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You won’t find great friends in the library, church, or some group. You become a great person, and then great people resonate with you wherever you are. But, more importantly, you help yourselves stay great.
It is not always easy
The first time I met James, I thought he looked a bit too young to be in the university. He was quiet, unusually slim for his height, and always carried a big backpack that was always full. To the best of my knowledge, he was just a chill colleague of mine who loved video games … Read more
The compounding effect is a principle that highlights that little by little something big is realised.
You see, every word we speak is laden with meaning. It is the stories of people captured in syllables. It’s events that have happened over and over again. And the experiences of my friends, no matter how unique they might seem (to them or even me), are ubiquitous to humanity. This is also true for my experiences, your experiences, or the experiences of anyone really…
Distance has a way of testing you in ways that no amount of effort can fix. Miscommunication happens. Timing feels off. Sexual needs can strain the bond. Circumstances beyond your control create cracks where none existed before. It’s not because you didn’t try hard enough. It’s because love, as beautiful as it is, doesn’t exist outside reality. And sometimes, reality can be against you.
All my life I have been single. Friends have often labelled me as shy, afraid of commitment, or just unserious. None of those descriptions has quite felt right. Maybe beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, but I have often ended up being friends with one of the hottest or most intelligent ladies wherever … Read more
Ever wondered why some Clergymen cheat on their partners or launder money while some drug addicts are honest or hardworking? Well, being great in one aspect of our lives doesn’t mean we will be great in other areas. Just as Cristiano Ronaldo is a football legend but may suck at singing, so also we all … Read more
Limiting beliefs are thoughts that you have about yourself and the world that hold you back (from doing or experiencing things you could have otherwise). It’s heeding the thought, “This thing will not work out therefore I should avoid it”.
Limiting beliefs blocks off your morale and creativity – it stops further thinking or effort – because the thought of a negative outcome has already been taken as a conclusion or fact.
I know you want to. You might have even tried. Yet, a part of you is scared, worried, uncertain…Part of you resists. Yes, you’ve imagined the future with someone. You’ve shown care. You do care. They too may have shown their interest. They might have even encouraged you to take the next step. You see … Read more
My Facebook feed has been increasingly flooded by things I spent an ungodly amount of time engaging with as a kid. There was a video of my favourite video game back then and many stunning car pictures. And, even though I am no longer that into games or cars, I still felt nostalgic and couldn’t … Read more
