Chidimma Writes

THE ESSENCE OF FORGIVENESS  By Chidimma Placid Nwaka  INTRODUCTION There are so many uncertainties happening in the world today, and sometimes people find it hard to mend their cracks and move on to embrace what life may bring in the future. Many say life is unfair, others say it is ironical, and with all these definitions of life, many people are convinced that holding on to old injuries hurts the defaulter, not realizing how much they have enslaved themselves. Forgiveness may sound simple, but what is it truly about? Many mistake it for returning to the source of hurt as a way of proving it, and because of this, a lot of people choose not to forgive so that they do not relive their pain. Forgiveness is a huge task, and it requires a conscious and deep mind. It is more spiritual than what we see in the physical. It is letting go of hurt and freeing the heart from bitterness. It means forgetting the past and living in the present. Forgiveness does not mean going back to what h...

  AFTER SHE SLEPT  By Chidimma Placid Nwaka  Life is unfair, they say. Yet I believe it can be fair sometimes, only that our desires often destroy us. I know a man who sharpens knives in the main market near my home. He loved spending his little earnings on alcohol every day and would end up tipsy, drunk, and tattered. Some people sneer at him, while others look at him with pity and sigh. I often wondered why he was in that state until my mother told me everything.v He used to be the happiest man in the market, never drunk or tattered, and never spent his savings unwisely. He had a wife and four children, but unfortunately, his wife went to sleep, and who knows when she will awaken. Left alone with the four children and overwhelmed by sorrow, he turned to drinking. The more he drank, the deeper his addiction grew. Soon, he lost his place in the market. He would often collapse by the roadside, and his sons would come to carry him home. He became a drunkard after she slept ...

  IDEOLOGIES ABOUT LIFE AND DEATH By Chidimma Placid Nwaka INTRODUCTION Life and death have remained a mystery, leaving people with many assumptions about what will or might come next. Many books, articles, and archives have debated the mystery behind life and death, the beginning of being, and what led to the breaking down of man. According to the historical book of Genesis, the author presents a profound ideology about the beginning of man and other living beings when compared to scientific knowledge. Man was created from dust as highlighted in Genesis, and based on this truth, man is indeed dust. Genesis also recorded the fall of the first man, which led to the fall of other creations made by God. Man’s disobedience brought about this fall, and the consequence became a trait passed on to all mankind and to every air-breathing organism on Earth. Man was originally meant to grow old and die, but in contemporary society, many die before reaching old age. WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN? Accor...

  SEEING THE BIGGER PICTURE By Chidimma Placid Nwaka WHAT IS THIS BIGGER PICTURE? Many people define the “Bigger Picture” as seeing positive possibilities for oneself, giving the mind peace and surrounding it with uplifting thoughts. However, many people have tried in various ways to achieve this, only to face frustrations that sometimes become worse than the initial challenge. It is unfortunate that some people give up so easily, letting procrastination convince them that they are incapable of achieving their dreams. Some begin to feel less of themselves, allowing negative thoughts to take over. Seeing others succeed can even make them feel worse. Thoughts like “It could have been me if my parents were white,” “It could have been me if my parents were rich and influential,” or “There is no hope for me because of the country’s economy” begin to dominate the mind. These thoughts do nothing but trap us in fear — fear of losing someone, fear of failure, fear of losing our finances, an...

  THE COUNTRY “NIGERIA” By Chidimma Placid Nwaka Once scattered across different regions, Where dreams of unity were but distant echoes Until the colonizers drew the lines, And many became one nation. A country of diversity! Rich in tribes, cultures, marks, beliefs, traditions, languages, foods, and lifestyles. Rich in its cultural tapestry One that other nations admire. No shared dress codes, yet beauty in every fabric. A unique sense of humor, And above all, A heart of gold. Where every color means something. Where people smile, even when the country feels sour. Where we celebrate and forget the pain of yesterday. A country where joy is not wrestled away. Our children need no calendar to play. Even when sorrow surrounds us, Somehow, we find happiness. May God bless Nigeria The evergreen nation. 🇳🇬

  BUILD BRICKS OF LOVE By Chidimma Writes 🌸 INTRODUCTION Love is one of the most powerful emotions known to humanity; a force that binds, heals, and transforms. Yet, it is also one of the riskiest acts anyone can take. To love deeply means to give, to trust, and to sometimes hurt. But even with its risks, love remains the greatest foundation of life. WHAT IS LOVE? The riskiest things to do are the ones that can never be replaced over time with, by, or for anything. They could be legal or illegal, but what truly matters is their worthiness in our lives. Love is a risky act. It means accepting people, things, or actions into our lives; walking with tolerance and respect; overlooking faults with kindness; and supporting with a sincere heart. Many define love as having deep affection toward someone or something. Yet beyond this definition, love is a daily choice, a living act of compassion, patience, and sacrifice. God, the author of love, reminds us that love is powerful and costly. ...

  HIS BEAUTY By Chidimma Placid Nwaka  He created all things beautifully, Each with a thought too great to measure. But man, in folly, turned against Him, Chasing pleasures, yielding to ill desires. Men kill fellow men just to rise, Love now traded like a transaction, Sex stripped of honor, And violence more savage than a lion’s heart. The earth burns hotter than Mercury, Darker than Pluto, Stranger with each passing day As overwhelming things unfold. I often wonder how He feels up there. If I were Him, Perhaps I’d have set the earth ablaze a thousand times, Or turned my back and rained plagues upon men. Yet He is too merciful, Too loving to take even a strand of hair From those who repent, Who lament in grief and plead for mercy. His unending love, His remarkable power, Keeps His beauty ever new. I see the chaos, I dwell in my anger, But He thinks beyond us all, Not working by our will But by His.