Regret is part of the human condition, however with appropriate action, discipline and fortitude, we can reduce the effects of its sting. “Nembe ngamanya yadadua nanyuma” “The statement ‘I wish I knew’ always comes at the tail end of an occurrence” Taita proverb For us to live an inspired harmonious life, we need to take […]
“True discernment means not only distinguishing the right from the wrong; it means distinguishing the primary from the secondary, the essential from the indifferent, and the permanent from the transient. And, yes, it means distinguishing between the good and the better, and even between the better and the best.” Sinclair B. Ferguson Discernment is important
Papo kwa papo kamba hukata jiwe – Swahili proverb (The constant rubbing of a rope will cut the stone) Grit is defined in Oxford Learners Dictionary as “the courage and strength of mind that makes it possible for somebody to continue doing something difficult or unpleasant.”It is the sustained application of effort towards achieving a
“Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.” Aesop, Greek storyteller The Oxford dictionary defines gratitude as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” The Greater Good Science Center in their paper entitled The Science of Gratitude, wrote the following about definition of gratitude: “Most people have an instinctive
“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.” Alice Morse Earle, American Historian At any one point our minds are usually moving to three points in time, the past, present and the future. One could be attending to some matter but at that very
“Ukimficha jogoo kwenye pakacha kuna wakati atawika” Swahili proverb “If you hide a rooster in a basket, he will crow at some point.” Accountability is an important, if not crucial quality we should embrace if we are to succeed in achieving our goals. I think in one way or another, accountability is inescapable. We can
“I must do something’ always solves more problems than Something must be done.” unknown I think taking responsibility has an empowering effect on us. On the other hand, looking to someone else to act, disempowers us, it takes the wind out of our sails if you may. It causes us to resign to our circumstances,
“A heart at war needs enemies to justify its warring. It needs enemies and mistreatment more than it wants peace.” The Arbinger Institute It is apparent that at any one point, we are either operating with a heart at war or a heart at peace. The outcome of our actions will be quite different depending
“He who everyday is not conquering some fear, has not learnt the secret of life” Ralph Waldo Emerson As human beings, we face fear on a daily basis, whether that be real or imaginary fear. It is part of the human condition. So for us to make progress, we must learn to deal with fear
“Smooth seas make no skillful sailors” African proverb Failure is an illusion because we make a big deal out of it. It is a natural thing that happens to all human beings. No one born of a woman has never failed. Yet we make failure more than it should be, it is a way of
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