<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:13:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@lightoj/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The journey of life: Hardships often prepare man to be extraordinary.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny-- C. S Lewis In life, the journey of man is one that is unpredictable. You cannot choose the life you want to live until you]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/the-journey-of-life-hardships-often-prepare-man-to-be-extraordinary-4343f8536fb57</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/the-journey-of-life-hardships-often-prepare-man-to-be-extraordinary-4343f8536fb57</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:14:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMgcvqcgtiR7qwKDdDhH8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreams do come true; Be courageous!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. -- Walt Disney Dreams are our expectations of what our tomorrow will look like. Most times, it is a solid vision of the imaginary]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/dreams-do-come-true-be-courageous-de91b2e1c441c</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/dreams-do-come-true-be-courageous-de91b2e1c441c</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:14:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMgGNebSRRKKZsnqLHbWW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family vs Career: Strike a balance.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source “A happy family is but an earlier heaven.” —George Bernard Shaw Often times, man is at crossroad... On one hand is the family that needs attention and the other is a career that needs focus. It]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/family-vs-career-strike-a-balance-1fbbff06b4c2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/family-vs-career-strike-a-balance-1fbbff06b4c2</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:00:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAN5ngJYT9E1TXKoUV9dkz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreams and dedication: A Powerful Combination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination. Life achievements are mostly as a result of dedication to dreams. Dreams don't just come to pass overnight, it is usually continuous and persistent]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/dreams-and-dedication-a-powerful-combination-16e1e5824d681</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/dreams-and-dedication-a-powerful-combination-16e1e5824d681</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:59:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMyu2ySpnoDrBjPo6oRZ8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[It never gets easier, you just get better.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source It never gets easier, you just get better. In life, there always come a time when you sit and access all your actions. As you grow as human, you begin to wonder why you had hold on so hard to some]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/it-never-gets-easier-you-just-get-better-672f5f01ce162</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/it-never-gets-easier-you-just-get-better-672f5f01ce162</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:59:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMyY8U6g6KB7RcS9k2hAe?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friendship: The greatest gift.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it. - Hubert H. Humphrey Have you received your own greatest gift (Friendship)?? Over the past few weeks, one quote that has continued]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/friendship-the-greatest-gift-52ee0cbd87f11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/friendship-the-greatest-gift-52ee0cbd87f11</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:29:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMxRtZgtUkstKnDKnEhmx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you go through, grow you.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source Everything you go through, grow you. Reach for the stars, fall halfway, try again but never quit. It may look impossible but with the right drive, motivation and inspiration you'll get there. You'll]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/everything-you-go-through-grow-you-770a5e53a8dce</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/everything-you-go-through-grow-you-770a5e53a8dce</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:29:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAN65C7UDKLu1rt6LgJ6m4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positivity a key to success.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success. - Shiv Khera. Nothing in life comes easy. As such, success doesn't come by mistake it is always a result of continuous effort]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/positivity-a-key-to-success-d242cbd8b754f</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/positivity-a-key-to-success-d242cbd8b754f</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2018 15:59:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAN65C7UDKLu1rt6LgJ6m4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The two side of life; Now and later.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source Life can be very discouraging. One day, you can have all the good health, fun and be full of life, then the next day you're on a sickbed, being catered for and almost lifeless. The story of man]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/the-two-side-of-life-now-and-later-65fd0fdb9b5bd</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/the-two-side-of-life-now-and-later-65fd0fdb9b5bd</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:00:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAN3xL4ibzhpRGMRuC2Uw8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't ruin a good today by thinking about a bad yesterday. Let it go.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source There are probably dozens of well-intended people who have advice for how you should live your life, make your career choices, or make yourself happy. Similarly, walk into the self-help section]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/don-t-ruin-a-good-today-by-thinking-about-a-bad-yesterday-let-it-go-5412c39bba12f</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/don-t-ruin-a-good-today-by-thinking-about-a-bad-yesterday-let-it-go-5412c39bba12f</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2018 16:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAN287kGTkhp2gG5R8nC4v?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free yourself from the world, appreciate the value within!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source "Free yourself from the complexities and drama of your life. Simplify. Look within. Within ourselves we all have the gifts and talents we need to fulfill the purpose we've been blessed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/free-yourself-from-the-world-appreciate-the-value-within-f9e503da4471b</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/free-yourself-from-the-world-appreciate-the-value-within-f9e503da4471b</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 16:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMdfsLJGRjFdfQRUBVBf4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[To be the best, you have to be unique and selfless. Here's a few things to do/learn to be the best.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source In life you need to see beyond the present and see the possibility of a bright future. Below are few things you could do that will place you on the path of positivity and ensure others see the bright]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/to-be-the-best-you-have-to-be-unique-and-selfless-here-s-a-few-things-to-do-learn-to-be-tge-best-f7260cb293cf9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/to-be-the-best-you-have-to-be-unique-and-selfless-here-s-a-few-things-to-do-learn-to-be-tge-best-f7260cb293cf9</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:00:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAN3CMVmSoyaX6XdxyGQc6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motivation: Today is the real thing you have, Yesterday is gone, Tomorrow is yet to come.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source Forget yesterday - it has already forgotten you. Don't sweat tomorrow - you haven't even met. Instead, open your eyes and your heart to a truly precious gift - today. -- Steve Maraboli, Life, the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/motivation-today-is-the-real-thing-you-have-yesterday-is-gone-tomorrow-is-yet-to-come-02ed4f46768cf</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/motivation-today-is-the-real-thing-you-have-yesterday-is-gone-tomorrow-is-yet-to-come-02ed4f46768cf</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Aug 2018 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAN1fjCi2yr7smWe6RVNCv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motivation: Daily dose of positivity, Appreciate someone.]]></title><description><![CDATA[source In life, you may sometimes feel defeated and down. It's part of life. Remember: There is no magic cure, no making it all go away forever. There are only small steps upward; an easier day, an unexpected]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/motivation-daily-dose-of-positivity-appreciate-someone-89a5dc396b1dd</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/motivation-daily-dose-of-positivity-appreciate-someone-89a5dc396b1dd</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2018 08:59:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAN2PoDA4L8xQkPxPY3orN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pursue what catches your heart, not what catches your eyes.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source Pursue what catches your heart, not what catches your eyes. -- Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart I used to think that the ultimate fulfillment is in reaching the next target. So I'll set a]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/pursue-what-catches-your-heart-not-what-catches-your-eyes-bf4ce45e8552d</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/pursue-what-catches-your-heart-not-what-catches-your-eyes-bf4ce45e8552d</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:59:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMy5yZ1LXAHFE7SURWR4r?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you hungry enough??]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. -- Albert Einstein Today, you hide]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/inspiration/@lightoj/are-you-hungry-enough-b77087d7e6065</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/inspiration/@lightoj/are-you-hungry-enough-b77087d7e6065</guid><category><![CDATA[inspiration]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Aug 2018 15:59:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMfsdyacxv3SQZbKRh9yQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making life choices!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source Life choices sometimes can be difficult. Your head strongly feel A is right while you heart tells you B is the answer. The world seems to neglect you at this point, no one can help you. Of course,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/motivation/@lightoj/making-life-choices-ee5d910e4b17f</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/motivation/@lightoj/making-life-choices-ee5d910e4b17f</guid><category><![CDATA[motivation]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2018 08:59:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMyToLR5YphDNZtt9coQa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-belief: A must for achievIng greatness!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source Belief in one's self (which is called Self-belief) is an underrated thing. It's a path to finding where your success is. People often find it difficult to understand this or look at this as a small]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/self-belief-a-must-for-achieving-greatness-8610b42badb14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/self-belief-a-must-for-achieving-greatness-8610b42badb14</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:59:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMxSf97b4ky4rByKWMuuY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[People you need to distance yourself from.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source In life, we are faced with many challenges. As we struggle and strive to overcome them we often met people along the way. We seek refuge and companionship with them, some offer to help us while]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/people-you-need-to-distance-yourself-from-491effa54359</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@lightoj/people-you-need-to-distance-yourself-from-491effa54359</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2018 16:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMy9oqFmU4k3CyuUScgmC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steemit: Finding strength in time of its struggle!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Image credit When you embrace a life filled with positivity and love, everything other thing comes easy. Today, I write about the troubles users of this platform (steemit.com) currently face. Newbies and]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemit/@lightoj/steemit-finding-strength-in-time-of-its-struggle-ffc3707a19cfd</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemit/@lightoj/steemit-finding-strength-in-time-of-its-struggle-ffc3707a19cfd</guid><category><![CDATA[steemit]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lightoj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2018 09:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAN2rM744vXEEpoN4DGXNv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>