There was a story about a village where everyone was deemed wise and witty, yet there was no progress. The king became enlightened and tried to speak to his people about their condition being of their own making. Each time he tried, they shut him down and continued pointing accusing fingers π at neighboring villagesContinue reading “π· The Palm Wine Story & The Secret to Relationships β€οΈ”
Category Archives: Mental health and self improvement
π± Replacement Theory & Longevity π±
π΄π΅ Many people today believe that once you grow old, the next stage must be sickness and then passing away. But this is a wrong mindset. π In ancient times, people lived healthy lives into their 100s and even 200s. There were no big hospitals or heavy medications β instead, food and drink were natural,Continue reading “π± Replacement Theory & Longevity π±”
πΈ True Beauty of a Woman πΈ
π‘ The beauty of a woman isnβt defined by her curves, her face, or her body. True beauty is in her dignity, values, and confidence. π©πΎβ𦱠Our mothers and grandmothers showed us this. Even in their teenage years, they lived with self-respect and purpose. Many of them were not only homemakers but also warriors, leaders,Continue reading “πΈ True Beauty of a Woman πΈ”
π€ What happened to our family time?
ποΈ The family that prays and plays together, stays together.In the past, family life wasnβt just nuclearβit was extended, even communal. Thatβs why we say, βIt takes a village to raise a child.β π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦π΅π½π§π½ Back then, every elderly person could correct a child, even if they didnβt know their parents personally. A child carried theirContinue reading “π€ What happened to our family time?”
ππ The African Child ππ
The typical African child is born with an innate drive to survive, provide, and thrive β even in the face of overwhelming odds. π§πΎ From a young age, many of us arenβt even given the opportunity to simply be children. Parents begin early, teaching us about the necessity of survival. π¬π¨βπ©βπ§ Fathers tell stories βContinue reading “ππ The African Child ππ”
π± Start Within: Love Yourself, Live Better π
π§ Love yourself. I kept wondering π€βwhy would someone allow themselves to be used as an instrument of destruction against others? There is so much evil and hatred in the world today π, even as religion continues to spread across nations. Shockingly, even among religious people, we still see divisions and sub-groups. It’s disheartening π.Continue reading “π± Start Within: Love Yourself, Live Better π”
π Forgive Yourself and Heal π±
Years ago, when we were much younger and attending Block Rosaryβa Catholic prayer group aimed at bringing children closer to God and Mary, the mother of Jesusβsomething powerful happened that has stayed with me to this day. During the βokwu mgbado umeβ (words of encouragement), our then-president and brother asked: βWhat can you do toContinue reading “π Forgive Yourself and Heal π±”
π Show Up for Yourself
As I sat reflecting this evening on lifeβon the experiences Iβve had and the stories Iβve witnessedβone powerful truth echoed in my mind: at the end of the day, we must learn to show up for ourselves. π Yes, we have family and friends, and they are truly important. But they also have their ownContinue reading “π Show Up for Yourself”
Be Happy β You Are Not Here by Accident πΈβ€οΈ
I want to take you back on a trip down memory laneβto a time when I was desperately seeking admission into the university. Life was tough. There wasnβt even enough money for food, let alone lessons or extra classes. Each morning, by 5:30 am, we would rise early and head out in search of workβwhatContinue reading “Be Happy β You Are Not Here by Accident πΈβ€οΈ”
Arise Oh My People! π£οΈπ
A Wake-Up Call to Our Generation Today, I watched a short clip that broke my heart β young boys, barely 15 and above, queuing by a river to lay down sacrifices in pursuit of financial wealth. Yes, in the 21st century. ππΈ I was stunned. I asked myself: How did we get here? My mindContinue reading “Arise Oh My People! π£οΈπ”
