“Like anything worth doing in life, happiness takes time and patience and consistency.” – Mark Manson
It’s estimated that there are 2.365 billion Christians, 1.907 billion Muslims, 1.152 billion Hindus, 506 million Buddhists, and 1.193 billion people who are Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist.
These numbers reveal one undeniable truth: we live in a religious world.
“Grow Up” is part of our everyday language, though often thrown around by people who are displeased by the behaviour of another. But what does it mean to grow up? The question almost sounds silly. Everyone already knows growth is simply an increase in size, complexity, or overall maturity. And, everyone expects it to be … Read more
I am the firstborn of my parents. It’s a tough position to be. Sometimes it feels like I’m carrying a 660 lbs barbell on my shoulder. If you’re the oldest too, you probably get it. First off, there is a set of rules burned into your mind, into who you are. These rules come with … Read more
Feminism – the fight for the rights of girls and women – has been going on for centuries. And, there has been great progress indeed. However, some issues still hold back the movement from fully emancipating girls and women from Patriarchy. One of these issues I believe is that some extreme, unfair, and unrealistic views … Read more
Too many adults are not happy. They dislike the responsibilities that come with adulthood. They’re dissatisfied with (the position they are in) the society and systems we’ve built and live in. Rather than being internally driven, they’re pushed to act by societal pressure. From work to relationships, life often feels like a chore. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Last week I caught myself doing something I don’t like. I showed off. It wasn’t planned, but it happened, and it made me think hard about why I did it. I went to visit a friend in her shop. My phone was low on battery, so she offered to charge it for me. As I … Read more
It’s hard to make real friends as adults. Everyone seems busy with their own problems and ambitions. Shared fun times are replaced with new goals, responsibilities, and pressures. Some good friends even move to different cities or countries, making it tough to keep in touch and foster bonds. Consequently, we look for and accept relationships … Read more
Imagine solving all your money problems: food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, education, with extra for enjoyable activities like vacations, yacht cruises, and endless shopping. Then what? *** In 1997, at just 27, Matt Damon won an Oscar for Best Screenplay for “Good Will Hunting.” Later, while sitting on his sofa and staring at the award, a … Read more
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
Disney finally made an animated series centred around Nigeria, for Nigerian Kids. But, sadly, like a clear mirror showing you just how pimply-faced you are, the series didn’t sit so well with me. The series, Iwájú captured what lack of empathy resulted in: The Series started off by showing a gross disparity in wealth distribution … Read more
