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The Why Beneath The What
Human beings are often described as creatures of habit-we live by them, we are shaped by them, and we’re constantly encouraged to cultivate good ones while discarding bad ones. And when it comes to evaluating our habits, identifying the negative ones is often easier than recognizing the positive ones we’ve nurtured over time. And while…
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Life and Its Demand for Balance
Adulting, as I continue to learn it, seems to be an act of balancing. Work-life balance that we hear so much about-how important it is, how we must prioritize it-but the more we strive for it, the more elusive it seems. The effort to succeed, to grow, to upskill in our careers often clashing with…
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Freeze To Flow
Water freezes from the outside in. The outer layers, exposed to the cold, radiate heat away more quickly, allowing ice to form. There’s more science to it-nucleation of points and the conductivity of water. But beyond physics, this principle resonates deeply with how we, as human beings, experience life. Just as water freezes from the…
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A Hierarchy of Awe
If asked to define a hierarchy of being, I would place it as follows: God, Artists, Children, and us. Because this order reflects the awe and wonder I feel toward creation, creativity, and the potential of humanity. I choose to believe in God-as the ultimate source of life, existence and the messy in between. But…
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What’s Biting You?
There’s a Swahili saying that goes:”kikulacho ki nguoni mwako”-“The thing that is eating you is inside your clothes.” A chilling thought, isn’t it? Figuratively, it’s a cautionary tale about how betrayal often comes from those closest to us-the very people we trust the most. They alone hold the knowledge an dthe means to hurt us…
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Where to?
I am on a journey. Not without, but within. There’s no particular destination in mind, not sure if there’s one really. Yet, I am staying and enjoying the ride altogether. I am not alone in this journey of mine. Not the first one to do this. But for some reason, it feels like it’s just…
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Next Stop, Please.
“If you find yourself on the wrong train, get off at the next station.” Saw this quote today, again. Maybe it is because I’ve been getting off a couple of trains lately-or rethinking all the ones I’ve ever taken. The message seems so simple: if you find yourself on the wrong train, get off at…
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The Speck, Plank and Self
From ancient wisdom like “And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye”, to “Do not judge, or you too will be judged,’” humanity has long struggled with the impulse to critique others before confronting personal flaws. But why does this happen…
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Dying to Live- A personal Easter Reflection
I grew up in a deeply Christian household-church wasn’t optional,it was part of life.My parents are devout believers, and for the most part, that’s the tradition I’ve followed. Even as an adult, I still attend church, still check the box for “Christian” when filling out forms, and still believe in God. A God. Just one-…
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Forward, In Circles
The journey of self-discovery, growth, and personal improvement rarely feels like a straight path. Instead, it often resembles moving in circles-returning to familiar struggles, thinking we’ve mastered something, only to realize there’s more to learn. I tell myself, This is it. I’ve got this now. Next week, I should be able to meditate for 20…
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