Life has taught me that the more you know, the more you realize that you don’t know. Yes, you can swim in a stream, but can you conquer the ocean? — Sometimes I get sad, very sad, and I start to feel incapable. Like I am not enough or do not know enough. With time I’ve realized that it’s because I find myself swimming too far in the stream of knowledge that I ended up in an ocean. Does this mean…

Since childhood, I have always considered September my month of rebirth. Usually, when I say things like this, I try to dilute its seriousness by following up with a funny sentence, but not today. I’ve always believed that our ancestors and whatever deity one believes in consciously seek us out…

A few years ago, Chima Nwoke shared a short story with me… then another … then the same one but with some changes.… Our conversations on WhatsApp were epileptic, my fault entirely, as anyone who knows me can attest to how terrible I am at texting. …

Before peace comes chaos, but after chaos comes peace. — The first time I tried therapy, I remember sliding into the building as smoothly as possible, looking embarrassingly from left to right with the hope that no one I knew from school would recognize me and learn that I was seeking help. …

Cancel new year’s resolutions. Defund them. — I’ve never been a fan of new year’s resolutions because they seem a bit pretentious. It’s like that one opportunity in the year where you must carefully list things you think your reverend, pastor, or parents would be proud of. Secondly, I also lowkey like rebelling. Instead of new year…

While the title was for bants, herein lies some gems. — For weeks 34 & 35. Learn the art of contentment, especially about being in your own presence. Remember that you’re a god. Act like one. Ultimately, starting is a personal decision. It doesn’t matter how many self-help books you read. The ancestors will continue to give you the same lesson…

It’s not always easy to continue after the first step, and no one talks about this. — Week 33. I’ve often shared about the need to start — regardless of whether or not one is afraid or does not feel 100% ready. For many people, plans often include forgetting to act, and the difference between what might work and what stands absolutely no chance is that first…

Here’s the encouragement you need to take action. — Week 32. I see life as a journey where one never stops learning. Every day presents new opportunities to learn, even where you thought you already had sound knowledge. Starting is one of those things that put us on a learning curve. Here are three takeaways from this post: You’re…

Do the little things. Pause. Pray. Cry. Fast. Eat. Lie on the floor. Watch your favorite show. Pause. Sit still. Pause. Do the little things. Do everything but those which are irreversible. That way, you have fewer things to be sorry about.