Fisayo Oyewale
20 min readApr 4, 2017

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They are not just up there

I went to bed yesterday with mixed feelings, greatly anxious of what the next day would be like. I wouldn’t even know if to hope for the best and expect the worst. I had a burdened heart filled with thoughts that I couldn’t decrypt. I shut my eyelids, hoping for sleep to come so I can retreat from my world of numerous thoughts, finally it came. Whichever way my sleep wasn’t enjoyed like it ought to be.

  • Lessons from my room

I was still lying on my bed, expecting that it would take a longer time for the day break. Then the brightness of the sunrise lit my room causing an awareness that it’s a new day. I spoke to myself "Dora get up, let’s make the most of today". I drew my curtain and I beheld the sunrise as beautiful and inspiring as ever. I looked on continuously and forgot about everything I had on my mind the previous day. I got an inspiration already that my today would be far better than yesterday. Then I thought of it this way; " the sun rises every morning and marks the beginning of a new day, why can’t I sit down and plan for a new beginning after so many failures? ". I realized then that success and failure are directly proportional, there can’t be success without failure. Failures are like hurdles that needs to be crossed in a race to being successful. I had my first lesson for the day already and I was glad to start afresh.
Why do I feel so much heat in this room even though the Windows aren’t shut. I peeped outside and I was almost blinded by the brightly shining sun. I complained bitterly about the sun but it wouldn’t stop shining despite my murmurs?. I began to question myself, the things I thought of were that;" the sun was doing it’s job by shining, it’s advantageous to many for the purpose of drying, to nature for evapotranspiration, photosynthesis among many others. Does that mean I shouldn’t be bothered too? Sometimes I wonder why people see fault in the things I do and criticize me unjustly. The more I try to understand the action behind some people’s reaction, the more confused I get. I concluded on that by saying you understand people by accommodating them. The sun won’t stop it’s job because of my murmurings and perhaps I didn’t create it. It is doing more good than harm to me and what I had thought to be harmful was actually beneficial to me( I sweat @least). Now I know that I shouldn’t stop doing the appropriate thing because it’s my job just like the sun. A lot are out there that are commending in silence and their voices aren’t heard probably because they love to remain anonymous ( they ought to be reckoned with too). I won’t stop working because the sun won’t stop shining ". Now I am motivated, I’ve had another lesson for the day.
Why do I get disappointed most times; is it because I demand too much from people? The twilight was up as at when this thought crossed my mind and I looked out the window that was still widely opened. The sight of it was wonderful and once again another thought crossed my mind; " the twilight was just there radiating beautifully and moderately, no heat was felt. Every expectation from people should be with moderation I learnt at dusk. I do the thinking for people without their consent and I end up disappointed because it wasn’t my job from the outset".
I was still by the window when the moon started appearing gradually and the stars too were beginning to set out. They were glowing so wonderfully so much that I felt a surge of happiness within me. What am I to learn tonight I asked myself; " The beauty of the moon and the stars were better appreciated because the sky was dark. Not all of us can do great things( mother Theresa), but I have learnt that with great love and good heart, I can light up the hopes of many that’s gone dark. This life isn’t just about me, there is no need to be self centered. Leaving footprints in the hearts of many will make even our own world glow better. If we can’t make or help in making, at least let’s not destroy.

I decided to leave my room and know what the outside atmosphere felt like. On getting outside, I felt the breeze embracing me. Life teaches us so many lessons that we do not even take note of most times. After taking my lessons from nature, I felt relieved of the anxiety and mixed feelings of the previous day. Knowing fully well that that there are steps to be taken. The sunrise, sun, twilight, moon and stars are not just up there. They are there sometimes to comfort us, teach us some lessons and help us to strategize if we pay attention.
They have always been there, doing their tasks by coming up when it’s their time, what meaning does that present you with?They are not just up there
I went to bed yesterday with mixed feelings, greatly anxious of what the next day would be like. I wouldn’t even know if to hope for the best and expect the worst. I had a burdened heart filled with thoughts that I couldn’t decrypt. I shut my eyelids, hoping for sleep to come so I can retreat from my world of numerous thoughts, finally it came. Whichever way my sleep wasn’t enjoyed like it ought to be.
I was still lying on my bed, expecting that it would take a longer time for the day break. Then the brightness of the sunrise lit my room causing an awareness that it’s a new day. I spoke to myself "Dora get up, let’s make the most of today". I drew my curtain and I beheld the sunrise as beautiful and inspiring as ever. I looked on continuously and forgot about everything I had on my mind the previous day. I got an inspiration already that my today would be far better than yesterday. Then I thought of it this way; " the sun rises every morning and marks the beginning of a new day, why can’t I sit down and plan for a new beginning after so many failures? ". I realized then that success and failure are directly proportional, there can’t be success without failure. Failures are like hurdles that needs to be crossed in a race to being successful. I had my first lesson for the day already and I was glad to start afresh.
Why do I feel so much heat in this room even when the Windows aren’t shut. I peeped outside and I was almost blinded by the brightly shining sun. I complained bitterly about the sun but it wouldn’t stop shining despite my murmurs?. I began to question myself, the things I thought of were that;" the sun was doing it’s job by shining, it’s advantageous to many for the purpose of drying, to nature for evapotranspiration, photosynthesis among many others. Does that mean I shouldn’t be bothered too? Sometimes I wonder why people see fault in the things I do and criticize me unjustly. The more I try to understand the action behind some people’s reaction, the more confused I get. I concluded on that by saying you understand people by accommodating them. The sun won’t stop it’s job because of my murmurings and perhaps I didn’t create it. It is doing more good than harm to me and what I had thought to be harmful was actually beneficial to me( I sweat @least). Now I know that I shouldn’t stop doing the appropriate thing because it’s my job just like the sun. A lot are out there that are commending in silence and their voices aren’t heard probably because they love to remain anonymous ( they ought to be reckoned with too). I won’t stop working because the sun won’t stop shining ". Now I am motivated, I’ve had another lesson for the day.
Why do I get disappointed most times; is it because I demand too much from people? The taillight was up as at when this thought crossed my mind and I gazed out the window that was still widely opened. The sight of it was wonderful and once again another thought crossed my mind; " the twilight was just there radiating beautifully and moderately, no heat was felt. Every expectation from people should be with moderation I learnt at dusk. I do the thinking for people without their consent and I end up disappointed because it wasn’t my job from the outset".
I was still by the window when the moon started appearing gradually and the stars too were beginning to set out. They were glowing so wonderfully so much that I felt a surge of happiness within me. What am I to learn tonight I asked myself; " The beauty of the moon and the stars were better appreciated because the sky was dark. Not all of us can do great things( mother Theresa), but I have learnt that with great love and good heart, I can light up the hopes of many that’s gone dark. This life isn’t just about me, there is no need to be self centered. Leaving footprints in the hearts of many will make even our own world glow better. If we can’t make or help in making, at least let’s not destroy.
I decided to leave my room and know what the outside atmosphere felt like. On getting outside, I felt the breeze embracing me. Life teaches us so many lessons that we do not even take note of most times. After taking my lessons from nature, I felt relieved of the anxiety and mixed feelings of the previous day. Knowing fully well that that there are steps to be taken. The sunrise, sun, twilight, moon and stars are not just up there. They are there sometimes to comfort us, teach us some lessons and help us to strategize if we pay attention.
They have always been there, doing their tasks by coming up when it’s their time, what meaning does that present you with?They are not just up there
I went to bed yesterday with mixed feelings, greatly anxious of what the next day would be like. I wouldn’t even know if to hope for the best and expect the worst. I had a burdened heart filled with thoughts that I couldn’t decrypt. I shut my eyelids, hoping for sleep to come so I can retreat from my world of numerous thoughts, finally it came. Whichever way my sleep wasn’t enjoyed like it ought to be.
I was still lying on my bed, expecting that it would take a longer time for the day break. Then the brightness of the sunrise lit my room causing an awareness that it’s a new day. I spoke to myself "Dora get up, let’s make the most of today". I drew my curtain and I beheld the sunrise as beautiful and inspiring as ever. I looked on continuously and forgot about everything I had on my mind the previous day. I got an inspiration already that my today would be far better than yesterday. Then I thought of it this way; " the sun rises every morning and marks the beginning of a new day, why can’t I sit down and plan for a new beginning after so many failures? ". I realized then that success and failure are directly proportional, there can’t be success without failure. Failures are like hurdles that needs to be crossed in a race to being successful. I had my first lesson for the day already and I was glad to start afresh.
Why do I feel so much heat in this room even when the Windows aren’t shut. I peeped outside and I was almost blinded by the brightly shining sun. I complained bitterly about the sun but it wouldn’t stop shining despite my murmurs?. I began to question myself, the things I thought of were that;" the sun was doing it’s job by shining, it’s advantageous to many for the purpose of drying, to nature for evapotranspiration, photosynthesis among many others. Does that mean I shouldn’t be bothered too? Sometimes I wonder why people see fault in the things I do and criticize me unjustly. The more I try to understand the action behind some people’s reaction, the more confused I get. I concluded on that by saying you understand people by accommodating them. The sun won’t stop it’s job because of my murmurings and perhaps I didn’t create it. It is doing more good than harm to me and what I had thought to be harmful was actually beneficial to me( I sweat @least). Now I know that I shouldn’t stop doing the appropriate thing because it’s my job just like the sun. A lot are out there that are commending in silence and their voices aren’t heard probably because they love to remain anonymous ( they ought to be reckoned with too). I won’t stop working because the sun won’t stop shining ". Now I am motivated, I’ve had another lesson for the day.
Why do I get disappointed most times; is it because I demand too much from people? The taillight was up as at when this thought crossed my mind and I gazed out the window that was still widely opened. The sight of it was wonderful and once again another thought crossed my mind; " the twilight was just there radiating beautifully and moderately, no heat was felt. Every expectation from people should be with moderation I learnt at dusk. I do the thinking for people without their consent and I end up disappointed because it wasn’t my job from the outset".
I was still by the window when the moon started appearing gradually and the stars too were beginning to set out. They were glowing so wonderfully so much that I felt a surge of happiness within me. What am I to learn tonight I asked myself; " The beauty of the moon and the stars were better appreciated because the sky was dark. Not all of us can do great things( mother Theresa), but I have learnt that with great love and good heart, I can light up the hopes of many that’s gone dark. This life isn’t just about me, there is no need to be self centered. Leaving footprints in the hearts of many wil make even our own world glow better. If we can’t make or help in making, at least let’s not destroy.
I decided to leave my room and know what the outside atmosphere felt like. On getting outside, I felt the breeze embracing me. Life teaches us so many lessons that we do not even take note of most times. After taking my lessons from nature, I felt relieved of the anxiety and mixed feelings of the previous day. Knowing fully well that that there are steps to be taken. The sunrise, sun, twilight, moon and stars are not just up there. They are there sometimes to comfort us, teach us some lessons and help us to strategize if we pay attention.
They have always been there, doing their tasks by coming up when it’s their time, what meaning does that present you with?They are not just up there
I went to bed yesterday with mixed feelings, greatly anxious of what the next day would be like. I wouldn’t even know if to hope for the best and expect the worst. I had a burdened heart filled with thoughts that I couldn’t decrypt. I shut my eyelids, hoping for sleep to come so I can retreat from my world of numerous thoughts, finally it came. Whichever way my sleep wasn’t enjoyed like it ought to be.
I was still lying on my bed, expecting that it would take a longer time for the day break. Then the brightness of the sunrise lit my room causing an awareness that it’s a new day. I spoke to myself "Dora get up, let’s make the most of today". I drew my curtain and I beheld the sunrise as beautiful and inspiring as ever. I looked on continuously and forgot about everything I had on my mind the previous day. I got an inspiration already that my today would be far better than yesterday. Then I thought of it this way; " the sun rises every morning and marks the beginning of a new day, why can’t I sit down and plan for a new beginning after so many failures? ". I realized then that success and failure are directly proportional, there can’t be success without failure. Failures are like hurdles that needs to be crossed in a race to being successful. I had my first lesson for the day already and I was glad to start afresh.
Why do I feel so much heat in this room even when the Windows aren’t shut. I peeped outside and I was almost blinded by the brightly shining sun. I complained bitterly about the sun but it wouldn’t stop shining despite my murmurs?. I began to question myself, the things I thought of were that;" the sun was doing it’s job by shining, it’s advantageous to many for the purpose of drying, to nature for evapotranspiration, photosynthesis among many others. Does that mean I shouldn’t be bothered too? Sometimes I wonder why people see fault in the things I do and criticize me unjustly. The more I try to understand the action behind some people’s reaction, the more confused I get. I concluded on that by saying you understand people by accommodating them. The sun won’t stop it’s job because of my murmurings and perhaps I didn’t create it. It is doing more good than harm to me and what I had thought to be harmful was actually beneficial to me( I sweat @least). Now I know that I shouldn’t stop doing the appropriate thing because it’s my job just like the sun. A lot are out there that are commending in silence and their voices aren’t heard probably because they love to remain anonymous ( they ought to be reckoned with too). I won’t stop working because the sun won’t stop shining ". Now I am motivated, I’ve had another lesson for the day.
Why do I get disappointed most times; is it because I demand too much from people? The taillight was up as at when this thought crossed my mind and I gazed out the window that was still widely opened. The sight of it was wonderful and once again another thought crossed my mind; " the twilight was just there radiating beautifully and moderately, no heat was felt. Every expectation from people should be with moderation I learnt at dusk. I do the thinking for people without their consent and I end up disappointed because it wasn’t my job from the outset".
I was still by the window when the moon started appearing gradually and the stars too were beginning to set out. They were glowing so wonderfully so much that I felt a surge of happiness within me. What am I to learn tonight I asked myself; " The beauty of the moon and the stars were better appreciated because the sky was dark. Not all of us can do great things( mother Theresa), but I have learnt that with great love and good heart, I can light up the hopes of many that’s gone dark. This life isn’t just about me, there is no need to be self centered. Leaving footprints in the hearts of many wil make even our own world glow better. If we can’t make or help in making, at least let’s not destroy.
I decided to leave my room and know what the outside atmosphere felt like. On getting outside, I felt the breeze embracing me. Life teaches us so many lessons that we do not even take note of most times. After taking my lessons from nature, I felt relieved of the anxiety and mixed feelings of the previous day. Knowing fully well that that there are steps to be taken. The sunrise, sun, twilight, moon and stars are not just up there. They are there sometimes to comfort us, teach us some lessons and help us to strategize if we pay attention.
They have always been there, doing their tasks by coming up when it’s their time, what meaning does that present you with?They are not just up there
I went to bed yesterday with mixed feelings, greatly anxious of what the next day would be like. I wouldn’t even know if to hope for the best and expect the worst. I had a burdened heart filled with thoughts that I couldn’t decrypt. I shut my eyelids, hoping for sleep to come so I can retreat from my world of numerous thoughts, finally it came. Whichever way my sleep wasn’t enjoyed like it ought to be.
I was still lying on my bed, expecting that it would take a longer time for the day break. Then the brightness of the sunrise lit my room causing an awareness that it’s a new day. I spoke to myself "Dora get up, let’s make the most of today". I drew my curtain and I beheld the sunrise as beautiful and inspiring as ever. I looked on continuously and forgot about everything I had on my mind the previous day. I got an inspiration already that my today would be far better than yesterday. Then I thought of it this way; " the sun rises every morning and marks the beginning of a new day, why can’t I sit down and plan for a new beginning after so many failures? ". I realized then that success and failure are directly proportional, there can’t be success without failure. Failures are like hurdles that needs to be crossed in a race to being successful. I had my first lesson for the day already and I was glad to start afresh.
Why do I feel so much heat in this room even when the Windows aren’t shut. I peeped outside and I was almost blinded by the brightly shining sun. I complained bitterly about the sun but it wouldn’t stop shining despite my murmurs?. I began to question myself, the things I thought of were that;" the sun was doing it’s job by shining, it’s advantageous to many for the purpose of drying, to nature for evapotranspiration, photosynthesis among many others. Does that mean I shouldn’t be bothered too? Sometimes I wonder why people see fault in the things I do and criticize me unjustly. The more I try to understand the action behind some people’s reaction, the more confused I get. I concluded on that by saying you understand people by accommodating them. The sun won’t stop it’s job because of my murmurings and perhaps I didn’t create it. It is doing more good than harm to me and what I had thought to be harmful was actually beneficial to me( I sweat @least). Now I know that I shouldn’t stop doing the appropriate thing because it’s my job just like the sun. A lot are out there that are commending in silence and their voices aren’t heard probably because they love to remain anonymous ( they ought to be reckoned with too). I won’t stop working because the sun won’t stop shining ". Now I am motivated, I’ve had another lesson for the day.
Why do I get disappointed most times; is it because I demand too much from people? The taillight was up as at when this thought crossed my mind and I gazed out the window that was still widely opened. The sight of it was wonderful and once again another thought crossed my mind; " the twilight was just there radiating beautifully and moderately, no heat was felt. Every expectation from people should be with moderation I learnt at dusk. I do the thinking for people without their consent and I end up disappointed because it wasn’t my job from the outset".
I was still by the window when the moon started appearing gradually and the stars too were beginning to set out. They were glowing so wonderfully so much that I felt a surge of happiness within me. What am I to learn tonight I asked myself; " The beauty of the moon and the stars were better appreciated because the sky was dark. Not all of us can do great things( mother Theresa), but I have learnt that with great love and good heart, I can light up the hopes of many that’s gone dark. This life isn’t just about me, there is no need to be self centered. Leaving footprints in the hearts of many wil make even our own world glow better. If we can’t make or help in making, at least let’s not destroy.
I decided to leave my room and know what the outside atmosphere felt like. On getting outside, I felt the breeze embracing me. Life teaches us so many lessons that we do not even take note of most times. After taking my lessons from nature, I felt relieved of the anxiety and mixed feelings of the previous day. Knowing fully well that that there are steps to be taken. The sunrise, sun, twilight, moon and stars are not just up there. They are there sometimes to comfort us, teach us some lessons and help us to strategize if we pay attention.
They have always been there, doing their tasks by coming up when it’s their time, what meaning does that present you with?They are not just up there
I went to bed yesterday with mixed feelings, greatly anxious of what the next day would be like. I wouldn’t even know if to hope for the best and expect the worst. I had a burdened heart filled with thoughts that I couldn’t decrypt. I shut my eyelids, hoping for sleep to come so I can retreat from my world of numerous thoughts, finally it came. Whichever way my sleep wasn’t enjoyed like it ought to be.
I was still lying on my bed, expecting that it would take a longer time for the day break. Then the brightness of the sunrise lit my room causing an awareness that it’s a new day. I spoke to myself "Dora get up, let’s make the most of today". I drew my curtain and I beheld the sunrise as beautiful and inspiring as ever. I looked on continuously and forgot about everything I had on my mind the previous day. I got an inspiration already that my today would be far better than yesterday. Then I thought of it this way; " the sun rises every morning and marks the beginning of a new day, why can’t I sit down and plan for a new beginning after so many failures? ". I realized then that success and failure are directly proportional, there can’t be success without failure. Failures are like hurdles that needs to be crossed in a race to being successful. I had my first lesson for the day already and I was glad to start afresh.
Why do I feel so much heat in this room even when the Windows aren’t shut. I peeped outside and I was almost blinded by the brightly shining sun. I complained bitterly about the sun but it wouldn’t stop shining despite my murmurs?. I began to question myself, the things I thought of were that;" the sun was doing it’s job by shining, it’s advantageous to many for the purpose of drying, to nature for evapotranspiration, photosynthesis among many others. Does that mean I shouldn’t be bothered too? Sometimes I wonder why people see fault in the things I do and criticize me unjustly. The more I try to understand the action behind some people’s reaction, the more confused I get. I concluded on that by saying you understand people by accommodating them. The sun won’t stop it’s job because of my murmurings and perhaps I didn’t create it. It is doing more good than harm to me and what I had thought to be harmful was actually beneficial to me( I sweat @least). Now I know that I shouldn’t stop doing the appropriate thing because it’s my job just like the sun. A lot are out there that are commending in silence and their voices aren’t heard probably because they love to remain anonymous ( they ought to be reckoned with too). I won’t stop working because the sun won’t stop shining ". Now I am motivated, I’ve had another lesson for the day.
Why do I get disappointed most times; is it because I demand too much from people? The taillight was up as at when this thought crossed my mind and I gazed out the window that was still widely opened. The sight of it was wonderful and once again another thought crossed my mind; " the twilight was just there radiating beautifully and moderately, no heat was felt. Every expectation from people should be with moderation I learnt at dusk. I do the thinking for people without their consent and I end up disappointed because it wasn’t my job from the outset".
I was still by the window when the moon started appearing gradually and the stars too were beginning to set out. They were glowing so wonderfully so much that I felt a surge of happiness within me. What am I to learn tonight I asked myself; " The beauty of the moon and the stars were better appreciated because the sky was dark. Not all of us can do great things( mother Theresa), but I have learnt that with great love and good heart, I can light up the hopes of many that’s gone dark. This life isn’t just about me, there is no need to be self centered. Leaving footprints in the hearts of many wil make even our own world glow better. If we can’t make or help in making, at least let’s not destroy.

I decided to leave my room and know what the outside atmosphere felt like. On getting outside, I felt the breeze embracing me. Life teaches us so many lessons that we do not even take note of most times. After taking my lessons from nature, I felt relieved of the anxiety and mixed feelings of the previous day. Knowing fully well that that there are steps to be taken. The sunrise, sun, twilight, moon and stars are not just up there. They are there sometimes to comfort us, teach us some lessons and help us to strategize if we pay attention.
They have always been there, doing their tasks by coming up when it’s their time, what meaning does that present you with?

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