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Jill Scott speak on the pitfall of rushing into marriage.
In an interview with Rollingout.com, the newly married singer, 44, discussed the pitfalls of rushing into a marriage based on infatuation and lust. “We get caught up in someone’s looks, or their money, but not the person. Or, we’re into someone for a couple of months and then the novelty fades and we’re on to the next. Love is bigger than just the emotion for the moment. Love requires patience. It requires communication. It requires and demands mutual respect and understanding. In this quick-paced world, we want immediate gratification. Our idea of love and having that is great, but the immediate gratification of having it all is what most people are after in this microwavable world. That’s what makes it such a challenge. We have to change our mentality if we want relationships that will last.” Jill who divorced in 2007 after 6 years of marriage told Essence.com that any man who wants her hand in marriage has to pass her 6 month test. “If y...
Wise sayings.
*WISE WORDS FROM A GREAT THINKER AND OBSERVER!!* *Buffalos kill 7 people every year.* *Lions kill 500 people every year.* *Hippos kill 800 people every year.* *Spiders kill 5000 people every year.* *Scorpions kill 7000 people every year.* *Snakes kill 10000 people every year.* *And then, surprisingly,* *Mosquitoes kill 2.7 million people every year. Yes, the smallest are the deadliest!* *Small 'sins', hardly noticed by many, are the most deadly to your spiritual life.* *Avoid excuses for not praying and allotting few moments of your day to your Creator.* *Sins of omission are just as deadly as sins of commission.* *Gossiping and small lies, are committed more frequently and are deadly.* *Mind those little compromises that you do daily. They are the ones that will bring your downfall.* *Successful people have two things on their lips, "Smile and silence".* *Smile can solve problems, while* *Silence can avoid problems.* *Sugar and salt may be mixed toge...
Legendary Actress Bukky Ajayi dies at 82.
Legendary Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi has died. The well respected actress died today July 6th. She made her last public appearance at the 2016 AMVCA in March where she won the AMVCA Merit Award. She was 82 years old. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.
