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Sometimes, we get so consumed in the daily automated actions of getting through our days with minimal reflections given to the things that we are doing and the things that we need to do.
It’s far easier being on cruise control, than to pause and think.
Yet, we have dueling desires in our heart to live our dreams, to aspire to greatness.
Aspiring to greatness means leaving mediocrity behind.
Aspiring to be better requires conscious and dedicated efforts coupled with lots of deeper reflections.
Are you willing to go the extra mile?
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
a cooking pot and twisted tales 
Yes, it’s good to think it and then go the extra mile to make it real. Well done, Jacqueline!
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Thank you my dear 🙂
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You are welcome, Jacqueline. 🙂
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Lovely post Jacqueline. I am trying to catch up on your posts as I have missed a few. There is always something new to learn and think about.
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Sofia, you just said a lot to me with your words. It’s encouraging to hear that you learn something from them. Thank you for taking the time to read and do have a good day 🙂
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You too Jacqueline! Good morning from beautiful Greece 😄
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Great post sis! Indeed it’s calling out God’s promises and submitting to whatever we must do to bring our heart’s desires to match up with our minds. God will give us the extra grace and mercy where we lack until it comes to pass.
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Amen. So true Emma. The grace comes from above, but we have to seek it first.
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Thoughtful post my friend!
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Thank you my lady 🙂
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Great post. I haven’t been able to focus on myself much before, life always got in the way and I’m the caregiver. But this is my year!
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I have a fair idea how you must feel Diane, with raising a family, it’s never easy. Go for your year darling. I am rooting for you and I know that you will do well 🙂
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Thanks, you, too!
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Reblogged this on SHUT THAT NEGATIVE NOISE OFF! (AND FIND YOUR JOY IN LIFE) and commented:
Great inspiring post by Jacqueline. This was indeed a great confirmation and reminder. Read and be blessed. Emma
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Sweet sister, thank you for your kind gesture 🙂
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This post challenges every reader to take a pause and look at where they are going and how they are going there. You are a great inspirer. By my evaluation, Jacqueline Obyikocha left mediocrity behind many years back; if at all it ever crossed her path. Shine on!
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It’s a question that I ask myself each day to help me streamline my thoughts and actions. Thank you for your words Sir, I am still working at getting better.
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That is the right action to take.
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