Every time the sting of death strikes, I can’t help but wonder, Why does it leave us so empty and broken? Why do some never recover from the impact of losing a loved one? Is it because death seems like a far-fetched hoax up until it afflicts closer home and reality dawns on us? I […]
Read More An Untimely Tribute“The human question is not how many can possibly survive (…) but what kind of existence is possible for those who do” – Frank Herbert Probably by now, you have figured out this fact about our present world. If not yet, then I posit to you: We live in highly capitalistic societies whose slogan is […]
Read More Escaping the tyranny of a self-seeking mindsetThe story of a young man torn between his passion for medicine and his father’s wish for him to become a lawyer serves as a backdrop to an exploration of the complexities of parent-child relationships. The piece examines the evolving dynamics of success, societal expectations, and the need for young adults to carve out their own paths while maintaining respect for their parents. Ultimately, it advocates for emotional fulfillment and understanding on both sides of the generational gap.
Read More Embrace Unconventionality“The human brain is a complex organ with the wonderful power of enabling man to find reasons for continuing to believe whatever it is that he wants to believe.” – Voltaire A couple of months back, I penned a piece entitled, “Speak Truth to Power.” Rightly, it was a call for us to embody an […]
Read More Speak Truth To Self“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Over the past few days, a lot has happened in our beloved country of Kenya. I attempt to answer one pertinent question which has repeatedly been tendered on social media spaces, “Why are the Christians silent?” […]
Read More To Speak or not to Speak“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” – Voltaire A couple of months back I received some random appreciative feedback from a client regarding the quality of work done for them. For a moment, I was in awe. At least someone noticed my professional competence […]
Read More The Power of AppreciationMay 16 is reckoned worldwide as The International Day of the Boy Child. Although it may have passed without much pomp and color, I dedicate this space today to share my reflections on the kind of world the modern man lives in, the challenges he faces and what we can do to ensure the young […]
Read More Reclaiming Manhood: Reflections and Solutions for a Dignified Future“Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may grow in wisdom.” It is said that old is gold. Yes, old is incomparably priceless and inconceivably graceful. Quite frankly though, despite its glee and glam, old is oftentimes seen as bleak and weak – lacking the iridescent sparkle of life compared […]
Read More Vivre la vie“Resilience can only form if we face, and learn how to be better equipped to manage our problems.” – Jo Frost Bold, cold and fragile. Whenever one reads reports from HR practitioners regarding workplace dynamics, these are some of the adjectives used to describe a certain demographic of the populace namely the Gen Z. They […]
Read More A Case for Resilience“To be passive is to let others decide for you. To be aggressive is to decide for others. To be assertive is to decide for yourself.” – Edith Eva Eger A couple of weeks back while strolling with my baby sister, with a voice marked with unresolved hurt and a face evident of grave disappointment, […]
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