In the midst of our troubles and dark times, it is often hard to see the light side of life. Not because there is no light or is invisible, but simply because we tend to choose not to see it. Often, this happens because in the darkness, we are likely to get some attention and...
Author: Karlos Naimwhaka (Karlos Naimwhaka )
Uncommon sense – Slowly, but surely
One of the most beautiful things about life in general is its mystery. Even when we may tend to think we have done and seen it all, the next morning may bring us a surprise. Again, even after that, our limited human condition may make us conclude that this one event is the surprise of...
Uncommon sense – It’s all about the Benjamins baby!
Somebody once said war is a situation where young men who do not know or hate each other kill each other, fighting for old men who know and hate each other, but do not kill each other. This statement is not far from the truth because when it gets to the nitty-gritty, war is actually...
Uncommon sense – Modern life: An invisible prison
We can talk about freedom all day, march in the streets to demand it or defend it, but our actions demonstrate a completely different picture. In fact, we may say we want freedom and may fight for it, but the result always leaves a lot to be desired. We may admit that it makes us...
Uncommon sense – Mental health – a cultural and spiritual concern
There is no doubt that mental health significance is equivalent to all other health aspects of human health. In fact, it is even an understatement to say that mental health is the core of all other health aspects of human health. The function of every human cell absolutely depends on the mental state of its...
Uncommon sense – Go through it
As humans, we seem to discriminate when it comes to pain or difficulty. There are some difficulties that we seemingly and easily accept and willingly endure because the outcome is desirable. We can endure long periods and sleepless nights of studying to get a qualification. This, sometimes we are willing to do even in harsh...
Uncommon sense – Give triple-A, a chance
It is a brand-new year, and everyone has great hope that a new year will come with new and better things. A new year represents renewal and turning a new page as well as purging debris from the bad vibes of the previous year. The natural feeling is that a new year means new resolutions,...
Uncommon sense – The festive season – a transformational season
If there is no other indicator of how today’s life is completely inverted, then the festive season is the one. The festive season is one of the times, if not the only one of the year, when human consciousness is at its peak. It is where humanity is found vibrating at its highest frequency, especially...
Uncommon sense – TikTok – an underdog for positive socio-economic transformation
For those who have been around since the inception of social media, and mostly Facebook, they would have a story to tell. They would tell you how it, first, was a platform with mature and constructive engagement. Although there were no restrictive terms of use, its users at a time demonstrated a high level of...
Uncommon sense – The kingdom dilemma
It is hard to admit that the most important things in life will never be taught in school or told in a sermon. As much as they may seem obvious, one may never even contemplate or question anything except in the event of dreaded difficulty and painful experiences. It is mostly that time when we...