I fell into a trap
What trap did I fall into, exactly? I found myself caught in the trap of seeking external validation. I wasn't aware I was in this trap until I began to analyse certain emotions I started experiencing.
Jul 312 min read
Dear Reading Slump
Please free me from your shackles; the evil you've done is enough!
I'm gradually coming to terms with the fact that I tend to go through an annual reading slump. This year, I've managed to finish only three books, and I'm not particularly happy about that. To give some background, I started reading consistently in 2022 when a friend suggested "Dear Ijeawele" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Before this, I found reading challenging and assumed it wasn't for me, but eventually real
Jul 12 min read
Balance vs Rhythm
I have been contemplating the ideas of Balance and Rhythm. Is balance merely a way to signify that everything is fine, just another form of control? Who actually decides what balance means, considering we can't physically measure life on a scale? Is rhythm where we truly concentrate our focus? As Mary Oliver said, "Attention is the beginning of devotion."
Jun 222 min read
