POEMS, LIFESTYLE AND ESSAYS!

                According to the World Health Organization fact sheet in 2007, almost 3000 people commit suicide everyday. The act of suicide devastates the lives of families and friends. For everyone person who completes a suicide, several more may attempt one. Men are 3 to 4 times more likely to commit suicide, but attempts are more common in young people and females.  For members of the families and friends , affected by suicide or attempted suicide, the emotional impact usually lasts for many years. There is a growing awareness of the taking of one's life as a major public health problem and the rates have gone up by 60% over the last 50 years. The Increase has been more marked in developing countries.  Dr. Peter Ogunnubi; Senior Registrar in the Department of Psychiatry, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi Araba, says there is more increase in the rate of suicide which is due to lack of...

  What does it mean to be a Mentally Strong Person? Well the first thing that might come to mind is that a mentally strong person is a Strong, Vibrant and hardworking person. But that’s not the case. Let’s look at the word Mental Strength; mental strength means not complaining, using failure as an appetizer for the win. ... It means not waiting for someone else to pass the torch to. With this definition you might quickly jump into conclusion that Oh Yes I think am a Mentally Strong Person! But truthfully, it’s quite hard to be a mentally strong person especially when you are in a critical situation and you feel stucked. One major attributes of a Mentally Strong Person is that where others see impenetrable barriers, they see challenges to overcome. Now think about it deeply; do you think that way when faced with challenges? When Thomas Edison’s factory burned to the ground in 1914, destroying one-of-a-kind prototypes and causing $23 million in damage, Ed...

  Adieu My Friend Adieu to a Warrior Your Mulish determination Sustained you this long Courage so rare I praise your efforts You fought well You put your best foot out Money was put to Shame Our knees hit the Floor Day, and Night Offering, Oblations Oils Holy water Holy Fire We Binded   Casted We fought a good fight Right? It’s a shame Death took you along On his last sojourn We carry your legacies High like a flag Glad you are in a better place No more struggles Just Peace Till we meet again My dear Friend Adieu! DammyInspire.