These days it’s easy to come across articles on how to be successful. It’s what we all desire, to win; nobody wants to be associated with failing, not even me. Unfortunately, life is full of surprises, and we are rarely prepared for setbacks because who plans in life anticipating failure? With the few years I’ve spent on earth, I’ve learnt to accept setbacks as part of...
Forgiveness is not synonymous with justice. We’re the most fascinating people. We understand what is real and just. We have morals, standards, and laws. We have a fixed way of dealing with moral and legal situations. But now and then, we decide to turn it upside down. Until it happens to you, the law is the law. As a formerly close-knit and communal society, we had our elders decide on...
The crow is the only bird in the world that dares attack an eagle. It perches on the eagle’s back and pecks its neck. However, the eagle doesn’t waste time to respond or fight back nor expend any energy on it. Instead, the eagle opens its wings and starts to fly as high as possible. The higher the eagle flies, the harder it becomes for the crow to breathe. Eventually, the crow will...
What’s up, people! You may be wondering what this is about without getting started. Not to worry, nothing here will shock you. Lol. I am currently reading a book titled Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday. The author explains Stillness as the key to someone who is always moving forward. Look at stressors, such as long hours, negativity, and deadlines. You might learn to navigate them all...
In a world driven by social media and the constant need for validation, it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparison. We find ourselves scrolling through carefully curated profiles, measuring our lives against others. Yet, as Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” In this article, we delve into the profound truth behind this statement and explore how...
In a world often clouded by facades, embracing authenticity becomes a powerful beacon. It is a courageous act that sets us free from the confines of societal expectations, allowing us to live sober and inspire others to do the same. When we shed the masks and pretences, our true selves emerge, radiating genuine beauty. It means being real, vulnerable, and unapologetically ourselves, not...
Have you ever stopped to think exactly what you want from life? If you ever considered this question, you might have taken this first step toward self-discovery but haven’t discovered a path toward achieving your primary goals. Your values, dreams, traits, and talent may not always seem to matter much in the rush of daily life. But awareness of these features can give you many pictures of your...
The average person lives 27,375 days. It’s all we get if we’re lucky. It may not seem like a lot of time, but then again, how many days do we remember anyway… Often times life passes unnoticed, moments blur, time races without a leash, and we’re left with a series of forgotten days, cause our minds have become wired to only remember the days we feel something happened, delightful or heartbreaking...
Sitting outside my apartment in the cool of the evening and just having that “philosopher” vibe, I was thinking of what new thing I should create; a song or a write-up, and then, this topic popped up. At first, I wanted to debunk the idea because, with the current economic saga, the price of Fuel has inflated the price of everything, even dowry. I’m beginning to think that this...
In the ancient history of stoic philosophy, it is commonly known that stoicism often refers to an unemotional person. One who can endure pain or hardship without complaining or showing emotions; stoicism teaches the improvement of self-control to overcome harmful feelings. The common thing among the ancient philosophers, from the one who was an enslaved person, the other who was an emperor, or...