This topic is a very deep one. It is both a process and a journey, but I will attempt to scratch the surface today. Many things in life constantly demand our time and attention, and we keep giving of ourselves until we are spread thin with nothing left to give. A lot of times, a Read More…
Edmond loved the good life but was never patient with process. He didn’t like to be reminded about things like savings, investments and stuff like that. His motto whenever issues with his finances were pointed out was: “God will provide or Isn’t it God that has been seeing us to this point?” His records were Read More…
When it comes to breakfast, there’s usually a lot to unpack. From the popular opinion that it’s overrated to knowing what exactly is best to have, breakfast often sparks a lot of debate. Skipping breakfast is not as bad as we’ve been led to believe over the years. In fact, aggressive marketing by cereal companies Read More…
Most schools have closed for the session and will be resuming in September, giving us approximately two months with the kids at home. I, for one, always look forward to the holidays because I get to stop waking up so early to prepare the kids for school. I have never been a morning person, so Read More…
I’ve been on trips where I forgot to carry basic items that turned out to be much needed. I’ve also had co-travelers who came to me requesting the same basics they had also forgotten. It all boils down to the intentionality we give to packing. One thing I can say for sure is this: I Read More…
I have been given gifts at various times in my life but some of them stand out the most, to this day. Interestingly, these gifts have no serious financial weight but turned out to be the most thoughtful. I remembered the first time I had shawarma. It was in a friend’s car. He bought it Read More…
The birth of a daughter in a family is believed to usher in blessings to the home. I have seen this to be true over and over again. Families have admitted to experiencing a financial boost when this happens. Daughters also tend to take great care of their fathers in their old age. But before Read More…
The media has managed to both influence and pressure the world at the same time, especially when they celebrate, spotlight, and applaud people who achieve certain milestones at an early age, so that if one isn’t careful, they may begin to feel like failures and live disappointed lives. A few other times, seemingly as an Read More…
A major environmental controversy has erupted in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, as Colossus, the world’s largest AI training supercomputer developed by Elon Musk’s company, xAI, faces backlash over its impact on local communities. While the facility is positioned as a technological breakthrough, residents of Boxtown, a historically Black and economically disadvantaged neighborhood, argue that Musk’s project Read More…
Many people go through situations that test you in all ramifications. Life always happens to people. Sometimes it’s even your good intentions that blow up in your face. By and large, mistakes are made, responsibilities are taken, experiences and mindsets are formed, and lessons are learned. The downside is, if not checked, trauma can easily Read More…