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Mar 6, 2021

1 year break from writing- what I learnt

Dear reader, Hmm, where to begin… I stop to think whether it will be worth writing here given the likely patronising rant I fear most writers are now pursuing. …

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1 year break from writing- what I learnt
1 year break from writing- what I learnt

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·May 21, 2020

Why Being Happy Just Isn’t Enough

Contentment vs Happiness If you make a direct comparison between your own goals and others around you, you will see that they are all pretty similar. They usually follow this trend: 1. I want to be happy (Happiness) 2. I want to be financially stable / make loads of money/ no money issues (Money) 3. I want to be recognised/ heard/ respected (Power) 4. I want to have children (Family) Happiness, money, power and family.

Contentment

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Why Being Happy Just Isn’t Enough
Why Being Happy Just Isn’t Enough

Published in ILLUMINATION

·May 14, 2020

Why Politicians Can’t Speak Human

It would serve them better — The approach to debate has always been to present facts and debate topics of concern, to suggest best codes of practice to address often topical issues. However, when the debater refuses the facts of debate, the structure and the debate itself has lost all meaning. It becomes irrelevant. …

Politics

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Why Politicians cant speak human
Why Politicians cant speak human

Published in ILLUMINATION

·May 3, 2020

Heres why Immigrants/Diaspora can help society

Hear me out, I present some reasons that may be different to what you think Diaspora can be distinguished based on the causes of net migration such as trade, labor migrations, war or famine or other reasons. Some diaspora communities maintain strong political ties with their homeland. To clarify here…

Immigrants

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Heres why Immigrants/Diaspora can help society
Heres why Immigrants/Diaspora can help society

Published in ILLUMINATION

·May 1, 2020

6 steps on How to be Successful By Telling People How to be Successful

No really , its very simple, you will laugh I have not been on medium long to come across countless viral hits on ‘How to be successful’. …

Humour

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6 steps on How to be Successful By Telling People How to be Successful
6 steps on How to be Successful By Telling People How to be Successful

Published in ILLUMINATION

·Apr 29, 2020

War on the Frontline

It is difficult Self sacrifice. I really dont believe in the term. As healthcare workers we assess the risk of treating a patient with the risk of danger to our own lives. This time, however, it is slightly different. Going into work there is a sense of good will, team…

Covid 19

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War on the Frontline
War on the Frontline

Published in ILLUMINATION

·Apr 28, 2020

Your Presence is Worth Something least you know it

Why your opinion matters Your presence is worth something least you know it. I will try and convince you, over the next few paragraphs, that your opinion is not only important, but vital for a progressive society. ******************************************** I have come across many people, myself included, who sometimes wonder whether their presence was felt…

Opinion

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Your Presence is Worth Something least you know it
Your Presence is Worth Something least you know it

Published in To Write Is To Think

·Apr 26, 2020

Ramadan during COVID 19

Different this time The time of ramadan circulates once yearly depending on various moon sightings. It is in these periods that we reflect on our intentions, fast from bad habits as well as food and water from sunrise to sunset. …

Ramadan

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Ramadan during COVID 19
Ramadan during COVID 19

Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life

·Apr 23, 2020

Survival vs Living

An immigrant’s choice. I came across a talk on youtube on first generation immigrants expanding beyond the identification of their parents who mainly aimed to survive when entering their country of destination. The reader goes on to suggest that he wants to live. To live is given the expression as…

Lessons

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Survival vs Living
Survival vs Living
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