“That you woke up today with failures of past month, should motivate you to achieve success in the months ahead"
-Ekpor temple
The Latin name for June is Junius. June is the sixth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, the second of four months to have a length of 30 days, and the third of five months to have a length of less than 31 days.
June is the month of changeovers in real physical climatic terms. In the Northern hemisphere, their summer has begun while for us in the Southern hemisphere, our winter has begun. This month in history has recorded the number of things- some amazing, others tragic – that have happened/taken place shaping the history of many people, and many countries and continents in the world.
This June, should be a time you need to set new monthly goals. Of course it divides the year in two equal halves. This implies that if you set goals from January to June, you must have observed your achievements and lapses, and then you have to use what you learned to set realistic goals for the months ahead.
The arrival of the month of June comes with serious implication for everyone, reason you will get to know soon. Yes! June is here. For some, it is the beginning of a new season, a chance to reshape their vision and see where they are with their new year’s resolutions-for what better time is there than the middle of the year to take reassess your goals.
The most important thing is to have goals and always strive to achieve them. Various studies PROVE that those who write down their goals accomplish significantly more than those who do not.
For this special month, our blog team wants all of our links to experience abundant success! Yes, believe it.
Your birth month may not be June, but you can aspire higher using the personal qualities of those who are born in this month to achieve your goals.
Do you know that people born in June are considered to have the best personality because they are often popular and has great looks, including various talents like singing, dancing, and sports? They are extremely nice which make them attractive to almost everyone. They have great taste in trends, show, songs and more.
friends! And we mean everyone, literally!
Many who are born in June have the craziest and silliest ideas. And the best part? They act on it! Yes, you heard that right. No matter how crazy, they will make it a point to act on it, even if they know it’s not the best. That’s what makes them entertaining.
Do you know that the month of June is the only month in the year that carries the motto with a reminder “never say never.” It therefore imply that If you ever find yourself in a situation where you where you want to give up on our goals or aspirations, than relax and never you quit. Yes, you heard that, never you quit.
IMPORTANT HISTORICAL WORLD EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE ON JUNE
On the 28th- the same day as Pope Paul IV (1476) Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712) one of the greatest philosophers in the world, Lamina Sankoh (1884) one of the most famous Sierra Leonean politicians who advocated economic development of the black person and religious emancipation free from Western ideology , Chris Hani (1942) one of the most amazing brains behind South Africa’s anti apartheid struggle and leader of the South African Communist Party and Chief of staff of the Umkhonto weSizwe, the armed wing of the African National Congress.
Source: http://urbantimes.co/2011/09/wake-of-liberty-4-bon-appetit-bon-voyage/rousseau/
For women it is significant because in this month, on the 6th in 1872, that one woman charted the way for the development of one of the most fundamental rights that any citizen is able to exercise. Most of us take it as a given. Some of us do not even exercise it yet some people fought hard for it-the right to vote. Susan Anthony mobilized a group of women to test their status as citizens by voting in the same manner as men even though they were not legally permitted to. Although they got arrested and fined for it, that initial step paved the way for the recognition, FOR THE FIRST TIME, 34 years later of women’s right to vote.
We commemorate so many important days, which are dear to heart touching on many important issues affecting the lives of many African citizens such as protection of children, protection of the environment, ending child labour, addressing the plight of refugees, ending all forms of drug abuse and illicit trafficking as well as supporting victims of torture; with commemorations taking place THIS June.
It is the month in which a number of countries celebrate national days of great significance. On the African continent a number of countries declared their independence from colonial powers in the month of June. These are the Democratic Republic of Congo on 30 June 1960 declaring independence from the Belgians, Madagascar on 26 June in 1960 from the French, Djibouti on 27 June 1977 from the French, Mozambique on 25 June 1975 from the Portuguese, and Seychelles on June 29 1976 from the British. Globally other countries also celebrate significant national days. For instance Sweden celebrates its national day on the 6th, the Philippines its Independence Day on the 12th, while the US and Finland celebrate their flag days on the 14th and 24th of June respectively.
DON’T FORGET that June is the month in which Robert F Kennedy was shot, on the 5th in 1968 and his death, combined with that of Martin Luther King earlier began a period in which the hope for reforms and lesser racial segregation of African- Americans that had been sparked seemed to take a backslide.
June is the month that brought an end to attempts by megalomaniacs to control and rule the world. Napoleon’s tyranny ended with the battle of Waterloo in central Belgium, on 18 June 1815, ending 23 years of warfare between France and the allied powers of Europe. On June 28 1919-my birthday too, oh well minus the year-the Treaty of Versailles was signed signifying the end of World War I.
The end of World War II was earmarked by, among other things; the Battle of Okinawa, Japan in which he allied forces on June 21, 1945 defeated the Japanese who were keys allies of the German Reich under Hitler.
To bring it closer home June represents the height of democracy, free and fair election in Nigeria. Yet for some-albeit few- that very same month represents the beginnings of civilian rule we have always clamoured for since independence.
I remember the death and devastation of the 12 June election; it remains fresh in the memories of many people. I remember those whose sacrificial effort got us where we are as a nation today. Those who lost limb and life, home and haven, peace of mind and sanctity of the body just so we could all live in peace with freedom and dignity.
It is on the backdrop of this, that I have dedicated this to my beloved country Nigeria
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J- Joyfully we shall
U- Unite
N- Nigeria as a formidable
E- Entity.
Friends, Regardless of the doom and gloom we face as individuals, make an effort to celebrate your strides this month, you know why? Because June is indeed, special.
Ernest Agyemang Yeboah once said, “End the first half with vigor; start the second with tenacity, and stay focused to the very end!”
Happy new month…
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