The Observer

By: Naa Doodua Doodu Through trials that tested my soul, From August’s weight to September’s toll, Despite the struggles, I find my voice, Gratitude swells; a heartfelt choice. For ups that lifted me high, For downs that taught me to fly, I say thank you, Lord, I say, For every lesson, every way. In ebb and flow, I’m grateful still, …

There are surprises all through life, surprises that make us laugh until our sides hurt, or surprise us into remembering that sometimes the unexpected people can shine like stars in a midnight sky. What always dazzles me, however, is when people, those who are often judged or looked upon with a negative bias, suddenly go against what was expected of …

When I first heard the saying “patience moves mountains,” I dismissed it as a mere façade, a hollow proverb meant to console the weary. But as the years unfolded, I came to realize that patience is not only a virtue—it is a force that reshapes destiny. It does not merely move mountains; it grinds them down to the plains, making …

Life often appears as an unannounced storm. It is all plain sailing, then comes a sudden thunder and flash in quick succession. For me, the festive season should have been a time of joy; instead, I found myself walking through the valley of despair. I had accusations heaped on me for crimes I did not commit, deserted by those who …

It was then, when I thought that I had overcome my fears of losing her, that it hit me with the highest intensity. We were inseparable and so into each other that wherever one went, the other would always be. We did almost everything together, even joining the same social club and taking an interest in the most similar projects. …

By: Naa Doodua Doodu We are pilgrims, journeying in hope, Carried by faith that bids us move on. I am the joy that the future longs for. The joy we seek is born of the Lord. Patience and trust are all we require To walk toward the unseen dawn. Our hope is in Him, the Maker of light; We shall …

By: Naa Doodua Doodu The challenges we face, The money we earn All for the future of our children and ourselves. We strive for a better tomorrow. The one who labors eats with satisfaction. For that better tomorrow, we toil. Through silent tears, through struggle and sweetness, We embrace the rewards that labor brings. For our dependents, for hope, We …

I was stuck in a situation I could never imagine escaping. Everything I touched was turning to dust. Even my closest friends turned against me. Individuals whom I admired rejected me, as if I had biblical leprosy. The more I struggled to hold it together, the more my health suffered. I was eaten up by anxiety. Its precipitating cause was …