THE POWER OF ASSOCIATION: PEOPLE, PLACES AND PUBLICATIONS

Life is dynamic and this is evident in the kinds of people we meet, the different places we visit and the categories of materials we read.  These and many others are the things that shape our lives and destinies. Association is the underlying factor in all of these.



Association is simply the act of having a form of closeness and interaction with someone or something for a particular purpose in such a way that you are affected either positively or negatively through the relationship. In the course of association, many things shape our destinies as humans among these are the people we relate with, the places we visit and the books we read.


A friend once told me that he can tell where someone will be in 10 to 15 years from now by these 3 things a person associates with. These areas will be our focus in this write-up as we progress.

1. People:

One of the greatest writers of all times, William Shakespeare once made a remarkable statement: “show me your friends and I will tell you who you are”. Friendship is not by force but by choice. Friends have the capacity to influence and impact someone positively or negatively. There is great power in associating with people because no one is created to be an island neither does anyone desire to dwell in isolation.


Humans desire companionship and relationships as seen from the onset when a person is born. However we must be able to choose the people we associate with as friends and also define the kind of friendship that exists between us and others. For many have derailed from the path of the fulfilment of destinies due to the kind of people they associate with and the impact they made in their lives.



2. Places:

People visit different places at different times for different reasons or purposes. When we visit places we meet different people and take part in different activities. This also has an effect on a person depending on the kind of people you meet and the programs you attend in such places. Some of the places we can visit which can have a positive influence on a person include a church and other religious places, school, library, amusement park, zoo, botanical garden and market. When visiting any place one should ask himself why the visit and what exactly is meant to be achieved or learnt from that environment. This will serve as a moral guide to prevent visiting unlawful and unhealthy places that may affect the mind, lifestyle, character, attitude, thoughts, values and principles of a person.



3. Publications:

Publications come in different forms. They could be magazines, newspapers, books, internet materials and journals. The kind of publication we give attention to has tremendous effects on our minds because the information obtained goes straight into our minds thereby affecting our thought process, actions, lifestyles and destinies.


Caution must be exercised and wisdom must be exhibited when choosing the kind of publication to read. The content must be carefully scrutinized to avoid reading materials that are offensive or inappropriate.


There are publications that have valid and useful content for personal, spiritual and professional development. These include motivational books from authors like Dr. Myles Munroe, spriritual books authored by Dr. David Oyedepo and Professional books authored by Dr. Ben Carson.


These are all gifted men who have made great marks and are giants in their fields of endeavor. You may never be able to associate with them on a personal level but you can be mentored by them through the books they have authored for character development and destiny fulfillment.



Having said all these, it is important note that no matter who you are and what you do you will definitely find yourself in an association in either of these areas. The bottom line is this: one should be discreet and wise when selecting the kinds of persons, places and publications to relate with. Somehow our destinies are affected by either of these platforms of association and just our destinies but also the destinies of future generations.



By Stanley Chijioke Apugo



Phone: 08037414138

Email: stanleyapugo@yahoo.com

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