Higher realm

HIGHER REALMS

It is my fervent wish that as you read this book, you will experience transformation in all your endeavours.

PREFACE

A COLLECTION OF MOTIVATIONAL AND INSPIRING THOUGHTS FOR EVERYDAY LIVING

I have marveled at the way people especially young ones give up easily. Most people no longer find joy in living which is very bad. People do not realise they have a purpose to achieve in life.

This book came as a result of divine inspiration to further encourage and instill hope in people. I wrote the book without any written manuscript. I typed it on my computer as inspired.

AYODEJI AYOPO I believe this book will surely be a blessing to the reader especially those who need to have hope rekindled in life. It will brighten your life and guide you to the path of fulfillment.

To God Almighty, the source of Power, Wisdom, Knowledge and Authority.

To Adefunke Atoke Ayopo, my mother who transited to eternal glory on June 13,

have impacted positively on me as well as his support for this work.

I also thank Pastor Kola Olugbodi for his advice, counsel and words of encouragement at all times.

DEDICATION

Finally, I thank Mr. Lolu Akinwunmi, a wonderful role model for accepting to write a forward for this book.

2005.Acknowledgements I give all the Glory to God Almighty for this book.

It is not something I desired to write on my own but through divine inspiration.

I thank my wife, Oluwatoyin Oyinlola Ayopo and my children, Ayo Oluwanimi and Ayokanmi for their love, care and support.

I appreciate the effort of Dn. Tunji Olugbodi, my mentor, brother and friend for his kind assistance and critique. I also acknowledge the efforts of my Pastor, Rev. Dr. Julius Adeniji, whose teachings

Preface Dedication Acknowledgments Chapter One:--------------------Believe you can Chapter Two:--------------------There's a way Chapter Three:------------------Look beyond today Chapter Four:--------------------Your dream

TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Five:---------------------Inspiration Chapter Six:-----------------------Attitude Chapter Seven:------------------You will get there Chapter Eight:--------------------Wisdom Chapter Nine:--------------------Procrastination Chapter Ten:----------------------Leadership Chapter Eleven:------------------Purpose Chapter Twelve:-----------------Talents Chapter Thirteen:---------------Vision Chapter Fourteen:-------You were born to be Great Chapter Fifteen:-----------Failure Chapter Sixteen:-----------Positive thoughts Chapter Seventeen:---------Patience Chapter Eighteen: ....... Confidence

Ayodeji Mayokun Ayopo is a Public Relations Practitioner. He read Mass C o m mu n i c a t i o n a t O g u n S t a t e Polytechnic, Abeokuta. He has a vision to challenge young people to actualise their potentials in life.

He is the cocoordinator of the Teaching Ministry,

BELIEVE YOU CAN No matter what you pass through Believe you can make it Do not sit on the fence in despair Hold on to your dreams Remain true to your vision You have a purpose to fulfill You have a role to play You have an ambition to pursue You need to be focused in life Without focus, you cannot aim higher You need the will to act You need the relentless spirit to forge ahead You will make it if you believe

BELIEVE YOU CAN

You can succeed if you desire Believe you can Believe your potentials Believe in yourself

THERE'S A WAY

THERE'S A WAY It looks tortuous With sapped energy A broken spirit And a failing heart Unfulfilled dreams scare one The heart melts because life seems hopeless Eerie of silence envelopes the earth Birds no longer sing The clouds look dim The stars refuse to brighten the terrain Tears flow ceaselessly

Screams and cries pervade the firmament What the future holds, no one knows A long journey into the unknown But the dark tunnels will bring light someday It leads to the way The way of fulfilled dreams The way of hope The way of accomplishments There's a way !!!!!!

LOOK BEYOND TODAY

LOOK BEYOND TODAY You may live today in regret You may not have all it fakes to brighten you day You may be helpless and look forlorn You may try hard and it yields nothing You may sow much and reap little You may want to smile and tears well up your eyes You need the inner joy and find none You long for peace and it continues to elude you You need people around and you found no

one You look for something to hold on to But nothing worthwhile for you to call your own Your today may be full of worries and sad tales Your tomorrow will bring sunshine into your life You will surely have a new hope to live You will have fulfilled dreams You will have the strength and the courage to be yourself Why not look beyond today, because your tomorrow will be bright and colourful.

YOUR DREAM

YOUR DREAM Your dream is you It is your life It is the wholeness of your being It is the essence of your soul It is your anchor It gives you fervor It spurs you on It makes you who you are It is the force that propels you It is your touch in life It is your symbol to remain focused Your life is incomplete without it

Your future is molded by it Your enthusiasm is fired by it Your zeal gives it a leap Hold on to your dream Do not let it go Do not leave it like particles for wind to blow away Your dream will remain if you treasure it Your dream is you You are your dream

INSPIRATION

INSPIRATION

Inspiration is all you need on your ladder to success Inspire yourself and affirm it that you will make it Inspiration comes from within It flows without let or hindrance It is like the early morning dew It refreshes your life It brightens your day It strengthens your resolve to make it in life Inspiration is that worthy companion you need

Inspiration increases your self-worth Inspiration boosts self-esteem Inspiration takes you up when you are down It gives you the urge to forge ahead It kindles the fire in you It gives you the “can do� spirit Inspire yourself and your world No one will do it for you Inspiration oils your path to success!!!

ATTITUDE Attitude is your disposition to life Your attitude should be positive always It can either make or mar you Attitude takes you to higher realm It keeps you on top of everything

ATTITUDE

Your attitude determines your altitude Your attitude should be consistent It should persevere during tough situations It should not give up easily Attitude treads the path of resilience

It gives one the boldness to confront the unknown It fuels one's desire to succeed Attitude gives one the will to live It gives the enablement to conquer The spirit to be a winner Attitude is everything

YOU WILL GET THERE YOU WILL GET THERE It looks so far away It makes you wonder a lot You get sleepless nights Having unfulfilled memories and dreams You wallow away in self-pity You take a long cursory look at yourself You gesticulate as if you are engaged in a conversation You imagine the thousands of miles to get there To that place of fulfillment, where you long to be

You look at the several hurdles to cross You think about the sweat and labor it requires.

You tell yourself “it's a tall dream�

But do you know you're almost there If only you can see the big picture If only you can remain focused If only you can fire up the zeal in you And believe you're there already Be calm Be hopeful Be patient Be expectant You will get there The place of fulfillment

The place of satisfaction The place of distinction You will surely get there!!!!

WISDOM

It takes you beyond the ordinary And places you on a high pedestal

WISDOM You need wisdom to distinguish yourself Wisdom is you guide It is your companion It is your strength It is your teacher Wisdom directs you It gives you an edge It places you above your peers It differentiates you It makes you reason above others

Wisdom shows the path of excellence It makes you a force to reckon with It opens doors for you It accords you recognition It makes you dine with great men It confers honor on you Wisdom is all you need on your path to greatness Make good use of it Apply it to your life Have a thirst for it And you will shine like a star!!!

It reduces your worth

PROCRASTINATION Procrastination is an enemy within you It destroys your vision It makes you stagnant It delays your destiny It makes vanity your friend It makes you live your life without direction

PROCRASTINATION

Procrastination makes you dream without accomplishment It ties you down It controls your life It adjourns your success

Procrastination is not a giver of good Live without it Take your destiny in your hands The great thing you can do for yourself today Do not tell stories about it Do it now Do not waste your talents Procrastination only brings regret!!!

LEADERSHIP

LEADERSHIP Leadership is your birthright You have the innate abilities You have the potentials You have virtues of a leader You have the values Leadership makes you the head It places you at the top It gives you power It gives you authority It gives you responsibility No one is born a servant

Do not play the second fiddle You can be a leader too You can reach the top Do not restrict yourself Believe you are a leader Believe you were born to win Hone your skills Sharpen your potentials Prepare yourself And climb the leadership leader

PURPOSE

PURPOSE Purpose is your reason for existence It is the silent fire that burns in you It makes you have a cause to live for It tells you why you were created It helps your earthly pursuits It gives you self-satisfaction It makes you pursue your goals It helps you to be consistent It keeps you focused It motivates your spirit Purpose is a key ingredient for your success

Identify your purpose Locate it Pursue it with vigor Do not wander aimlessly With purpose, you will get fulfillment in life

Waiting to be explored for maximum impact Let your talents take you to where you belong

TALENTS

TALENTS Talents are God's deposits in your life Without them, you are incomplete With them, you are whole Talents are the unique abilities in you Talents are your assets to succeed Discover your talents Cherish them Put your talents into profitable use Stir up your talents to gain recognition

Talents are within you

Talents are God's endowment Do not hide them Make good use of them You will definitely be a positive influence When you channel your talents towards the right causes

Let it move you into action

VISION

VISION Do you have a vision in life?

Do you have a mental picture of who to become?

You need not be a wanderer on earth Vision is all you need to take you there With vision, you will run the race with ease Write down your vision Walk according to it Register it in your mind Let the fire burn in you Have a vision for your life Set a goal for yourself

Vision is your life Hold on to your vision Project into the future Vision is your compass in life People with vision do not miss steps Work towards actualizing your vision And you will experience fulfillment in your earthly pursuits

You are not inferior You have intrinsic value You have all it takes to be great

YOU WERE BORN TO BE GREAT You were not created for the lowest ebb in life A place has been created at the top Do not limit your potentials You are destined for greatness It is your portion in life You also have the silver spoon You are not a downtrodden You are a great human being

YOU WERE BORN TO BE GREAT Greatness is not for some select few You are among the great

Dream greatness Build your aspirations around it Picture yourself among the great Proclaim greatness to yourself And it will surely become reality

FAILURE Failure is not the end of life It is a stepping-stone to success Failure helps you to have focus in life It gives you determination It tasks your imagination It strengthens your resolve to succeed It supports your goal in life

FAILURE

Try and see the good in failure Your failure today does not mean you will not make it Do not give in to rejection

Do not overlook the opportunities failure can give It is not how many times you fail But the significant lesson you learn It is not the number of times you fail But how able you can move ahead Do not dread failure Do not let it overwhelm you Failure is a signpost on your path to success You will surely meet it But believe you are a conqueror

POSITIVE THOUGHTS You should meditate on good things Let positive thoughts rule your heart Do not harbor any ill-feelings Think right and get right results Let your heart be free from all worries Remove burden from your soul

POSITIVE THOUGHTS

Believe that despite your situation, you will make it No amount of worries can turn things round You may be treading on thorns

But be positive minded Do not condition yourself to your environment But dominate your environment with your thoughts Be positive about life Live everyday with great optimism Be convinced of a better tomorrow Tell yourself “I will� make it And you will surely achieve your heart's desire

Be expectant The good you long for will surely come

PATIENCE

PATIENCE

You need the calm spirit You do not need to run beyond borders Struggles may not translate to instant success Be patient Be quiet Remain calm You can be slow yet win the race Patience is all you need to achieve your dreams Patience will help you not to miss your step It keeps you on the right track Be hopeful

When you're patient, you will experience fullness of joy You will have inward peace Your will have enduring reward You will not run helter skelter Your blessings will locate you Patience gives you the strength to be strong Patience keeps you toiling on Patience helps you to be steadfast Do not quit when you're almost there Hold on to patience Do not let it go When your waiting time lapses, You will have a good story to tell Only be patient!!!

CONFIDENCE

CONFIDENCE Do not lose your self-worth Do not make yourself inferior Believe you are a precious asset You need boldness and courage to stand Be confident in your outlook Radiate the aura of confidence Show the traits of a confident person Let your personality reflect confidence You can become a person of influence When confidence drives your actions

Show that you have the ability to succeed Make confidence a good part of yourself Remain firm and focused with a good measure of it Confidence determines the extent you can succeed in life Confidence is all you need to become the person you are destined to be You can stand before great people when you believe you have all it takes Confidence makes you to be fulfilled and convinced of yourself

AYODEJI MAYOKUN AYOPO Ayodeji Mayokun Ayopo is a Public Relations Practitioner. He read Mass Communication at Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta. He has a vision to challenge young people to actualise their potentials in life. He is the co-coordinator of the Teaching Ministry, Triumphant Baptist Church, Akowonjo, Lagos.

He is the founder, Z.E.A.L.S. initiatives, an organisation formed to remold the lives of young people.