When it comes to effective co-parenting, a child-centred approach is key Imagine it as a recipe: Start with a bowl that is adaptable to changes in temperature. Then, add a full tablespoon of emotional intelligence, two full tablespoons of listening skills, a cube of empathy, a pinch of gentleness, a handful of patience and tolerance, and a cup full…
Words: weapon from the mouth and balm to the ears Part I The dual nature of words: In the beginning was the Word, The sound that all of the creation heard, The sequence of sounds that gave life to all God made, The combination of sounds that communicate understanding. And in its message, we find hope. These sounds carry deep…
To have the opportunity to Mess up is your fundamental human right. To learn from your Mess-ups is your fundamental contribution to your personal development. To turn your Mess-ups into advantages for you and opportunities for others to benefit from, is your fundamental contribution to humanity. To use your Mess-ups to judge others is tantamount to a fundamental attribution error.…
Have you heard the story of a woman who had difficulty sleeping for several years because she feared that her house would be burgled? One night, her husband heard a noise downstairs in their home, so he went to investigate. He found a burglar and with a sigh of relief, he said, “Good evening” to the burglar. “I’m glad to…
I woke up this morning feeling a bit sore from a strained neck muscle. Despite the fact that nobody was pursuing me, I was still determined to go for a run. I chose to run, then I motivated myself, put on my running clothes, and stepped outside, only to be faced with our unpredictable weather. It was wet—very wet. Now,…
Contrast to the image above…… Imagine the image of a teenager who was trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building as the bomb blast hit. After being rescued, the teenager dropped to his knees and exclaimed, “Thank God I’m alive!” How uplifting and refreshing will it be to develop a daily habit of consistently appreciating every little thing around…
An Attitude That Hinders Progress. In both personal and professional contexts, the attitude of “I won’t move if you don’t move” can be detrimental to individual growth, relationship dynamics, and overall progress. This mindset reflects a stubborn insistence on waiting for others to take the first step, leading to stagnation and missed opportunities. Whether in interpersonal relationships, workplace environments, or…
Every relationship is bound to go through some form of crisis or another at some point. You are either going through one right now, or recovering from one, or about to go into one without your knowledge. This could be a crisis with yourself, your spouse, your business, your friend, your children or even one of your gadgets. i.e. from…
‘What does black history month mean to you……..’? I overheard my son asking his friends on his social media platform, and then a few colourful words came from the speakers, too colourful to repeat for me. My African fatherhood kicked in. I became curious, not about the interesting topic they were talking about, but to know who these young people…