As I get older, there are many times when I realize that I have just gained some priceless insight into the life experiences that my parents endured. Then I wish for just five minutes to add yet another line item to the apology that I owe them for scoffing at their challenges and frustrations. They were what I considered very little things, but now, I am viewing them from the other side of the coin.…
Someone remembers the turning point in his or her life that all started with a moment of kindness from you, a stranger, but someone whom that person will never forget. You have no idea all of the lives that you touch and change…but you matter to each of those people and many, many more who are fortunate enough to be a part of your life! Every person matters and each life has a purpose, even…
The holiday season seems to be a signal to me that after all of the celebrating there is an end coming. In most cases, it is the end of a year which is followed by an opportunity for a new beginning if we choose to take it. New Year’s resolutions can range from being more fiscally responsible, to personal health goals or working to become more mindful of the world around us. But each person…
The holidays are “family time.” It is a time to remember our younger Christmases (or your holiday season for your specific faith). It is a time when the young ones dream of presents and growing up. For the 5-year-old to the 105-year-old, the holidays are a special and magical time of the year. The entire family awaits this time of year. Like many of you reading this, I am also looking forward to this…
I used to be shy. I used to let life pass me by. In my heart, I wanted to change. It was just a matter of convincing my mind to do the same. You see, I’ve learned that it isn’t what life does to you It’s what you do with it that matters. All the complaining and whining won’t do you any good It’ll only make you feel worse and make people not want to…
Esther is a Salonist, Teacher and gospel Musician. She lives in Nairobi with her lovely daughter. Can you bear what Esther went through? Admittedly, it requires God’s grace and power to endure all this and remain standing and hopeful. I interacted with Esther, and this is what she had to say, Esther, how was your life as you grew up? My life as a single parent child and later an orphan*** Yes,…
I am reminded more and more that many of life’s most difficult moments can hold more than just a single lesson. The day that we buried my mother was one of the most difficult days of my life. She was elderly, and I knew in my subconscious that our days together were numbered, but I never expected the end to come so quickly. Her death was due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, so thankfully she…
True success must benefit all areas of your life, if not, it is simply a tradeoff. Don’t settle for one-dimensional success. You deserve to create your own unique balance which allows you to enjoy fulfillment in all aspects of your life. Almost all of us need to work to support ourselves and our family. But being a slave to your job, no matter how high up the corporate ladder that allows you to climb, will never…
Everything ages and declines, and then it is gone, this is the fall season. Next, we mourn our loss, which brings a chill to our hearts, this is winter. But then as our hearts begin to heal and to warm, we see that there is always something new coming into our lives to help fill the void, this is the joy of spring. And with renewed excitement and adventure we enjoy what this new thing…
There always seems to be this burning desire to see the family that you wish you had. We use rose-colored glasses and excuse behavior that we would never tolerate from others. And all too often, we find ways to blame ourselves for the mean or hurtful actions of our family members. We tell ourselves that we deserve to be treated poorly or that we somehow failed to be the loving sibling or child that we…