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Zenawi Olia, KISII, Kisii (2025)

19/06/2024

Overcoming Life's Challenges

As they say, life is not a bed of roses and at times it can dealt some real tough blows. Whether it’s in your personal life – love and marriage, health concern, job loss, or bereavement – we all encounter stress and hardships. They can make feel stressed, anxious, sad or even overwhelmed if a person experiences them regularly. But the good news, and this is worth mentioning, is that it is possible to rise above life’s challenges. Here are some tips:

1. Adjust your perspective. This perspective plays a significantly important role in managing a situation and its emotional aspect of it. Search for the lesson, dwell on the positive side, work on what is within your realm of influence. One can always re-look at it with fresh energy and positive attitude to tackle the issue.

2. When you are stressed, seek comfort from your friends and family members. When you are going through some hard time, don’t pull out from your social circle. Close friends and family members should be sought whenever there is a need to be listened, to be assured and simply to be encouraged. It might be the case where just being able to share ones frustrations to another human being makes the load feel a bit lighter.

3. Take care of yourself. Do not slight your own needs, especially since personal care is important when dealing with life issues. Get enough sleep, take balanced meals, keep your body active, and provide your brain with positive input. When you engage in self-care, you are prepared to handle the difficult situations that come your way.

4. Dissect issues into smaller and more easily tackled parts. Large intricate challenges can capture our attention quickly to a point of feeling daunted. The way out of this is to take them to their smaller components and then start working on each of them individually. It is empowering to experience a range of small successes that builds towards change.

5. Look inward and reflect. It stands to reason that when things get tough, one should embrace the experiences as learning experiences. What lesson would one learn from this? In what ways can you or should you become stronger? There are some points that one might have to adjust in the future: Introspection reveals life lessons.

Whether it is a health issue, job loss, financial woes, or any other struggles that are inevitable in life – know that this too shall pass. Strength is inside you and, with support and proper nurturing, you are capable of getting through the worse of trials. Just take it step-by-step. You've got this!

12/06/2024

**Funny Story: A Special Birthday gift**

Billy was eagerly waiting for his birthday and the day had come and it was his 8th birthday and he woke up early in the morning before everyone expecting to find out if there was any present waiting for him downstairs. As you have guessed, there was a beautifully wrapped gift placed under the dinner table with blue paper and a large golden ribbon on top. Billy could not wait to remove the paper to get to see the…a half-eaten sandwich.

“What?” Billy asked still astonished. It was the simplest of sandwiches, peanut butter and jelly his best but it was half eaten and the jelly had spilt out. He reversed the sandwich in a bid to look for some relevant information and it came as a surprise that there was a piece of paper inserted between the two slices. He opened it up and read the message written in his dad’s sloppy script – “You owe me one birthday present. Tried to buy some today but they were sold out. This sandwich should do until I return. Love, Dad.”

Though Billy could not help but laugh at his silly dad’s “gift,” it was better than his dad not remembering that his birthday was being celebrated today. With his half-finished sandwich in his hand, Billy ran in the direction of his family with the intention of asking about when his dad would come back with a genuine present. An inner voice informed him this could well be his birthday of a lifetime!

12/06/2024

A Heroic Seeing-Eye Dog Gets a Second Chance

Buddy on the other hand, was an experienced seeing-eye dog who was assigned to work with a young blind woman named Kate immediately after his training. He got to be her protector and assisted Kate to navigate safely through the city as she continued with her productive life, to and from work, grocery stores, and restaurants with friends. Buddy remained vigilant and always saw to it that Kate did not fall or get injured on the streets by close monitoring the changes in traffic lights and other obstacles on the side walk and other dangers.

One gloomy day, while walking with Kate in a crosswalk, Buddy realized that a truck was barreling towards them after running a red light. Time was almost up and Buddy was too close to allow the truck hit Kate; with power, Buddy pushed her out of the way of the truck with considerable force. While they were both startled but otherwise unharmed, it was Buddy who suffered the bulk of the impact.

The car driver, who was a guide dog named Buddy, lived but the accident left him blinded and thus could not work as a seeing-eye dog again. Kate was particularly disappointed to lose her guide of five years, and Buddy was fuming over where he would end up. Despite the fact that he could no longer earn his livelihood through work, he remained young and full of energy and wanted some job to do.

However, Buddies required enthusiasm, intelligence, and training were not overlooked by the show. He was assigned to Adam who was a disabled veteran, a leg amputee who experienced a traumatic brain injury during the combat that also caused him to have PTSD. Although his body is still scarred, Buddys gentle demeanor and attention helped Adam feel safe and included after the accident.

One time at the long walk they took together, Buddy observed several signs that Adam was emotionally disturbed, but he was hiding it. Seeing that the vines of a panic attack were creeping in on him, Buddy moved Adam to a safer and less congested area of park bench in the shade. Putting his arms around Buddy, Adams was gradually calmed, his breathing becoming stable as the effects of the traumatic situation started to fade.

The two main characters of the story where two people whose life was saved by a brave working dog who did not stop assisting people in need even though he lost his own life. Thanks to his quick mind and his training, Buddy was able to get a new purpose in helping a friend, a matured warrior that just needs someone to help him find his peace. Again, the sheer willpower saved someone else’s second chance and gave him the much-needed chance to succeed.
By Olia Zenawi.......

12/06/2024

Here are some Best life coaching tips For You

Pause before reacting. Whenever any event or person provokes your emotions in some way, remember to take a few seconds to breathe deeply before reacting. This can assist you in refraining from uttering a sentence or making a move you might later be sorry for.

This is a very important principle to bear in mind as it involves centering on what is achievable within one’s control. This is because it is impossible to change other people’s behavior or influence the events occurring around you, but it is possible to change one’s behavior. Specifically, concentrate on factors that depends on you and none else.

When personal goals are to be set, they should be specific and measurable, and when actions are to be taken, it’s important to do them. To write that kind of goals and good intentions will not get anyone very far is to state the obvious. When setting your goals, make sure to be as precise as possible, and then ensure that you are engaging in activities to make the goals a reality every single day. Progress requires consistent action.

Challenge negative self-talk. Pay attention when an inner critic starts to voice possibilities like saying ‘I can’t’ or ‘That’s too difficult.’ Respond to such negative messages with affirmative remarks based on your strengths and values.

Practice gratitude. Take five minutes or so each day to look at a piece of paper or notebook and jot down three things that made you happy throughout the day or things that you are thankful for. This mundane activity, which may seem trivial, has been known to enhance mood and outlook in the long run.

Nurture supportive relationships. Make the friends you need and whose presence improves your life positively, those who inspire and push you in the right ways. One should not spend a lot of time with people who take your energy or confidence, for example, negative friends. Surround yourself with positivity.

Be patient with yourself. Self improvement is not a linear process where there is a constant and consistent improvement. That means you should be prepared for fluctuations; there will be moments both of success and failure. To remain strong when things get tough, to carry on and not worry about how things are done but just move forward to the next step.

I hope that these tips provided guidance for you to use in order to help you build up your progress. If you have any more specific queries or need more information, please do let me know.

10/06/2024

# Pizza's Love Story

When Pizza first sighted Fries in the food court section, it was an attraction of love at first sight. The pizza was still hot to touch, the cheese melted nicely, and the sauce was moist. The fries were warm with crispy edges and well seasoned with salt. They locked gazes over the crowded tables, and there was some undeniable spark there.

Pizza walked up nonchalantly as if he wasn’t about to have a date with the most beautiful girl in school. I greet you with words like these: “Hey there, fresh and hot today you look.”

Fries batted her eyelashes. >”Oh, thank you! You look pretty delicious yourself.”

Their interaction before marriage was constantly feeding each other and eating late into the night. It could be said that Fries was Pizza’s shadow; wherever Pizza went, Fries was sure to follow. They complemented each other in a way that was ideal, or perhaps normative, salty and savory.

However, life was not entirely smooth sailing for Aria and Ezra. Pizza’s ex, named Salad, attempted to convince him to get back together with her by saying that her meals had fewer carbs. Fries had to defend herself from Ketchup, her ex-boyfriend, who just could not let go of her, squeezing the bottle at her.

Pizza realized that Fries was the only one that she wanted to be with, and vice versa. They also had a wedding at the Giant Kitchen Chapel, and all their foodie friends were present during the occasion. Finally, the exchange of buns and the promise to remain husband and wife until the buns were devoured marked the show as a recipe for happiness. Whether the world gave them lemons or oranges, their love would always be just as piping hot, crispy, melty, and saucy.
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Zenawi Olia

07/06/2024

How to become successful in life:

There was this story of a young girl named Zoe who wanted to be successful in life, or at least that was what most people wanted in life. From childhood, she had a passion for books regarding successful leaders and business tycoons who had lots of hurdles on their way to success. This made Zoe convinced that, with passion, hard work, and proper direction, she could make the life she had always dreamt of.

Zoe was also a high school graduate, but she refused to join college immediately, like most young people do today. But, she got an internship at a growing tech firm that was in its infancy. This means that, even though she merely had to get coffee for her bosses and make photocopies, Zoe observed how the company worked, absorbed the ethos of entrepreneurship, and gained insights from the managers she respected.

Several years later, Zoe decided to try for herself and established her own firm focused on the sale of environmentally friendly consumer goods. It was a long journey of dragging out her mistakes in attempts to establish her business. There were days when she was making no sales at all and almost felt like calling it quits. But Zoe drew from memory the inspiring figures of her favourite books and was not deterred by the failures.

One day Zoe woke up and realized that one of the influencers had posted the product from Zoe’s store, and suddenly the sales were through the roof! The organisation grew into a mass popular brand and was popular for its sustainability. Zoe also wrote best selling books, and over the years she has also been able to create thousands of job opportunities. She is also a world renowned public figure who has spoken extensively on the subject of entrepreneurship.

She knew it was all about continuous learning, being a team player, taking a chance on herself, and never giving up, even when the circumstances seemed averse. Above all, she did not forget that she once had dreams when she was a child and continued to have faith that she could build a better future without darkness. It only takes passion, purpose, and determination that never sleeps to be able to achieve even the unimaginable.
By Zenawi Olia

07/06/2024

A captivating story about life as a politician:

Thus, the title, ‘The Life of a Politician’ should be translated into the language used by the Tarahumara people, ‘El Vida de Un Politico’.
The moment I enter my office in the capital, the piles of paper on my desk and the crowded schedule on my calendar meet me. I begin my day in the committees, where I spend most of my time arguing for or against bills and, on the other hand, handling negotiations on amendments from other legislators. I found it a very exhausting job to manage to look into the needs and requests of the different stakeholder groups, donors, and lobbyists on one hand while at the same time upholding my own set of values.

A sandwich eaten at my desk and then off to a public function to ‘meet the people’ and get their votes. There is no greater motivator than feeling that the citizens you serve benefit from your work by sharing the problems that communities face. I take pictures with my fingers and give a hand-jam to all these people, as inspiration floods my veins.

The rest of my afternoon is spent taking phone calls and responding to e-mails regarding media, constituents’ issues and concerns and various campaign issues. The problem is, there is always a fresh fire that I have to extinguish! The social media that we use in the campaign helps me find some time to meet my campaign manager to discuss on the most effective ways that the message we post on social media can reach more people.

In the morning, I put on a politician’s appearance, and then in the evening, I switch to a tux for a fundraising dinner. Fund raising is an important aspect of getting resources for the organization, though I do not find it interesting. I smile as I mingle through the crowd, trying to make the appropriate conversation size to gauge my worth.

They don’t go home early, and they don’t get much rest. My family does not expect me to be home for dinner, they are quite accustomed to me not being around at dinnertime. When I finally retire to bed at sometime in the night, I am content with the knowledge that I had a part to play and be heard today. And it seems that there is nothing else I would prefer to do, even though such choices might be frustrating and demoralizing at times. This life of public service speaks to me, I can envision myself doing anything else. It is still a process and there is no end in sight, but I couldn’t imagine my life otherwise.

I attempted to include some of the aspects, such as time constraints, importance of the constituents, pressure on finances and the passion involved in being a politician in the artwork. I focused on being positive, but at the same time, mentioned some of the challenges that are present. Feel free to ask if you want me to add or change something in the story!

**Draft Life of a politician**
By Zenawi Olia

07/06/2024

Story: :The Ocean's Lullaby

Maya sat by the shoreline, with her eyes fixated on the ocean horizon, where surges of water met the sandy coast. She took off her shoes and put her feet firmly on the warm sand listening to the sound of the ocean. How she adored this place—she came here to escape the bizarre and uncontrolled circumstances that occurred on the territory of the island.

Maya had a calm feeling of satisfaction when the sun set in shades of fuschia, orange, and gold. The water seemed to be singing her a lullaby, with the occasional splash and shh from the ocean. She opened her eyes and allowed her thoughts to wander as freely as the tune to which the song ‘swayed’.

And what did she have left now? She even saw herself as a little girl running along the shore with her mother and brother. Giggles as the waves splashed feel on their feet for a while before pulling back into the sea. Ringing with laughter in the Vast openness. These were memories that Maya never let go of; these memories were dear to her.

The stars began coming alive in the dimly lit sky as the sun set and night fell over the beach. Maya hesitated to go away from this place, and she stayed a little bit longer before leaving. As a result, the stars that covered the sky as well as the moon, which had risen above the horizon, was shedding its light on the ocean waters as they swayed in the water.

It was as if Maya took an oath that even if things became more and more chaotic and even if she had a lot on her plate, she’d always find time for the seas curative touch. She would return anytime she felt that she needed the sound of the ocean to soothe the soul.

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