I went into the bookstore to grab a few books, at the counter during my checkout I saw a card that caught my eye. It had a picture of a black swan. It had nothing inside. I knew I had to get it immediately. Inside the card was like a blank cheque and all I could do was write about how I feel about myself. The black swan was symbolic to me in a lot of ways. It is a…
I used to believe that being a ride or die friend meant taking on all of someone else’s problems and burdens as your own. I prided myself on being that kind of friend, always ready to act and help. But I learned the hard way that sometimes being too involved can make you seem irrational. I realized that sharing too much with the wrong person can backfire, and I don’t want to make that mistake again. Friendships can be complicated.…
Days First were the days that were part of me; There were days when I didn’t feel alone. There were days when all I could feel was the warmth of the Holy Spirit. There were days when all I wanted to do was pray. There were days when worship was my language. There were days when all I wanted to do was allow God to take control. Those were the days I felt hopeful. Moments Then came the moments…
I feel foolish seeking love from mere mortals— Humans still fumbling through life without laughter. I fail to see how I am guilty of the same sin for which I blame them, For I do not reciprocate the love I receive as expected. Perhaps I should define love on my own terms so that I don’t have such high expectations. Flowers are beautiful, date nights are magical, road trips bring solace. Do these embody the love I yearn for? Or…
A tale of people and things. You want something so bad You go for it All effort seem futile to have it You fight for it You can’t imagine life without it This is beyond passion It becomes an obsession You think getting it will cure the depression The harder you try The more frustrating it gets You start making obvious mistakes in the process It’s getting to you, killing you You dream of it but soon enough it’s turning…
True bond brings inner peace and strength. Maybe it happened quickly, but she’ll always prioritize others before herself. It never mattered if it was a random stranger or a childhood friend. Her catchphrase was always “go hard or go home.” She understood the definition of friendship and expressed it through acts of service, gifting, quality time, and words of affirmation, even though she found it hard to show her emotions. She realized that people loved differently, which made her uncertain…
I’m happy for growth. It’s a beautiful thing to witness personal development and positive change within ourselves. It’s a journey that requires self-reflection, learning, and a willingness to confront our own shortcomings. Growth allows us to become better versions of ourselves, to evolve and transform into the person we aspire to be. But growth isn’t always easy. It’s not just about embracing the light within us; it’s also about acknowledging the darkness that exists deep down. We all have a…
One major skill I learnt in 2023 is the art of waiting. I started 2023 on a very sad note. I can remember my prayer points of 2022 crossover service like the back of my palm. Most of my prayer topics had nothing to do with me personally other than a request/ prayer of thanksgiving because everything good was just happening to me right about the same time and in the same moment. My list was filled with requests for…
Experiencing it in the most diluted and purest form At some point you’ll just learn to allow things be without trying so hard to influence the situation Even your worst fear gives you peace of mind The people around you sympathise with you They think you’re sad But you can’t explain this bittersweet feeling It gets worse You can’t be shocked anymore Even when you feel broken emotionally, spiritually even physically All you hope for is not to completely lose…
Romans chapter 8 and verse 18 says ‘For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us’ Listen I asked myself how did He do it Made such a sacrifice And the ones that He loved Wanted Him crucified And He knew that His friends would betray Him And He knew that His blood would be shed He could have brought someone else in His place…