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It's what you don't know, can hurt you.

We usually hear the saying, "Knowledge is power" and we think that it's so profound but the reality is; knowing some thing is of no use, if we choose not to apply it to our everyday lives. The case of ignorance in the area in which I'm about to write, is inexcusable for adults who should be self aware and thriving to improve. However, you're going to learn something new today! Those are the words of a dear friend. I understand that in formative years, parents may fail to teach children some things. Whether the reason is for lack of knowledge themselves or choosing to neglect to pass on the information regarding practicing good hygiene but when one becomes an adult, one is responsible for oneself. Now, I know that we all know about soap and water, showering twice daily and applying the essential deodorant and fragrance there after but is that all there is to smelling good? There is a sense that we were all born with that very few people lack; it...

Keeping up Appearances and then some.

Where I come from, there's a saying that says, "What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger". Sad enough, that saying does not apply to all aspects of life, especially relationships. Just like food, people can be toxic and when that begins to happen, it shows. Even worse, when it causes you to lose interest in being your best self, it's a sign that confidence no longer exist and despair has taken over. After reading this article, it's my hope that our eyes will depict the people that no longer serve us and even further, challenge us in being our best selves. As an individual who've seen it vital to impact the lives of others positively, I've grown with the perspective of rising beyond my social environment. I've made such a statement to bring out two points: (i) Not everyone you converse with on a regular is your friend. (ii) It pays you no benefit to fit into "The Ordinary". I understand that we all will have different...