CREATIVE YOUTHS with E PLUS THE STORYTELLER.
Creativity as a Tool for Transformation.
Written by Wisdom Ifode.
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Creativity is broadly defined as the ability to bring into existence or to create something that wasn't created before.
In other words, being creative is being able to create. It is being able to find better ways to do things or to have great ideas that will solve a human need. Creativity can manifest itself in many ways: writing, innovations, invention , drawing and various forms of art and science. Transformation on the other hand is the marked change in the state of a thing.
It is noted by a visible increase in the positive output of such a person ororganization or society.Creativity is fundamental for transformation of any sort.
Creativity as we know causes change and transformation does not come without a change. How then do we effectively utilise creativity to boost transformation in our immediate environment?
Creativity brings about witty ideas, new ways to do things.This is bound to cause a change. Albert Einstein once said that only a fool hopes to do the same thing he did before and get a different result. Creativity has been offsetting transformation right from the time of James Watts in 1781 who invented the steam engine and transformed his country for life down to the times of Henry Ford who was creative enough to produce cars en-masse and transformed a lot of societies. Since it has been established that creativity is necessary for transformation, then, hoe can we encourage/wield creativity to properly trigger transformation ?
Well it has been proven that people in developed countries tend to be more creative than developed and developing countries. Why is that? Because people spawn off ideas better when they are in stress free and comfortable environment So the onus falls back to the government. If they can provide all necessary amenities to the citizens and encourage people to go for jobs that they enjoy, then creativity level will in turn spawn creative ideas that will transform the society.
If creativity can be properly encouraged in the society too it will bring about a boost.
If creative ideas are treated properly and not shunned and the owners properly acknowledged and appreciated it will also bring about a boost in the confidence of the masses and also encourage others.
If creativity can be properly monitored and encouraged in the society then transformation is going to happen. Thank you
MY EXPERIENCE AS THE FIRST TALENT SHOW HOST IN NIGERIA
Music is my first passion. Number 1! Numero uno!! In fact, I moved back to Nigeria from America to pursue music in 2012. That's how serious I was about my music. Since an artist cannot rule out media when it comes to visibility, I decided to pursue media as a career, especially since I had studied Journalism in college.
Sadly, in my quest to perfect my radio presentation skills, I inadvertently put music on the back burner. To be honest, I was also a bit discouraged by the industry because I noticed a wide variety of genres were not as celebrated as in other parts of the world. We seem to concentrate mostly on one style of music which ends up making artists either compromise their originality or give up altogether. With these observations about the industry, I decided to start the first ever radio talent show, Who's Got Talent.
I always longed to give passionate artists like me a platform through which they could be heard without them having to pay a dime. In 2013, my first year at Inspiration FM, I created Who's Got Talent and got two winners, Edword and J-Thyna. The Season 2 winner was a talented man named Ajibola. Throughout the search for talents, I have been privileged to instill hope in talents out there. I have done most of the work alone, courtesy of Inspiration FM giving me the platform, so it can be a bit tasking as there is only so much I can do. In spite of the limitations, I am happy to be able to give back in any way I can. We are currently on Season 3 and I am excited about the talents we have already discovered.
OVERCOMING FEAR
The job of Fear is to give you reasons you should play safe and not do what you have been sent here to do. Your own job is to do what you have been sent here to do.. Fear is successfully doing its job.. Would you rather do YOUR OWN JOB, or will you join fear in doing its job??
You have probably been told of how much potentials you have.. Maybe you even know you are very gifted. You want to really go all out to make an impact.. But the more you try, the more Fear knocks you down. Well, I've got good news.. Your days of allowing Fear paralyse you Will be over if you can carefully read this article.
I will NOT downplay your Fears.. I will not tell you it is FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL. If you are afraid to take steps, then the FEAR you feel is most likely REAL to you. Please know that You are not abnormal for having Fears. Most of the Fears that hold you back right now were installed unconsciously. So, don't feel like you are a WEAK person because you have Fears. You are only a WEAK person if you have FEARS, but move around pretending not to have them. The two major fears that rob people of your greatness are the Fear of Failure and the Fear of Rejection.
How do you then begin to guard your potentials against these Fears? Let me drop just a few points here.
1. Admit you have Fears
2. Travel to the root cause
3. Remember who you are
4. Focus on the picture of a great endpoint
5. Take action
1. Admit you have fears: Fear is not a disease. It is most likely NOT your fault that you are afraid. Every fear is learned consciously or unconsciously. So, the first step in Overcoming your fear is to admit that you have it.
2. Travel to the root cause: It is not enough to get motivated and "do it afraid". Sometimes, you might need to discover what usually triggers your fear of failure or rejection. Most Fears are usually rooted in REAL life scenerios and experiences. What event comes to mind that makes you afraid? What definition of Failure and Rejection does your mind carry? Get to the root cause, identify the origin of your Fears, discard the interpretation, and gain your freedom from there.
3. Regain your Identity: You are God's child and this should be all that matters. God didn't create you with Fears. You were created as a powerful being with amazing potentials and gifts. After you have settled your fears from the root cause, you must Regain your identity and remind yourself of the power you have.
4. Focus on the picture of a Great endpoint : Begin to focus on ONLY positive outcomes. Know that you might get negative outcomes here and there, but the more you focus on the end result being positive, all the negatives won't matter.. The aim is to achieve the positive outcome.
5. Take action: After you have done all these, what you need next is to TAKE ACTION. Take action with the confidence of a Lion. Take action knowing that the world is expecting your manifestation. Take action not minding what anyone would feel about your action. Make sure you take action... No matter how minute it is.
I wish I could go even deeper on each point, but let me leave it here till I get another opportunity to share with you again. Till then, Go and live FEARLESSLY!
Olusegun Olaoke Cheggon
The Fear Doctor
FB/TW/IG - @officialcheggon
WhatsApp - +234-812-112-0023
NOTES FROM THE ADMIN
Before writing these notes, i have been struggling with the phrase to start with. Should it be “This was a journey” or “This is a journey”. The word “was” makes it sound like the journey has come to an end, finito, concluded etc but that is not the true position. Using the word “is” makes it sound like the journey is ongoing, which indeed is the case. Ah!! That is the right phrase.
This is a journey that started one hundred and sixty-four weeks (164) ago when the initial idea of running a blog was conceived. The idea was born out of passion and putting spare time into effective use. We commenced actual blogging, with our first post exactly three (3) years ago. This was, no, is exactly fourteen (14) days after it was born.
However, during the journey, we overcame bumps here and there; navigated around obstacles, checkpoints and crossed bridges to where we are right now; without removing the feet from the accelerator. We can say with smiles on our faces that the journey has been interesting.
At this point we should pat ourselves at the back; raise our hands in worship to HIM that has been with us all through the journey. While in the mood of worship (except for him that has his feet on the accelerator), we mime to our very own song “Yes To Your Will” by e-plus (Ejiro Emenike Ukaumune: the story teller). If you are interested in the song, which i believe you should because the song, “Yes To Your Will” , is a deeply soulful track that reaches for the depth of human spirit in worship and submission. The worship single is available on the following online stores:
CD baby:
Moreover, before we went into deep worship, we received encouraging text messages from those that just finished reading our book “Diamond and Stones”. The book “Diamond and Stones” is a fictional novel that gives account of series of events of a young woman named Tricia (the main character). These events culminates into feelings of mistrust, betrayal, anxiety, suspicion and vengeance. At the tail end, the suspense filled, mysterious novel is unravelled. To get your own copy on Okada book store, follow this link: http://okadabooks.com/book/about/diamond_and_stones/12998 We still have more where that came from; so expect more books from the story teller. Let me hint you on the next book coming out from the stable of The Story Teller; the novel title is “BEAUTY FOR ASHES”. Watch out!
Furthermore, now that schools has resumed our creative writing mentorship classes will zoom off in full gear. Our experience in this area has really shown that there are great potential in the younger generation. The future is really bright. I would have love to mention some of these talents but because of obvious reasons i would not be able to do that. For our sponsors so far on creative writing, we say thank you. For your books donations and gracing our mentorship classes with your presence. The likes of Mr. Okechukwu Ofili ( CEO of Okada Books), Mr. Ayokunle Stilo Oni (author of GAPS) and Mr. Emeyazia Iwediokpulu Chukwudi (Poet: author of THE JOURNEY TO SIGNIFICANCE).
Being in the class watching those children displaying raw gifted talent is so encouraging. We are convinced, that, more needs to be done.
We are also using this medium to say thank you to everyone who has featured in the past and currently during the third anniversary.
At this point, we need to overhaul our engine and carry out maintenance services. This will enable us to come out bigger, better and more appealing to our viewers. We are not yet where we want to be in the next couple of years. In the nearest future we will definitely get there.
In line with our bigger, better and more appealing projection, we have acquired our own domain name; www.ejiroemenikeuka.com. To be launched soon; sooner than you think.
Once again, i say thank you all.
theadmin
HEALTH LINE
HEALTH LINE
HEALTHY LIVING
Healthy living; to most people means both physical and mental health are in balance or functioning well together in a person. In many instances, physical and mental health are closely linked, so that a change (good or bad) in one directly affects the other. Consequently, some of the tips will include suggestions for emotional and mental "healthy living."
Moreover, healthy living is within your reach. Sure, healthy living is a long-term commitment, not a flash-in-the-pan. But there are steps you can take right now that will make today healthier than yesterday and pave the way for healthy living tomorrow, too.
Many factors affect your health. Some you cannot control, such as your genetic makeup or your age. But you can make changes to your lifestyle.
By taking steps toward healthy living, you can help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and other serious diseases:
- · Get the screening tests you need
- · Maintain a healthy weight
- · Eat a variety of healthy foods, and limit calories and saturated fat
- · Be physically active
- · Control your blood pressure and cholesterol
- · Don't smoke
- · Protect yourself from too much sun
- · Don't drink alcohol at all
- · Get enough sleep every day
- Mrs. Faith Orere
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
The act of “copy, paste and display” will no way bring out the best talented competitor; it only re-echoes originality done by someone else.
CREATIVE WRITING SESSION
Contributing to nurturing talents with particular interest in developing budding creativity in the art of Prose, Poetry, Drama, Narratives, Art, Fictions and Presentations, Ejiro Inspirational Creative Writing is committed in following through by using its platform to showcase these potentials. We are gradually establishing this essence as we mentor various students in thier schools.
Ejiro Inspirational Creative Writing is in it's season 3 where talented Creative Writers would learn the art of creativity as applicable to thier various genre of interest. This course will run for six weeks(once every week Day) after which winners would emerge from Ejiro Inspirational Creative Writing Competition! These winners and thier articles would be showcased on Ejiro inspirational Blog as they represent thier Schools. We look forward to Mentoring more Schools in Creative Writing...Ejiro Inspirational Creative Writing is inspired to make you live your Dreams! Follow our Inspirational Blog Everyday@ ukaumuneukaumune.blogspot.com
Also Follow The Story Blog@ ejiroemenikeuka.blogspot.com
Follow me on Instagram
@ejirostoryblog
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Winners of Ejirostoryblog Writing Competition for Schools!
Season 3
From Hope Spring Secondary School.
THE STORY TELLER;S WORSHIP SONG
*No! She cannot be part of us! After all she did! What will the Deacons Board say? What will the elders say! In fact she should be suspended from the Choir! and let her be banned from Church activities!" The Pastor's wife lamented while she and her husband had dinner. The Pastor drank his water as he remained quiet. His wife was quite taken aback by his gesture. She stopped eating and stared at him long enough until she spoke again. "You're not saying anything!" She exclaimed. After few seconds, her husband turned to her and smiled. "Sweetheart, what has she done?" The Pastor asked. His wife stared at him with disbelief and contempt. "What has she done!? Are you asking what she has done!? Even the entire Church knows what this lady has done! How can you feign ignorance? Please o! As the Pastor of the Church you must act fast o! Let her not enter the Church from today onwards!" The Pastor's wife said firmly. "...but she was was raped! are we not suppose to minister to her now? She needs every word of encouragement at this point!..." The Pastor said. His wife remained silent for a while. "...but...don't you see the way she dresses? Even her hair style..she even has this proud look..she sings like she is better than other choristers in the Church..abegi! She asked for what happened to her jare!!" The Pastor's wife exclaimed. At that moment, he stopped eating and stood up. "All have sinned and come short of the Glory of God!" "Let he without sin be the first to cast the stone!" "It is God's will that we all come to 'Repentance!" "When last did you reach this lady since the was raped? Is it enough to sit here and judge? Since when did God make us judges over others?" The Pastor lamented. His wife remained quiet. Then suddenly there was a frantic knock at the Door. The Pastor headed to open the Door and a young man stood there, panting like he was almost out of breath. "Pastor! Pastor! Please come over, she just attempted suicide!" The young man lamented. Immediately, The. Pastor picked his car keys and headed out! Everyone had assembled for the Church Service and it was time for Choir ministration. The Pastor stood before the congregation and spoke. "We thank God for this day. We thank God for his Grace and Mercy. Weeks ago, she was accused, judged, condemned and abandoned and she wanted to take her own life! However, God has taken over...Our sister is here today and wants to sing to God for giving her another chance! Immediately she stepped forward and took over the Mic. As she stood before the congregation, everything changed. She felt the hand of God upon her and she just dropped on her knees and cried: "Yes to Your Will Lord! Lord I'm available for you!...*"
Click and Download 'Yes To Your Will' The New Worship single by E-PLUS(Ejiro Emenike Ukaumune, The Story Teller.)
You can now Download the Worship Single by E-PLUS(Ejiro Emenike Ukaumune, The Story Teller.) on the following on online stores
On CD Baby:
AMAZON
or more enquiry, you can call or WATSAP:
07081536821; 08028489362; 09075005895 or 08062760612
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diamond_and_stones/12998 We still have more where that came from; so expect more books from the story teller. Let me hint you on the next book coming out from the stable of The Story Teller; the novel title is “BEAUTY FOR ASHES”. Watch out!
Furthermore, now that schools has resumed our creative writing mentorship classes will zoom off in full gear. Our experience in this area has really shown that there are great potential in the younger generation. The future is really bright. I would have love to mention some of these talents but because of obvious reasons i would not be able to do that. For our sponsors so far on creative writing, we say thank you. For your books donations and gracing our mentorship classes with your presence. The likes of Mr. Okechukwu Ofili ( CEO of Okada Books), Mr. Ayokunle Stilo Oni (author of GAPS) and Mr. Emeyazia Iwediokpulu Chukwudi (Poet: author of THE JOURNEY TO SIGNIFICANCE).
Being in the class watching those children displaying raw gifted talent is so encouraging. We are convinced, that, more needs to be done.
We are also using this medium to say thank you to everyone who has featured in the past and currently during the third anniversary.
At this point, we need to overhaul our engine and carry out maintenance services. This will enable us to come out bigger, better and more appealing to our viewers. We are not yet where we want to be in the next couple of years. In the nearest future we will definitely get there.
In line with our bigger, better and more appealing projection, we have acquired our own domain name; www.ejiroemenikeuka.com. To be launched soon; sooner than you think.
Once again, i say thank you all.
theadmin
HEALTH LINE
HEALTH LINE
HEALTHY LIVING
Healthy living; to most people means both physical and mental health are in balance or functioning well together in a person. In many instances, physical and mental health are closely linked, so that a change (good or bad) in one directly affects the other. Consequently, some of the tips will include suggestions for emotional and mental "healthy living."
Moreover, healthy living is within your reach. Sure, healthy living is a long-term commitment, not a flash-in-the-pan. But there are steps you can take right now that will make today healthier than yesterday and pave the way for healthy living tomorrow, too.
Many factors affect your health. Some you cannot control, such as your genetic makeup or your age. But you can make changes to your lifestyle.
By taking steps toward healthy living, you can help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and other serious diseases:
- · Get the screening tests you need
- · Maintain a healthy weight
- · Eat a variety of healthy foods, and limit calories and saturated fat
- · Be physically active
- · Control your blood pressure and cholesterol
- · Don't smoke
- · Protect yourself from too much sun
- · Don't drink alcohol at all
- · Get enough sleep every day
- Mrs. Faith Orere
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
The act of “copy, paste and display” will no way bring out the best talented competitor; it only re-echoes originality done by someone else.
CREATIVE WRITING SESSION
Contributing to nurturing talents with particular interest in developing budding creativity in the art of Prose, Poetry, Drama, Narratives, Art, Fictions and Presentations, Ejiro Inspirational Creative Writing is committed in following through by using its platform to showcase these potentials. We are gradually establishing this essence as we mentor various students in thier schools.
Ejiro Inspirational Creative Writing is in it's season 3 where talented Creative Writers would learn the art of creativity as applicable to thier various genre of interest. This course will run for six weeks(once every week Day) after which winners would emerge from Ejiro Inspirational Creative Writing Competition! These winners and thier articles would be showcased on Ejiro inspirational Blog as they represent thier Schools. We look forward to Mentoring more Schools in Creative Writing...Ejiro Inspirational Creative Writing is inspired to make you live your Dreams! Follow our Inspirational Blog Everyday@ ukaumuneukaumune.blogspot.com
Also Follow The Story Blog@ ejiroemenikeuka.blogspot.com
Follow me on Instagram
@ejirostoryblog
🍃
Winners of Ejirostoryblog Writing Competition for Schools!
Season 3
From Hope Spring Secondary School.
THE STORY TELLER;S WORSHIP SONG
*No! She cannot be part of us! After all she did! What will the Deacons Board say? What will the elders say! In fact she should be suspended from the Choir! and let her be banned from Church activities!" The Pastor's wife lamented while she and her husband had dinner. The Pastor drank his water as he remained quiet. His wife was quite taken aback by his gesture. She stopped eating and stared at him long enough until she spoke again. "You're not saying anything!" She exclaimed. After few seconds, her husband turned to her and smiled. "Sweetheart, what has she done?" The Pastor asked. His wife stared at him with disbelief and contempt. "What has she done!? Are you asking what she has done!? Even the entire Church knows what this lady has done! How can you feign ignorance? Please o! As the Pastor of the Church you must act fast o! Let her not enter the Church from today onwards!" The Pastor's wife said firmly. "...but she was was raped! are we not suppose to minister to her now? She needs every word of encouragement at this point!..." The Pastor said. His wife remained silent for a while. "...but...don't you see the way she dresses? Even her hair style..she even has this proud look..she sings like she is better than other choristers in the Church..abegi! She asked for what happened to her jare!!" The Pastor's wife exclaimed. At that moment, he stopped eating and stood up. "All have sinned and come short of the Glory of God!" "Let he without sin be the first to cast the stone!" "It is God's will that we all come to 'Repentance!" "When last did you reach this lady since the was raped? Is it enough to sit here and judge? Since when did God make us judges over others?" The Pastor lamented. His wife remained quiet. Then suddenly there was a frantic knock at the Door. The Pastor headed to open the Door and a young man stood there, panting like he was almost out of breath. "Pastor! Pastor! Please come over, she just attempted suicide!" The young man lamented. Immediately, The. Pastor picked his car keys and headed out! Everyone had assembled for the Church Service and it was time for Choir ministration. The Pastor stood before the congregation and spoke. "We thank God for this day. We thank God for his Grace and Mercy. Weeks ago, she was accused, judged, condemned and abandoned and she wanted to take her own life! However, God has taken over...Our sister is here today and wants to sing to God for giving her another chance! Immediately she stepped forward and took over the Mic. As she stood before the congregation, everything changed. She felt the hand of God upon her and she just dropped on her knees and cried: "Yes to Your Will Lord! Lord I'm available for you!...*"
Click and Download 'Yes To Your Will' The New Worship single by E-PLUS(Ejiro Emenike Ukaumune, The Story Teller.)
You can now Download the Worship Single by E-PLUS(Ejiro Emenike Ukaumune, The Story Teller.) on the following on online stores
On CD Baby:
AMAZON
or more enquiry, you can call or WATSAP:
07081536821; 08028489362; 09075005895 or 08062760612
🍃
Follow The Series 'BOLD AS A LION'
Click here:
ukaumuneukaumune.blogspot.com
EXTRA CREDIT ON OKADA BOOKS
Get a discount on OkadaBooks.com
by signing up with my referral code and you can read my books!
Use my referral code:
🍃
You can buy this E-NOVEL
Click and Download
The Novel written by Ejiro Emenike Ukaumune( The Story Teller)
This link takes you to the Novel 'DIAMOND and STONES'
👇
To buy with recharge card
Click on this link..
👇
To buy with your Bank card , Click here
🍃
💥
🍃
Gloria Maduka
She's your regular host on
The Lunch Hour Show
@ Inspiration FM(92.3)
Mon-Froday. 2-5pm
Bettiwi: Property Consultants
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