“He who fetches ant-infested firewood invites lizards to a feast,” says an Igbo proverb. Another says that a man who does not know how a corpse was buried digs it up from the legs. Take a look at this short story. There was a time when we used to fetch water from a particular streamContinue reading “Learn to Say NO More Often”
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The fowl response pattern.
There is a pattern I call the fowl response pattern. Whenever a kite snatches a chick from its mother, the hen cries, jumps around, and screams for help. After all the noise, she simply returns to the remaining chicks, almost as if she is waiting for the next attack. The kite does not treat theContinue reading “The fowl response pattern.”
Why Have You Stopped Growing?
There is no doubt that our country and its economy are in one of the worst states they have ever been. Many people struggle to eat, let alone think about self-improvement. There are countless graduates who have never secured a job, cannot create one, or even sustain a small business despite their education, simply becauseContinue reading “Why Have You Stopped Growing?”
A hapu ndu kpaa aku—onye iro eri ya! (Health is Wealth)
The first and perhaps only true determinant of happiness is found in not constantly searching for happiness. Statistics show that the rate at which people consume alcohol has declined significantly, but many have switched to harder substances. While alcohol consumption is not good either, people who are constantly searching for happiness or trying to escapeContinue reading “A hapu ndu kpaa aku—onye iro eri ya! (Health is Wealth)”
Who Will Cry When You Die?
The fall of a yellow leaf is a warning to the green ones. Truth is always in plain sight, yet many people remain unaware of it. Over time, we have seen and heard of people we know passing on to the next life. Somehow, the cause of their death often gives people a strange senseContinue reading “Who Will Cry When You Die?”
THE FAMILY VALUES WE MUST NOT LOSE
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”
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”
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”
Turn Life’s Challenges into Strength: Daily Words to Guide and Empower You
Life is full of challenges, and to rise above them, you must equip yourself with positive, empowering words. I call these words from great men and women “magic bullets” powerful reminders that can lift you out of difficult situations. Here are some life lessons you should read to yourself daily and commit to memory, justContinue reading “Turn Life’s Challenges into Strength: Daily Words to Guide and Empower You”
Pen it down. 