Stephanie Linus Daily

Tag: Love

  • Love People For Who They Are

    Love people for who they are instead of judging them for who they are not.

    The last Sunday in July is already here!

    Is it just me or is this year moving really fast. It seems just like yesterday we wished each other a happy new year and now, the second half of the year is already moving on.

    Something struck me recently which I’d like to share with you. When we’re fighting with people we love, it can become hard to see the good in them. It’s easy to pick out people’s faults. We subconsciously keep track of all the flaws of all the people in our lives.

    Whether someone is vain, self-centered, arrogant, petty, bitter, or obnoxious, we can easily slap a label on every person we meet. We see the faults of politicians, celebrities, but we also know the flaws of people in our everyday lives, whether our family members, friends or co-workers…it’s very easy to find faults.

    But did you know this: Our days are happier when we give people a bit of our heart rather than a piece of our mind.

    Seeing the good in other people is not just necessary for giving good compliments; it also substantially improves your own happiness.

    It’s my wish that we continue the year by becoming more proficient in finding positive aspects in other people. And by so doing, we get better at seeing positive aspects of ourselves.

    Let’s love people for who they are!

    Don’t forget to watch the Make Me Fabulous TV Show every Sunday by 7pm on DSTV Africa Magic Showcase Channel 151. It’s a show where we celebrate love always.

     

  • Love Don’t Cost A Thing!

    Sometimes it’s hard to believe the best things in life are free. But the truth is exactly that.

    Love don’t cost a thing. And neither do all the other truly important things that matter most in life. Such as Family; Hugs; Positive and creative people; Good health; Just being able to wake up to the sun shining in the morning; Our ability to empathize; Having people who never give up on you; Having good people in life who will lend you a hand…. and much more!

    Material possessions are great, but happiness doesn’t come from the items we own. It comes from a child’s giggle or your mom’s cooking. It shows up on a sunny day or seeing your best friend walk down the aisle.

    When it comes down to it, the riches in our bank accounts don’t compare to the actual riches we have.

    On the Make Me Fabulous show which has been airing on TV for a few weeks now, we have been emphasizing the importance of love. I can’t stress this enough. Love is the foundation, love is key, everything else comes after this.

    What are some of the ‘free’ things you really appreciate about your life?

  • #MakeMeFabulous: How to renew your love

    My reality show debuted last week. If you loved the Asolo edition, you shouldn’t miss this week’s edition for anything! You are going to see how important it is to cherish the love you’ve got.

    We get busy, that’s a given. We get busy with work and distracted by so many needs and ambition.

    And that is ok. But we need to create the balance, because there are people in your life who deserve your attention.

    Your spouse is one, and your children.

    So how busy is too busy?

    Love that ignites the whole family and seeps into the heart and attitude of the children would first begin with the couple who decided to come together to live and grow a family in the first place.

    Are you taking our spouses for granted?

    Maybe not intentionally, but we get so busy we forget to see what is in front of us. Soon our love starts to suffer and all kinds of challenges begin to show.

    One thing is important: take out time from your daily hustle every other week to spend time together. Find somewhere you can sit, eat and stare into each other’s eyes.

    No, it is not an ‘oyinbo concept’. Black couples too deserve romance.

    That’s the essence of #MakeMeFabulous; that’s the gospel I am preaching this morning.

    So tell me, what have you done for your spouse/partner/lover lately?

    Share with the rest of us!

    xoxo

  • Who I Will ALWAYS Respect and Who I Will NEVER Respect

    I will always respect the person who says, “I believe I am right. And you may also be right.”

    I will never respect the person who says, “I am always right. And you are definitely wrong.”

    I will always respect the person who says, “I know something, but I admit that what I know could be wrong.”

    I will never respect the person who says, “I know one thing: and it is the only possibility.”

    I will always respect the person who says, “there is more than one right way to do almost everything.”

    I will never respect the person who says, “my way is always the right way.”

    I will always respect the person who says, “how I measure my own intelligence is vastly different than how I should measure the intelligence of every other person.”

    I will never respect the person who says, “I am more intelligent that everyone else.”

    SL Fabz, what kind of person would you always respect and what kind of person would you never respect?

  • You Need To Read This Six Year-Old’s Definition Of Love

    We all have different definitions of love. Some are simple, some complicated, some get even confusing.

    But in the mind of a child, love is usually pure and simple. Just like this six year-old wrote. I found this so cute.

    what is love

    How would you describe her definition of love in one word?
    To you, what is love?

    Photo Credit: Kindnessblog.com

  • Stephanie’s Poll: Who Should Make The First Call?

    Imagine this scenario:

    A beautiful lady meets a handsome man somewhere. They have a great conversation and the chemistry in between them even at that first meeting is undeniable. They both have a good and comfortable time in each other’s company and feel their first meeting is the start of a wonderful union.

    After spending about an hour together, they reluctantly part ways, but not before exchanging numbers. Now note, emphasis on ‘exchange’. Lady has guy’s number and guy has lady’s number.

    One day, two days, four days, one week, two weeks pass after their meeting and… no phone call. Lady has been waiting patiently by her phone, with her heart in her mouth every time her phone rings, hoping its him. But he never calls….

    If you were the lady, would you call him? In such a situation, who should make the first call?

  • Your Ex vs A Party

    So, you’re getting ready to attend your friend’s birthday barbecue.

    Just as you get into your car, your phone rings. It’s the brother of your ex. Your ex has just had an accident. The brother of the ex, starts begging you to come to the hospital.

    The ex is an ex, because they treated you like dirt & left you (male or female, as it applies to you).

    After you end the call, you turn on the ignition of your car. Where would you go – hospital or barbecue venue?

    And why?

    Remember Chioma Nnani, the writer whose book excerpt I published a few days ago? I found this post on her FB wall and thought it would be interesting to share here.

    If it were you, where would you go?

  • These Three Things…

    And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. – 1 Corinthians 13:13

    This is one favourite Bible verse among a lot of Christians, containing three important things we need to live by.

    Faith, by which we apprehend spiritual blessings, and walk with God. Hope, by which we view and expect eternal blessedness, and pass through things temporal so as not to lose those which are eternal. Love, by which we show forth the virtues of the grace which we receive by faith in living a life of obedience to God, and of good will and usefulness to man.

    The greatest of these remains love. Love to our fellow man, love to our family, even love to those who least expect it. Sadly, love is also misunderstood in our world. It has been distorted, redefined, and perverted so that all manner of vices are described as love.

    What is your definition of love?

  • Do You Believe In Love At First Sight?

    Guy meets lady or lady meets guy, and after they exchange some glances, say a few words to each other and maybe a light touch, sparks fly. Yes, I know of that and believe that happens.

    But falling in love at first sight? Hmm… Not so sure.

    I’ve heard people say they saw a lady’s picture and immediately fell in love with her. Or a lady sights a guy for the first time at an event and falls in love with him before even speaking to him.

    It is widely believed that love at first sight is not true love, but infatuation. I’ve never fallen in love at first sight because I believe you have to spend time together over a period of time, that you have to know each other before love comes along. But I’ve learnt a lot from this blog that my opinions might be totally different from yours and I’d really love to know what you feel about this topic.

    So, do you believe in love at first sight? Have you ever fallen in love at first sight?

    Share your stories!

     

  • 6 Cool Ways To Enjoy Valentine’s Day Without Spending Too Much

    Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and I’m sure you are gearing up for a fab day with that special someone. You’re probably wondering how you are gonna fit in your spending to your tight budget. I’ve got news for you! Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to cost a lot of money for the experience to be romantic. Here are 6 interesting ways to show love without bursting your wallet:

    1. Cook Dinner Together
    Skip the expensive restaurants and make a homemade meal instead — but one more fancy than an ordinary night’s dinner. Spark some romance while preparing dinner together. Choose a dish that you both love and work side-by-side in the kitchen to prepare it. Play some music to add some more romance to the experience and then enjoy eating the meal together, after you have prepared it.

    2. DIY Gifts
    Instead of buying a super expensive piece of jewelry or something equally as wallet-busting, give a unique and personal token of your love. You don’t need to spend a small fortune to show the object of your affections that you care about them so why not make your own personal gift. It can be a photo collage or short video you compiled of the two of you. Whatever you choose to design, no one can resist a gift made with love.

    3. Go Dancing
    Its really not that expensive to find a good place around where they play your favourite music. Just go dancing! Put on your dancing shoes and get close with your significant other.

    4. Write It Out
    You don’t have to be a super writer to write from your heart. It could be a Poem, a Letter or a short note. Search deep into your heart and write sweet words for your love. Let your loved one know just how much he or she means to you in writing.

    5. Re-enact Your First Date
    Do you remember the place you had your first date? Or the place you first met? It is very likely your first date together wasn’t too expensive so why not recreate that special moment all over again. This will surely melt his/her heart and would give you time to recount the lovely memories of being together.

    6. Get Creative in the Bedroom
    Hmm… this is for married couples only *wink*.
    One of the best parts of Valentine’s Day is the facilitation of intimacy. This year, kick your bedroom antics up a notch and get creative by making it a night to remember.

    SL Fabz, what do you think of this list? Would you be doing any of these on Valentine’s Day?

    Do you have more tips to add?