Where Hearts meets before Names
Any time I travel to a new place, I attempt to keep my heart and eyes open—to actually see, absorb, and savor everything. One of the most precious experiences I’ve had was from a place that once had been my home. Living around people who are quite different from me, as one individual person, isn’t […]
When Love Outranks Rank
Over the past few days, I’ve witnessed something so poignant that I feel compelled to report it. Sit in class with a friend—a brother—and enjoy serving him in every way. For most, serving someone on the same level as oneself, or even someone one considers “below” oneself, is difficult unless driven by strong personal beliefs. […]
Life and the Mirror of Choice
Life always presents us with choices—chances to be who we are. Our choices make us who we are, and what we are says something about us to the world. We can provide truth or dishonesty, but what finally tests us is what we choose. The people around us will mostly agree with what we offer, […]
When Help is Just a Whisper
There is a point in every human being’s life when there is a symphony of voices, screaming against the very pillars of one’s well-being and happiness. The voices, however kind, oppose every fear, looking for ways in which to make sense of the world and provide it with meaning. When you summon your courage and […]
The Bridge of Hope: Built for the Future
Affecting someone’s life is no small achievement. It requires unwavering commitment, dedication, and the ability to bring out the potential when everybody else is turning their backs on them. But if it’s done with good intention, it’s no longer an act — it’s a monument. A living testament that will be heard through generations. A […]
The Quiet Power of Letting Go
There is a quiet kind of pain that builds up when people make you feel like you must think, act, and live as precisely as they do. They elevate their preferences to a level of universal truth and tell you anything else you might do is misguided or inferior. It’s not only a clash of […]
Glimpses of Glamour: A Ghanaian Prom Night Reimagined
The first time I learned of Prom Night, I was sort of confused about what it meant. I guess I am not truly up-to-date, but actually, the fact is, I never have been fascinated by school movies or related festivities. But whatever little I have learned over the last few years has impressed me with […]
Awakened by Zeal: A Church Quiz That Stirred The Soul
I recently participated in a youth quiz competition organized by a passionate Catholic community within one of the dioceses in Ghana. I had expected a simple afternoon activity, which turned out to be a spirited exercise of zeal, faith, and mission. There was tension in the air. The youths, so full of life, didn’t just […]
Reckless Reverence: When Noise Drowns the Divine
It’s simply astounding the manner in which some people can disregard even the most fundamental rules and etiquette when within a new venue. Despite black-and-white directives, they would choose disobedience over propriety—and I can only speculate at what drives such contempt. Interestingly enough, those very same people may never showcase such behavior within their own […]
Measured by More Than Marks
Another season of examinations has once again graced us, prompting students and educators alike to prepare to account for all that has been imparted during the preceding period. Some have undergone nine years of rigorous preparation for their initial challenge, while others have dedicated three years to confront their subsequent trial. In either scenario, a […]