• What will humans be doing in 10 years?

    1. In a decade most people will not be driving. What will we do instead?

    2. In a decade most people will have robots in their businesses and probably their homes.

    3. In a decade we won't be looking at 2D monitors much anymore.

    4. In a decade we will be using a ton of brain/computer interfaces to work and play.

    5. In a decade AI will be making us all more productive, and, even, happier. It will be reporting our news. It will be running our businesses. It will be helping us with our health. It will be helping us build. It will help us design new things, new products, new ideas, new lifestyles, new experiences.

    6. In a decade we will still be needed to work, but on new things that are hard to imagine today.

    7. In a decade we will have dozens of virtual beings in our lives. And your AI will bring new ones into your life depending on your goals. Want to learn Spanish? A new group will show up that are different than the group that will show up if you want to learn Chemistry.

    8. In a decade new brain/computer interfaces will be here, and will merge humans with AIs in many ways.

    9. In a decade our corporate structures will change to be a hybrid of humans and AIs working together.

    10. In a decade a robot will attend our city council meetings and report to us about what's going on inside.

    11. In a decade we won't use applications, like we do today on our iPhones. We will have a singular user interface. On Star Trek you just said "computer do this" and it did. Star Trek will be real in a decade.

    12. In a decade we will have armies of robots and drones moving around our cities doing everything from deliveries to giving tours to tourists.

    13. In a decade we still will have artists and storytellers, but they will be assisted by AIs to help make that art, and tell that story. AI's will gather other AIs who will warn the humans that someone is telling an interesting story.

    14. In a decade AIs will still be asking humans for assistance. "Hey human can you get a better view of the house that's on fire across the street?"

    15. In a decade AIs are assisting humans in coming up with new medical and material breakthroughs. Even designing new computing architectures, whether Quantum, or silicon, or biological, or a hybrid of all three or even something even newer.

    #focus
    What will humans be doing in 10 years? 1. In a decade most people will not be driving. What will we do instead? 2. In a decade most people will have robots in their businesses and probably their homes. 3. In a decade we won't be looking at 2D monitors much anymore. 4. In a decade we will be using a ton of brain/computer interfaces to work and play. 5. In a decade AI will be making us all more productive, and, even, happier. It will be reporting our news. It will be running our businesses. It will be helping us with our health. It will be helping us build. It will help us design new things, new products, new ideas, new lifestyles, new experiences. 6. In a decade we will still be needed to work, but on new things that are hard to imagine today. 7. In a decade we will have dozens of virtual beings in our lives. And your AI will bring new ones into your life depending on your goals. Want to learn Spanish? A new group will show up that are different than the group that will show up if you want to learn Chemistry. 8. In a decade new brain/computer interfaces will be here, and will merge humans with AIs in many ways. 9. In a decade our corporate structures will change to be a hybrid of humans and AIs working together. 10. In a decade a robot will attend our city council meetings and report to us about what's going on inside. 11. In a decade we won't use applications, like we do today on our iPhones. We will have a singular user interface. On Star Trek you just said "computer do this" and it did. Star Trek will be real in a decade. 12. In a decade we will have armies of robots and drones moving around our cities doing everything from deliveries to giving tours to tourists. 13. In a decade we still will have artists and storytellers, but they will be assisted by AIs to help make that art, and tell that story. AI's will gather other AIs who will warn the humans that someone is telling an interesting story. 14. In a decade AIs will still be asking humans for assistance. "Hey human can you get a better view of the house that's on fire across the street?" 15. In a decade AIs are assisting humans in coming up with new medical and material breakthroughs. Even designing new computing architectures, whether Quantum, or silicon, or biological, or a hybrid of all three or even something even newer. #focus
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  • "When did you start putting on makeup?" Chisom asked, watching her roommate struggle to apply mascara.

    "Lately," Danielle replied, still focused on the mirror.

    "I don't know what this is, but you have to stop it," Chisom said, getting out of bed. She slipped into her fluffy pink slippers and walked into the bathroom.

    "Are you jealous of me?" Danielle shouted after her.

    Chisom burst into laughter.

    A few minutes later, she came out, wiping her face with a towel. Standing akimbo, she looked at her roommate, who now resembled a runaway clown.

    "Why would I be jealous of you?"

    "Then why are you opposing my choice of appearance?" Danielle asked, trying to fix her hair.

    "You're changing yourself to fit into that flashy group you joined last week. You're trying to please them, but you're displeasing yourself. In the end, you'll only confuse yourself," Chisom said, climbing back into bed.

    Danielle pouted, silently reflecting on what Chisom had just said.

    ---

    Have you ever found yourself doing things you normally wouldn’t, just to fit in or impress others?

    Maybe you’ve compromised your values or changed your appearance — not because you wanted to, but because you were afraid of being left out.

    Here’s the truth:

    People-pleasers often try to satisfy everyone but end up pleasing no one. The people you're trying so hard to impress may never be satisfied — and worse, they might even see you as fake. At the end of the day, you lose yourself.

    So don't live to please people.

    Be true to yourself. That’s where real confidence lies.

    © Juliet Chinenyenwa Alex
    "When did you start putting on makeup?" Chisom asked, watching her roommate struggle to apply mascara. "Lately," Danielle replied, still focused on the mirror. "I don't know what this is, but you have to stop it," Chisom said, getting out of bed. She slipped into her fluffy pink slippers and walked into the bathroom. "Are you jealous of me?" Danielle shouted after her. Chisom burst into laughter. A few minutes later, she came out, wiping her face with a towel. Standing akimbo, she looked at her roommate, who now resembled a runaway clown. "Why would I be jealous of you?" "Then why are you opposing my choice of appearance?" Danielle asked, trying to fix her hair. "You're changing yourself to fit into that flashy group you joined last week. You're trying to please them, but you're displeasing yourself. In the end, you'll only confuse yourself," Chisom said, climbing back into bed. Danielle pouted, silently reflecting on what Chisom had just said. --- Have you ever found yourself doing things you normally wouldn’t, just to fit in or impress others? Maybe you’ve compromised your values or changed your appearance — not because you wanted to, but because you were afraid of being left out. Here’s the truth: People-pleasers often try to satisfy everyone but end up pleasing no one. The people you're trying so hard to impress may never be satisfied — and worse, they might even see you as fake. At the end of the day, you lose yourself. So don't live to please people. Be true to yourself. That’s where real confidence lies. © Juliet Chinenyenwa Alex
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  • Keep moving! The Change you need will come!
    #Nakupenda
    #Stephenjesse
    #Love
    #Discipline
    Keep moving! The Change you need will come! #Nakupenda #Stephenjesse #Love #Discipline
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  • Support a Life-Changing Project
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    I'm currently seeking financial support to fund a vital project aimed at uplifting communities and helping people break free from poverty. This initiative is designed to create real, sustainable change and bring opportunities to those who need it most.

    Your contribution—no matter how small—can make a huge difference. Together, we can build something meaningful and impactful.

    Thank you for your generosity and support.

    #Knowledge
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    I'm currently seeking financial support to fund a vital project aimed at uplifting communities and helping people break free from poverty. This initiative is designed to create real, sustainable change and bring opportunities to those who need it most. Your contribution—no matter how small—can make a huge difference. Together, we can build something meaningful and impactful. Thank you for your generosity and support. #Knowledge #Makanaki
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  • OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL

    DATE: Tuesday MAY 6TH 2025

    THEME: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION III

    MEMORIZE: The counsel of f the LORD Standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Psalm 33:11

    READ: Genesis 50:16-20
    16 And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,

    17 So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.

    18 And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.

    19 And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?

    20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

    MESSAGE

    As I conclude the teaching I started two days ago, I want you to take special note of today’s memory verse. It tells us that God’s counsel will stand forever. This implies that no matter what anyone tries, God’s plan for your life can never be changed. Isaiah 46:10 says, “…My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:”

    When things that do not seem to align with God’s plan for your life start happening to you, don’t despair; trust God and be confident that He is able to make all things work together for your good. For example, in the Bible, God showed Joseph a glimpse of His plan for his life in two dreams (Genesis 37:5-9). However, instead of keeping his mouth shut, he announced the dreams to his brothers and parents. His brothers got angry and sold him into slavery. They thought they were destroying him, but little did they know that they were helping Him towards his destiny.
    After he was brought into Potiphar’s house, tragedy struck again, and he found himself in prison. I’m sure the devil must have mocked him and asked, “Now, what has become of your big dreams?” However, God never fails to bring His word to pass; He hastens His word to perform it (Jeremiah 1:12). The bigger the challenges, the more He will showcase His mighty power.

    God had a great destiny prepared for David, but the moment the oil came upon his head and he was anointed as king, it seemed all hell was let loose upon him. He became a fugitive for 13 years, moving from one hideout to another. In his psalms, he recorded how he felt during that season (Psalm 88:15, Psalm 25:16).
    However, despite all he faced, he still became Israel’s king as God ordained. I am sure that was why he said, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19).

    Beloved, no matter how much the enemy tries to stop you from achieving that glorious destiny that God has prepared for you, I want you to know that all things will work together for your good when you love God, and you are aligned with His purpose (Romans 8:28).
    Loving God means that you must obey all His commands (John 14:15). Don’t lose hope when negative circumstances come your way. Trust in God, obey all His commandments, and He will surely bring you to a glorious end in Him.

    KEY POINT

    No matter the difficulties you may be facing in your life, God is able to make all things work together for your good.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Chronicles 24-26

    AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

    HYMN 30: WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD
    1 When we walk with the Lord
    in the light of his word,
    what a glory he sheds on our way!
    While we do his good will,
    he abides with us still,
    and with all who will trust and obey.

    Refrain:
    Trust and obey, for there's no other way
    to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

    2 Not a burden we bear,
    not a sorrow we share,
    but our toil he doth richly repay;
    not a grief or a loss,
    not a frown or a cross,
    but is blest if we trust and obey.

    3 But we never can prove
    the delights of his love
    until all on the altar we lay;
    for the favor he shows,
    for the joy he bestows,
    are for them who will trust and obey.

    4 Then in fellowship sweet
    we will sit at his feet,
    or we'll walk by his side in the way;
    what he says we will do,
    where he sends we will go;
    never fear, only trust and obey.
    #olufaderomi
    #grace
    OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL DATE: Tuesday MAY 6TH 2025 THEME: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION III MEMORIZE: The counsel of f the LORD Standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Psalm 33:11 READ: Genesis 50:16-20 16 And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying, 17 So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him. 18 And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants. 19 And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? 20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. MESSAGE As I conclude the teaching I started two days ago, I want you to take special note of today’s memory verse. It tells us that God’s counsel will stand forever. This implies that no matter what anyone tries, God’s plan for your life can never be changed. Isaiah 46:10 says, “…My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:” When things that do not seem to align with God’s plan for your life start happening to you, don’t despair; trust God and be confident that He is able to make all things work together for your good. For example, in the Bible, God showed Joseph a glimpse of His plan for his life in two dreams (Genesis 37:5-9). However, instead of keeping his mouth shut, he announced the dreams to his brothers and parents. His brothers got angry and sold him into slavery. They thought they were destroying him, but little did they know that they were helping Him towards his destiny. After he was brought into Potiphar’s house, tragedy struck again, and he found himself in prison. I’m sure the devil must have mocked him and asked, “Now, what has become of your big dreams?” However, God never fails to bring His word to pass; He hastens His word to perform it (Jeremiah 1:12). The bigger the challenges, the more He will showcase His mighty power. God had a great destiny prepared for David, but the moment the oil came upon his head and he was anointed as king, it seemed all hell was let loose upon him. He became a fugitive for 13 years, moving from one hideout to another. In his psalms, he recorded how he felt during that season (Psalm 88:15, Psalm 25:16). However, despite all he faced, he still became Israel’s king as God ordained. I am sure that was why he said, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19). Beloved, no matter how much the enemy tries to stop you from achieving that glorious destiny that God has prepared for you, I want you to know that all things will work together for your good when you love God, and you are aligned with His purpose (Romans 8:28). Loving God means that you must obey all His commands (John 14:15). Don’t lose hope when negative circumstances come your way. Trust in God, obey all His commandments, and He will surely bring you to a glorious end in Him. KEY POINT No matter the difficulties you may be facing in your life, God is able to make all things work together for your good. BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Chronicles 24-26 AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE HYMN 30: WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD 1 When we walk with the Lord in the light of his word, what a glory he sheds on our way! While we do his good will, he abides with us still, and with all who will trust and obey. Refrain: Trust and obey, for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. 2 Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, but our toil he doth richly repay; not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross, but is blest if we trust and obey. 3 But we never can prove the delights of his love until all on the altar we lay; for the favor he shows, for the joy he bestows, are for them who will trust and obey. 4 Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at his feet, or we'll walk by his side in the way; what he says we will do, where he sends we will go; never fear, only trust and obey. #olufaderomi #grace
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  • Lost and alone, I felt unworthy of God's love. But when I heard of Jesus' birth, death and resurrection, I felt hope. I prayed to love and laugh, and God answered. Jesus wanted to talk to me, like the Samaritan woman. He offered me living water, and my spirit was transformed. I accepted Jesus' gift and my life changed. God filled me with love and joy. Forever grateful. HAPPY SUNDAY TO YOU ALL. #PASSION
    Lost and alone, I felt unworthy of God's love. But when I heard of Jesus' birth, death and resurrection, I felt hope. I prayed to love and laugh, and God answered. Jesus wanted to talk to me, like the Samaritan woman. He offered me living water, and my spirit was transformed. I accepted Jesus' gift and my life changed. God filled me with love and joy. Forever grateful. HAPPY SUNDAY TO YOU ALL. #PASSION
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  • Make room for what's coming next cause it will change your life for the better..,.
    #Nakupenda #Team2#Subewo
    Make room for what's coming next cause it will change your life for the better..,. #Nakupenda #Team2#Subewo
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  • #Waskydone
    Stand to be counted, be among those making a change, don't stay by the corner and look but let your contribution be counted as a change agent.
    #Waskydone Stand to be counted, be among those making a change, don't stay by the corner and look but let your contribution be counted as a change agent.
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  • You told your wife that you were going to work but you went to her best friend's house whose husband is a so|dier.
    Her husband comes back and you hurried|y hid under the bed
    The so|dier sends his wife off to the market while you are sti|| hiding under the bêd. you overhear him inviting a |ady over the phone.

    The lady comes and shôrt|y after his wife comes knôcking citing that her c|othes are sta!ned and she wants to change them

    Before the soldier husband opened the door. He tells the lady to hide under the bed.

    Now, the lady who comes face to face with you under the bêd turns out to be your wîfe and both of you are |ooking at each other under the bed like rãbbits without saying a word.

    In school, We call it REUNION
    In social gatherings, we call it GET TOGETHER
    In Mathematics, we call it Simultaneous Equation
    In Psychology, we call it "what goes around comes around"
    In Chemistry, we called it chain reaction
    In Economics, we call it demand and supply
    In Physics, we call it nuclear fusion! In Agriculture we call it crop rotation
    In English we call it coincidence
    In government we call it check and balance
    In food and nutrition we call it balance diet

    May the phone of those who skîp after reading without lîking and commenting and shãring fall into a bãsin of water

    Dón't forget to share like and comment.
    #Discipline
    #nakupenda
    You told your wife👩‍🦰 that you were going to work but you went to her best friend's house whose husband is a so|dier. 👮‍♂️ Her husband comes back and you hurried|y hid under the bed 🛏️ The so|dier sends his wife off to the market while you are sti|| hiding under the bêd. you overhear him inviting a |ady over the phone.🤣🤣 The lady comes and shôrt|y after his wife comes knôcking citing that her c|othes are sta!ned and she wants to change them🥺 Before the soldier husband opened the door. He tells the lady to hide under the bed. Now, the lady who comes face to face with you under the bêd turns out to be your wîfe🤣🤣 and both of you are |ooking at each other under the bed like rãbbits without saying a word.🙆🤣🤣 In school, We call it REUNION In social gatherings, we call it GET TOGETHER In Mathematics, we call it Simultaneous Equation In Psychology, we call it "what goes around comes around" In Chemistry, we called it chain reaction In Economics, we call it demand and supply In Physics, we call it nuclear fusion! In Agriculture we call it crop rotation 😂😂😅 In English we call it coincidence 😂😂 In government we call it check and balance 🤓🤓 In food and nutrition we call it balance diet 😁😁 May the phone of those who skîp after reading without lîking and commenting and shãring fall into a bãsin of water🤣🤣 Dón't forget to share like and comment. #Discipline #nakupenda
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  • What’s the best way to save money?


    Saving money can be a rewarding journey! Here are some effective strategies to help you build your savings:

    Create a Budget: Track your income and expenses to see where your money goes. This helps identify areas to cut back.
    Set Savings Goals: Define what you’re saving for, whether it’s an emergency fund, a vacation, or a big purchase. Having a target can motivate you.
    Pay Yourself First: Treat your savings like a recurring expense. Set aside a portion of your income for savings before spending on anything else.
    Use a High-Yield Savings Account: Look for accounts that offer better interest rates to grow your savings faster.
    Track Your Spending: Regularly review your expenses to find unnecessary costs that can be reduced or eliminated.
    Save Spare Change: Use apps or jars to collect spare change from your purchases. It adds up over time!
    Reduce Energy Costs: Be mindful of your energy consumption. Simple changes can lead to significant savings on bills.
    By implementing these tips, you can make a substantial difference in your financial health! What specific area of saving are you most interested in exploring further?
    #Discipline
    #nakupenda
    #savewisely
    What’s the best way to save money? Saving money can be a rewarding journey! Here are some effective strategies to help you build your savings: Create a Budget: Track your income and expenses to see where your money goes. This helps identify areas to cut back. Set Savings Goals: Define what you’re saving for, whether it’s an emergency fund, a vacation, or a big purchase. Having a target can motivate you. Pay Yourself First: Treat your savings like a recurring expense. Set aside a portion of your income for savings before spending on anything else. Use a High-Yield Savings Account: Look for accounts that offer better interest rates to grow your savings faster. Track Your Spending: Regularly review your expenses to find unnecessary costs that can be reduced or eliminated. Save Spare Change: Use apps or jars to collect spare change from your purchases. It adds up over time! Reduce Energy Costs: Be mindful of your energy consumption. Simple changes can lead to significant savings on bills. By implementing these tips, you can make a substantial difference in your financial health! What specific area of saving are you most interested in exploring further? 😊 #Discipline #nakupenda #savewisely
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  • "The Bench by the Lake"

    Every Sunday, Evelyn sat on the old wooden bench by the lake, a worn book in her hands and a thermos of tea by her side. The bench had seen better days, but to her, it was sacred—etched with laughter, promises, and silent moments shared.

    Years ago, it was where she met Thomas.

    He was sketching the water, frowning at the light. She offered him a cup of tea, and he offered her a smile. That small exchange became a ritual. Sunday after Sunday, their conversations deepened, laughter came easier, and so did the silence between them.

    One day, he simply said, “Let’s not spend Sundays apart anymore,” and she said yes with a nod, heart full.

    Decades passed, and Thomas grew slower, gentler, but never stopped sketching her by the lake. When he was gone, Evelyn returned to the bench, their bench, every Sunday.

    She didn’t read much anymore. Just watched the water, feeling the warmth of memories wrapped around her like sunlight.

    Love, she knew, doesn’t vanish. It lingers—in the worn bench, in the wind off the lake, and in the quiet spaces where hearts once met.

    #knowledge #stella
    "The Bench by the Lake" Every Sunday, Evelyn sat on the old wooden bench by the lake, a worn book in her hands and a thermos of tea by her side. The bench had seen better days, but to her, it was sacred—etched with laughter, promises, and silent moments shared. Years ago, it was where she met Thomas. He was sketching the water, frowning at the light. She offered him a cup of tea, and he offered her a smile. That small exchange became a ritual. Sunday after Sunday, their conversations deepened, laughter came easier, and so did the silence between them. One day, he simply said, “Let’s not spend Sundays apart anymore,” and she said yes with a nod, heart full. Decades passed, and Thomas grew slower, gentler, but never stopped sketching her by the lake. When he was gone, Evelyn returned to the bench, their bench, every Sunday. She didn’t read much anymore. Just watched the water, feeling the warmth of memories wrapped around her like sunlight. Love, she knew, doesn’t vanish. It lingers—in the worn bench, in the wind off the lake, and in the quiet spaces where hearts once met. #knowledge #stella
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  • #Discipline
    #nakupenda
    SHE WAS 8 YEARS OLD WHEN THEY FORCED HER TO MARRY AN 80-YEAR-OLD MAN AND THIS HAPPENED

    She was only eight. She still played with dolls, still chased butterflies barefoot in the dusty yard, still slept with her head on her mother’s lap. Her name was Amina, and all she ever wanted was to go to school, eat sweets, and laugh with her younger brother. But one morning, her mother pulled her aside, eyes red, voice trembling. "You are to be married next week." Amina blinked. Married? She thought it meant putting on a pretty dress and playing bride, the way she did with her friends. She didn’t understand why her mother cried harder when she smiled and asked if there would be cake.

    Her father didn’t explain. He only said, “This will save us all.” The man—Alhaji Umar—was 80 years old, rich, with hands that shook and breath that smelled of bitterness. He had four wives already. The youngest was 40. Now he wanted a fifth, and he wanted Amina. Because her father owed him. Because her father was drowning in debt. Because no one in the village would dare refuse Alhaji Umar.

    The night before the wedding, Amina asked her mother if she’d be allowed to go back to school afterward. Her mother didn’t answer. She just held her tighter. And when the drums began the next morning, when the guests gathered to dance and eat and celebrate what they thought was a blessing, Amina sat in the middle of the room in a white dress too big for her tiny frame, not knowing she was being led into a nightmare.

    The marriage was celebrated with loud music. But the silence in Amina’s heart was louder. She didn’t cry during the ceremony. She didn’t cry when she was taken to his house. But she cried when he locked the room that night. She cried when he touched her tiny hand and called her his "new beginning." He didn’t hurt her—not yet. But his eyes did. They looked at her like she wasn’t a child. Like she was property.

    Days turned into weeks. She didn’t go to school again. She cleaned the house. She sat beside his bed. She listened when he ranted about how none of his sons respected him. She became a shadow in a palace she never asked for. And the worst part? No one came for her. Not her father. Not her mother. They had vanished into the silence of guilt.

    But one night, when the wind howled and the rain slapped the windows, Amina heard someone at the door. A stranger. Wet, tired, breathing heavily. He said he was Alhaji Umar’s grandson. A university student back from abroad. “Who are you?” he asked, staring at her with confusion. “Why are you wearing a wedding necklace?”

    “I’m his wife,” she whispered.

    The boy’s face went pale.

    That night changed everything.

    TO BE CONTINUED...
    #Discipline #nakupenda SHE WAS 8 YEARS OLD WHEN THEY FORCED HER TO MARRY AN 80-YEAR-OLD MAN AND THIS HAPPENED She was only eight. She still played with dolls, still chased butterflies barefoot in the dusty yard, still slept with her head on her mother’s lap. Her name was Amina, and all she ever wanted was to go to school, eat sweets, and laugh with her younger brother. But one morning, her mother pulled her aside, eyes red, voice trembling. "You are to be married next week." Amina blinked. Married? She thought it meant putting on a pretty dress and playing bride, the way she did with her friends. She didn’t understand why her mother cried harder when she smiled and asked if there would be cake. Her father didn’t explain. He only said, “This will save us all.” The man—Alhaji Umar—was 80 years old, rich, with hands that shook and breath that smelled of bitterness. He had four wives already. The youngest was 40. Now he wanted a fifth, and he wanted Amina. Because her father owed him. Because her father was drowning in debt. Because no one in the village would dare refuse Alhaji Umar. The night before the wedding, Amina asked her mother if she’d be allowed to go back to school afterward. Her mother didn’t answer. She just held her tighter. And when the drums began the next morning, when the guests gathered to dance and eat and celebrate what they thought was a blessing, Amina sat in the middle of the room in a white dress too big for her tiny frame, not knowing she was being led into a nightmare. The marriage was celebrated with loud music. But the silence in Amina’s heart was louder. She didn’t cry during the ceremony. She didn’t cry when she was taken to his house. But she cried when he locked the room that night. She cried when he touched her tiny hand and called her his "new beginning." He didn’t hurt her—not yet. But his eyes did. They looked at her like she wasn’t a child. Like she was property. Days turned into weeks. She didn’t go to school again. She cleaned the house. She sat beside his bed. She listened when he ranted about how none of his sons respected him. She became a shadow in a palace she never asked for. And the worst part? No one came for her. Not her father. Not her mother. They had vanished into the silence of guilt. But one night, when the wind howled and the rain slapped the windows, Amina heard someone at the door. A stranger. Wet, tired, breathing heavily. He said he was Alhaji Umar’s grandson. A university student back from abroad. “Who are you?” he asked, staring at her with confusion. “Why are you wearing a wedding necklace?” “I’m his wife,” she whispered. The boy’s face went pale. That night changed everything. TO BE CONTINUED...
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