An atelier is always messy and is nothing compared to the beauty it births.

The mess is evidence of process, not failure.

The artist understands the mess is the path.

Beautiful destinations remain unexplored by those who get turned off by the path.

– Osasu Oviawe

The kindest people I know are the strongest people I know.

– Osasu Oviawe

Human stupidity is only rivalled by human creativity but its stupidity endures.

Which is why the only way to maintain sanity is to find humor in any and everything.

– Osasu Oviawe

Singalongs are so cool until the music stops and allows you to hear your own voice.

If you have a good sense of humor, you would laugh at yourself; if you don’t, you will feel embarrassed.

But if you readjust and continue to sing, the music starts again. It always does.

And the memory will be a source of joy.

– Osasu Oviawe

Relationships stretch and strain.

Relationships strengthen or break.

Relationships endure or exit.

The decision gate is not you, but your values.

The values you uphold attract the relationships you have.

– Osasu Oviawe

Children present an opportunity to be kinder to yourself.

They lighten parts that felt heavy and shine a light on parts unknown.

Today, two years ago, I found a kinder part of me: a lighter part, a brighter part.

On this day and every day, I am grateful.

Happy Birthday, Dede.

– Osasu Oviawe

Thank God for the prayers answered and the prayers ignored.

The prayers answered are proof that He listens.

The prayers unanswered are proof that He understands.

I will not have it any other way.

– Osasu Oviawe

What if everyone and everything were designed to help you with your full expression?

Here’s a secret: there’s no “what if,” there’s only “what is.”

Everyone and everything is designed to help you with your full expression.

– Osasu Oviawe

You will never understand human strength until they tell you the cross they bear.

All eyes hold tears; some bearers let them pour only when out of sight.

– Osasu Oviawe

The ability to ignore a trigger but remember its bearer is the finest art of warfare.

A trigger is best dealt with when the gun is either on safety or no longer loaded.

Let it slide in the moment and wait for your moment. When it comes, seize it.

– Osasu Oviawe