Category: Life experiences

Feeding Our Souls

Changing of water into wine šŸ· at Cana.
Image source; i.pinimg.com

Hi friends,  hope you are all good and staying safe? Permission to digress, I was having an intriguing conversation with someone the other day and the entire chat took a different dimension  when she asked one question.  

The call conversation was about chritianity, christ teachings, what is expected of us. 
She asked ā€˜ā€™why do you catholics worship mary? It is no where in the bible?ā€  
I told her that we simply honour the mother of Jesus. I mentioned the first miracle of Jesus – where he turned water  šŸ’¦ into wine šŸ·. It was all driven by his mother, mary. That implies that we can get to Jesus through mary. 
The entire verse goes this way:
Lets read the scripture together John 2.
I gave her other illustrstions and applied same to real life. There are cases where you  can easily reach out to someone or get a favour done by going through their mother. 
She eventually agreed with me.
I was quite pleased that I had facts and was able to discuss that with her. Trust me, this woman knows her bible so well, I wish Iā€™m somewhat that good too with the scriptures. 
However, as a Legionary I know a lot about mother mary. Unfortunately, for years now I have found my mself in places where Legion of Mary doesnā€™t exist. Currently, Iā€™m a Vincentian which is not active in my local either. You cannot compare the two though. 
Hey! Iā€™m trying to rekindle in us the energy needed for our spiritual life and spiritual growth. We need to pray like warriors and take charge of our lives. 
On a good note, I recently found a charismatic online prayer group which has been a blessing to me lately. I can’t begin to tell you how much I have learnt from these amazing people. They give a deeper and meaningful interpretation to bible verses I already know. I find them very supportive. Some people are truly working for God. God bless themšŸ™šŸ¼
If you want to discuss more about any aspects of this post, do contact me. I occasionally post religious blogs. Feel to peruse the blog. For similar posts, notify me in the comment section and subscribe to this blog. 
Do have a great day and a beautiful September. 
Lets grow together. 
@ Viviensvoice

Letā€™s catch up

Hello! From this endšŸ˜Š

Hello Friends, it feels like we are having separation anxiety. How have you been? 

What have you been up to? Please, let’s catch up in the comment section. 
I was on an extended deserving holiday – all thanks to covid-19 lockdown. Returned to UK and have just settled into a new job. 
I mean all of that and other personal things life can throw to you. 
I will like to know how you have fared this period. Luckily, being a healthcare staff and working with the NHS I still have a job. 
In the meantime, I believe better days are ahead. There is always a way-out when situations appear bleak. 
I wanna read from you. You are all in my thoughts. 
Lot of love
@Viviensvoice

Birth Month Reflection

Hello my Lovelies, hope you are all well? We are in March and marching forwardšŸ˜„ Itā€™s my birth month and I canā€™t thank God enough for bringing me this far. Iā€™m a March number one babyšŸ˜„


Let me give you a quick run down of my activities in the past year. I must admit it can be quiet challenging trying to be on top of your games all at the same time. I mean the combination of busy work schedules; including series of training/courses, blogging( which tends to suffer as I post less like I ought to) and family( this is paramount you know). I draft for my new book when I can too.


I squeezed that in a few lines right? I canā€™t begin to tell you how I struggle to spare time for social media but I have it under control as Iā€™m coming up with strategies to ensure Iā€™m more visible to you.


I have some life experiences and events that have shaped me better for the future (and perhaps for the present toošŸ˜„). Some have evolved from the turnouts of unexpected events. Fortunately, God has been faithful. For those that know me well, I love challenges and not afraid to take up one. That tends to take me placesšŸ˜Š


On a different note, I have lost some family members who are dear to me and that had made me question our existence and the impacts of our actions towards another. May their beautiful souls continue to rest in peacešŸ™šŸ¼

There is more to that PINK Wristband


I can be a deep thinker and have been predisposed to that in this past few months. Having said that, I have previously lost someone that meant a lot to me; I haven’t fully recovered from that very loss. Normally, I tend to discuss things better when I have them all under control but this loss Iā€™m referring to surpasses me. I will tell you about it when Iā€™m ready to discuss it and how it affects me.


At various points of my life I have come across people who are the reason I am the Vivien you know todayšŸ˜„. I mean they are the ingredients Iā€™m made of. I am eternally grateful to each of these personsšŸ™šŸ¼


I have a pinned tweet on my twitter page. Oh! How I love that tweet. Look me up on Twitter to check it out. My Twitter handle is @viviensvoice. I simple love it and itā€™s a modification of a bible verse.


Finally, my message for you today is be nice to people regardless, be disciplined and have integrity. Life is a teacher and do remember that you can always learn from others experiences. May you have a marvellous march.

Great GodšŸ™ŒšŸ¼


Letā€™s grow together.


Lot of love


Viviensvoice

Authors Event I Attended



Event Flyer
Hi my Lovelies, hope you are doing good. I started the year with an amazing event on the 4th of January. A close-friend-turned-sister (Jessica) invited me to a seminar that was meant exclusively for entrepreneurs, authors and churches. Things turned out well and I was able to make it to the eventšŸ˜„
The event was packed with different personnelā€™s ranging from, the author of Build Media Team; Pastor David Adabale, web consultant; Ayo Ogunrekun, graphic designer and my PR sister. I made useful notes, hopefully Iā€™m gonna have that ample time this year for my social media activities. There were personal and group tasks which made the occasion more engaging.

Pastor David signs his new book

The PR Jessica doing what she does best

Jessica and Vivien

Iā€™m not going to sit here and moan about how Iā€™ve served you less in the past couple of months. If only I told you what had been stealing me away from you, you will understand me better. However, Iā€™m going to serve you better this year. We need to keep Viviensvoice going. Thatā€™s the spirit.
Attending the event was partially to meet Jessica as I havenā€™t see her in ages( Iā€™m not gonna how long) to support her and importantly show some commitment and boost my development towards my writing. As a blogger and an author, Iā€™m still a work in progress.
Let me tell you about my frien-sis. Sheā€™s a beautiful, lovely and multi-talented lady who knows what she wants and works hard to get. Her love for God is on a different level. You can have a look at her site and see things for yourself.  She is very committed to her job. Sheā€™s a PR and brand strategist. You can trust her with your works.
Iā€™ve got few slides I want to share with you from the event, you might find one or two of them  helpful and applicable to you.
For my new readers, you are welcome to Viviensvoice. Familiarise yourself with different tabs. I write to inspire. 
                      Lots of love
                     Viviensvoice

Anatomy of Trust- Leadership Skills.



This is a piece from a Leadership course I attended recently. Thanks to Florence Nightingale Foundation. I had mentioned earlier that I will be sharing some valuable tips.

Have you heard of BRAVING?

Anatomy of Trust by Brene Brown is a very insightful piece that enables one to truly understand what trust truly means. The very first time I came across it, I was like there’s no way I’m not gonna share this with youšŸ˜„

You need to know it and inculcate it in your persona. I have learnt that there is more to the word trust than mere 5 letters.

For instance, what are the little things that people can do for you to trust them? Are they worth a spot in your marble jar? Do not ask me what is marble jar šŸŗ pleasešŸ˜„

The course made me aware of the weight of the word TRUST. It is very important that the various elements of trust is understood by everyone. Do take a close look at the picture below.

For instance, in Boundary, it is important that each otherā€™s boundaries are clear, well defined and respected.

Reliability implies that over time you will still stay true to your values.

In same way, vault demands that when one shares information with you in confidence you able to conceal it from others. Is their information going to leak?

Generosity: Are you able to make a general assumption of me in my absence? Can you boldly say I am capable of “doing this and that” confidently in my absence?

Can I really trust you?

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Let’s grow together

Viviensvoice.

Woman I Met at a Party

A colleagueā€™s Party šŸŽ‰

Today Iā€™m going to share with you a mini encounter I had with a woman I met at a party.

It happened that my girl was dancing between a couple and I hurriedly dragged her out as I didnā€™t want to start looking for her amongst the crowd. The woman came to me and didnā€™t sound good at all.


ā€œWhy have you taken the little girl that was dancing between Me and my husbandā€. She didnā€™t hide her feelings at all.

I felt so bad and asked my daughter to go back . ā€œShe just wouldnā€™t stay at a placeā€ I answered. I didnā€™t know the perfect answer to give her. Besides I wasnā€™t confortable that she was dancing in between strangers.

I tried sending the little girl back but she went the opposite direction.
I said sorry to her again. I really bad as I realised the dancing šŸ’ƒšŸ½ little girl between her and her partner meant so much to her.

Reflectively, I pray they anyone looking for good fruit of womb will finds it soonestšŸ™šŸ¼

I pray God grant that woman her good intentions. I pray kids in various places bring joy and blessings to those around them.

I hope you all have a fantastic week ahead.

For old time sake



    Memories can last forever

Iā€™m going to talk about people that are worth having a spot in our lives. In this context, Iā€™m excluding family, which means Iā€™m focusing on people we are not related to.

At various stages of life, we meet different people. It might be people from high school, university, work, etc. Some of them we donā€™t remember, some become off and on friends, some are besties for life while some are simply there for when you need them.

Regardless of what categories they are and the memories you have shared with them, do hold onto good old friends. They are not easy to come by. It is very important that whatever you do, you do not forget people who stood by you through thick and thin.

However, there are times when people fail you and you simply part ways with them, knowing is for the best. It is normal in life. Just like the weather changes, times and things change, so do people. If the change is something you canā€™t deal with, let them go. Do not be in a toxic relationship with anyone. If they once made you happy and currently causes you nightmares, let them go.

I had a disturbing conversation with a friend last week and it worried me the number of things people have to deal with to be friends with someone. Of what use is a friendship if it brings no meaning to your life?

My friend kept saying she believed in ā€œfor old time sake “. Thatā€™s why she couldn’t notice a change in the attitude of a person that almost ruined her life. Although I know about ā€œfor old time sake” in friendship and tend to adhere it but not when one is being mean to me.

Iā€™m asking you now, what does for old thing sake in friendship mean to you? I await your response.

In my opinion, value those who value you and encourage those who look up to you. I hope you have enjoyed reading this post.

Happy for a Friend



Let me gist you, it’s about a friend that I have known for some time now. She is lovely, kind, caring and an atheist.

At first, it baffled me how she simply do not believe in God and possesses lots of qualities I admire.

I have tried to talk her through religion and other things I think she ought to know about God. Having said that, I was very courteous because I did want to loose a friend in the course of doing that.

Within me, as a Christian I owe it to myself to evangelise but I do not want to overdo it either.

She was honest with me and told me how her parents are not any religious either. I let her be at that time.

Then came New Yearā€™s Day 2019. We were chatting and she told me she went to the church the previous night.

ā€œLike seriously?ā€ I asked. She mentioned having been there with a friend awhile ago and for some strange reason different people mentioned that same church three times within a week and she thought it was meant for her to go there this time.

I couldnā€™t believe what I was hearing. I was more than pleased. It made my day.

I simply told her that the year have started on a good note. I am very happy for her.

I pray she continually feels motivated to go to Church in order to know and seek God more.

On a different note, hope you are getting the hang of January 2019.

Do you have any resolutions yet?

May your year be fulfilled.

Lots of love

Viviensvoice.

Some Decency please



The other day while in the train, a lady sat just opposite me with all her inner wears on display.

Apparently, her legs were close but her dress was very short and simply placed at the uppermost part of her thigh. Looking at her felt like an eyesore because she was just there in front of me and you are seeing things you don’t wanna see.

It was a hardwork.

I donā€™t know what most people normally think about when they wear such revealing clothes. The colours of what this particular lady was wearing didn’t not help at all.

Nowadays, itā€™s almost part of the norm to have breasts on display. I can tell you my eyes are almost used to it. Itā€™s practically everyday occurrence but panties on display too?

Nah! It doesn’t look or sound any good at all.

My plea to anyone reading this post is to encourage some modesty and decency especially this festive period. You never know, you can save a soul.

If someone is attracted to you they will find you regardless of the degree of nudity you exhibit.

This brings me to asking, What does decency mean to you?

How will the younger generation differentiate right from wrong if not taught correctly?

I will like to know answers.

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Be Nice to People



In this live we found ourselves, do try your best to be nice to people regardless of the circumstances.

I have always know this lovely lady from work. We see a couple of times and exchanged greetings. Well, you will understand better if you know how most people in the UK simply mind their business most times.

It happened that during summer heat wave there was an alert encouraging staff to wear scrubs so, this she came to my unit for scrub as her tunic was so hot for the weather.

Unfortunately we ran out the other day so when she came my unit was not willing to share with other departments.

I saw her begging but no one said no; including myself. Minutes later I saw her still wandering then, I called her to the side and gave her one. She was happy and left.

We met recently and got talking only for her to disclose to me that she lost her other half 7months ago.

ā€œAnd you are back to work already?ā€ was the first thing I asked her. I couldnā€™t believe this lady, her predicament and her courage…

I donā€™t know what you are going through but do realise there are people who are going through a lot and still manage to wear a polite face.

We are all faced with challenges in this world.

Do remember that the world rotates.

Be nice to people

Be nice to self toošŸ˜„

Lots of Love,

Viviensvoice

P.s:

This post was originally posted in Pencliff where I’m a co-author.