Kingsley Osajie

Wise Living

There is a statement Jesus Christ made in the Bible—and he said “Be gentle as a dove but be wise a serpent.” It is not enough to be alive in my own opinion though. Living well is the best way to live. There are many people who are out there but their life is not something worthy of emulation…hence the title of this post.

What is wise living? What does the word wise itself mean? Well, I do not want to go into describing and explaining what the word wise means. Everyone knows what it means to be wise. The three men that visited baby Jesus in the manger were referred to as the Wisemen; for me I think they are described as Wisemen because they knew what to do at the right time and given their awakened personality and higher consciousness they have.

The only little explanation I will give about being wise is, knowing who you are as a Divine Being with Divine Rights. Once you are aware of your Divineness and connection with the Universe/God/Angels/Cosmic Forces then you will begin to live wisely. That is wise living. Living wisely is living life authentically as child of God. When you hear the word child of God please understand that it is NOT about going to church—being a child of God means living a life of dominion, abundance, victory, wisdom, light, love, selflessness, altruism and compassion.

One who is living wisely does not follow the noise of this 3D (three dimensional reality). A person who is living wisely does not put their trust in the government. Living wisely is living in constant divinity and higher consciousness—which also includes forming a deep personal connection with God and the Angels; as the magical Debbianne DeRose rightly said “get into cahoots with your higher self.”

Another aspect of living wisely is living an egoless life. I totally understand the fact everyone has the ego in them including me and the ego cannot be killed. Even if the ego cannot be killed we can at least put it in the rear, paralyze it and dethrone it because when you are living from the ego you will never win! Unfortunately, many people are living from their ego and it is certainly not a wise living.

One can begin the process of wise living by:

Being mindful of the friends you keep. Love yourself enough to avoid hypocritical, jealous, egocentric friends/people. Although you cannot avoid these kind of people completely because they are there in your workplace, family, school, neighbourhoods and wherever human beings are found. But you can build up energetic boundaries between you and them so that you cannot absorb their negative energy; instead you just observe it!

Gratitude. A grateful mind is a magnet for miracles. No matter what someone does for you; be humble and wise enough to say thank you. Even if your situation does not seem as rosy as you desired it to be, still give gratitude to God for the unseen miracles running towards you.

Spend time in nature. I am a person who loves spending time in nature as it is a very ample way of raising our vibration and keeping ourselves in a positive momentum. You can have a quality time in the beach, wood, forest, river, garden, mountains, rocks, etc

Eating wisely. You are what you eat; foods have vibrations of their own and they have their own consciousness they carry. For optimal health and wellbeing; it is good for you to eat organic food

Exercise. It is not every time you drive or be in the park. Sometimes you can decide to take a walk as a way of breathing in the fresh air of nature. Depending on your financial capacity you can decide to enroll in a gym to keep fit as it enhances personal development and wellness too.

Read Inspiring Books and Success Stories. There are many books with life hacks that will teach you Universal Laws and how to create your own reality. “It behooves you to learn, relearn and unlearn. Remember, a mind that is stretched by new knowledge can never go back to its prior form.”

Constant Divinity. Always remember that you are a magical divine being with divine rights to command the cosmic forces to do your bidding. Arm yourself with the knowledge of being a divine being and seek to live from a higher consciousness.

Here is what Abby Wynne has to say “the quality of your life is what you experience through the choices you make and the consequences of those choices. You are the only one who can change the quality of your life.”

A Poem

When I read this poem on my friend’s page on Facebook it touched and inspired me hence I decided to share with you. Hope you enjoy it (Merry Christmas and a Super Prosperous New Year!)

Patience visited me

And it reminded me

That good things take time to come to fruition

And grow slowly with stability

Peace visited me

And it reminded me

That I may remain calm through the storms of life

Regardless of the chaos surrounding me

Hope visited me

And it reminded me

That better times lay ahead

And it would always be there to guide and uplift me

Humility visited me

And it reminded me

That I may achieve it

Not by trying to shrink myself and make myself less

But by focusing on serving the world and uplifting those around me

Kindness visited me

And it reminded me

To be more gentle, forgiving and compassionate toward myself

And those surrounding me

Confidence visited me

And it reminded me

To not conceal or suppress my gifts and talents

In order to make others feel more comfortable

But to embrace what makes me me

Focus visited me

And it reminded me

That other people’s insecurities and judgements about me

Are not my problem

And I should redirect my attention

From others back to me

Freedom visited me

And it reminded me

That no one has control over my mindset, thoughts and wellbeing

But me

And love visited me

And it reminded me

That I need not search for it in others

As it lies within me.

Words by Tahlia Hunter

Marginalization in Nigeria

Since the amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914 there has been the issue of marginalization. In fact, marginalization has eaten deep into every aspect of Nigeria’s economy!! I was honourably invited by journalist Pius Awunah to talk about the issue of marginalization in Nigeria which have been bedeviling Nigeria since inception in KAFTAN TV Station Abuja.

I am really happy to be able to participate in this Talkshow Program hosted by Pius Awunah on KAFTAN TV. It was really an interesting topic to talk about as Pius and I uncovered many issues and factors behind the issue of marginalization. Without further ado, here is the YouTube link to watch the talkshow. Feel free to leave your comment, like, share. You can also write me your opinion and feedbacks. I am sure you are going to enjoy watching this Talkshow and not only that you will surely learn something from it.

I Am an African of a Different Breed

Kingsley Osajie picture: Ryan Ward/Your Story Global

One thing I have noticed about Africans is that altruism is VERY RARE among Africans. Altruism is a culture that has not been well embraced Africans. Africans do not help each other; instead they will seek to bring you down. That is the mentality and character of many Africans. I am an African man; but I am an African of a different breed (I do not say this out of ego or self-aggrandizement; it is just the fact).

This picture was posted on Facebook by a Black man from Louisiana USA

Someone was telling me few days ago that I am an African in skin colour but my consciousness, energy and life orientation are not African. That is how I want it to be!

I am the African of a different breed

I am the African who is compassionate.

I am the African who believe in altruism, higher consciousness, living in Constant Divinity and Spirituality.

I am the African who is not brainwashed

I am the African who is not gullible, narrow-minded

I am the African who takes responsibility than blaming Europe and USA for the troubles of Africa

I am the African that is Luminous and all-encompassing

I am the African who believes in equity, justice, fairness, truth and love. Love for humanity

I am the African who does not segregate people based on their skin colour or sexual orientation

I am the African who does not have religious mentality or possessed by religious spirit. I believe in worshipping God in Spirit and in Truth

I am the African who does not parade Jesus. Jesus. Jesus—rather I follow the teachings and instructions of Jesus Christ in an unconventional way

I am the African who is well connected with the Universe, Kwan Yin, Buddha, Krishna, the Sages and Ascended Masters, Cosmic Forces, Almighty I Am, Jesus Christ, Holy Mother Mary, Ganesha, Celestial Beings, Angels, Spirit Guides of Light and Love, my Fairy-Elfin-Friends, Lazaris, Galexis, Gnomes, Sylphs, Undines, Salamanders

I am the African who does not grovel

I am the African that is sovereign: free from all forms colonialism…neo and such…

I am the African who does not have an enslaved mentality

I am the African who is determined and passionate to and standing out from other Africans…

I am the African who does not follow the lower consciousness existing in Africa

I am the African who is not limited to Africa

I am the African who is fearless, quirky, maverick and positively rebellious

I am the African who knows who I am as a Conscious Divine Being

I am the African who follows New Thought and a Lover of Spirituality

I am the African who is embodying the energy of the Lotus Flower!

THIS IS ME…I am Kingsley (unique, quirky and one-of-a-kind)

This is A TRUE STORY!

When I read this story, I was touched. At first when I saw this story on Facebook I thought it was one of those usual stories; curious led me to read through and I did. There is a BIG lesson in this story and I want you to read it. I really enjoyed it. Life has a way favoring us even in our darkest moments and lowest of lows!!

A girl was living with her uncle because her parents died of HIV. She was the only child from her mother’s womb. She was educated by her uncle from nursery to class 4 and when the girl was in class 4, the uncle saw that the girl was beautiful.

One night, he went to the girl’s room and told the girl that if she doesn’t play sex with him, he will chase her from his place and stop paying her school fees. The girl tried to cry to her uncle but he refused to understand. The girl accepted to leave her uncle’s place and went to the streets suffering, all the time crying, being hungry, being lonely and the last OPTION she had was to go down on her knees and pray to GOD till GOD answered her prayers.

A woman came driving and saw the girl praying. She stopped and asked the girl to enter into the car. She took the girl and took her back to school, bought everything for her like her daughter. The girl completed education and as we talk right now, she has completed University and working at WORLD BANK.

Even you, GOD can answer your prayers.

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala IS NOT A Great Woman!

The name Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is a Global Name! And that is something that ought to be laudable. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is the Director-General of World Trade Organization. This is such a lofty height! But there is something missing somewhere….if you read through the Wikipedia page of Ngozi Okonjo Iweala; you will notice that she does not have anything that describes her as Altruistic and that is something that is missing in her portfolio and personality.

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is from my state (Delta State). She is from Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State. Now, one would expect that a global personality in the caliber of Ngozi Okonjo Iweala would transform her hometown into a tourist attraction or at least to a very civilized place. But the reverse is the case because there is no meaningful development in Ngozi Okonjo Iweala hometown of Ogwashi-Uku. Ogwashi-Uku is just a village—the only thing that makes it known is the polytechnic nothing more. Is it not a shameful and disappointing that Ogwashi-Uku is able to produce a global personality in the person of Ngozi Okonjo Iweala; yet she could not bring development to her hometown! This speaks volumes about her. The only thing Ngozi Okonjo Iweala has accomplished so far is wearing African fabrics. I am not in any way judging Ngozi Okonjo Iweala. But even if you want to call it judgment; are we not supposed to judge a person by results? I want you to digest the words by a Martian communicator, Mars Sector 6, in 1956.

“Judge a Man by Results.” —Mars Sector 6

“Judge a man by his detachment.

“Judge a man by his love for all.

“Judge a man by his acceptance and knowledge of Oneness.

“Judge a man by his wisdom.

“Judge a man by his Cosmic logic.

“Judge a man by his sacrifice—not for himself, not for his wife, not for his family—but for the whole world, YOUR world.”

“These are the ways to judge. Judge well, ye men of Terra, and when ye find one who passes the test of your judgment, then follow such a one even to your death.” George King (Contact with Gods from Space)

I Love the Laughing Buddha (smiles)

It is a well-known fact that laughter is therapeutic and as well contagious too! I have always thought about the Laughing Buddha and I have always loved his pictures too. After seeing the picture of the Laughing Buddha inside a Lotus Flower—shirtless I was full of wonders!! And guess what? The smile/laughter of the Laughing Buddha really made me smile/laugh! Suffice that it lifted my vibration. I kept smiling thinking about the Laughing Buddha and I began to love and admire the Laughing Buddha! Lol…so I decided to make a research about the Laughing Buddha and I found some lovely information about this amazing and Laughing Buddha which I will share with you; but before I will go ahead and share these information with you, here is what happened as I was researching about the Laughing Buddha:

While I was reading about the Laughing Buddha; I saw a line where he was described as “poor…” in my mind I said with levity and intuitively “this is not true because the Laughing Buddha represents opulence after all he does not look poor. He must have been camouflaging simplicity and low-key…” to my greatest surprise I read the next line describing the Laughing Buddha as symbolizing abundance and contentment; something I have firsthand intuitively realized!

So without further ado, here are the information about the Laughing Buddha I hope the Laughing Buddha causes you to smile!

Laughing Buddha statues are perhaps one of the most loved artefacts. They are commonly seen in homes, offices, hotels, gardens, restaurants, shops, and museums and temples. They are made of wood, metal, porcelain, and stone or painted in colour and line.

The Laughing Buddha is a symbol of happiness, contentment and prosperity. He is called ‘Budai’ in Chinese. Figures of the Laughing Buddha at the Salar Jung Museum are popular with the visitors.

(Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/laughing-buddha-spreading-good-cheer-world-over/article4627779.ece )

According to Chinese tradition, ‘Budai’ was an eccentric Chinese Zen monk who lived during the later Liang dynasty (907-923 AD) of China. He was a native of Fenghua and his Buddhist name was Qieci (Chinese : Pinyin). He was considered a man of good and loving character. Some Buddhist traditions consider him a Buddha or ‘Bodhisattva’, usually Maitreya (the future Buddha). His large protruding stomach and jolly smile have given him the common designation “Laughing Buddha”.

In Japanese, ‘Budai’ is pronounced as ‘Hotei’. It means ‘clothsack’ or ‘glutton’. It is believed that if one rubs the belly of Buddha, it brings good luck and wealth. The Laughing Buddha is also seen as one of the seven Japanese Shinto Gods of luck.

In Thailand, ‘Budai’ is sometimes confused with a widely-respected monk, ‘Sangkachai’. ‘Sangkachai’ was a Budhist ‘Arhat’ (Arahant in ‘Pali’) during the time of Lord Buddha. Lord Buddha praised Angkachai for his excellence in explaining Dharma easily and correctly.

He was one of the Eighteen ‘Arhats’ of Buddhism.

However, two points distinguish ‘Sangkachai’ from ‘Budai’.

While Sangkachai has a trace of hair on his head, ‘Budai’ is clearly bald. And while ‘Budai’ covers both arms and leaves the torso uncovered, Sangkachai wears robes folded across one shoulder.

Chinese temples have figures of the Laughing Buddha located at temple entrances. He is often worshipped as a God of good luck and prosperity.

The Lingyin temple in Hangchou has a Laughing Buddha carved out of camphor wood, over 60-feet tall and gilded with one hundred ounces of gold leaf. The Lama temple in Beijing has the largest Laughing Buddha, which is carved from a single piece of wood.

Taiwan’s Treasure Cognition temple at Taichung houses the country’s largest Laughing Buddha, with his bald head touching the ceiling.

Called ‘Fat Buddha’ in English-speaking countries, ‘Hasne Buddha’ in Nepalese, the Laughing Buddha is all about blurring the cultural divide between West and East as he brings good luck to all.

An account exists of the post mortem appearances of Budai, the Laughing Buddha, recorded in the Ching-te ch’uan-teng-lu (The Transmission of the Lamp), written between 1004 and 1007 CE by the monk Shi Daoyuan.

“In the third month of the third year of Cheng Ming (917 AD), the Master proclaimed his approaching parinirvana. At the Yueh-lin Temple, he took up his seat, cross legged, on a flat stone below the Eastern veranda, and spoke the following verse:

“Maitreya, the Veritable Maitreya, divides his body into ten thousand million parts. From time to time, appearing among men, he proclaims the Truth to the men of that era, but they naturally do not recognise him.”

Budai has origins centered around cult worship and local legend.^[6] He is traditionally depicted as a fat, bald monk wearing a simple robe. He carries his few possessions in a cloth sack, being poor but content.^[7] He would excitingly entertain the adoring children that followed him and was known for patting his large belly happily. His figure appears throughout Chinese culture as a representation of both contentment and abundance. Budai attracted the townspeople around him as he was able to predict people’s fortunes and even weather patterns.^[5] The wandering monk was often inclined to sleep anywhere he came to, even outside, for his mystical powers could ward off the bitter colds of snow and his body was left unaffected. A recovered death note dated to 916 or 917 A.D., which the monk himself wrote, claims that he is an incarnation of Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future.

When he had finished reciting this verse, he quietly died. Afterwards, there were men in his neighbourhood who saw the Master, carrying his bag as before and walking. Because of this, the monks vied with one another in painting his likeness. Now in the Yueh-lin Temple, in the Eastern part of the Great Hall, is preserved his body (embalmed), and people in many places speak of his re-apparition as a proven fact.”

(Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budai)

“Plus 1” Syndrome: does it have a hold on you?

People celebrate birthday everyday because every day is someone’s birthday elsewhere. There are lots of birthday songs out there to complement this thing called birth-day. What is birthday? It is that simple: the day you were born. Why do people celebrate their birthdays? Haha!! To mark the day they were born into this Plane of Existence called Earth!

Countries, organizations and other institutions celebrate their birthday (also known as Independence Day celebrations). I am from Nigeria and the Nigeria’s independence (assuming Nigeria is truly independent) is celebrated every October 1st because Nigeria got a so-called independence from Britain in October 1st 1960.

In Christianity, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on the 25th December of every year which is called Christmas; other religions have their own days where they celebrate the birth of whatever Deities they believe in as well.

I am the curator lol! So I still have my pictures of my birthday when I was a child. You know the childhood birthday pictures you snap back in the days….it is always full of memories, love and innocence! As I have grown older; I have not paid much attention to celebrating my birthday as I don’t see it as something that has a top priority in my life. Although when I was a Jehovah’s Witness celebrating birthday was demonized. I am a Virgo and September is my birthday (September 22 to be precise). But my attention is not even focused on celebrating my birthday; I think it does not matter to me whether I celebrate my birthday or not. I am not attached to celebrating my birthday (side note: not because a teaching from my former religion Jehovah’s Witness).

My Birthday Picture with my Mom when I was a child

Before now, I mean many years back—when people were celebrating their birthdays I used to hear them say out their actual age with joy and proud. But for a reason I am yet to fathom the narrative has changed!! Nowadays, when people are celebrating their birthdays what you hear is “I am +1 today…” I think that is MADNESS! Why do you think someone who is celebrating his or her birthday should hide his age or her age? Is there any crime in saying out your age?

Apart from this trend that has taken up birthday celebration; people seem to be very attached to celebrating birthdays. I am not against it but the way people go about it most times is quite alarming and can be a cause of raising eyebrow…my opinion is everything should be done in moderation and decently.

What is your take on people hiding their age during their birthday celebration? Are there any cultural beliefs, stereotype or spiritual meaning attached to people not wanting to say out their age during their birthday celebrations? Do you think the word “+1” is the right thing to say during someone’s birthday celebration? What would happen or what is the worst that could happen if someone says out his or her actual age during their birthday celebration? Is it that people are ashamed to say out their actual age during birthday celebrations? Are you among those categories of people who have been adopted the term “+1”? If yes, why did you start using +1 during your birthday celebrations?

To everyone who is celebrating their birthday I wish you an abundant and superb birthday. Wishing you an aging with Grace and Glory!

GHADA GAD STOLE MY POEMS!!!

Egypt has been a country I value and honour since my childhood. According to history; civilization started from Egypt and Egypt has one of the Seven Wonders of the World! I have always been fascinated by Egyptian history, culture, people and mythologies. When I was in high school I would sit in the library for hours exploring Egyptian mythologies. As one who loves voyaging Egypt is among my favorite tourist destination—but because of what I have experienced from an Egyptian; I would now say that Egypt used to be among favorite tourist destination; because I am no longer holding Egypt in a high esteem. Neither are my honouring Egypt again! Suffice to say that I have begun seeing all Egyptians and Egypt as a country in entirety as WICKED, DECEITFUL and PHONY!! There is a reason for this: remember it takes only one grain sand to tip the scale in either direction.

One Egyptian has made me to see all Egyptians as the same. Why? Because I trusted this Egyptian woman called Ghada Gad. She is a journalist and a translator but she took my trust and respect I had for her as a weakness. However, I have the FULL confidence and FAITH that the Universe, Karma, Kwan Yin, Angels and the Cosmic Forces are coming after Ghada Gad; because Ghada Gad MUST face the consequences of what she has done to me. There is no way Ghada Gad is going to escape her Nemesis of her actions!

I know someone will be asking what Ghada Gad did to Kingsley and what happened? What happened and what Ghada Gad did to Kingsley is this: Ghada Gad stole my poems!! Read through my explanations below.

One Egyptian journalist and translator by name Ghada Gad. I met Ghada Gad on LinkedIn 2022; according to the LinkedIn profile of Ghada Gad, she is a Translator (English/Arabic)& classicist (Freelance journalist). Ghada Gad has 500+ connections on LinkedIn. Her location specifies Alexandria, Egypt and her educational institution also specifies Alexandria University. She has an M.A. of literary criticism in 2008 from Alexandria University. Anyway, I will attach screenshot of Ghada Gad LinkedIn profile.

Now, the problem I am having with Ghada Gad is that she stole my poems!!!Let me explain:

After I met Ghada on LinkedIn we started having a good rapport. It was there I introduced myself to her that I am a writer. Yes, I have a children’s book on Amazon and other bookstores worldwide; the title is Cindy and Her Beautiful Bird. I am also a blogger at www.kingsley-osajie.com and I am from Delta State, Nigeria but I live in Abuja, Nigeria. Ghada Gad and I started having mutual conversations. Subsequently, I told Ghada Gad about my love and familiarity for Egypt. How I used to stay up late in the library reading about Egyptian mythology, culture and history when I was in high school. It seemed very fascinating to Ghada Gad. From there I told Ghada Gad that I have written a poem about the Sphinx in Egypt and the Nile River. Ghada Gad was really excited and she asked me to send her my poems about Egypt. I felt a little reluctant to send her my poems but I thought of how we have been conversing for some months and I thought that Ghada Gad was an authentic and credible person so I sent her my poems via email. The screenshot I have attach here in this post.

I sent Ghada my poems on April 12, 2022. I sent it to her email address (ghadagad1975@yahoo.com) she acknowledged receipt and promised me that she would make sure my poems are published. That she was going to start working on the translation of my poems into Arabic and once she is done she would forward it to an editor and then it would be published. I have evidences of my conversation with Ghada Gad on LinkedIn.

After giving me her words that I should not worry that she (Ghada Gad) would publish my poems the next thing I saw is that Ghada Gad blocked me on LinkedIn. I could not reach her on LinkedIn anymore but there was no way I could send her messages. She also deleted her messages to me; but thankful to LinkedIn because I was able to retrieve Ghada Gad deleted messages, view them and made screenshots of them.

Ghada Gad has made my view of Egypt and Egyptians to tilt…I am not happy with Ghada Gad. Ghada Gad MUST be brought to book and justice should be given out to me. Ghada Gad should publish my poems as she has previously agreed.

“The game of Life is a game of boomerangs. Our deeds, words and thoughts returns to us, sooner or later with astounding accuracy.” Florence Scovel Shinn

No matter what, Ghada Gad must face the consequences of her actions and I am open for anyone to join me in this cause for Ghada Gad to be exposed. There is no peace for the wicked.

Photo Credit: Pictures of Sphinx: Google Images

DESTINATION

In this ever-evolving Universe, everything is vibrating and everything is moving: either in different directions or the same directions. Nothing is stagnant. Everything and everyone has “where” they are going to. It is a common communication between people—when you get to the motor park you are being asked your destination. It applies to the airport, railway station and every other aspects of human existence.

One day, I was in the cab—I was not the only one in the cab; there were other passengers. The cab was moving and everyone was on silence. With time, each passenger started alighting at their various destinations. So it happened till I was the only one remaining in the cab. Just me and the driver—I actually began to feel a kind of lonely, sober and curious…I was filled with wonder. Inside my mind I was thinking something: and I was thinking about destinations. Not only was I thinking about the destinations of my fellow passengers. I was also thinking about life too. I looked out from the window and I saw cars, vehicles etc moving to-and-fro in different directions…all headed to a particular but different destinations!

Each time I see cars and vehicles moving to and fro. Where are they going to? They all have their destinations. Same thing applies when I am on the highway; you see people moving up and down, left and right etc. they all have different destinations! That is to show you that everything is moving.

Now, the BIG question, is do you have a destination? Do you know your destination? The word destiny, destined and destination all has the same meaning because it talks about a path of life…I mean Life-Path—and when you are following a path it is leading YOU “somewhere.” So, when you hear people talk about destiny just remember that they are talking about the path of life your Soul has chosen to follow or live in. Everyone cannot have the same destiny. I know my destination and I am following it.

Again, I will round up this post by asking you: what is your destination? Where is your destination?

All pictures: Google Images