Every family has that breadwinner(s), the person/people through whom all blessings flow. This individual(s) understands the significant role they play in supporting their loved ones, and they approach this responsibility without complaint or blame. They recognize that the universe has placed them in this position to be a guiding light for others—it’s a natural part of life. As the breadwinner(s), […]
LIFE IN REVERSE
I wanna live my next life backwards! You start out dead, which means you get that part out of the way right from the start. Then, you wake up in a nursing home, but instead of getting worse, you are feeling better every day. Eventually, you’re in such good shape that they kick you out for being too healthy! Then […]
TO WHOM
Motivational speakers have long been eloquent about the power of gratitude and the benefits that come from practicing it. They often remind us of the importance of finding things to be grateful for and focusing on those moments of grace in our lives. It has become common practice to compile lists of things we are grateful for, and this habit […]
THE ONE
One of the most powerful ways to discover your true self is to embrace the concept of fait sur mesure, which means “made to your measure” in French. If what society or culture hands you don’t suit who you are, it’s essential to have the courage to carve out a way of life that does. This involves understanding that you […]
PERIODS
Some periods of our growth are so confusing that we don’t even recognize that growth is happening. You might feel hostile, angry, weepy, hysterical, or even depressed. It would never occur to you, unless you stumbled upon a book or met someone who could explain it, that you were actually in the process of changing and becoming larger, than you […]
BETTER HALVES, WORST HALVES
Yesternight, I had an incredibly deep and insightful conversation with friends about relationships, and their perspective on the topic really made me reflect and reconsider my own views. It started off by discussing the expectations we each hold for our partners in a relationship. When they turned the question to me, asking what I expected from a partner, I simply […]
SISTAHOOD
Behind every great woman stands another great woman. Women are gossiping, women are moody, women are judgmental. These stereotypes persist because they’re ingrained in societal narratives. Yet, there’s a deeper truth rarely discussed: the incredible power that emerges when women come together. Woman supporting each other, instead of competing, brings a unity and strength like no other. The collective power […]
SUN-KISSED
Nestled among nature’s most vibrant creations, the sunflower stands tall and proud, a beacon of warmth and positivity. With its golden petals reaching towards the sky, the sunflower captivates hearts and minds, symbolizing the essence of sunny days and the beauty that blossoms in the face of sunlight. As the name suggests, sunflowers have an intimate relationship with the sun. […]
ACCEPTANCE
In the heart of Njoro – Nakuru, during my early twenties, my days were a relentless dance between two vastly different worlds. By night, I toiled away in the frigid cold, slinging coffee mugs to weary souls seeking warmth and solace. And by day, I was a dedicated student at Egerton University, attending Biochemistry lectures that stretched my mental faculties […]
FEAR
Fear – the worry of the unknown, the judgment of others, and the darkness that lurks within. We’ve all experienced it in some form or another. But did you know that fear is often self-generated, born from our past experiences and traumas? It can also be induced by the people around us, through their words, actions, and perceptions of us. […]