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How to Find Inner Peace In a Messy Relationship  0 BY JOB AYANTOYE  · MARRIAGE & RELATIONSHIP, ROMANCE Although there are thousands of feelings and emotions on the spectrum, it is easy to categorize everything that we have ever felt into two distinct categories: happiness and sadness. Somehow everything is linked to either one, and rarely do we ever feel apathetic about a major life occurrence. It is easy to feel overwhelmed with joy in happy moments such as the birth of a child or a marriage proposal. On the other hand, when we are faced with challenges that involve a terminal illness or getting cheated on, it is understandable that life may seem messy and disorganized. However, you have to remember that it is possible to gain peace of mind, no matter the circumstance. You have to remember to focus on the positives and shrug off the negatives. Although you may find it hard to find the silver lining when your best friend has to undergo chemotherapy,...

Do you remember the historic football match between Nigeria and Brazil in Atlanta 96?.General Sani Abacha was the Head of State .Jim Nwobodo was the minister of sports while Jo Bonfrere was the head coach of the Dream Team.Nwankwo Kanu fully on ground as the captain of the Dream Team. Brazil was the king of football,and they knew it,so Nigeria losing to them that night  wouldn't be a big deal. Gosh!! Brazil dealt with us that night.Till about 77 minutes (about 12 minutes to the end of the match) Brazil was obviously dominating,the scoreline was Brazil 3 Nigeria 1 Despite the Brazil squad including star names like Carlos,Rivaldo,Bebeto and Ronaldo,Nigerians watching the game still thought Nigeria did not deserve such humiliation from the Brazilian boys.We had been beaten mercilessly.Nigerians became angry towards the end of the match;many  had turned off their television sets,some were shedding tears while few hoped an...