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Friendship Day

FriendshipWhat comes to mind at the sound of that word? To me, I think of a shared mutual bond entangled in the rich mix of love, respect, flaws, and growth.As complex as it can be at times, it’s priceless. I don’t have many friends.Very few.The kind that don’t even take up all the fingers on one hand. I used to wish I had more.I mean, I’m quite friendly, so it would make sense for me to have…

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10 years from now

How does ten years from now look like?Ever imagined it? I’ve thought about it, and honestly—I don’t even know.I mean, I do have an idea of how I’d like it to be, though not very precise.Different locations.Different dreams.Different hobbies.A beautiful family too. I know plans are good to have. I hear it all the time:“Have a plan. Have a vision. Have a goal.”But does it really matter,…

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“This Week, I’m Thankful for Health, Home, and Hope”

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A post dear tp my heart. Months outside classroom-Hope in silent struggle displayed in a vacation that for the first time in the history of vacations has left a bitter taste in your mouth and you have no idea when it shall come to an end. Back to normal.

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Ílé ncha

My mum used to call me ‘Ílé ncha‘ If you speak Yoruba, you might already know what that means. It was her way of saying that I talk a lot I always understood that and partly agreed. And each time she said it in a teasing or scolding manner, I laugh it off or simply keep silent depending on the mood. Recently an experience deepened my understanding of it. ‘𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱…

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In The Pause

It’s a bit sunny today. Feels like summer. 20 degree Celsius. But it feels more different than the winter’s version of the same number. It feels..nice. The ideal weather. Breezy with a caress of warmth against the skin. Everything around me is buzzing with life. It’s crowdy but in a way that invites observation So I’m taking a pause to suck it all in. People are out and about with…

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Why wait?

Why wait? It’s a simple question, but one we don’t ask ourselves enough—especially when it comes to helping others. We live in a world where almost everyone is going through something. The loud ones may voice it, but many suffer in silence maybe due to fear of not being heard or simply refusing to inconvenience anyone. Or it could even be fear of showing weakness. And often, we don’t notice……

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Why wait?

Why wait? It’s a simple question, but one we don’t ask ourselves enough—especially when it comes to helping others. We live in a world where almost everyone is going through something. The loud ones may voice it, but many suffer in silence maybe due to fear of not being heard or simply refusing to inconvience anyone. Or it could even be fear of showing any form of weakness. And often, we…

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Thinking Out Loud..

A friend randomly once asked;“Could you ever tell someone, ‘Oh, this thing you keep working on—nothing ever comes of it,’ with that tone of ‘why not just give up?’”Without hesitation, I replied, “I can’t say that to a friend. But I can say it to myself.“Their response stayed with me: “Exactly. The love you show to your friend, show to yourself as well.“It made me pause. The question was asked in…

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Is Life Unfair?

Is Life Unfair? Life is not always fair, but does that make it truly unfair? Our journeys are unfair,Our differences are unfair.Some people have it easy. Would they necessarily say life is unfair? It’s the journey that matters.You want something so badly, you go for it, you hustle, and slowly, the beauty of life unfolds. You encounter people, experiences, and endless lessons, and you start to…

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I was called a gaslighter

We all tend to want to highlight the good parts of who we are. Myself included, of course. I love admiration. Just a subtle amount is enough. It’s not only about receiving it from others but also, from myself. I admire myself for many reasons. But weeks back, I admired myself a lot less. And here is why.. I was called a gaslighter. For a moment, my mind literally spun. I didn’t immediately…

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Charity Begins At Home

What do women want? Or rather, what do human beings needI started this psychotherapy book, ‘What Women Want: conversations on Desire, power, love, and Growth”The title was captivating and I got it out of eagerness to know more about what I want that I may not quite be aware of and admit to.The Author; a psychotherapist shares her experience with seven of her clients as she sheds light on our…

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The beauty Within

What to say? I thought I had it all figured out but clearly, I don’t. I’ve been unable to come up with anything to write and that surprises me. Not to say that it’s easy to figure it out but I never thought it would stress me out this much. Maybe I should go out more. Engage more. For goodness sake, I’m always indoors. Maybe that’s why am stuck. Or maybe it’s something else that I refuse to say…

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Can't help but wonder..

Why is everyone so worked up about the new year? I’ve been thinking about it, and the answer isn’t as clear-cut as you might think. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the excitement about crossing into 2025, but isn’t it fascinating how much we focus on this “crossover” when in truth, the most important “new year” we experience is the one where we step into a new age—our birthday? I mean, every…