Whispers from Within: Collection of Life Changing Messages to Help Light Your Path

By Efosa Eluma

This book Whispers from Within contains short stories and poems to help you navigate through life, to bring you to your own attention, to help light your path; and to awaken you to your own consciousness.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Oct 20, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669849544

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Copyright © 2022 by Efosa Eluma.

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Rev. date: 09/28/2022

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To the divine, my son (Joshua), my mom (Angela), my sister (Ivy), my niece’s (Jade & Simi), family and friends; thank you for helping light my path. I would not be here without your love and support.

CONTENTS

Preface

KNOW THYSELF

Square Pegs, Wrong Hole

Without Bound

Pretty Little Bird

The Uncertainties of Life

Why?

Affirmation of a King/Queen

Surround Yourself

The Joy of Life

You Are More Than Enough

Unapologetically You!

The Darkness

Did You Know?

Never Neglect You!

With the Sun

I Challenge You!

Surround Yourself

Yolo

Be Mindful

Affirmations for a King/Queen

Trust the Process

The Perfect Time is Now

Every Day, Choose You

Offer Kindness

Be True

Nature’s Beauty

Choices

COURAGE

Decisions, Decisions

Courage To Live

Steps Of Faith

Affirmations for a King/Queen

Chances Of Greatness

Dreams

Stories Told and Untold

Live in the Moment

Prayers Up High

Mother Nature

Sparrow Soaring

Hoping for Something Better

Safe Journey

Food For Thought

LOVE

The Greatest Force of All

Connections

Affirmations for a King/Queen

Choices are Being Made

Worth More Than the World

Affirmations for a King/queen

Choosing To Be

Flesh and Bones

Reminiscing

Quality Time

Life’s Simplicity

Appreciation Before Death

Choose Love

Letter to Caterpillar

HOME

A Deeper Meaning to Life

CONTENTMENT

Ticking of the Tocks

Gratitude

Reset Button

Be the Reason

Is it Worth It?

Affirmations for a King/Queen

You’re Deserving Of

Contentment

A Letter to Me

Materialistic World

Simplicity

Gift of Life

SPIRITUALITY

Metaphysical

Oceans And Skies

Chase

Everything has Meaning

Greener Pastures

Affirmations for a King/Queen

Go Into the Spirit

Divinity

Transition

Vulnerable Entity

Expiration

Whispers from Within

BONUS WHISPERS

How To Not Care What Others Think Of You

The Power Of Intention

What Will People Say

Life Of The Party

Falling

The Masked Life

Compassion

Simple Things

Just Do

Believe

Humility

Accept Your Essence

Mornings

Passion

Be Attentive

Awaken Yourself

Challenges

Happiness

Life Is Fleeting

The Death Of Humanness

Infinite Beings

PREFACE

My life’s journey began on a beautiful summer day in Derby, UK where I was birthed. You see, your date of birth is when you physically arrive in this earth space, but we birth every day when we peel down the human layers of who we are to discover/reveal our true spirit, our purpose.

I journeyed from Derby, UK with my parents to the largest city in Africa (Lagos), where the building blocks for all my life experiences started, and my path to understanding the world, its people, and ultimately myself, began.

I grew up in a close-knit family; however, the African adage that says it takes a village to raise a child became my experience. My mom has six brothers, and they were all part of my daily life.

As a child growing up in a traditional African home, I was shielded by my family; but I was able to experience life from the schools I attended, my uncle’s experiences, my community, and just by having a curious mind.

A part of the African culture that appeals to me is that of storytelling, sitting under the tree listening to some elders pass on wisdom. I remember my grandfather and grandmother passing down wisdom through parables when I was much younger, but I did not make much of