Artist unknown What we all want, what we may need but can definitely live without. A plethora of individuals live life with the notion of an existent 'them" serving as jury for their every move. Funny enough, we are so blindsided by that reality that we can't even tell that all we're focused on is… Continue reading VALIDATION
On deconstructing advise
Hessam Abrishami I grew up hearing it repeated like some sort of intellectual mantra of sagacity, 'the devil you know is better than the angel you do not know.' I have repeated this phrase to myself a couple of times at decision crossroads and saying this sort of gave me the courage I needed to… Continue reading On deconstructing advise
Living with Suffering
Painting by Marie Alexander What does suffering really mean? Is it decipherable, or is it an experiential concept? When you say 'I am suffering', I think what immediately comes to mind is an absence, for example, to suffer from sickness and pain or financial or material lack. No one thinks of suffering, at least not… Continue reading Living with Suffering
ABUJA
Adapted from Pinterest I remember entering Abuja for the first time at night, all alone in a new city, heading to meet a family at the outskirts. I remember thinking it had a presence I couldn't fathom. A fortress and an intrigue. Like a refuge as well as a threat. I loved that I could… Continue reading ABUJA
Savour
Artist unknown Have you found yourself struggling not to sleep? I mean, you are tired and should sleep, kind of struggle, but you want to do so many things you enjoy, and you have limited time as an adult to achieve them. This is especially true when you want to finish a series or a… Continue reading Savour
A different Kind of Loving
Hamza Bin Muhammed Hey, you, let me ask you a question: when did you realise that you are an adult? Like the actual moment when you felt grown-up? Also, isn't it ludicrous that reality is not the same for everyone, except for constants like birth and death; everything else in between is variable and yet… Continue reading A different Kind of Loving
Reacting
Artist unknown It is a regular day, and I am scrolling through LinkedIn when I encounter a post on emotional intelligence based on a video of a toddler (boy) who was hit with a stick by another toddler (female). He expressed his hurt, crouched to pick up the stick, and raised it to hit the… Continue reading Reacting
Tricklets
Painting by Inamraja Everyone contributes from goodness, but not all goodness measures up. We have all interacted with that feeling, doing all the best you know how to and still falling short. Trying all the hacks, making all the right efforts, growing, expanding, being positive, seeking help, accepting help, trying and trying again, yet nothing… Continue reading Tricklets
Romanticizing Bullshit
Image by Cypher This post is inspired by a conversation with a friend, but it is deeply connected to doors in my life I have to force shut. Basically, if you need a wake-up call, here's your alarm... I am sure you have heard the phrase 'let's stay friends' from someone you once thought you'd… Continue reading Romanticizing Bullshit
As it should be
Leroy Campbell I have a theory, we often take the people closest to us for granted because it is hard as humans to consistently be in the right frame of mind. To constantly sustain gratitude, love, and devotion. Why? Other emotions get in the way: anger, frustration, weariness. I watched this series where a super-talented… Continue reading As it should be
Connoisseur of Memories 