You can tip-toe around what it will take to make the world a better place, but it eventually comes down to one basic idea. To love everyone, including yourself and God… but there’s a kicker: You must also love your enemies. The minute we have “them and us” groups, we…

Do you work to live, or live to work? That’s one way of dissecting why we work. But what do we work for? …

Vulnerability is sometimes seen as being weak, timid and a push-over. In a world where status and power are pursued in place of character and values, winning is everything. In that world, the competition is fierce with few “winners” and many wannabes. Here lives are built on facades and posturing…

Living in poverty is different than being poor. And being poor is not the same as being broke. Poverty is beyond hardship and struggle; it’s worse than being poor. Poverty is closer to life or death. It’s about survival day by day. You rarely escape from poverty. Being poor is…

In the ebb and flow of life, there are moments when the tides of negativity threaten to engulf us. As my friend and mentor’s T-shirt boldly states, “THE WORLD HAS GONE MAD.” It’s easy to find ourselves caught in the undertow. On October 7, 2023, the world saw a distressing…

Slightly over a year ago, my Granddaughter died at only 2 weeks old. In the past, I have suffered the loss of my grandparents, my parents and my Brother. Yet nothing could have prepared me for the loss of my Son and Daughter-in-law’s baby girl — my Granddaughter. I still…

In this journey called life, you’re bound to encounter folks who either adore you or, well, not so much. Ever found yourself wondering why someone seems to despise you for no apparent reason? You know, when you’re minding your own business, spreading good vibes, and still manage to rub someone…

Silver linings look their best when contrasted against the darkest clouds. On the 30th of May this year, I was hospitalised after being T-boned in an intersection by an 18-wheeler on my scooter. …

Repeated behaviour can earn you a reputation — good or bad. People labelling you as a troublemaker, a class clown, or grumpy often reinforces that behaviour. Shedding such a reputation may necessitate a complete overhaul of your character and personality. You’ll need to significantly change how people perceive you and…