Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | You need to change your thought pattern
No matter how long you live on earth, if you don’t do anything to make it impactful, you have not lived a truly fulfilling life. Some people live for many years on earth without making any tangible influence on anyone or anything. While some others live just a few years and leave a legacy to […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | I will not lose, for even in defeat, there’s a valuable lesson learned, so it evens up for me
It is important for us to know that we won’t always win in life. But,this is no reason for us to feel bad or think that we are outright failures. We must understand that sometimes in life we will fall and when we do, we must not remain on the ground, we have to get […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | Everybody is a genius.
A tale was told about two young men who were sailing on the sea. The first man asked the other if he had any knowledge about the Arts and he replied, No! Man A thought it was strange that his friend didn’t know anything about his area of specialty, which to him was an important […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | Start where you are. use what you have. do what you can.
According to a popular Chinese proverb, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. What this means is that for you to get anywhere, attain any height or reach any goal, you have to take that first bold step. To achieve your dreams in life, you must erase every thought that you […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind
Every day, we get hurt by People whether intentionally or unintentionally. They could be our friends, foes or even family members. No matter how hard we try, we can not escape being hurt by People every once in a while. But what’s important is how we respond when we find ourselves in such situations. A […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing
It’s funny how some people try to avoid being criticized. They never want anyone to disapprove of whatever they say or do. Oftentimes, people that are guilty of such funny traits are either those that feel inadequate and lack confidence in themselves, or the ones that are overconfident. Those who always think they are too […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.
In our pursuit of greatness, we are sometimes faced with sudden disappointments. It may be the loss of a job or losing out at the verge of reaching our goals. This hits so badly we tend to break down, thinking all hope is lost. But we need to understand that everything happens for a reason. […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | If you can’t fly, then run if you can’t run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.
Whatever you do in life, make sure you’re making a forward movement. It doesn’t matter how fast or slow you move. Just ensure you are making progress and getting better at whatever you set out to do. Martin Luther King Jr in one of his quotes says,…” If you can’t fly, then run. If you […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | Instead of talking in the hope that people will listen, try listening in the hope that people will talk.
People say you are skilled at talking. You know it’s true because talking is your forte. You talk so much you even wear yourself out at times and when you talk, you want everyone to listen. Hey, give yourself a break! There’s more to life than you being the center of attention all the time. […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | Don’t follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you
The fact that everyone is moving in that direction doesn’t make it acceptable, neither does it make it the best way to go. How about you change the narrative? Dare to be different! It is so easy for people to jump on the bandwagon these days. Once they see a particular idea, product, or service […]