As I wrote that title, a multitude of other similar questions flitted into my brain. To save you a few minutes of worry, the answer to them all is "no". Asthma does not count you out - neither from competitive, high-level sport nor lower-level, amateur, just-for-fun-and-fitness sport. Neither does having one leg, one arm or… Continue reading Does asthma count you out?
Author: abigailirozuru
My vision is to see every individual pursue their heart's dreams; to create for themselves a heaven on earth filled with love, joy and an appreciation of God's miracles daily.
Hopefully, my blogs motivate, inspire and encourage you to do just that! Nobody should be afraid to dream BIG. Don't allow the fear of failure to stop you from achieving your success. Love and enjoy life through an ever-thankful heart, and appreciate the beauty and miracle in each moment. And when the going gets tough, keep smiling. These are the words I tell my spirit on a daily basis.
"Above all else, guard your heart for out of it flows the wellspring of life" Proverbs 4:23
Purposefully placing God first in every decision I make. Because who better to have on my side, guiding my every move, than the Creator of the universe, eh?
5 Fun Things to do in Chester
I visited Chester with my three younger sisters last Sunday (a week today) and we enjoyed such an incredible adventure together. I love days like these where positive, loving memories are made and at very little financial cost too (bonus!). The journey was probably just less than a 100-mile round trip and the activities' prices… Continue reading 5 Fun Things to do in Chester
Being proud is a good thing
Tell somebody you’re proud of them today. “I’m so proud of you”. This is such a powerful sentence. Who are you proud of? What have they done to make you proud? Do you know anybody who is going through the hardest battles and still surviving? Tell them you’re proud of their ability to show up… Continue reading Being proud is a good thing
Try a little, live a lot!
As an educator and an intrinsically competitive, type A personality, I get more annoyed when children and adults give up too soon or refuse to try at all than if they try and get the answer wrong, or try and lose. You don't try. Why? Because you're afraid. So giving in to fear and sitting… Continue reading Try a little, live a lot!
Two Ingredients for a Happy Life
Long ago, Aristotle identified two key factors determining the positive psychology of happiness. These are: [1] fulfillment and [2] contentment. I think he’s hit the nail on the head there. I mean, he was a pretty wise guy wasn't he?! Living Fulfilled Yesterday I felt fulfillment volunteering at my local athletics club, Oldham and Royton Harriers.… Continue reading Two Ingredients for a Happy Life
Can jealousy be a good thing?
Last week I was in London celebrating my close friend’s sister’s baby’s kunliyo – Gambian christening party. Whilst in that beautiful, bustling British capital city I was blessed to hear some awesome, awe-inspiring testimonies from another close friend about the power of God moving in his life. And do you know what? I was jealous!… Continue reading Can jealousy be a good thing?
3 Steps to Finding the Answer You’re Looking For
Do you ever get to a point where you realise you are praying or working or asking for something specific and really the answer to your prayer/work/request is something completely different?
Skimp & Save – 2 Temporary Cutbacks When Broke
I'm on my way to London on the Megabus! How crazy is that?! This must be the second time I've gone by coach between London and Manchester. Due to financial constraints, of course. My preferred mode of transport along this particular route has and will always remain a quick 2 hour 10 minute Virgin Train.… Continue reading Skimp & Save – 2 Temporary Cutbacks When Broke
Can we all be inspirational?
A few years ago I was inspired by a Christian woman who came up to me - a perfect stranger - on the London underground tube to ask me if she could pray for healing and peace for my injured leg. At first I found it strange and uncomfortable...
The Un-Perks of Being A Drama Queen
With this whole #traingate fiasco between Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn vs Richard Branson of Virgin Trains I can’t help but think this all could have been avoided if Jeremy too had read that ACE workbook…
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