Category: reflections
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A Call for Respect and Honour in Relationships
I respect and honour my students, and there’s a reason why. I was once a student, and I had lecturers who respected and honoured me, which significantly helped me. I also had lecturers who did otherwise. I’m not here to mention them, and I won’t. But there’s a strong reason why everyone should be respected—it’s…
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Pages of Growth: My 2024 Reads and 2025 Aspirations
December 26, 2024 As I sat on my sofa reflecting this morning, I decided to take stock of how many books I’ve read this year and plan for the next. With my writing pad, I began listing the books I intend to read in Q1 of 2025. Just on my Amazon reading list, connected to…
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Finding Calm: What Brings You Peace?
Have you ever paused to reflect on what truly brings you a sense of calm? In the midst of life’s demands, finding moments of peace can feel like discovering an oasis in the desert. For me, it’s listening to slow worship music—the kind that shifts the atmosphere and ushers you into a sacred space where…
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Lessons From October: Personal Reflections and Growth
This month, I’ve had the chance to reflect deeply on my journey, and here are three things I’ve learned about myself. The Spiritual as a Primary Driver of the Physical I’ve come to understand how much my spiritual life influences everything else. The spiritual realm seems to be the true source of energy and purpose,…
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How worship music helps me find relaxation and clarity
When life feels hectic and my mind buzzes, I turn to a few practices that truly bring me peace. Unlike typical relaxation methods, my approach feels more like a journey inward, a time to reconnect and rejuvenate. One of my favourite ways to unwind is by listening to worship music or my audio Bible. Here’s…
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The Unspoken Mental Toll of Pursuing a PhD
The process of pursuing a PhD comes with numerous mental and psychological challenges, yet this is a topic that is rarely discussed. PhD candidates often face high expectations from their supervisors, schools, friends, families, and even sponsors, which adds immense pressure. Unfortunately, little attention is given to the mental health of these individuals. However, maintaining…
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You are a seed: Focus on yourself
Tuesday, August 20th – We live in a world full of distractions. The internet and social media constantly vie for our attention, making it easy to forget what truly matters—ourselves. You are a seed. You have potential within you, and that seed holds a purpose. If you don’t focus on yourself, you won’t discover your…
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The Price of Learning
Monday, August 19th – There is a popular quote that says, “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” In light of that, I would like to provide some context for what I’m about to discuss. Education is truly expensive, but it is worth every penny. It takes time, costs money, and tests your patience…
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Lessons from a Kickboxer: How Strategy Shapes Success in Life and Research
During my visit to the US to present papers at conferences earlier this year, I had the chance to sit next to a professional kickboxer on an interstate flight. We chatted for a while during the flight, getting to know more about each other and what we do. When we landed, we found ourselves waiting…
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Lessons from a Golf Game
Last weekend was quite an experience that I won’t forget soon. I’ve always loved playing golf because I see it as a unique game. It’s common among the rich, the elite. So, I opted in for it when we had a games night. There were all sorts of games. The men’s ministry in my church…