WHAT IS YOUR SIGN?
Have you ever met any human being
who does not know their sign of the zodiac?
We all pretend not to believe in astrology
Yet, we all know our astrological signs
What is your sign? We ask each other
Whenever many of us buy newspapers
the first thing we read is the horoscope section
Do the zodiac signs influence our destiny?
Are we puppets been manipulated by the stars?
Do the stars above determine our happiness?
Do our birthdates decide our fate on earth?
Then, how come twins born on the same day
Have different destinies and lifestyles?
Do you credit your success to your birthdate?
Or blame your failure on your astrological sign?
People born under the same zodiac sign
Are said to possess similar characteristics
It is also said that our zodiac sign determines
our compatibility with other fellows
Whether this is true or not, in most cases
we still decide who is or will be our wife, partner
husband, spouse, soul-mate or companion
If we end up making an erroneous decision
and our relationship end up in a divorce court
Shall we blame astrological incompatibility?
Or blame our shortsightedness and all the stars above
Many believe that astrology can compute probabilities
Therefore, nothing is carved in stone or infallible
All things been equal, it is worth looking into
Enjoy your life, good luck and happy destiny
© Julius Babarinsa
TWELVE TYPES OF PEOPLE ON EARTH
How can there be twelve types of people on this beautiful planet?
Before you dismiss this theory as a simplistic hypothesis
You have to look, consider and judge the facts
In western astrology, there are twelve signs of the zodiac
Which govern all people born from January to December
In other words, wherever you may be living on this earth
Regardless of your color, race, tribe, gender or language
You belong to one of the twelve astrological signs –
Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra,
Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces
Even in eastern [Chinese] astrology, the zodiac is divided into
Twelve-year circle with each circle represented by an animal
That means, wherever you may be living on this earth
Notwithstanding your nationality, ethnicity, gender or society
You belong to one of the twelve animal signs –
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse,
Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig
Western astrology regard the signs of the zodiac as Sun Signs
Chinese astrology view the signs of the zodiac as Animal Signs
Is there any human being who does not know his or her Sun Sign?
Several people know both their Sun Signs and their Animal Signs
In western astrology, the date, time and place of birth are assumed
And believed to influence the destiny of human beings on earth
Whereas in Chinese astrology, it is the year of birth that is
Viewed as the dominant factor influencing human destiny on earth
Now that you agree that there are twelve types of people on this earth
You may ask – why is it hard for them to live together in peace?
Why do we have overflowing hatred and wars in many places?
Why can’t these twelve types of people just get-along?
Your answer is as good as mine. Until next time
Have a great day and remember to stay happy
© Julius Babarinsa
THE RICH AND THE POOR
Everybody will like to be called a rich person
To be rich is to be labeled successful and prosperous
Many will call you affluent, high-class and wealthy
Nobody will like to be known as a poor creature
To be a poor creature is to be wretched and deprived
Many will tag you as underprivileged and a destitute
The poor are also labeled impoverished and lower-class
We all know that we live in a world of contrast
While some are born rich, many are born poor
Many princes and princesses are born into opulence
While the off-spring of refugees are born into poverty
Everybody knows that human fingers are not equal
The question here is – can the rich become poor?
On the other side of the coin – can the poor become rich?
There have been instances when the rich later become poor
The rich can become poor through massive gambling
The rich can become poor through ill-advised investments
The rich can become poor through reckless spending
Conversely, we have witnessed some poor becoming rich
The poor can become rich by winning the lottery
The poor can become rich through inheritance
The poor can become rich through savings and investments
The poor can become rich through marriage
Many ask – do the zodiac signs determine our fortune on earth?
The answer is negative as there are rich and poor in all signs
Others ask – does our place of birth determine our fortune?
Since we humans can migrate to other countries
There are no definite answers to linking our birth-place
to whether we are rich or poor on this earth
All said and done, we humans possess enough intelligence
to improve our fortune and have better existence on this earth
Whether you are rich or poor, always remember that
No condition is permanent. Good luck and happy destiny
© Julius Babarinsa
IF YOU COULD TURN BACK THE CLOCK……
Human life on earth is filled with series of omissions and blunders
Have you met anybody who has never made a mistake in their life?
Many people have done numerous things in their life
That they - in retrospect wish they should never have done
Several people have omitted to do some things in their life
That they - with hindsight wish they should have done
If you could turn back the clock
What would you have done differently?
What have you done in the past that you regretted doing?
If you could turn back the clock
What are the things you omitted to do in your life?
That you would like to do or do better
A politician who just lost an election
Wished he could have taken more care of his constituents
A student who failed the last examination in his college
Wished he could have studied harder and more seriously
A drunk driver who was involved in an accident
Wished he should never have consumed so much alcohol
If they could turn back the clock
Some men wish they could have waited for the right woman
They regretted been carried away by false love and infatuation
If they could turn back the clock
Few women wish they could have waited for the right man
Who would have treated them as a princess and a soul-mate?
If you could turn back the clock
What would you have done differently?
A pregnant school-girl would wish she could have been more careful
Instead of allowing herself to get lost with the passion of the moment
Are there any regrets in your own life?
Do you remember something you did wrong few years ago?
You wish you could go back and correct
If you could turn back the clock
What would you have done differently?
All said and done, please eat right, stay happy and enjoy your life
© Julius Babarinsa
WHAT DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE?
It is a natural fact of life that we human beings believe in
one thing or another – either tangible or intangible
The belief system of individual is sometimes determined by
parental heritage, place of birth, religion and societal values
We all grow up believing in many things our parents believe in
By the time we finish high school, our belief system transforms
The transformation occurs through our perception of the society
as influenced by our daily contact with classmates and neighbors
By the time we graduate from colleges and universities
Our belief system metamorphosed to a new level
through our interactions and relationships with the society
What do you really believe?
It is a known fact that many people believe in a Supreme Being
Different names are attributed to this Supreme Being
The name varies from one geographical location to another
The name also differs from one religion to another
To several people, the Supreme Being in known as God
To many mystics, the Supreme Being is called Universal Intelligence
What do you really believe?
Numerous people believe it is allright to eat all kinds of foods
While some believe it is wrong to eat animals and animal products
These people called vegans say that all animals are our friends
Therefore, nobody has the right to slaughter their friends for food
What do you really believe?
Almost everybody believe in the power of money
to solve all their problems and end their difficulties
Some say, even if money cannot make you happy
at least, money will give you peace of mind
What do you really believe?
It is true that what we believe influences our overall perception
Our belief system affects our approach to work ethics
Our belief system shapes our attitude to friends and neighbors
It is right time to search your conscience and ask yourself
What do I really believe?
Whatever may be your beliefs, please enjoy yourself
because you may never pass this road again.
© Julius Babarinsa