Nehemiah Writes, Personal Experience
It’s sad to watch you board your flight to history slip off my fingers like spilled red wine.
2019 was a beautiful year, I had my fair share of experiences and several things left me in awe.
When I got this idea to round up my lessons learned in 2019, I thought really hard for days as to what to pen down; not because I learnt nothing during the year nor because the year treated me well, but because I tried to think through of how to translate these experiences into lessons.
Finally, I have been able to write up these life lessons 2019 taught me.
With a team member from Gracious Givers Foundation 
With my daughter Comforts
Say NO even when it hurts. Don’t be afraid to say “NO” to that loved one just because you will loose or hurt him or her. Always look before you leap. Same way you need to always think before you answer.Don’t be afraid to tell someone you’ll get back to them before giving them a definite answer, especially when your mind isn’t at rest. I made a lot of mistakes in 2019 because I gave instant answers . In the end, it was more tough withdrawing when I realized it wasn’t what I wanted.
Be consistent. A lot of people are running fast to God knows where, most especially, the youth. Many people have so many visions that, they can’t even stick to one cause. They are seen everywhere but are not known anywhere. Being strong doesn’t mean fight every battle. Be selective in fighting because not all battles bring reward. If you start a project, make sure you finish it.
Face your challenges. How I wish challenges weren’t part of life’s journey! If it weren’t, how would we grow then?Challenges grow people. Don’t let circumstances make you whine about life and give you a terrible and negative perspective of life. There were so many challenges in my 2019 but i decided to be positive, to try and to get rid of negativities and to try to forgive. I must say it wasn’t easy but, I tried.
Take adventures. Take risk. Life is all about risk taking.But! Take proper risk! Try things you’d love to try but are quite afraid or skeptical about. Meet new people and learn different cultures. You think you know everything, you think you’re tolerant enough. Traveling, having deep heart to heart Open minded conversations would broaden your understanding of events and people. You necessarily don’t have to change, but then, you learn. The more you learn, the more you know and the more you know, you grow.
Atia, Ashanti Region 
Jubilee Mall, KNUST
Be yourself (Appreciate your talents and gifts). It took me so many years to realize and accept that I am a good speaker and a writer all because my grammar wasn’t all that good. One day I had an encounter with a Life Coach online and that was all. I have always been extremely shy about my English and musical genius. Why did it take me so much time to find confidence in myself? I encourage you today, find your confidence. Love your gift.
Thank you 2019 and I hope 2020 teaches more greater lessons
My name is Nehemiah Afful. I’m the Chief Empowerment Officer of TSoL.
The School of Life 