessness, kindness, humility, grace, and above all, love. These are not abstract ideals; they are life-giving forces that shape how we relate with others and how we understand ourselves.

Many people today confuse knowing themselves with indulging every passing emotion. But true self-discovery does not emerge in isolation. It is in the fires of responsibility, in the small sacrifices made for loved ones, in the silent strength of loyalty, that the self is refined. The very discomfort she feels in her marriage may be the mirror she needs, not to run, but to look deeper into herself with courage.

Instead of an outright divorce, what if the couple agreed to a practical and compassionate compromise: a temporary separation of 3 to 6 months? This period could serve as a sacred pause. A time to reflect without resentment, to seek counseling and guidance, and perhaps most importantly, to rediscover the value of a loyal husband and three lovely children. Sometimes distance has a way of bringing clarity that proximity does not allow.

It is often after the noise of separation that the voice of reason is finally heard. Not the loud voice of ego or wounded pride, but the gentle whisper of conscience. A separation is not always a failure. If handled maturely, it can be a path to healing, a necessary wilderness before returning home with deeper understanding and appreciation.

In our modern world, it has become fashionable to “choose yourself” at any cost. But the highest version of self is not the one that seeks comfort, but the one that is willing to grow through discomfort. Love, in its true form, is not always easy. But it is always worth it.

May we all learn to live not just by the dictates of a restless mind, but with the quiet strength of a soul anchored in truth. And may that woman, like many others standing at similar crossroads, find not escape, but awakening. Not absence, but presence. Not divorce, but redemption.

 

TRADITION AND THE TEST OF CONSCIENCE: WHEN CULTURE MUST EVOLVE

 

In every society, tradition is revered. It is the thread that ties generations together, the vessel through which a people express identity, continuity, and reverence for the past. But tradition must never become a prison. While it holds beauty and value, it must remain open to refinement. When tradition begins to suffocate truth, dignity, or conscience, it must give way, not to erosion, but to evolution.

A recent royal burial conducted in accordance with Islamic rites rather than ancestral traditions stirred widespread debate. Critics argued that by ascending the throne, the monarch had accepted not just the authority but also the full spectrum of traditional obligations, including burial customs. Anything less, they insisted, was a betrayal of heritage. Yet, such a view, while cloaked in loyalty, often ignores the deeper imperative of moral progress.

What many missed in the noise was the quiet wisdom behind the decision. Years before the monarch’s passing, a courageous dialogue had begun. Leaders of various faiths had gathered to examine the age-old expectations surrounding royal burial. At the heart of the conversation was a simple, piercing question: If traditional rites require the loss of innocent life, can they still be considered sacred? And if no one would willingly offer their own child for ritual, why should anyone else’s be at risk?

That moment marked a turning point. The monarch’s stance was neither sudden nor rebellious, it was thoughtful, principled, and forward-looking. He recognized that while culture deserves honour, not all practices are worthy of preservation, especially those that conflict with human dignity or spiritual clarity.

This tension between tradition and conscience is not new. In parts of Nigeria, it was once customary to kill twins at birth, believing them cursed. It took the moral courage of Mary Slessor to confront and abolish that cruel practice. Today, twins are celebrated. Culture changed. Humanity advanced.

Likewise, when rituals become shrouded in secrecy, driven by fear or threats of supernatural reprisal, we must pause and ask: Is this truly spirituality, or a form of inherited fear? Truth does not need shadows. Authentic spirituality uplifts; it does not coerce. If a tradition's survival depends on violence or intimidation, then it is not culture, it is oppression.

There is a saying: “Iwa l’esin” meaning our religion should echo in our character. Any culture that does not evolve to uphold peace, truth, and the sanctity of life must be released. That is not betrayal. It is ascension.

The royal in question lived in alignment with a specific faith, ruled with conviction, and made known his desire to be buried accordingly. His reign was marked by reforms that made space for freedom of conscience and legal protection for the religious dignity of monarchs. These decisions reflected an enlightened understanding that culture must serve the people and not the other way around.

When a people allow their traditions to respond to the call of conscience, they do not weaken them; they strengthen them. For culture to remain relevant, it must be dynamic, not static. A living tradition listens not only to the voice of history, but also to the whisper of the present.

In truth, we honour our heritage best when we are willing to shed practices that no longer reflect our highest values. We do not dishonour the past by walking into the light. We fulfil it.

Let us not mourn the passing of customs that time and truth have outgrown. Let us celebrate the courage of those who show that tradition and truth can walk together, that culture can stand tall beside conscience.

For culture to endure, it must be guided not only by ancestry, but by humanity.

ESCAPING THE SPHINX: WOMANHOOD BEYOND THE CULTURAL TRAP

In Greek mythology, the Sphinx was a fearsome creature with the body of a lion, the face of a woman, and the wings of an eagle. She guarded the gates of Thebes, posing a deadly riddle to travellers. Fail to answer, and you were devoured. Many tried. Few survived.

In many ways, this myth mirrors our struggle today with sexuality and the sexual instinct. It has become our modern-day riddle. A silent Sphinx crouching at the gates of our lives. And like those ancient travellers, we are answering it poorly, and being consumed in return.

Sexuality, beautiful in its right place, has become a baffling puzzle. How did we arrive here?

For generations, society fed girls the idea that their worth lies in being chosen, through marriage. So they grew up dreaming not of purpose or spirit, but of weddings and rings. Many entered unions not out of love or calling, but out of fear, fear of judgment, fear of being alone.

This is not by accident. Somewhere in history, a shift occurred. A deceptive elevation of the calculating intellect over the guiding voice of inner intuition. Instead of living through the quiet clarity of the spirit, women were urged to reason their way into socially accepted boxes. What followed was a derailment: a lowering of the sacred purpose of womanhood into something transactional and external.

Even motherhood, sacred and powerful as it is, is not the ultimate calling of woman. It is a noble gift, yes, but it is still rooted below the spiritual. Woman’s higher task is spiritual: to ennoble her surroundings, to be a vessel through which light flows into the world. This can only happen through the purity of her intuition. It is woman’s spiritual clarity that holds the key to raising humanity.

But how can this be, when girls are taught to chase fashion over inner beauty, popularity over purity? When the body, designed to be a sacred expression of life is paraded for fleeting validation?

This isn’t empowerment. It’s entrapment. The same old Sphinx, now draped in glitter.

And man? He is not blameless. He clapped when woman stumbled, because her fall fed his lower nature. Rather than lift her, he lured her further down. True manhood would rise above conquest. It would protect and uplift.

Women, hear this: Grace is your power, not seduction, not vanity, but grace. It radiates through speech, silence, and presence. And it grows in purity.

Let us return to the myth. Oedipus met the Sphinx at the crossroads between Thebes and Delphi. She asked, “What walks on four legs in the morning, two in the afternoon, and three at night?” Oedipus replied, “Man: as a baby he crawls, as an adult he walks, and in old age he uses a cane.” The Sphinx, defeated, threw herself into the sea.

Can womanhood be the answer to today’s Sphinx? Can we finally solve the riddle of sexuality by returning to truth?

Women and girls, you were created to stand tall in Creation, pure, noble, and free. Not enslaved by trends. Not bound by the fear of being unmarried. The woman who lives only for motherhood misses her higher calling.

Stand in your true role: servant of light. Give the right answer to the Sphinx. Shun toying with men. Stand for truth. Ennoble your surroundings.

And men, reject the urge for conquest. Honour woman. Truly see her: helper, guide, vessel of grace.

Sola Adeyegbe

#AwakenWomanhood #SpiritualGrace #ThinkALittleLiveBetter

#WomanhoodWithPurpose #GraceNotVanity #TruthOverTradition #SpiritualFreedom

YOU CAN’T STOP MOVING: IT’S THE LAW OF MOTION

 

Someone asked me, “What is motion?”

My answer? Motion is a law, a law so deeply rooted in nature that even when we want to stop, we can’t.

I chuckle when people pull out old videos to mock others for changing their minds. But they forget: it’s natural to shift perspectives. A man can stand firm on something this minute and evolve in the next. How much more over the span of years?

That’s motion.

We don’t just move forward, we move sideways, downwards, upwards. And yes, it’s always more desirable to move upwards, in wisdom, in impact, in purpose as long as we don’t crush or harm others along the way.

Everything in nature is moving.

🌊 Rivers flow or they stagnate.

🌍 The Earth spins non-stop.

🌸 Seasons change on schedule.

🌟 Stars glide through galaxies.

Why should man be any different?

I’ve seen people retire from work, and sadly, some also retire from life. They step away from purpose, from challenge, from contribution… and soon they fade. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.

Retirement from a job is fine. But retirement from life? That’s decay.

We were not created to coast. We were born to build, to serve, to learn, to grow, to give. We must remain engaged and be in alignment with our Creator's laws, with our gifts, with others.

You don’t have to stay in the same lane forever, but you must stay in motion.

Even in old age, bear fruit or at least cast a little shade.

Even in your final inch, burn like a candle, giving light till the very end.

The world may say “retire.”

But heaven says, redirect.

Keep thinking.

Keep giving.

Keep becoming.

That’s motion. That’s the way. That’s life.

Sola Adeyegbe 

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THE ART OF RISING: TURNING FAILURES INTO WINGS

Life on earth is a series of experiences, some triumphant, others humbling. Yet the measure of our progress lies not in avoiding falls, but in how we rise after each one. Too often, we obsess over our mistakes, dissecting them with the cold blade of intellect, as if self-analysis alone could transform us. But true growth demands something far more profound: the courage to get up briskly, learn intuitively, and fix our gaze on the sublime goal of becoming better human beings and ultimately attaining to the Heavenly Gardens.

The ancient myth of the Hydra, a monstrous serpent that grew two new heads for every one cut off shows us the trap of overthinking. Like Hercules fighting the Hydra, we might think the solution is to keep analyzing every mistake, endlessly "cutting off" our flaws. But the more we obsess, the more our doubts multiply. Hercules only won when he stopped just chopping heads and started burning the wounds shut, so nothing could regrow. Your breakthrough works the same way: stop endlessly picking at your failures. Learn the lesson, close the wound with action, and move forward. The action begins with your resolution to do only that which is good continuously! That’s how you kill doubt for good and proceed fearlessly on your path to victory. 

Consider how a child learns to walk. Each fall is met not with despair, but with a smile and another attempt. The child does not halt to lament its clumsiness; it intuitively adjusts its balance and tries again. This is the model for our journey:

1. No lamenting: Complaining about failures drains energy needed for progress.

2. No stagnation: Every fall carries a lesson; but only if we absorb it through intuition, not overthinking.

3. Forward focus: Keep your eyes on the Luminous Heights, our Heavenly Home, and the vision of your highest self.

The intellect, while valuable, can become a prison if it dominates our responses to failure. When we obsessively analyze our missteps, we trap experiences in the "frontal brain," where they are dissected but never truly lived. Intuition, however, bypasses this paralysis. It allows the spirit to internalize lessons organically, transforming stumbles into stepping stones. Let us move on from analysis and strive to truly and inwardly experience whatever comes to us in our daily lives with a resolve to always act in love, grace and a sense of justice. 

The Way Forward: Absorb, Adapt, Ascend

a. Absorb: Let each fall penetrate your intuition, not just your intellect. Ask: What is this teaching me? Then release the need to overanalyze.

b. Adapt: Adjust your steps, but don’t dwell on the missteps. Like the child, rise with lightness.

c. Ascend: Fix your gaze on the Luminous Heights, the Eternal Gardens above, and the vision of your wiser, kinder, and more resilient self.

Our time on earth is far too precious to squander in self-reproach or endless analysis. Every stumble on this journey is not a verdict on your worth, but an invitation to grow stronger, wiser, and more resilient. The path to true greatness isn’t always a straight line but a series of falls, rises, and quiet revelations.

So rise, not with hesitation, but with purpose. Not as a critic of your past, but as an architect of your future. One day, you’ll realize you no longer fear the falls, because you’ve learned to walk in the unshakable wisdom they’ve given you. That day, you’ll understand: every stumble was never your downfall, it was your foundation.

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THE VANITY OF WORLDLY LOVE

There’s a kind of love that doesn’t elevate; it entangles. This is the love of the world: an inordinate affection for material wealth, power, possessions, appearances, and the validation that comes from worldly status. It is not love in the pure, uplifting sense, but a strong desire to possess, control, and satisfy the ego, often at the expense of inner growth and spiritual awareness.

While the material world is part of Creation, beautiful, purposeful, and essential for our development, our relationship with it is what makes the difference. The world should serve as a means, not an end. Unfortunately, for many, the reverse is true. We become attached, enslaved, and obsessed with accumulation, driven by the belief that fulfillment lies in what we can own, flaunt, or control.

This misplaced love leads to vanity. And vanity, by its nature, is hollow. It offers a shine without substance, applause without peace, and success without significance. It keeps the spirit busy, distracted, and ultimately… lost.

True love is expansive and selfless. It is directed toward higher values: truth, kindness, beauty, service, and inner enlightenment. It nourishes the soul, lifts others, and brings deep contentment, regardless of external conditions.

When love becomes covetous, centered on ownership, status, and worldly gain, it turns away from the Light and locks the spirit in chains of illusion. The love of the world becomes a golden cage.

To grow, to awaken, to live meaningfully, we must learn to make good use the world, not love it blindly. Enjoy its gifts, yes. But let them point you upward, not bury you downward.

The goal is not to abandon life, but to walk through it with clarity, with detachment, and with purpose, knowing that the true treasures are not stored in bank vaults or social media likes, but in the purity, strength, and nobility of our soul.

So let us not love the world with the kind of love that leads to emptiness. Let us love with meaning, act with purpose, and journey lightly with our eyes lifted upward and our hearts anchored in what truly lasts.

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THE SYMPHONY OF HUMANITY: UNION AS THE PATH TO PERFECTION

“A single individual cannot offer you perfection, but the whole of humanity, with all its varied characteristics, may do so! Each individual has something which is definitely part of the whole. And this is also why one so far advanced as no longer to know any earthly desires, loves all mankind, not one individual, because only the whole of mankind can make the strings of his mature soul, laid bare through purification, sound the chord of heavenly harmony. He bears the harmony within himself, because all strings vibrate!”

— The Grail Message, I–6. “Silence”

There is a quiet grandeur in this truth. No single individual, however gifted, can embody all the virtues. But together, through our contrasts, gifts, and flaws humanity becomes a mirror of the Whole.

The Grail Message explains this principle with clarity and simplicity. A thought, when held silently and sincerely, attracts other thoughts of similar nature. Through this magnetic union, it strengthens, refines, and evolves. Perfection does not arise from isolation but from union. So it is with the soul.

This union is not conformity. It is harmony born of difference, harmony even in diversity! Each person contributes a distinct tone: one may bring strength, another compassion; one, clarity, another grace. When all resonate together, a sublime vibration emerges, a chord of heavenly harmony which only a purified soul can truly appreciate in all gratitude.

The one who has transcended earthly craving no longer clings to selective affection. Not from coldness, but because their love now expands. It encircles all of humanity. In each person, they perceive a reflection of a higher and greater perfection. Their soul becomes an instrument whose strings, through effort, silence, and spiritual awakening respond not to one note, but to the great symphony of mankind.

They love all, not as a theory, but as lived truth. They exchange lasting values, soul to soul.

This is not poetic sentiment, it is law! Just as the universe is governed by gravity, motion, and attraction, so too is the soul shaped by the Law of Union. Perfection is not a prize or a badge. It is the natural outcome of connection, selflessness, and harmony with the Whole.

So let us lift our eyes beyond ourselves, beyond the narrow walls of preference and pride. Let us recognize the beauty in our diversity, the depth in shared striving, and the dignity in each soul’s note.

For only together can the great harmony be heard.

HOW COMPASSION TRANSFORMED LIVES: A LESSON FROM MY PARENTS’ LEGACY

 

Forty years ago at my university graduation, a beloved family friend, Mama Lizzy, hosted a celebration in my honor. Decades later, she remains a cherished big Aunty. Yesterday, while working together, she shared two profound stories about my parents that left me humbled and inspired.

The Betting Forms and the Broken Rule

In the 1960s, Mama Lizzy’s husband lost his job at Agbonmagbe Bank. Desperate, he turned to starting a pools betting business. He needed to print £7 worth of betting forms (a small fortune then) and approached my father, a printer. My dad refused on principle: “As a Christian, I don’t support gambling.”

Devastated, Mama Lizzy took matters into her own hands. She pleaded with my father: “My husband lost his job. Feeding our family is a struggle. Please help us.” Moved by compassion, my dad did something extraordinary, he not only printed the forms on credit but broke his own policy.

The business failed. Only 4 shillings were recovered. Yet when Mama Lizzy came to confess the loss, my father asked just one question:

“Which church do you and your husband attend?”

They didn’t. So he invited them to his. That’s how Mama Lizzy and her husband joined Christ Apostolic Church, where her husband became a devoted usher and youth leader. Their faith journey began with a loss and an act of grace.

The Second Miracle: Wisdom Wrapped in Kindness

Years later, Mama Lizzy borrowed money from my mother for her business. As repayment day drew close, disaster struck; she’d lost her goods at the border. Heartbroken but determined, she gathered every penny she had and arrived at our home, wiping tears from her eyes before stepping inside.

In my mother’s bedroom, they spoke heart-to-heart. After their conversation, my mum did something unforgettable: she brought out her money box, handed it to Mama Lizzy, and said, “Pick £15 to add to what you have. Keep your business going.”

That moment, Mama Lizzy told me, felt like a miracle.

The Lessons: Legacy Isn’t Built on Rigidity

These stories, decades old, still speak volumes:

1. Principles anchored in mercy change destinies. My father held firm to his faith yet allowed compassion to guide him. When we temper conviction with humanity, we open doors only grace can unlock.

2. Discernment is love in action. My mother saw Mama Lizzy’s integrity, her tearful determination to repay, and responded not just with leniency, but with investment. True support meets people at their lowest and lifts them higher.

3. Small acts write eternal legacies. A failed business, a box of coins, these became the hinges on which a family’s future swung.

May we live lives that inspire stories long after we’re gone. What’s the one act of kindness you’ve never forgotten? Share below.

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THE DANGER OF “LETTING ONESELF GO” – A MISGUIDED PATH TO HEALING

 

 

 

In recent times, especially on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, we witness growing expressions of what some call inner child healing where individuals, often in dramatic fashion, pour liquids on themselves, break social norms intentionally, or behave childishly as an act of symbolic freedom. These acts are often framed as therapeutic, as ways of “letting oneself go” in order to reclaim authenticity, reject self-imposed rules, societal repression, or process past trauma.

 

But as with all things human, discernment is crucial.

 

Some branches of psychoanalysis, particularly those leaning heavily on emotional catharsis, promote the idea that “letting oneself go” leads to liberation and maturity. The reasoning is that by shedding inhibitions, one connects with buried emotions, suppressed desires, or a neglected self. However, as the Grail Message insightfully warns, this principle when misunderstood or taken too far does not heal, but harms.

 

The Message states:

“To achieve this destruction not a little is contributed by the principle of ‘letting oneself go’, which follows as a natural consequence of the principle of temptation.”

Let us pause to consider the weight of this. What is being described here is not authentic spiritual healing, but rather a dangerous counterfeit. When a soul “lets go” without anchoring itself in truth, conscience, or higher striving, it opens the door to a slide, not into healing, but into darkness. The message continues by explaining how this principle, widely accepted in the regions of Darkness, now infiltrates earthly life through certain psychological practices.

And what is the result?

“… numerous victims of similar therapies wandering about today without any hold on life… Their little bit of self-reliance and, on the whole, all their individual thinking have been completely picked to pieces and destroyed…”

This is not an abstract warning. Look around: many today are left emotionally naked, spiritually disoriented, and morally unanchored not because they never sought help, but because the help they found tore them down without building them back up.

 

The Message continues:

“Through the systematic intrusion into their most intimate affairs and rights they have gradually lost the sense of shame which is an integral part of personal self-respect… On such uprooted soil no new, solid building can then be erected.”

 

And this is the great tragedy: healing is not found in dismantling every boundary, defying every social code, or casting off restraint. True healing strengthens what is noble in us. It awakens the dormant good, stirs us to responsibility, and orients us toward what is higher.

 

Yes, some rules in life are artificial and should be questioned. But many more are protective, moral, and purposeful. Rebellion for its own sake is not freedom. And self-expression without self-mastery leads not to growth, but to chaos.

 

Even Lucifer, the Message tells us, is contemptuous of how humans debase his own principle of temptation. In human hands, the principle of “letting oneself go” becomes a pathway to shame, self-destruction, and spiritual confusion. As the Message warns, this is the direct spreading of the Lucifer principle.

 

A Better Path

The true physician of the soul, the Message affirms, does not need to tear down. He recognises the slumbering good within, awakens it gently, and builds upon it. He doesn’t encourage recklessness in the name of healing, but transformation through spiritual recognition.

 

And so, let us exercise great care. Let us honour the inner child not by descending into childishness, but by rising into childlike purity, wonder, and clarity anchored in self-respect, humility, and the living Laws of Creation. Let us reject trendy therapy that flatters pride and ego, and instead seek truth, conviction, and the noble striving that alone can bring true freedom.

 

In these chaotic times, the world needs not more “letting go” but more standing upright spiritually alert, morally clear, and inwardly alive.

 

Let those who seek, find.

THE BIBLE: SPIRITUAL WORK OR DIVINE WORD?

 

To those who regard the Bible as a sacred work, worthy of reverence and lifelong study, there is much that is admirable in such devotion. Its endurance across centuries, its moral influence, and its capacity to uplift the earnest reader cannot be denied. Indeed, external confirmations through archaeology and historical research such as the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Tel Dan Stele, and the Cyrus Cylinder have lent credibility to many of its narratives. These validations, while not theological in themselves, do affirm the Bible’s remarkable preservation and historical grounding.

But even more important than confirming the events described in the Bible is to engage seriously with the claims often made about the Bible. Chief among these is the widely held assertion that the Bible is the Word of God.

This, however, is a deeper question, one that cannot be resolved by appealing to archaeology, ancient manuscripts, or consistency of tradition. The real issue is not whether the Bible has been preserved, but how its contents have been understood, transmitted, and interpreted through the ages.

A perfectly preserved text is not automatically a perfectly understood one. Human limitations, of memory, bias, translation, dogma, and time inevitably color how messages are passed along. Many of the words attributed to Christ, for example, were written decades after His physical departure from the earth, by those who had heard them secondhand or committed them to memory. In such cases, the human filter cannot be discounted. Even those with the best intentions may fail to convey the spirit of a message, despite repeating its words. Thus, while the Bible contains invaluable spiritual truths, we must resist the temptation to declare every passage as it stands today as the direct expression of the Divine Will.

To do so is not humility, it is presumption.

There is also an important distinction that must be acknowledged: the spiritual is not the same as the Divine. Man, as spirit, is part of Creation. He is subject to the unchanging Laws that govern the spiritual and material realms. The Creator, however, stands above and beyond Creation. That which comes from the Divine is pure, living, and untouched by the filters of human intellect. While man may receive illumination, he remains a vessel, not the source.

To describe any human-written text, however inspired, as of equal essence with the Divine Word is a leap no creature is qualified to make. This is not conviction born of understanding. It is assumption, however sincere.

Yet none of this diminishes the Bible’s worth. On the contrary, when we free ourselves from rigid dogma and begin to read with awakened spirits, examining, reflecting, and earnestly seeking, we begin to perceive the deeper truths it points toward. We are no longer content with surface words or inherited explanations. We begin to live the truths we grasp, rather than merely reciting them.

The highest spiritual realities cannot be locked in books, no matter how sacred. They are not formulae or footnotes. They are life itself. They are clarity, movement, conviction, and light. And above all, they are accessible only to those who seek inwardly and freely, rather than relying on external validation or inherited faith.

Let the Bible remain a guide, a lantern on the path, but not the destination. Let it inspire, but never confine. Let us honour it not with blind allegiance, but with open hearts and living actions.

For those who truly seek Truth, it is not the book alone that leads them there, but the awakening of the spirit within.

And in that seeking, honest, humble, and free, may each one find what they were created to discover.

CAN WE CALL THE BIBLE THE WORD OF GOD?- An Objective Reflection on a Sacred Book and the Limits of Human Interpretation

Across centuries, the Bible has been revered, feared, studied, quoted, abused, and misused. It has been held up as the ultimate moral compass, the final arbiter in debates, the bedrock of laws, and the voice of the Almighty! Yet, a question quietly persists, often buried beneath sentiment and centuries of dogma: Can we truly call the Bible the Word of God?

This is not a question asked in irreverence but one born of honesty. If there is indeed such a thing as the Word of God, eternal, perfect, unchangeable, can a book written, rewritten, translated, argued over, edited, and interpreted by humans over thousands of years fully embody that Word?

The Bible undoubtedly contains timeless truths, profound teachings, and spiritual guidance. But we must pause and consider the fact that what we read today has passed through many hands, each with its own limitations, beliefs, and intentions. From oral traditions to manuscripts copied by hand, from ancient languages to modern translations, from councils that decided which books were "inspired" to the endless streams of interpretations, every step introduces the fallibility of man into what should be divine clarity.

When people say, “Christ said…” they often use it to silence discussion or establish irrefutable truth. But do we realise the weight of such a claim? Do we pause to ask: Did He truly say this as it is written today? Or are we merely repeating words passed down through faulty memory and flawed transcription? For many of the words attributed to Christ were not recorded by stenographers standing beside Him, but recollected years later by followers with different motives and differing memories.

That fact does not make the Bible useless. On the contrary, it makes it useful—but not infallible. Its pages reflect humanity’s yearning for God, its attempts to grasp the Eternal, and its many successes and failures in the process. It is a spiritual document, yes, but one that must be approached with humility, discernment, and deep inner clarity.

The Bible is a spiritual book, and herein lies a major source of misunderstanding. Its language is often symbolic, speaking of spiritual and ethereal realities that are not to be interpreted literally. The story of the Garden of Eden, for example, has been reduced to a crude tale of fruit and snakes when in reality it illustrates spiritual truths about temptation, disobedience, and the law of sowing and reaping! The Paradise of the Bible from where man originates and which is his final destination is not this Earth, but a far higher realm, yet how many believers still picture it as a garden in Mesopotamia?

To read the Bible rightly requires more than intellect. It demands spiritual maturity, purity of heart, and a living connection to truth. Without that, it becomes as described in the haunting imagery of souls behind spiritual bars, just another book wielded for argument or comfort, incapable of unlocking real understanding or transformation.

The Bible must not be mistaken as God Himself, or even as His full, undiluted Word. It contains parts of the Word, reflections of the Word, echoes of the Word. But the Living Word, the eternal, unchanging Will of God cannot be confined to parchment or bound in leather. It pulsates through Creation itself, through the laws that govern life and motion, cause and effect, light and darkness. To claim the Bible as the totality of the Word is to limit God to what humans have managed to write down.

Furthermore, interpretation matters. Two people can read the same passage and come to opposite conclusions. Whole denominations have risen and fallen on the basis of differing understandings of a single verse. And tragically, wars have been waged, people enslaved, women subjugated, and the poor abandoned, all with someone quoting Scripture as justification.

Thus, if the Bible is to be read at all, let it be read with illumination from within, not just from intellectual analysis or inherited tradition. Let each seeker ask: What truth is this pointing to? What is the spirit behind these words? For as long as people merely cling to the letter of Scripture, the spirit will elude them.

The Bible remains a guide, a signpost, not the destination. It has played a sacred role in awakening consciences and pointing millions to higher realities. But we must not worship the signpost.

Can we then still call the Bible the Word of God?

Perhaps we can say this: the Bible contains words about God. It points to the Word. It reflects moments when the Word touched human history. But the true Word of God is living, active, radiant, and unbound! It is the Will of God in Creation, the voice that speaks through the order of nature, the justice that never fails, and the love that never ends.

Those who seek it earnestly will find it not only in Scripture, but in the beauty of the stars, the rhythm of the seasons, the cry of the oppressed, and the peace of an awakened heart.

Let us honour the Bible. Yes. But let us also go further. Let us find the Living Word that calls to us even now, waiting not on pages but in the silence of a soul ready to listen.