It is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The opening chords of Andy Williams’ classic hit evoke an immediate Pavlovian response. Snow is falling (metaphorically, at least), lattes are spiced with gingerbread, and everyone you pass on the street is supposedly brimming with good cheer. We are collectively told that this is, emphatically, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Over decades, cultural […]
How Religion Shaped Our Negative Relationship with Nature
We can’t stress enough about historical Christianity and the environment without addressing the deeply ingrained idea that “this world is not my home.” This post will look at it from that angle.The modern environmental crisis, particularly climate change, is often discussed in terms of industrialisation, fossil fuels, and politics. However, to understand the deep-seated cultural […]
The Climate of Conflict: How a Changing Planet Drives Human Violence
For decades, we’ve discussed climate change in terms of rising seas, melting glaciers, and shifting weather patterns, which affect our current temperatures. However, mounting evidence from research institutions and global organizations reveals a more domestic and immediate human consequence: climate change is a multiplier of violence and conflict. It acts not by directly starting wars, […]
Understanding the Past is Discerning the Present
Stop thinking of history as something past; it is the bedrock and engine of today and tomorrow. To understand the global village we inhabit today—from its geopolitical fault lines to its cultural dynamics and technological leaps—we must know how we got here. Every challenge, every culture, and every innovation of our time is rooted in […]
AI vs AI May The Best AI Win
It is 2025! The joke around when applying for a job, among other tasks, is may the best AI win. We live in an age of unprecedented technological advancement, and at the heart of much of it lies Artificial Intelligence. From personalised recommendations on our streaming services to the intricate algorithms guiding our financial markets, […]
Do Not Let Your Husband Stop You From Finding The Love Of Your Life.
This is an extremely sensitive topic. It is important to approach it with a focus on personal growth, fulfillment and respecting the complexities that come with being alive, rather than explicitly promoting infidelity and unfaithfulness. The quote, “Do not let your husband stop you from finding the love of your life,” is provocative but if […]
The African Demography Should Matter to the World
Aging populations in many parts of the world, particularly in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, are creating significant economic and social challenges. These challenges include a shrinking workforce, increased healthcare costs, and a greater burden on social security systems. In contrast, Africa is experiencing a demographic boom, with the world’s youngest and fastest-growing […]
Tell Me More. Go on. What Else?
In a world that has prioritized busyness and made it all about ourselves, sustaining connections has proven to be more complex. This is leading us to seek the courage within us to take that extra step. This post was heavily inspired by NPR’s TED Radio Hour where they focused on this field of busyness, loneliness […]
The Artist’s Way: Part II
“The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity” by Julia Cameron is a renowned self-help book designed to help individuals unlock their creative potential and overcome artistic blocks. It has helped artists for the past 30 years to get out of the creative block they find themselves in. The book offers a 12-week program […]
My Design Story: Beyond Aesthetics
From Nairobi to Paris: A Journey of Redirection The hum of Nairobi was my first symphony, a vibrant prelude to a life that, for a time, seemed destined for the familiar rhythms of design. My Bachelor’s in Design from the University of Nairobi laid the foundation, a practical canvas where I honed my eye for […]