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REACTING TO EVERYTHING??👂👈🏻 I’m ‘Slowly’ Learning That I Don’t Have To React To ‘Everything’ That Bothers Me. Recommended:- Ways to avoid embarrassment in Life I’m slowly learning that I don’t have to hurt those who hurt me. I’m slowly learning that maybe the ‘ ultimate ’ sign of maturity is walking away instead of getting even. See Also:- What make you Distinct? I’m slowly learning that the energy it takes to react to every bad thing that happens to you drains you and stops you from seeing the other good things in life. *I’m slowly learning that I’m not going to be everyone’s cup of tea and I won’t be able to get everyone to treat me the way I want to be treated ‘ and that’s okay.’* *I’m slowly learning that trying so hard to ‘win’ anyone is just a ‘waste’ of time and energy and it fills you with ‘ nothing’ but emptiness .* *I’m slowly learning that not reacting doesn’t mean I’m okay with things, it just means I’m choosing to ‘rise’ above it. I’m choosing to...

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NATURAL WAYS TO MAKE YOUR LIP PINK AN D SOFT There is a certain kind of unexplainable beauty that comes with having pink lips. Everyone can admit to this. And it is counted among the reasons why a lot of people would do almost anything to make their lips soft and pink. However, in other to make it easy for you, if you're one of those who would want to have a soft and pink lips, we decided to show you five steps to make it happen. Here are 5 natural ways to make your lips soft and pink 1. Honey and lemon mask The goodness of honey and lemon is known to many people. And as a matter of fact, their usefulness cannot be overemphasized when they are combined, because they become a source of remedy to many problems. However, with honey being a natural moisturizer and lemon juice acting as a natural bleach, it becomes quite easy to see how these two can improve the quality of your lips. Items Needed i.  One teaspoon honey ii. 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice iii. A glass ...

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Tales Of A Widow  Season 2 Episode 19 Episode 19 The next day, which was on Monday. Yunus headed  his elder brother's office to see him, concerning the outcome of the impromptu meeting they had with their mother. Yunus entered his brother's office with Salaam, Ibrahim responded and two of them embraced each other. "Yunus! How is everyone? Your wife and the little guest on the way?" Ibrahim asked cheerfully. "AlhamduliLlah sir! We're all fine and good!" Yunus replied. "Brother, why didn't you tell me about the rift that happened between Maami and your wife?" Yunus inquired as he had a seat. "Yunus, I'm very sorry. In fact I'm happy you're here. Finally I have someone to share my problems with... The Ibrahim sitting in front of you, is emotionally drained, I don't even know what to do next.. I've pleaded Maami severally but to no avail."Ibrahim said sadly. "Brother, I have a good news fo...

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Tales Of A Widow  Season 2  Episode 18 Episode 18 Grandma bursted into a heavy laughter... "Finally, my God has vindicated me! So, it's not only Habeebah that orders you around, her families do as well.. AlhamduliLlah! Praise be to my God! My prayers have been answered. What's the benefit of a barren? Ibrahim can't you see my dream has been actualized ? If your in-laws want you both separated, why wasting your time and effort to mend a broken calabash...?" Grandma said unpleasantly. "Maami are you for real? My sorrows and pains are  your dreams? Perhaps you are the first mother in this world that celebrates her son's trauma and pains. All because of what? Can't you just pretend to be nice for a second? It's obvious the love you have for me is just verbally... I know you don't love me heartily. Maybe when I'm dead you'll be the happiest mother in the world for knowing the beginning and the end of your son.... "Ibrahi...

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WORDS OF INSPIRATION   By:-  Tanko Shekwa'aga Brought to you:- CaliphBlog Read carefully and pay attention 👇 I promised an appetizer,  can we begin?  As we get set for tomorrow, permit me to share a few things  A woman once said to my friend, *see it's not that there are no jobs in the world today, it's just that these jobs are for selective people.* *Below is filled* *The average is occupied* *Above is empty.* Those words kept me pondering for days. Now permit me to analyze that in its simplest for. The earth surface is filled with many people, offices, buildings, and others. Men have invented objects that fly above the earth surface and perhaps there are birds flying above. The peak(above) is EMPTY. What makes an eagle distinct is its ability to reach the point above its equal. The question is, *what do you have that compliments you out of your equals?* What distinct you above your equals? There are a lot of people who graduate wit...

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Tales Of A Widow  Season 2 Episode 17 Episode 17: Ummu Habeebah and Abu Summaya, patiently anticipated the arrival of Ibrahim and his wife. Afterwards, the couple emerged from the guest room. Habeebah's mother couldn't stop her beautiful smile.. Habeebah sat beside her mother blushing. Ibrahim on the other hand sat beside his friend.  "We've been waiting for long, is my sister running away?" He teased Ibrahim. "Don't you think you can only judge me, the day Ummu Summaya leave you to return after many days?"Ibrahim whispered to his friend....Then two friends laughed heartily. They resumed from their laughter and the meeting commenced. "AlhamduliLlah! I'm happy we are all here, hale and hearty... But sad on the other hand, because the reason behind this impromptu meeting, was tumultuous. When I returned from my business trip, I noticed my sister was gloomy and pale. Even if she didn't spill out the whole reason for her co...

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Tales Of A Widow  Season 2 Episode 16 Episode 16: Aisha kept moaning and panting over the said accident. Ibrahim couldn't bear to see his mother in law in distress and stopped Aisha from sobbing. "What will my own Habeebah be looking for in that area? It's better you stop hallucinating." He replied with a stern. "Insha Allah! I won't cry over any of you... And I also pray, Allah accept the return of the Niqobi sister and illuminate her grave and if she's still alive, I wish her complete Shifah." Ummu Habeebah prayed. "Aameen" Ibrahim and A'isha jointly responded. "Ibrahim, the only reason I won't lodge complain at the police station for now, is because you've been a good son to me, since you met my daughter. And also because you're very loving and adoring to her. But if my daughter didn't show up or we couldn't get any clue of her appearance before tomorrow, I'll be left with no other choice...

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                Tales of A Widow                Season 2 Episode 15                     Episode 15: Grandma placed the tray on a small table in her room, and stared at her son with disdain. "What kind of question is that?" She retorted. "Maami, don't you think it will better if you tell me the truth before the situation of things get out of hands... What is my wife's phone doing in your bag? Your phone rang, I dipped my hand in your bag to get it for you, only to bring out Habeebah's phone alongside your own " He replied frankly. "So, because you found your wife's phone in my bag, does this means I'm keeping her in my bag as well. Anyway for your information I've siezed this from her... After all it was bought through my son's sweat. And if your wife has decided to hide her herself from you what's my business in that." Grandma replied. ...

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Tales Of A Widow Season 2 Episode 14 Episode 14: Grandma entered with a weird smile. "Habeebah, longest time.. How is your health?" She asked. "AlhamduliLlah! I'm fine ma." She replied her with a shaky voice. "Habeebah, don't you think your tummy should have been protruding by now, hope you've registered for antenatal" She inquired with a sacarsm. "erm..mm mm very soon.. m. Ma" she stuttered. Grandma interjected "Habeebah the pregnant woman!" She exclaimed with a scary laughter.. Habeebah was frightened on hearing this, she had no clue her mother in law is cognizance of her miscarriage. "Maami let me get you a glass of water." She said sofly as she headed the kitchen Grandma drew her back, Habeebah's fear intensified, her arms stood akimbo and she was dumbfounded. "Enough! Habeebah and stop making these acts. Your secret is out in the open, everything you're concealing about your ...

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Tales Of A Widow Season 2 Episode 13 Episode 13: It was a sunny Wednesday. Sidiqqah left office after closing hours and headed to Grandma's house for the important impromptu discussion. The two exchanged pleasantries for a while.... Then Grandma cut in "Sidi, I called you here to inform you, that I have accepted you as my daughter - In law....... From my consultation I was told you are highly fertile. And you're the type of woman I want for my son." She uttered with a broad smile. "I'm very grateful for this wonderful surprise ma,but I'm afraid my boss might not accept me." she replied with a scowling face. "All I want from you is to change your mode of dressing and your outlooks. If truly I sheltered Ibrahim in my womb for nine months before coming to this world, and breast fed him for almost two years, he has no choice than obeying my orders and fulfilling my wishes" she confidently said as she beat her chest. "Grandma ...

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             Tales of  A Widow                 Season 2 Episode 12 Episode 12: Ibrahim was busy surfing through some files of business proposal his secretary just concluded typing, for a contract worth millions of Naira . As he buried himself in this, his mother entered with a wry smile and left the door ajar... "Assalam Alaykum" she greeted. "Waalaykum Salaam ma! How is everyone at home ma." He asked. She settled on a chair and rest her back. "AlhamduliLlah! We are all fine... My son you look worried hope everything is fine? And your wife how is she?" She inquired. "AlhamduliLlah! All is well ma... My wife is also fine." He replied. "Ibrahim! Has Habeebah register for antenatal ?" She asked with a curve smile. "Hmm very soon insha Allah!" He exclaimed. "Maami, you look disturbed! Hope you're also fine?" He asked. "My son, I'm fine okay! There is no calls for alarm. But it seems you...

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        Tales Of A Widow       SEASON 2 Episode 11 Episode 11: "Maami You are back! I heard your..friend's grandson has just... Her mother cut in.. Fareedah! So, your brother didn't tell you about Habeebah's miscarriage as well? "The Habeebah I was discussing about, is my friend not my brother's wife." "Do I look like a numskull? I've been listening to your conversations for a while now. I heard everything you said. My God is a merciful One.. He will never give a shield to an hypocrite. Habeebah wants to ruin my son's life...I knew from the beginning she will turn out to be a barren... I know my son is a real man,but Habeebah is his problem. Only God knows the number of miscarriages she has hidden from me .She must have compelled my son, not to inform me. My poor Ibrahim! How I wish you've listened to me and got married to my choice. And I warned you my shehu said the both of you, won't have children together. But you ...

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Widow's Tales Episode 10 Tales Of A Widow. Episode 10: Ibrahim works as an architect in his own established company. Though it wasn't a big one, but a rented three bedroom apartment.  He has employees working for him. He truly deserves that, for he has served before being served.  That bright Monday, his sister came to his office to seek for  financial assistant from him..  "Assalam Alaykum brother" she greeted.  "Waalaykum Salaam sister,how is everyone at home. Your husband and your children?"  "AlhamduliLlah! They're all fine. And sister Habeebah? How is she doing? And the little guest coming soon? When Maami told me she's expecting, I was very happy. Finally she's free from her taunts" Fareedah said with a broad smile.  "AlhamduliLlah she's fine" Ibrahim replied.  "Brother! I'm here to seek for financial help. Lately, my husband has not been paid three months salary at his ...