In the morning, the sound of the ocean greeted my ears before the fresh scent of the water meeting the soil wafted through the cabin. The wooden floors creaked slightly as I alighted from the bed. The view from the window was one that would take some accustoming; the ocean waves, the palm trees, the…
Comparison Culture
Flowers will bloom in the appointed time, fruits will yield in their season. The rains are here, droplets from the sky to bless the earth. The seed planted by the farmer will grow now that the rains are here. The trees will give their shade to the weary traveler. When it rains, the traveler will…
Be Still
It was one of those days, the ones that felt like you had already lived them out. Yet, at the back of my mind, I could feel something slightly different; like a tug on my ear. I stepped out for some air, it was my first time in days coming out. The breeze assaulted my…
Breathe // Ideas to keep boredom at bay during this period
Hey everyone, How is your week going? How did you spend your Easter weekend? Well, my Easter Sunday was online church + TV + food in that order. On another note, I finally opened a TikTok account. The peer pressure finally got to me. The lockdown has been extended again in my city (as expected).…
Ten Books You’ll Want To Check Out
Happy New Month! Hope you are staying safe and healthy. How have y’all been keeping yourself busy? – I would love to know. Anyway, some members of the AJ blog fan club have been asking for some book recommendations so I decided to mention some of my favorites.
My Letter to You in this Season
Hey everyone, How are you doing in this period? I hope you are taking safety precautions and washing your hands very often. This period has been a trying time for everyone: whether you have been directly or indirectly affected. Well, I am here to spread a little bit of hope.
A Story on Consistency
Once upon a time, I was asked to give a talk on consistency. I didn’t know what to say or how best I could drive home my point. I mean we all know the basics; you have to be consistent in doing something if you truly want it to grow and all that. But then…
The Buzz Word
A buzz word in this time is “creative”. It has come to represent a special set of people. People who have allowed themselves to “create” and design things in a unique way.
The Five Love Languages (Christian Edition)
I know we have all heard about the five love languages. Some of us might have even taken quizzes to figure out which one of them best speaks to us. Anyway, in church (at House on the rock), we were reading a passage about showing love and I could feel the question “how” hovering around…
LONG TIME, NO POST
Hey beautiful people, how have y’all been? Happy New Month. I hope that this month brings you growth in all aspects. Alright, I know it has been a while since you all heard from me over here. The month of February was basically full of exams and all that. But, the good news is that…