I’ve taken these lessons to heart even in my marriage. I focus on the eighty percent that’s working wonderfully while addressing the twenty percent that needs attention. This perspective guides me, reminding me to value what’s going well and work on what truly matters. Throughout the years, my connection with God has deepened. Raised in the Catholic Church,Iwasbaptised,attendedcatechism, and received my first communion there. As my husband is charismatic, I transitioned to the Charismatic Church alongside him. We’re part of The Eagle Center for International Ministries (TECIM). God is nowwoven into every aspect of my life. Not a day goes by without me speaking to Him. Past Times I have a strong passion for travelling. Before our children came into the picture, we used to travel frequently – twice a year, in January and July. However, once the kids arrived, our travel frequency reduced significantly. We attempted it when Whitney turned five, but the experience was too exhausting with young children in tow. I truly miss the excitement of exploring new cities and wandering the world. It’s a feeling I yearn to rekindle. Beliefs I firmly believe in executing tasks with excellence when they are to be undertaken. I illustrated this perspective through a story shared in one of my blog posts. One day, I received an appointment from the Ghana Investment Security Institute to serve as a facilitator for their program. My excitement was so profound that I wrote about it in my blog. This post led me to connect with a coaching group comprising female CEOs. Unexpectedly, significant opportunities emerged from this single act of sharing a success story. My intention was simply to highlight the importance of aspiring and pursuing dreams in effective ways. By sharing this experience, I unknowingly paved the way for greater possibilities. This unassuming action ultimately opened doors for me, leading to my role as a Board member of the African Visionary Fund. As a result, I frequently receive requests to nominate organisations for funding consideration from the global fund. Passions Sitting in the cosy comfort of my client’s living room, admiring some exotic sculptures, I watched as their dining table began to fill with assorted snacks and fruit juices. Soon there was this delicious smell of pastries and the tangy smell of fruits filling the room. I watched in pleasure as she came to sit beside me, assuring me that there would be more people, and sure enough, soon her husband, her three adult sons and two teenage daughters, her brothers-in-law and their wives, her cousins and nephews in Junior high school, and her best friend took up almost all the space. There were about twelve of them in all, and a happy, boisterous bunch. I couldn’t wait to start my presentation. Combining my ability to socialise, with the passion I had 45 The Birthday Journal
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