It’s not loud. Not dramatic. It’s just that moment when you’re saying something and they look away. Or change the subject. Or act like you’re taking too long. And you notice. Even if you pretend not to. You feel yourself pull back. You don’t mean to. It just happens. A small part of you shuts …
When They Won’t Save Themselves There’s a kind of pain that doesn’t scream. It doesn’t show up with heartbreak or betrayal or some huge loss. It’s quieter. Slower. But just as brutal. It’s the pain of watching someone you care about slowly tear themselves apart—while you stand by, helpless. They’re not clueless. They know what …
This year has felt like a long, winding road. For many, it’s been brutal—stretching hearts thin, testing limits, leaving some of us feeling like we’re holding the world together with trembling hands. Yet, here we are. Still standing. As we step into another chapter, I can’t help but think about the stories we carry—those we’ve …
Sometimes, the sharpest pain we feel is the one we unknowingly inflict. Imagine this: bleeding on someone who once hurt you, but in the same moment, stabbing them back, causing them to bleed too. It’s not an intentional act but an instinctive reaction—a tug-of-war of wounds where the tools are knives, and both hearts are …
Leadership fatigue. It’s a phrase that many leaders know all too well but rarely talk about. Being a leader often looks like a gift from the outside—a role of prestige, influence, and respect. But the reality? It’s a delicate dance of responsibilities, pressures, and expectations that can weigh heavily on those who bear the title. …
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Dear Reader, This week, I want to talk about something that hits close to home and resonates deeply with the spirit of anyone yearning for change. In the heart of Kenya, a movement is growing, fueled by the courage and determination of our youth. They are not just standing up for themselves; they are standing …