Hmmmm, I smile because this topic actually resonates with questions I have been asking myself lately. My name is Olubunmi, a Western Nigerian (Yoruba) name meaning gift of God. If you are Nigerian, you'll know that Olubunmi is a fairly common name given to a female Yoruba child although some men do bear the name too.
How does this name fit me? Ask my friends, they'll tell you :)
Does the name fit? Honestly, the earlier sentence was me being real. Quite a number of my friends have used the words, you are such a gift to encourage or praise me. My family, well... We have differing opinions of how I should be me so I'll let them comment and say whether they think I am a gift, lol!
But jokes apart, I think it is a name that fits. I am a firm believer of the power of the spoken word. The bible says life and death are in the power of the tongue. And the more people have called me by my name, the more I seem to have manifested the name. And this brings me back to my 1st line about this topic making me smile. Because I know the meaning of my name, I keep asking myself, especially lately, whether I am being the gift that God wants or created me to be? Am I being a gift to my family, friends, company, church and my generation? Some days when I feel like I have done quite a bit, I beat my chest and confidently say yes! Other days, I have to be honest and say I don't know.
But one thing is certain, no matter how I might feel on any particular day. I am a gift of God and that is my purpose here on earth. To be a gift and blessing to all I come into contact with. And you know what? That answers another question I have been asking myself lately. What is my divine purpose? Well, I guess that answer is as plain as they come. My purpose is to be Olubunmi.
Friday 15 November 2013
Your favourite weird/funny single behaviour
Okay, should my apologies start from October 15 which was the last day I posted? I should apologise for every day that I haven't posted which is 30 days so here's 30 days of apologies! I have missed posting but life got the better of me. I am sorry.
So today's topic is about things that you do that are just you and I tried to think of which ones would come tops for me and there are a few that I do that are just me (in my opinion).
1. I love singing and I will sing along to anything, tune known or unknown (yeah, I am one of those annoying people, lol)
2. I play solitaire for ages when I am doing a number 2 and will still continue even after I am done, sometimes to the point of running late for work (sigh). I guess that is one of the joys of living alone, no one can hurry me out of the bathroom *big grin*
3. I give out way more advice than I am probably asked, lol. Sometimes it gets me into trouble but hey, I feel like I made a difference *cheeky grin*
4. I like playing music and singing along (yes, singing again!!!) when I am doing my house chores or cooking. It makes the time pass by with ease for me. I can cook for hours or tidy up without realising because I am immersed in the song or worship at that time. I remember once when I wanted to cook jollof rice and stew and ended up making that as well as Nigerian beans, yam pottage and a stir fry to boot!
5. I go to bed listening to Jesus House radio and wake up with it still on. There is just something about worship music (music that glorifies this amazing God that I serve) in the middle of the night. Y'all should download the app, you won't be disappointed, trust me.
I know we all have these behaviours and I am not sure I'd change them because they are what make me me. Accept your quirky behaviours, trying to change them will only frustrate you.
So today's topic is about things that you do that are just you and I tried to think of which ones would come tops for me and there are a few that I do that are just me (in my opinion).
1. I love singing and I will sing along to anything, tune known or unknown (yeah, I am one of those annoying people, lol)
2. I play solitaire for ages when I am doing a number 2 and will still continue even after I am done, sometimes to the point of running late for work (sigh). I guess that is one of the joys of living alone, no one can hurry me out of the bathroom *big grin*
3. I give out way more advice than I am probably asked, lol. Sometimes it gets me into trouble but hey, I feel like I made a difference *cheeky grin*
4. I like playing music and singing along (yes, singing again!!!) when I am doing my house chores or cooking. It makes the time pass by with ease for me. I can cook for hours or tidy up without realising because I am immersed in the song or worship at that time. I remember once when I wanted to cook jollof rice and stew and ended up making that as well as Nigerian beans, yam pottage and a stir fry to boot!
5. I go to bed listening to Jesus House radio and wake up with it still on. There is just something about worship music (music that glorifies this amazing God that I serve) in the middle of the night. Y'all should download the app, you won't be disappointed, trust me.
I know we all have these behaviours and I am not sure I'd change them because they are what make me me. Accept your quirky behaviours, trying to change them will only frustrate you.
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