Rae Gumbo's Blogs
On behalf of my 60 year old relative,I thank God for recovery from Covid19….and Cardiac Arrest simultaneously. It wasn’t a easy time for us, especially with the no visitors allowed policy,not knowing how she was doing. The devil is defeated he ain’t a happy dude tight now.
Read More I Praise God For Recovery from Covid19Do I need to emphasize that ‘right of way’in traffic does not prevent the consequences, injuries or death? Be the better person.
Read More Don’t Get EvenIt’s time to do those evaluations. Time that promote ,demote or fire some people from your life. Take charge. Decide who stays and in which capacity. Decide who has to go.
Read More “YOU’RE THE C.E.O. OF YOUR LIFE”Over the past 3-4 years,conditional friends have fallen away from me as though they were time based ripe fruits falling from a tree. The Gimme,gimme,gimme type.I am actually content that the few who are left are unconditional.
Read More UNCONDITIONAL FRIENDSHIPIf there is one characteristic I fought hard to acquire,it’s CONTROL! Especially in the midst of provocation. I wouldn’t take b****s**t! Response would range from verbal to physical…but it’s now in the past. “If you can’t control yourself,you definitely will not control the outcome” Sometimes you just need to grow out and grow up.
Read More đź’. CONTROL!!!What are our Terms Of References as we go about judging people??What qualifies us? There are a few questions I would like answered to:1. How do we conclusively label a prophet a ‘Self Proclaimed Prophet?’ Please give terms of reference2. What qualifies us from a spiritual perspective to label a church leader to be a […]
Read More TERMS OF REFERENCEGBV, gender based violence has been well defined on many platforms. Types of GBV have been elaborated. But i feel that as we observe 16 days of Activism against GBV,the missing dimension in addressing GBV is proactive prevention and dealing with root causes. The English call it ‘nipping in the bud’ before it sprouts beyond […]
Read More THE MISSING DIMENSION w.r.t GBVMy point is not to make you believe in the Bible but the moral of the story I am going to use from the Bible. We all know the story of Jonah who got swallowed by a big fish. Allow me to point out to the challenge that was at hand. THE RAGING STORM A […]
Read More “WRONG REMEDY”When a boxer is knocked down in a fight, the referee will count over them and the boxer must rise to their feet, unaided, by the count of ten or else deemed to have been knocked out. A long count occurs when a boxer is given more than the allotted time (a notional ten seconds) […]
Read More “WHEN KNOCKED DOWN,YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO STAY DOWN”Too much attention ,in motivational platforms has been put in lessons taught by the ‘mountains’. But there are lessons exclusively taught by by the ‘valleys’. In our journey through this life, in both our personal and professional life, we will experience joy and sorrow, victory and defeat, triumph and trial, opportunities and obstacles along with […]
Read More FORGOTTEN LESSONS FROM THE VALLEYThe illogical characteristics of criminal behaviour makes the criminals more dangerous. One cannot reason your way out as logical reasoning cannot win against an illogical mindset. ~ Rae©
Read More ILLOGICALAs much as I have avoided blogging anything related to this general topic,I have no where to run to from the compulsion anymore. Today it will just be a general introduction but will disect and elaborate on each type of mental health with time. Enjoy the read. Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, substance […]
Read More MENTAL HEALTHBoth tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change.~Rev. Jesse Jackson That been said,I’d rather settle for the latter. Joy & Pain come with sweating due to working hard towards your milestones. There is a lot of pride as a major additional […]
Read More “TEARS & SWEAT”Sometimes it’s best to ‘throw in the towel’ for the sake of progress. Lose an argument for the sake of peace & harmony. I know it’s difficult but, practice NON VIOLENCE,NON CONFRONTATIONAL STRATEGY “BE THE BETTER PERSON” Genesis 26:19 Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and discovered a well of fresh water there. 20 But the herders of […]
Read More For The Sake of ProgressToday I focus on the topic above. There are good days and bad days but here’s the thing. WITH ME YOU’LL NEVER KNOW! There are 3 things I safe guard when I am having bad days God’s reputation parents’ reputation (family pride) My own pride. Unfortunately no one will find evidence of a bad day […]
Read More GOOD DAYS & BAD DAYS“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.” ~ Sir Winston’s Churchill I could give that historical man a standing ovation if he were still alive. So here’s the thing,”Without the animal analogy,know this,If I,Rae Gumbo entertain your criticism,your criticism AND YOU,are important enough to stop […]
Read More SOME PEOPLE AIN’T WORTH YOUR ATTENTION“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.” ~ Sir Winston’s Churchill I could give that historical man a standing ovation if he were still alive. So here’s the thing,”Without the animal analogy,know this,If I,Rae Gumbo entertain your criticism,your criticism AND YOU,are important enough to stop […]
Read More SOME PEOPLE AIN’T WORTH YOUR ATTENTIONThe moment you start trying to fit #assumptions into a #theory,your are going #South but convincing yourself you are going #North.~#eye_dentiti #bloghttp://iamedexco.art.blog
Read More STOP LYING TO YOURSELFThere is one who provokes…..there is one who pulls the trigger …..then one gives the command…and then one who makes the weapons… Below are the Three Types of Perpetrators and How Each Usually Behaves: Grabbers. Stranger Danger came about in direct response to grabbers. …Granters. This would be someone with an aspect of authority over […]
Read More TYPES OF PERPETRATORS
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