26th Eulogy: Sisyphus And Rocks
I am Dick David. As is my tradition, I am reviewing my life this year (2023) in a self-written living eulogy. I hope you enjoy it and also find it helpful. *** I felt like Sisyphus for most of this…
The Feminists Have A Point: “Patriarchy Is Problematic”
Earlier this year, in February, the internet broke over the Vogue Cover photo of Rihanna, with a serious and confident expression, leading A$AP Rocky by the hand, their baby cradled in his arms as he affectionately kissed the child’s forehead.…
Stress-proof: How to Reduce Stress In Your 20s
Somedays I wish it was all a dream. I wish I could wake up to a reality where I don’t feel confused and stressed out. Like a river, stress can be both a source of life and a destructive force…
Porn and Masturbation: The Truth About Your Secret Guilty Pleasure
I don’t know what it is about sex that makes us blush when the topic is brought up. I once almost got into trouble for laughing uncontrollably in class while the topic of reproduction was being discussed in class. Anyway,…
Guilty Pleasures: 5 Steps To Overcome The Unnecessary Shame.
As a kid, I sucked my thumb. I only stopped when I started getting shamed for it. I don’t think I would have ever stopped by myself. Why should I? I believe this comes into play in many forms of…
The Value of Honesty In Friendships [10 Ways To Build It]
Once upon a time, a friend had a crush on a lady I was having a secret affair with. I didn’t tell him because she didn’t want anyone to know, and I didn’t trust him to understand. He was head…
Meditating With Music: How I Find The Inner Strength To Keep Going
Look around and you will find reasons to throw in the towel. From your neighbourhood to your schoolyard, to your social media feed, there is a constant source of self-loathing and self-doubt. Friends’ galleries of accomplishments may remind you of…
Is It True Nobody Likes You? [10 Tips To Fix That]
The desire to be liked is instinctive. We, as a species, evolved to pay attention to what other people think about us because in the wild we needed them – to like us – to survive. Even today, you still…
Maybe You Need Less: Finding Meaning And Purpose Living A Minimalist Lifestyle
I grew up in a poor family in a bustling but economically impoverished neighbourhood of Lagos, Nigeria. With six of us living in one room (so you can imagine how cramped and exhausting it was). Sometimes, I would wake up…
10 Ways To Effectively Deal With A Bad Roommate [And Make Them Respect You]
Earlier this year, at the beginning of the academic session at the university, I applied for a space in the hostel and was allocated a room. I was quite hopeful for the new session and looked forward to meeting my…