There is no person more dangerous than someone who expects to live a life they were unable to build for themselves. Such people expect others to meet standards they themselves could not meet. Once you are in the same space with them, you begin to notice a mindset driven by grandiosity and distorted perceptions, oftenContinue reading “THE FAMILY VALUES WE MUST NOT LOSE”
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Freedom, Values, and Self-Accountability
Which is more important: being free to do whatever you want, or being guided to choose your needs over your wants? Any wise person would choose to live intentionally and be guided by principles and values. Today, conversations about relationships have become dominant across many social media platforms. Unfortunately, much of the discussion is centeredContinue reading “Freedom, Values, and Self-Accountability”
🌍 Honouring Nurses: The Unsung Heroes of Humanity
In the spirit of Nurses Week, I want to sincerely appreciate nurses all around the world for their priceless contributions to global health and humanity. Nurses are the heartbeat of medicine and healthcare. They are the lifeline of every medical profession. Whenever I reflect on the origin and essence of nursing, I cannot help butContinue reading “🌍 Honouring Nurses: The Unsung Heroes of Humanity”
Healing Beyond the Silence
Fred was raised by his mother after his father died of tuberculosis when he was just four months old. Despite this early loss, he grew up in a warm and loving home with his stepfather and siblings. Although his childhood was happy, Fred always felt the absence of a biological father. He often wondered whatContinue reading “Healing Beyond the Silence”
Obodo emebi go, our land is in agony.
There is nothing as dangerous as a powerful slave. Wearing a crown does not change a person’s mind, it only exposes it. Though the colonial masters have physically left the African continent, they remain with us psychologically and emotionally. This is evident in how we relate to one another. Africans continue to enslave themselves byContinue reading “Obodo emebi go, our land is in agony.”
The Danger of Comforting Illusions
The shift toward comfort-driven validation is not healthy. Over time, the yardstick for measuring love and beauty has moved from intangible values to fleeting physical qualities. While these physical traits may satisfy temporary desires, they often fail to meet our deeper, lasting needs. Recently, I listened to a podcast discussing the merits and risks ofContinue reading “The Danger of Comforting Illusions”
Chi’s Crossroads
The sun beat down on the earth with scorching intensity, so much so that even the fans blew hot air. People gathered on their balconies in search of fresh air, hoping for some relief as the water they had poured on their bodies slowly evaporated. Everyone felt the heat—except Chika. Chika sat in her bedroom,Continue reading “Chi’s Crossroads”
The Immortality We Choose: Justice, Legacy, and the Cost of Silence
Life is often understood and viewed from perspectives that favor the observer. When you ask the grass in the field, the goat is the monster and the lion is the protector. However, I am very sure a goat will not see a lion as a protector, but as a predator. It was Wole Soyinka whoContinue reading “The Immortality We Choose: Justice, Legacy, and the Cost of Silence”
Hope Has Come Home.
Aku ruo uno amara onye kpatara ya Bethrand had just returned from the United States of America after spending nearly five decades abroad. He came home with a single mission, to liberate his people and uplift his community. At the time he decided to return, a great deal was happening in his village. A powerfulContinue reading “Hope Has Come Home.”
Papa Enugu: The Indispensable Saint of Our Childhood
I know Gen Z may not understand that there was a time when it was a luxury to watch television, let alone own one. Back then, we only watched TV or films occasionally, usually during Easter or Christmas celebrations. For those of us who grew up in the village, it was always something joyful toContinue reading “Papa Enugu: The Indispensable Saint of Our Childhood”
Pen it down. 