Category: Reflections

  • I love the stories we tell without saying anything.

    Someone asked me the other day, casually, over coffee – why I’m so into personal branding.I didn’t have some polished answer ready. I just said, “I love the stories we tell without saying anything.”They stopped mid-sip. Smiled. “Huh. Yeah. It really is that simple, isn’t it?”And honestly? It is.Before we ever explain who we are,…

  • You Can Teach Strategy, Science, and Structure, But Growth Begins Elsewhere.

    You can teach strategy.You can teach science.You can teach structure. But you cannot teach self-reflection to someone who is in love with their own echo. I’ve been thinking a lot about this, not from a place of criticism, but from observation. We live in a time where visibility is rewarded quickly. Reaction travels fast. Being…

  • Returning to the Gift That Lasts 🎄🎄

    Bible Passage📖Luke 2:10–11But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.” Reflection🤔As the lights come down, the wrapping paper disappears, and…

  • Emotional Intelligence, Literacy, and Fluency: A Blessing and a Curse

    Emotional intelligence, emotional literacy, and emotional fluency are often praised as strengths, and they are. They shape how we understand ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we navigate complex emotional spaces with care and intention. But they are not light gifts. They come with weight. Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize emotions,…

  • Faith Without Wisdom Becomes Fantasy

    📖 Bible Passage Proverbs 4:7 (NIV)“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” 🕊️ Devotional Reflection Faith is powerful. Faith moves mountains, opens doors, and strengthens hearts.But Scripture teaches us that faith alone is not meant to operate in isolation. Faith must walk hand-in-hand with wisdom. Wisdom…

  • 💫When Comparison Knocks💫

    Bible Passage:📖Psalm 34:2–5 (NLT)“I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart. Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt His name together. I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to Him for help will…

  • World AIDS Day~December 1

    Today is not just a date on the calendar. It is a reminder of how deeply connected we truly are. HIV is often discussed in personal terms. Who is infected. Who is affected. Who has access to care. But the truth is larger than any single story. If one person is affected, the world is…

  • 💫Established Before Exposure💫

    Bible Passage:📖1 Peter 5:10 – “And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” Prayer:🙏🏾Father, thank You for being the God who establishes me before You ever allow me to be…

  • 💫A Quiet Strength Rising💫

    Bible Passage📖Psalm 73:26My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Prayer🙏🏾Father, thank You for being my steady place when everything else feels uncertain. Lift my spirit today. Quiet every anxious thought. Remind me that Your strength does not run out, and Your presence does…

  • 💬 Who Really Pays the Tariff?

    We often hear about tariffs and trade wars on the news, but what do they actually mean for you and me? Let’s simplify it. Imagine a coffee farmer in another country, that’s the exporter. They sell their coffee beans to a business in your country, the importer, also known as the middleman. Now, here’s where…