Letter To Fear

 Dear Fear,

You must be wondering why I'm writing you this letter. I have no other way to break this to you, but I no longer want to be in any kind of relationship with you.  It has been very difficult to say goodbye to you after our long relationship. Things are just not the same anymore.

I know you think that you have been protecting me from disappointment and rejection and your ultimate goal is to keep me safe from courage. But the fact is, I met courage on numerous occasions when you weren’t around and he’s not as bad as you made it seem.

I appreciate the times we had but it's time I let you go your separate way.  You have kept me safe from disappointment and rejection for way to long, and I feel like it is time for me to be on my own.The truth is I know longer find you attractive and I don't feel safe around you anymore. You have been deceiving me all this while. You have been too over protective and I no longer feel secure in your presence. You are too bossy and you keep telling me things I cannot do.

Since you came into my life, my spirit of power and boldness has diminished.  How can I meet success if you keep stopping me from encountering risk, disappointment and rejection? You said you would lead me to see destiny but you just kept me far away from confidence and ambition. You claim you care about me but your actions demonstrate something else. Fear, I just don’t get you!

I feel like I am always in bondage when you’re with me because you keep me captive from the truth. I want the freedom to explore with risk, disappointment and rejection because I know they will help me meet success. I must admit, you’ve really hurt my spirit and I need to
find courage so I can experience new life.

You know what fear, the bottom line is you are just deceitful and you scare the hell out of me. I need to break this relationship up effective as of now. But before I conclude this letter, I just want to make something clear; all forms of communication with you will be ceased. Do not ever call, text, email, or facebook me.

We will no longer have any type of association; so going forward, I will remove your name “Fear” out of my mind because you no longer exist in my world. Just know that I am not the person you thought I was before.

Don’t be mad if you see me with ambition, confident, capability,
possibility, courage, success and their other friends.

I hope you understand.

Have a good life Fear.

Sincerely,

Priscilla Birago
Your ex-friend.




**Express and Reflect on your World** 

Confessions of a Blessed Woman

Confessions of a Blessed Woman – By Priscilla Birago

 

I am the definition of greatness.

I am not an average woman because I have defeated mediocrity.
I am a magnificent wife, mother, daughter and sister.

I am a blessed woman.

My existence and actions are taint by the grace and favor from above.
I am remarkable, extraordinary and a complete woman.
I am a warrior because I have defeated adversity


I am a blessed woman.

I am in control of my fortune
Prosperity is part of my existence.
Everything I speak on or touch is blessed.
I am the light that outshines through the dark tunnel.

I am a blessed woman.

I am the master of my universe.  

My contribution is significant to the world.
 My life is purposeful and meaningful.

I am fruitful because I am the seed of Abraham.

 

 I am a blessed woman, Yes that's me!

Get Your Kerosene and Wood Ready

Have you ever sat down to write what you are blessed with? The truth is, often times we lack the ability to identify our blessings because of what we take for granted. Our blessings are sometimes recognized only when we endure a dramatic situation.

What's my point???

My point is that many individuals that reside in the Western world are very spoiled! Yes, including me, me and me. We take many things for granted and consequently, our everyday blessings are not truly appreciated. Many Torontoians may recollect this faithful day, Monday July 8th 2013. This was a day loaded with panic and chaos in our beloved city due to a record rain fall. Many parts of the city were flooded and the majority of us experienced the agronomy of 24hrs blackout.

I was filled with irritation and anger as every second passed by. I thought to myself, what is this world coming too?? No hot water, phone, television, air-conditioning, facebook , twitter or instagram. It truly felt like 24hrs of hell on earth for many of us.

As I heard the sound of my television outside the walls of my home, I screamed "thank you Jesus! This nightmare is over". I couldn't wait to open my fridge to cook some fresh and yummy food for my empty tummy.

It took me few hours to start recollecting what actually happened. I could not come to terms with how I and every other person was behaving because for the 24hrs blackout. This whole city was in disarray and outrage. How sad?

I query our condition or our adaptation if we had no electricity for more than 72hrs. Just imagine the turmoil a mere 72hrs of no electricity would cause. People would be jumping off buildings... like literally...

Now think about it...
Don't you think we are extremely dependent on electricity? Name it, gas, phones, elevators, stoves, water, food, computers, iPods and many more are all by-products of electricity. Its shame to say but it is our only means of survival in this part of the world...but yet we don't consider it as a blessing.

Funny enough, people in other parts of the world are surviving without electricity on a daily basis but we call them "third world countries". How ironic that they are equipped to survived under any means, while we are not.

So lets analysis this for a moment...
If Africa and North America were to go on a survival contest with no electricity for just one month, who do you think would survival?

The fact of the matter is, we are too entrenched in our technological society, and as a result, we are unable to function outside of that world. We need to go back to the days where there was neither electricity nor technology as the means of survival and learn the essentials of life.

Become conscious and realize that having electricity and anything that comes along with is a privilege/blessing and we should not take for granted.

P.S. Get your kerosene and wood ready because there is more of this come.

Peace!!

**Express and Reflect on your World**

Sincerely,

Prissy Birago

Happy Birthday Danny Boy

Often times, our plans in life gets interrupted by the plans of God, but when this occurs, it means God is elevating us to a different level. A level to the next life, a life filled with more blessings and favors from God. And this is exactly what happened to me in September of 2011, when I discovered that I was pregnant with my first child.

I had a very easy pregnancy. I suffered no symptoms except for swollen feet. After taking my maternity leave a week before my due date (may 9th), I was 10 days over due.

I was induced for 12hrs and nothing happened, at 12:08am I was taking into the operation room for emergency c-section. With tears dropping down my eyes , prayers being prayed heavily, feeling every pull and every tuck, at 1;05am on May 20th 2012, I heard my baby boy cry and the doctor said "he's perfect". We were told that he had a cord around his neck....Oghenenyoro- God answers prayers.

Today, may 20th, 2013 marks a special day for my son, Daniel Ikpen 1st birthday. The blessings, favors and joy this miracle has poured into my life is unexplainable. I am forever grateful. Happy Birthday Daniel!!!! You are truly an angel sent from above, to help me grow, and understand my purpose in life.

I can’t believe a year is here already. Although people always warned me that the time flies very fast, It only seems like yesterday when you were born. Thank you for granting me a better and meaningful life. It’s amazing just how much you’ve grown and how strong you've become. Always flighting for your right.. lol .. You are a true Daniel!

 I pray that your light will keep shining brighter and brighter everyday. Even in dark places, you shall become the light for people to see and follow. May you grow to influence your surroundings and beyond and may God grant you devine abilities, wisdom and knowledge to lead you to your ordained destiny. You shall be the head and not the tail; you shall be above and not beneath; for you are a true Daniel ! I pray for devine protection for the rest of your life and devine direction from God.

You are the best thing that ever happened to me...You are my heart beat, my pride, my joy. Daniel you are truly are an angel sent from up above.

Have a Happy 1st Birthday, with lots and lots of love from me, daddy, grandparents, uncles and aunties. We love you.


Sincerely,

Your Mother.

My ultimate question for the year .

 

Have you ever met a person and in less than an hour, they altered your mind set about life or revolutionized your thinking?
 






**Express and Reflect on your World**


Sincerely, Priscilla Birago

Finding your trueself !

 My mini quotes...

The beautiful journey of self-realization.. Is a quest to self-love.

The inception of self-realization is a wonderful thing..

Find yourself, you will love you, you will be happy with you, you will put your happiness first and care less about what others say about you.

Acclimatize yourself with positive people and you will yield positive results.

Avoid putting yourself in situations where you will be disrespected because you're too important to be disrespected.

Sometimes, we think dehumanization is caused by the third person but we forget that most times it caused by the first person.. You!

The key word is You !

You are the pilot of your own aircraft.

You decide how high and how far you will fly.


Always stay clear in order to see what's ahead of you or what's coming your way. 

Take the proper precautions to avoid hijackers on your aircraft.

Sometime we doubt ourselves how far we can go.Your determination will define your Success.
 
Be true to yourself .The moment you are true to yourself , you become original.

There  is a reason why God gave everyone a head and a brain.. To think about something and call it your own.

Life is what happens when u make plans.Sometimes plans turns into disappointments. You just have to keep moving  forward if it doesn't cripple you.

Even the cripple makes an effort to move forward.

Don't be a balloon filled with air.. Because when u burst, there will be nothing left.

Life is all about learning and embracing every experience.

Find your true-self! 




**Express and Reflect on your World**

 Sincerely,

 Priscilla Birago

Hands of a Hero Foundation Annual Charity fashion show: Fashion against Poverty

Hands of a Hero Foundation Annual Charity fashion show: Fashion against Poverty, will be taking place on Saturday, May 04, 2013 at 6:00pm. The event will be held at Creatures Creating Art Gallery: 822 Dundas Street W, Toronto, Ontario.

Ticket Price : $15

Motto:

Poverty transcends borders; its passes waters that bridge continents. It encompasses the earth much like the air that we all breathe. Hands of a Hero Foundation recognize that the poverty pandemic is far more than the shoe less children in Africa. Poverty is in our backyards, our neighborhoods, in our cities. Realizing that the problem is deeper than hemispheres is the first step to creating a solution. Self awareness and Education are key in fighting this pandemic and it is up to us to make sure we help those in need.

But just like poverty, Fashion also, transcends borders. It defines a people and creates an awareness of self and culture whilst beckoning others to realize its beauty.

Hands of a Hero Foundation – Fashion Against Poverty Gala is meant to create an atmosphere of enlightenment and beauty as it brings forth the various fabrics, styles and customs of the different continents many of us call home.

Vision

The concept of the fashion show will entail the collaboration of different fashion designers and emerging talents from a diverse realm of fashion background, showcasing from at least ½ designers from each continent grouping to challenge the norm of fashion.

This event will be used as a platform to showcase the talents of established and upcoming designers, models, entertainers and entrepreneurs. In addition, the fashion show will be used as an inspirational podium to connect people, spark cross-disciplinary ideas and create more innovation for the upcoming generation. Thus, different fashion designers all across the Greater Toronto Area will be given the opportunity to exhibit their unique fashion ideas and skills to fashion enthusiast in an exclusive art gallery.

In addition to the artists that will be participating in the event, some small businesses will have the opportunity to exhibit their business as vendors for the show.
To provide our audience and attendees with a distinctive and enjoyable event, the fashion show will include a cocktail reception, entertainment and live auction. After the show, audience members will also have the opportunity to mingle.


To purchase ticket (s) online please visit http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/5817471213/eorg#

Contact info:

Tel : 647-874-6624
Email : contactus@handsofahero.org
Web: www.handsofahero.org
www.twitter.com/Handsofahero
www.facebook.com/handsofaherofoundation

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50% of funds raised from this event will go towards providing the resources needed to empower underserved youth, 12-18 years of age in the Greater Toronto Area through our summer youth program.

Another 50% of funds raised will go toward the Shingling Light Project, Toy drive and Little by little Project dedicated for less fortunate children in Ghana.

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SUPPORT THE CAUSE 

**Express and Reflect on your World**

 Sincerely,

 Priscilla Birago

Happy New Year

Dear Blog,  

It has been a while since I shared my inner most thoughts with you. 2012 was a busy year for me; however, it was filled with many blessings and grace from God. I trust 2013 will be more astonishing because my life keeps getting brighter and brighter each and every year. The wind of change in 2013 will revolutionize new beginnings in my life in the name of Jesus. Amen !!!

My maturity in the spiritual realm of God has been growing, thus I am well equip to prevail over any obstacles the year may throw at me. I envision 2013 as a prosperous and victorious year in all my endeavors.

I vowed few years ago to reform myself every year without creating a new year resolution, but rather, work on things from the previous year to keep on excelling in my personal and professional life. I always try to read at least 2 inspirational books per month to increase my knowledge and to add value to my life and i promise to keep that vow in 2013.

So, in the last few days, I have been searching through my pile of books at home and I discovered a book I purchased some few years ago and never read it. Talk about waste of money ahh??   Sadly, many of us have piled away our knowledge and value for many years and forget where and how to access it. 

If you're one of those individuals and you're reading this today, I urge you to go back to your book shelves/piles and discover that one or two inspirational books you purchased with your hard working money but never read it. That book(s) may be the key you need to revolutionize your life in a positive and purposeful way in 2013.

 

This is the books I found; 365 Daily Inspirations for Creating a Life of Passion and purpose by Gay Hendricks. 

The Secret: one of my best investments

I have also decided to revisit The Secret again this year to recharge my spirit and mind in a positive direction. The Secret has been one of my best investment.

I must confess, 2012 was an amazing year, so much was accomplished and I am ready for whatever 2013 has installed for me. 

POW POW!!! 2013 Ready or not here I come

**Express and Reflect on your World**

Sincerely,

Priscilla  Birago