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…
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“The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love.” – Henry Miller.
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.…
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…
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…
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…
How To 100% Be Yourself
I saw a meme a few days ago where a porcupine was admiring the smoothness of a snake. The porcupine said, “I hate these spikes. I wish I had her body”. Then, in the next frame, the smooth-skinned snake was…
What To Do When A Friend Is Ghosting You?
It is normal to think that you were ghosted because of your fault - maybe something you said (or didn't say), did (or didn't do), or lacked (or owned). But, just like rejection, ghosting actually has more to do with the other person than it does with you. Yes, you might have actually said, done, or lacked something, but it was still the person's decision to cut you off without even giving any reason.
Effects of Child Bullying: Healing From The Trauma
Do you know that over 100 million kids in elementary and high school all over the world, experience bullying? Do you also know that 80% of bullied kids grow up with PTSD from childhood?
How To Apologize to a Friend (And Get Them To Forgive You)
An apology is not just about the words; it's about understanding what you did wrong and making an effort to make things better in your friendship or any form of association, most politely and reasonably.
An apology is like an invisible glue that keeps our human or social connections intact when mistakes and offences arise.
But, making an honest and acceptable apology can be tough for many people.
Morality Is A Social Construct: The Reason Nigeria Is So Religious, Yet So Corrupt
Morality is about how we relate with other people. How our actions impact the well-being of others.
Sadly, the poorer people get, the more they get desperate - short-sighted, self-serving, heartless, and even cynical. {The more evil and corrupt the country gets).
If you like pray from now till you cry blood, if Nigeria doesn't get richer, and our economy, healthcare system, and education don't improve, our morality won't get better.