Contemporary Philosophies - A look at Life Issues

  Achievement is a word we all like to hear in the same sentence with our names. It is a means of describing our hard work and dedication to a specific task or set of tasks over time. Many people spend most of their lives trying to achieve that ultimate goal. Ambition is good but have you ever stopped to think about where that passion comes from? That gift and drive of wanting to become, that intrinsic motivation? No Mountian Too High Philippians 4:13 is not just a catchphrase or something to resight when you are feeling demotivated or want an inner dose of adrenaline. It is the one clear truth that acknowledges that despite our abilities there isn't much we can do without putting GOD first. With him in our lives, we can hike to the top of any mountain and though the route to get to the top is different for each person the result is a lifetime achievement of knowing that with GOD all things are possible. Just Ask Many times we believe that we can do things of our own accord and

Face Your Fears  It is a very difficult task to stand in front of an audience or group of people and deliver a speech. For some, it is even terrifying to utter a word in a social setting. The fear of speaking in public is very common and is quite traumatic for many individuals. In this lesson, we will define public speaking, outline the common indicators of fearing speaking in public, and outline five tips that will assist you to master public speaking. What is Public Speaking?  Public speaking is an art that many professionals try their best to master and develop. Some individuals also seek professional assistance to develop the competencies needed to overcome the challenges relating to public speaking. Public Speaking is often referred to as Oratory which is a skill that requires excellent communication, enthusiasm, and the ability to grab the attention of an audience and take them on a journey by using your words, facial expressions, and body language. Fear of Public Speaking 

Many people work all their lives with the hope of becoming successful but only a few achieve success. This is because they have no clear vision of what they want their success to be thus making it increasingly difficult to reach the pinnacle of success. To become successful we must develop the ability to stick to our goals and aspirations and remember that stability is the hallmark of success. Oftentimes our failures are due to our own inconsistencies as we are not disciplined enough to stick to our own desires. For the purposes of this lesson, we are going to focus on how we can develop our success habits. What is Develop?  The term develops in this context refers to carefully nurturing and cultivating the characteristics needed to grow the right tools to become successful. This definition highlights the fact that our unique characteristics and personalities have much to do with our growth and development as successful human beings. The Basis Like anything else in life that indi

It was Marcus Mosiah Garvey that said "There shall be no solution to this race problem until you, yourselves, strike the blow for liberty.” We are living in a society that is riddled with moral and social injustice. Society is going through a process of moral decay and it is moving so rapidly that social scientists have no idea as to how to stem this social pandemic. The state at which the value system is rapidly disappearing is a serious cause for concern. The "Powers" pretend as if they are unaware of this issue that has crippled us as a people. The fact of the matter is that we have allowed the popular culture, prejudice, and racial discrimination to take root in society and everyone has a right to advocacy, equality, and free speech but limited social statues or guidelines are emphasized to hold us accountable for our actions. Systems of Accountability The greatest breakdown begins with the Family, Religion, and the Education System as these social institutions

Have you ever wanted something so intensely that you put all your time and effort into achieving it but failed? Have you ever wanted that dream job only to be told that you do not fit the business model? We all have those moments in life when failure sets in and trample our dreams. However, do not lose hope but rather give yourself another chance at success find it within yourself to be determined and stick to your goals because failure is not a disappointment but rather a tool to achieve your success and a stepping stone to greatness. Join me on this journey and let us examine four proven steps to overcome failures at different stages of our lives. Stages of Life Life is a combination of stages that we must traverse to grow, develop, and ultimately become one mind, body, and soul. Our success as individuals hinges on our ability to carefully navigate each stage and overcome the challenges that exist. It is, therefore, our responsibility to ensure that we are able to pilot the

Humans are like computer-based applications programmed for a specific reason or purpose and like these applications, humans are programmed with the innate drive to seek out and find the meaning of life. We often engage in conversation about life and what it really is and it comes to this single fact that life is a gift. Humans beings are granted this special gift, the gift of life and many do not appreciate it, life should be cherished and preserved. Ever so often we read and hear biologists and medical practitioners describe life as the characteristics that set us apart from inanimate objectives. These attributes include the ability to grow, think, reproduce, and ultimately die; the Circle of Life. The biological composition of plants and animals are unique though they are separate state of beings. One has the ability to think while the other relies on external stimuli. Humans have long been considered to be the most advanced organism on the planet due to our varying cognitive ab

Schools are safe zones UNESCO's mission "is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development, and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication, and information". The main point here is through Education but might I ask how can learning take place in an environment where educators are muzzled and restricted to the point where they are unable to defend their basic Human Rights? The rights have been taken away from teachers in recent years and now we are tasting the bitter medicine of a society that has little to no regard for educators. Teachers have no right to exercise discipline but yet still they are called to teach. How can a teacher be effective and efficient in this current education climate in which they are being bullied and abused physically and emotionally? The numerous cases of assault on teachers have reached a record high and no policy is yet drafted to protect teachers' interes

Our minds are filled with untapped possibilities and intelligence that we are sometimes unaware of. Our minds are so unique that it is like a baby that goes through various stages of development and when our mind reaches the birthing stage it becomes the responsibility of each individual to train the mind beyond the scope of normal men. Our first formal education as a species begins from the moment of conception, that cell nucleus will eventually develop into the brains that we use to shape the world around us. It is the responsibility of the parents to shape, mold and nurture that child from within the mother's womb to create an environment of curiosity that stimulates the fetus to become a discovery learner. When we are eventually born it becomes the responsibility of families, friends, community members, and the wider society to create an atmosphere that is fitting for the development of a young child. During those tender years, our brains are actively seeking out adventu