The Sunday Mail
Brian Ngosi
I once watched a mechanic fix a car engine, and it got me thinking about what powers a car.
Everything starts with the engine.
And just like a car, one’s life is driven by the heart.
If you make the mistake of having a nice frame, but with a broken engine, your journey will fail; it may not even start.
With a good engine, you can embark on the journey without a perfect frame.
Always seek to have a good heart.
I have often seen dented cars being driven.
It will not be looking nice but the journey goes through. You may not be in the best of shape but with a good heart you will find your footing.
Breakdowns and roadside stops that you witness, are because there is something wrong with the engine.
Do not damage your heart in the search for greatness.
An engine fault can cost you dearly.
A flesh wound heals better than an inner wound. Take care that your ills of the heart are not self-inflicted.
A frame on a faulty engine will wear out easily.
The panel suffers from heavy engine vibration. What your heart carries affects your body.
The frustration your body feels is a consequence of what your heart is processing.
A sick body reflects a weakening heart.
The light that shines from the heart energises the body.
The body is just an icing, and the heart lies at the core.
You can have the best icing, but it is the cake that matters.
You can deceive the world, but you cannot run from your own heart.
Be at peace with yourself.
It is not the colour of the skin, the beauty of the face or your accent that matters, but a good heart.
You may have little choice on your body, but you are the master of your heart.
Your heart is your own making, and you have the sole rights.
Your environment and circumstances will test your heart; it’s a test which you should excel by maintaining goodness.
With a damaged face you can live on, but with a broken heart you are a dead man walking.
Protect your heart from being corrupted, especially by seasons and external pressures.
Always check on the performance of your engine.
The best engine keeps a good service record. Make it a habit to constantly reflect on how you are living and impacting the lives of people around you.
Keep your heart in tune by consuming those things that enhance your goodness.
Engines strictly adhere to certain fuels and lubricants.
You need to be strict on what you take, and for what reasons. Be wary of what you consume, be it food, habits or mannerisms, all of which have the potential to make or break your heart.
You will not live long if you are not consistent.
Know what you stand for, and keep that path without compromise.
Do not choke your body by going astray from your principles.
If you do that, your heart will fail. A heart attack simply reflects a departure from the norm.
Living the wrong way is the worst decision you can make as you will die a thousand times, before your physical death.
Always listen to every signal that comes from the heart.
It may not always show up instantly, so pay particular attention to minor details.
It can be a small voice, so make time to make sense of what the heart is whispering.
Nothing in life is worth ignoring, even if it is a minor issue, so make time to attend to it
Without exception, it is always the minor that grows into the major; a boy grows into a man, hence there is wisdom in listening to the boy in as much as you listen to the man.
The seed planted today grows into the tree that will have a big impact.
The decision to have a fruit tree or thorn bush is your decision to make.
*Brian Ngosi is a life coach and motivational writer with a desire to inspire individuals to make a difference for the greater good of society. He can be interacted with on: [email protected], Facebook: #BN_inspired or WhatsApp: +263772440383
