There’s a direct line between your status and the effort it takes to win. Think about it in everyday life. When you’re new at something, everything feels hard. You have to prove yourself, explain your ideas, and work twice as hard just to get noticed. But as you build a reputation, things start to change. […]
There was a neighbour on our former street named Abel. He came to the UK with big dreams, just like many immigrants do. He worked hard, took every shift he could get, and rarely complained. Everyone admired his determination. But over the years, he found himself stuck. Every evening after work, he would sit outside […]
I never knew some people were Arsenal fans until yesterday after their win. For years, you could hardly hear them say anything or make any post when Arsenal plays because the team kept losing, and people would mock them. But immediately Arsenal won last night, everything changed. WhatsApp updates topping, jerseys everywhere, celebrations, passionate updates, […]
Today in church, in the spirit of Pentecost and the unity it represents through language, the priest invited us to say Our Lord’s Prayer in our native tongues. It was such a beautiful thing to witness, voices rising together in different languages, yet united in one prayer and one faith. Some people, unable to speak […]
Yesterday, I bought a day bus ticket that allows passengers to travel within the city for the whole day. I folded it carefully and slipped it into my pocket after boarding for work. After work, I reached for the ticket, and it was gone. I checked every pocket again and again. I searched my bag, […]
Often, unexpected turns can lead to the most beautiful destinations. Yesterday, my children had their routine dental check-up. Since the eye clinic was nearby, we stopped by afterward to ask about their next eye appointment instead of calling. We didn’t expect much, as same-day appointments are usually impossible to get. We only planned to check […]
Yesterday, during our family prayer time, it was Chizzy’s turn to lead. We usually take turns, and whoever leads reads a prayer from Powerful Prayer Book by Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, before saying the main prayer. As she flipped through the pages, she stopped at Prayer for Nigeria in Distress. She was about to read […]