"Where is the oil for children to use and keep the lamp burning during their years of independence, further growth, and accomplishments?" The answer to the above question gave birth to this book; "Beyond a Sojourner".The world is compared to a local market because it is a converging point for many kinds of persons and animals; the rich, the poor, the mentally ill, the sound and the average; most people get what they want while others move to another market or return for more search. The length of stay in the market depends on when one finishes with what took him or her there; though sometimes, an emergency can shorten the stay. In the world, a similar but larger scenario and situations present; if you do not have what to sell, you should see what to buy. If you do not have either, then you have nothing to do there!What is that item you will be selling or giving that will keep you busy till evening? Do people rush for your goods and feel disillusioned that your store is locked? Do you have many clients and activities that produce goods with good turnover? Can gates be finally shut, only after you are gone? Life is exciting for people who are relevant in their arena. While sojourning the world, try not to be on the fence, jump into the arena and play your role in a particular scene. As you read this book, you will not just choose a product to fulfill all righteousness and belong but one that will give you identity and relevance. You came to the world on your own, not as an escort, so have an identity, brand or name that will live after you. Life journey is also likened to a tunnel which is hard to pass through without sufficient light. There is always light and better room for movement at the end. The uncertainty lies on the stretch of the tunnel, what gauge of oil will complete the journey, and what challenges are ahead. Irrespective of what volume of oil is provided by parents and other self-development team members, the sojourner still needs resources to further his or her journey to the end of the tunnelThe pages of this book welcome you to a journey that goes beyond a mere walk on earth!
About the Author: Margaret Udoh is the Founder of Youth Reformation and Awareness Centre (YRAC) in Nigeria. YRAC is an organization with a team of Self-development experts that work to provide missing holistic information for raising children to become pragmatic leaders as adults. She is a Human Resource Manager and trains on self and corporate management areas. Margaret's passion for motivating and encouraging purposeful living is particularly evident in this book. This is one of a series of volumes on how best to live life after childhood, essentially as young and middle-age adults. A central theme in all her work is living with purpose and her aim is equipping people with the right knowledge to do so. Her other major publications are Parenting Bedrock, Parenting Milestones, Parents' Companion, Volumes, 1-4. Everybody will not be a writer; but there is that bloated portion of you that is waiting to burst and once it happens, you will need many hands to hold them from escaping. It is so sweet to discover your purpose. It is the best thing that can come to a man. You feel so relevant and can never be tired of expansion. Some can see you as a fool because they do not understand the joy you derive from fulfilling your purpose. Money is good and answers many questions but it is not the ultimate. Creativity provides the best spice for life. What is that area you need to birth? Commit it to God, believe and it will surely emerge. Take your dreams seriously, particularly if you never thought of it or had a similar experience in the day. Just as Joseph's dream manifested, yours will also, but do not interfere with God's plans for the dream. There will be obstacles on the way, just as he was sold to slavery and he was even a prisoner before he became a Prime Minister. Be on the side of God to the end.