Recently, some friends made a stunning admission on separate occasions: They said, “I do not have many friends. I have many contacts, but only a few are friends.” It was a brave admission, and I was honored by their vulnerability. However, if you walked past any of them, you would […]
We all make mistakes and offend or hurt others. And instantly, we want to turn back the clock. Unable to do so, we beat ourselves up or wish the other person would magically forget what we did or said. However, this rarely happens! How could it? The other person is […]
A few days ago, I visited a precious friend named Dela. She and her husband are new parents to an ultra-yummy baby boy. Being with her was a treat, and spending time with her baby was the highlight! As I carried him, I kept telling him how special and incredibly […]
Have you ever felt undervalued or belittled by someone? Perhaps they address you derogatorily by a term, not your name. Or expect you to come as you are and reveal yourself without affording you the same honor and privilege. Several days ago, I had a perplexing experience of this sort! […]
Last week, I shared about a topic I rarely write about: Bullying! Nowadays, we frequently hear about this subject. However, it is not a new phenomenon. Bullying has existed since time immemorial and can happen physically, mentally, emotionally, or psychologically between two or more people. The Anti-Bullying Alliance defines bullying […]