The Writeventures of Emaleecious

Hey there, friends! How’s it going with you? I’m beyond excited to be back here, sharing my thoughts with you. I hope your week has been treating you well so far. Was your Monday anything special? Honestly, I still don’t understand why we put so much pressure on Mondays. I remember when I used to work a regular 9-5 job in Lagos, my sister-in-law (who worked at a bank) would sneak up on me, and in this booming, deep voice, she'd say, "Ye, tomorrow is Monday!" It was so dramatic that it would send me into a mini panic. And for the life of me, I couldn't figure out why I was freaking out about Mondays! I didn’t have the same crazy deadlines as she did, so I had no reason to stress. But somehow, her anxiety would rub off on me, and I’d find myself getting sucked into this pre-week pity-party. I started realizing this wasn’t a healthy cycle, so one day when she came at me with her usual Monday mantra, I told her to leave me out of it! We both laughed about this years later...

As I reflected on my past week, I found myself about to label it as “nothing special”. But then, like a flash, a flood of special moments came to mind. That’s when I realized something important—our small wins often get brushed off as “just part of the routine.”  For so long, I didn’t think anything I did was worth celebrating. Not out of self-doubt, but because I figured, “If I can do it, it must not be that difficult,” and assumed anyone else could do the same. I’m beginning to change that mindset. I’m learning to stop and  smell the flowers —whether it’s one lone bloom or a whole bouquet. I’m embracing self-love, valuing my efforts, enjoying my own company, and sharing the lessons I’ve learned. This year, I’m choosing to be kinder to myself. As I took a moment to look back at the week, I felt grateful for so many things. From the small joys—laughter, grace, strength—to the bigger ones—life itself, accomplishments at work, victories in the battle of wits with my kids, love, ...

I didn’t realize how significant salt is to Christians until recently. I always thought of it simply as a condiment that makes food taste better, but how necessary is it really? According to Leviticus 2:13: “You are to season each of your grain offerings with salt; you must not omit from your grain offering the salt of the covenant with your God. You are to present salt with each of your offerings.” That verse made me pause. It seems like salt is pretty important. I also remembered Matthew 5:13, where Jesus calls us the "salt of the earth." If we lose our essence as salt, we are no longer good for anything. The Importance of Salt to Christians This tells us that, as Christians, we are incredibly important—we are meant to be the light of the world for those who don’t know Christ. This means we shine the light for others to see. This light should show in the way we work, talk, and live with people.  Let’s take a closer look at the purpose of salt in the grain offering and what ...

I’m Super Excited, and here’s why! Last year, I was just floating through life, like a piece of wood drifting on water. I had a few goals in mind, but I didn’t have a concrete plan. After accomplishing those, I felt... well, “meh” about setting new ones. I didn’t know why I didn’t set any more goals—I was just tired and let life take the reins. And you know what? Life didn’t lead me anywhere remarkable. What did I expect? I could’ve done better mid-year by drafting out a plan, but instead, I was feeling sorry for myself and let things slide. By the end of the year, I was eager to dust off my journals and finally put a plan together for 2025, but it didn’t happen until mid-January. So here’s the thing: it’s never too late to set a plan for your life! Now, let me start again. I am super excited! This time, I was able to set clear goals, create timelines, and mentally prepare for what I want to achieve this year. I have a big picture in mind, and I’ve already started putting the plans in...