Journey To 40: Recent Episodes
Doyin Okeowo
This podcast is my gratitude list for my journey through life. I hope it helps someone else change their outlook to the world and add fresh perspective to their lives journey and experiences by being grateful as well for the good, bad and ugly.
According to the bible, 40 symbolizes the death with oneself and the spiritual rebirth. It is definitely the beginning of new things going forward.
“A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.” – Unknown
I desire to have a life filled with positive energy and satisfaction of living authentically in my purpose. That's what I also want for my daughter, and that is what I want for you. Keya Briscoe, Lessons for Our Daughters
"Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart."
Eleanor Roosevelt
"It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it. "
Oscar Wilde
"When the breath is unsteady, all is unsteady; when the breath is still; all is still. Control the breath carefully. Inhalation gives strength and a controlled body; retention gives steadiness of mind and longevity; exhalation purifies body and spirit. – Goraksasathakam
"Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the one who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference." - Max Lucado
"Be aware of what season you are in and give yourself the grace to be there.” — Kristen Dalton
Romans 8 :38-39 "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well."
Virginia Woo
"..music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” ― Billy Joel
Someone would always leave first. We all pray and hope it happens when we are old and grey.
Psalm 127:3 NKJV " Behold children are the heritage of the Lord and the fruit of the womb is a reward."
"In a relationship each person should support the other; they should lift each other up." Taylor Swift
Being able to feel what others are feeling while showing empathy and compassion is definitely a worthy calling.
Since our choices can either make us or break us, wouldn't it be better if we start asking the one who made us to lead us in his divine plans for our lives?
"Self-love is not selfish; you cannot truly love another until you know how to love yourself."
I am not my name, I am not my race. I am not what I have done or what has been done to me. I am who God says I am.
Hebrews 13:5"... [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], nor will I forsake or let you down or relax My hold on you [assuredly not]!”
“Being thankful is not always experienced as a natural state of existence, we must work at it, akin to a type of strength training for the heart.” – Larissa Gomez. Faith makes all the difference when life happens.
We can only receive forgiveness to the measure we are willing to forgive others. Forgiveness is truly a gift and I am grateful the saviour of the world Jesus; never stops forgiving us all for our unhealthy choices.
What would life be like without brothers and sisters? Siblings make life alot more colourful. The playing and fighting makes all the difference. I am grateful for my siblings.
The more we know the more is required of us. May we teach our children good values like unconditional love, kindness, patience and integrity. May we help them discover their unique individuality early in life.
God created each and everyone of us with a purpose in mind. He makes no mistakes. If he created you, then he has a special assignment for you to fulfill while you are on earth.