By Olufowobi Olumide
Somebody my age thinks life is unfair; Another thinks life is a bed of roses.
Somebody thinks he doesn't have to put in so much efforts to get his desires while another thinks and believe in the mantra of "whatever is what doing (at all) is worth doing well.
Somebody my age thinks "i have things at my beck and call"; Another thinks "I need to struggle real hard to provide for loved ones and myself".
Somebody my age doesn't make decision on his own but acts on what his parents have decided upon; Another sits on the edge of his bed at night to retrospect and plan for the next step, the next day.
Someone my age drives the most sophisticated car,wears vintage clothes...all bought with their parents credit card; Another wears a conservative cloth gotten from a regular market or perhaps a flea market.
Someone of my age goes to church to showcase his newly acquired apparel; Another goes solely to seek the face of God.
I ask you today, where in my age do you belong?
15,20, 25, 29, 45, 56, 78,...
All these are figures, but the focus here is your priority.
Life is too short to live it as an extension of somebody else, too short for you not to make an impact.
Then you think...
What defines IMPACT?
How much do i have to spend to make an impact?
Making impact at times doesn't really have to be materialistic.
It could be emotional, giving advice, giving a smile to someone who does(n't) need it, sharing the WORD (encouraging), spending sometime to pray with a random friend...
But alas, all these don't seem to meet our priority anymore.
Today, determine to make make an input in the life of someone! Remember the greatest investment you or I can ever make is investing in others.
Let your wealth or impact be in people and the value you give.
Stay blessed and do have a impartful week!
I look forward to sharing my experiences with you in our next meeting.
Inspiring Stories: “Bottle light” inventor proud to be poor
“It’s a divine light. God gave the sun to everyone, and light is for everyone. Whoever wants it saves money. You can’t get an electric shock from it, and it doesn’t cost a penny.” – Alfredo Moser
The inspiration for the “Moser lamp” came to him during one of the country’s frequent electricity blackouts in 2002. Now because of Alfredo Moser’s invention, thousands of lives in over 15 countries are being changed. While he does earn a few dollars installing them, it’s obvious from his simple house and his 1974 car that his invention hasn’t made him wealthy.
What it has given him is a great sense of pride. Pride in the fact
that a man was able to raise enough money to cater for his new baby from installing Moser lamps for locals.
Following the Moser method, MyShelter in the Philippines started making the lamps in June 2011. They now train people to create and install the bottles, in order to earn a small income.
So how does it work?
Refract sunlight by simply fill a clean and empty bottle with water, add two capfuls of bleach to prevent the water from turning green overtime, make a hole in roof with a drill then from bottom upwards, push bottle through roof and seal roof with polyester resin. Easy peasy.
Moser may never have imagined that his invention would have a global impact and he may not win a Pulitzer Prize for his invention but he is content with knowing that he has made life a little brighter for some thousands of people.
Now, learn to follow your dreams. You could be the one putting the light in other people's lives. Don't go for the money. You need to learn before you can learn.
INSPIRE!!!
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