The Impact of Cancer: A Personal Reflection
I wish to address a particularly distressing reality regarding cancer, a disease that has affected my life profoundly through the loss of four close relatives. Recently, my sister's colleague…
Help Me Grandma
Jones woke up in the middle of the night to close the gate. For the third night in a row, he had come home drunk and thrown himself on the…
Injustices in Informal Workplaces
I live in a small town with many large-scale farms lying in the outskirts. Formal jobs are few and far in between. As such, almost fifty percent of the dwellers…
Get Rid of Self Limiting Beliefs
Everything choice we make is a direct result of our personal beliefs. That is why most counselling deals with our core beliefs. New and healthier core beliefs lead to better…
Do not Make a Mockery of the Little You Have
I write this piece because it is easy to fall into the trap of ingratitude. The little you have could be your job that pays a dollar a day. It…
A Revie of the Movie ‘Rango’
Animated movies have a special capability to teach moral lessons to their audience. The inhuman nature of the characters allows the viewer to enjoy the movies effortlessly. Rango is the…
As You Grow Older
Here are some of the realizations that comes with aging. You realize that you cannot continue leaving your health to chance. One thing about being young is that your body…
A New Era of Self Sufficiency in Healthcare
The latest news in Kenya is the end of the USAID following Trumps’ election to the statehouse. The news has elicited much emotion from across the world. I listened to…
Quick Facts About The Menstrual Cycle
Knowledge of the menstrual cycle is key in planning for pregnancy, choosing contraceptive methods, and managing mental health. Here are a few facts every woman should know about the menstrual…
Are Poor People Happier?
There might be some truth in that statement. I recalled visiting my elder sister and we had this discussion over dinner. She told me the story of her domestic help…
Kiss and Don’t Tell
It is said that there is no secret between two people. While this might be true, how do secrets get leaked out to the public. That’s why I advise anyone…
The Hidden Cost of Democracy
Democracy is supposed to be a good thing. However, it gives rise to too many ideologies such that there is little time to put any helpful plan in action. I…
Every Human Experience is Universal
Many times, we think we are alone in our suffering, a perception that deepens our anguish. What if I told you that whatever you are going through this very second,…
Old Age Deceptions
There was a time I was heavily intrigued by the use of magic. I watched numerous fantasy movies keen to understand how magicians create illusions. One website stated that any…
Every Child Judges their Parents
As a child I adored my parents. I loved my father for his dark handsome features, his quick smile and the musty smell of cigarettes on his jackets. I loved…
The Kindness of a Stranger
The Kindness of a Stranger Wangari was growing tired of her toxic family. One of her brothers had let out his goats to eat the remaining of her maize plants.…
Overcome Shame in Five Simple Steps
Shame occurs as a consequence of the decisions we make. However, it can also occur out of the blues, which means that you played no part in causing it. Despite,…
Of Blood Religions
I grew up in a Christian society and lately, am having a difficult time understanding some its doctrines. I do not get why the faith leans so much…
Giving Your Power Away
There has been much debate on the role of social media on our lives. Many people are of the view that social media is harmful to our lifestyle. My take…
Boom, transition
One of the things young adults are unaware of is the number of times life will get you starting over. Myself, I always saw life as a continuous affair. I…
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Boom, transition!
One of the things young adults are unaware of is the number of times life will get you starting over. Myself, I always saw life as a continuous affair. I…
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Messing with Life
This January I have been reading this book by David Goggins, Can’t Hurt Me. The reason I cannot put it down is that Goggins teaches about meeting life on its…