Author: Olavi Popyeinawa (Olavi Popyeinawa )

As kids, we used to play ‘houses house’, mostly imitating what we considered, at the time, what life would be like once we are married or living as adults. Fast forward, a decade and a half and now not everyone wears a smile when they hear the word marriage or even relationship.

Every time an event or something comes to an end, a new cycle and struggle begin and a new fight to make it to the end starts again. The same applies when it comes to gratitude – it too runs its course and will have to be restarted again. However, the best part of any ride is not the end or beginning, but the ride itself.

Be practical and realisticI find it interesting that most proverbs, especially African proverbs, are quite practical in their nature. 

I wouldn’t blame you if you lost your faith in humanity. After all, there have been and are still plenty of people who simply can’t do right. Some of the things that people do are just hard to understand and at times comprehend. It doesn’t matter their gender, age, creed, or even position, people simply fail to do what is right. 

Age has a sneaky way of creeping up on you. 

Everyone wants to be a leader or be the person in charge. A nice important title can be a major motivator for people to take up leadership positions and all the recognition and perks that come with it.

Change is inevitable and at some point; it has to happen. 

It is ironic how there are more communication channels today, yet we seem to be so disconnected and at odds about the issues we should be addressing. 

Growing up, I was always told the choices I make today will influence my future, and I always thought that meant one bad choice I make today was going to have catastrophic consequences in the future, or vice versa.