Escaping the tyranny of a self-seeking mindset

“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 […]

Embrace Unconventionality

The 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.

Speak Truth To Self

“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 […]

Five Things Men Need To Get Right To Achieve Masculine Mental Health

Masculine mental health is vital to society’s well-being. Explore the causes of men’s mental health challenges and what must change to create lasting progress.

Vivre la vie

“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 […]

Questions God Asks 01: Where are You?

This is the first question that God ever asked. It is recorded, “Then the LORD God called to Adam and asked him, “Where are you?” (Genesis 3:9) It is a simple question, right? You can simply say, “I am in the house, I am on my way to town, I am at work,” et cetera. […]

The Bigger Deal

“Be the reason someone believes in good people.” This is one of the notable quotes which oftentimes grace our social media handles. And quite unexpectedly, I met its fulfillment just a couple of weeks ago, an experience that’s worth reminiscing about and drawing a couple of lessons from. As any visitor frequently does while visiting […]

Facing our Mortality

“With life as short as a half-taken breath, don’t plant anything but love.” – Rumi We’ve heard of people who claim to have ‘cheated’ death, haven’t we? Probably, one was supposed to have taken a certain flight yet they slept over their alarm and missed it. Unfortunately, the plane never reached its destination safely. It […]

I Want to Meet This Girl Again

I met a little girl,She was doing her little childlike contributions to humanity,Her mother was in the vicinity,Doing the endless duties that all mothers keep doing all day long,When the little girl saw me pass by,She wore her best smile,A smile I could not resist nor ignore,“What is your name?” She asked with a broader […]

A Threefold Shield For The Mankind

Mankind came from the hands of the creator with a great capacity for improvement and eventually ushered into full access to the very presence of God. Before the man can be uplifted to repopulate the heavens, he must prove himself faithful to God, not in some ways but in all ways. God provided everything that man needed before creating him.