Hi Reader! Better late than never so here goes this week's piece that should've arrive yesterday.🙈 I remember receiving several teachings on "Time Management" in church conferences over the years. It makes more sense now why it was such a recurring topic. Time (at least on earth) is a limited currency and nothing makes this more obvious than navigating adulthood. If there's one thing becoming an adult does, it shows you how precious your 'limited' time is because it never seems to be enough...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Have you ever felt guilty about something you did or didn’t do? I know I have. It's normal to feel guilty when you violate your own standards or convictions. But when it lingers for weeks, days, and months, I liken it to the emotional equivalent of being stuck in a confined space without fresh air. You feel down, ashamed, embarrassed. You wonder what people might think of you if only they knew. And for those who found you out, you wonder if they secretly judge you. (Well, they...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Today's piece is a repost from last year. “The greater the risk, the greater the reward”. That was my brother’s conclusion when we discussed Mr Mark building a platform that hadn’t existed before. I saw a video where he admitted to being shocked at the number of early sign-ups he received. But even with those numbers, it took about 3 years for them to become profitable. Sure, he probably had some financial resources and support to pull that off. But that’s not what I’m pulling out...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! It's been raining almost every day this week. I love the cool weather, but not the commuting on wet, flooded roads and damp clothes that take eons to dry. How's the weather at your end? Anyhoo, today, inspired by the rain, I just wanted to talk about times and seasons. At various geographical locations, people can predict when the weather or season will change. Maybe not the exact time or hour, but based on our observation over the years, we can predict and prepare for seasonal...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! One’s interpretation of reality or the human experience is highly subjective. It depends on a variety of factors, but perhaps one thing that defines it the most is our beliefs. What we believe about life, human behavior, and social situations influences how we respond to them. And with so many variations of ‘what is’ and ‘what can be’, it's possible to hold on to one truth and run with it while ignoring other equally real possibilities. Here’s an example: Some men believe women are...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! A close friend (who’s probably going to read this😉) and I had a brief conversation earlier this week. She asked a content-related question, and afterward asked how work has been for me this week. I answered and asked how it has been going on her end. She responded and added, "So this is what we talk about now😂." As we grow older, our priorities and the amount of work we need to actualize our dreams become glaring and take up a greater portion of our lives. But I believe life should...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! I tend to avoid making someone uncomfortable (by initiating a difficult conversation), even when something they did made me uncomfortable, especially when it’s a subtle or sensitive situation. I’m consciously working on that (I still struggle sometimes😭). I try to resolve it internally, but it doesn’t always work. And when it doesn’t, two things happen - either a growing resentment because of unaddressed issues or an uncontrolled moment of outburst due to overwhelming unresolved...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Humans love conditions. We love outcomes. “I’ll do this if they do that”. “I’ll only go out of my way if I get so and so benefit”, and honestly? Sometimes, we need conditions, especially in work environments, because humans will take advantage of things, processes, and people if there are no boundaries whatsoever. But if a satisfying outcome is the only metric that inspires your decision, would that be an authentic way to live? What if you did things because that’s who you are (or...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! It’s been a minute, thanks to life doing the most, but I wanted to share this with you. When I hear the word ‘patience’, the next thing that comes to mind is ‘waiting’. And the last thing I want to do is wait. I curate a timeline in my head of when I expect to get what I want. Anything beyond that feels like torture. But I’ve had to learn to wait. Listening to a sermon helped to remodel my mindset on patience. The preacher talked about how waiting doesn’t equal being idle and just...
2 months ago • 1 min read