WHISPERS OF INSPIRATION

With a boyish confidence which enveloped us in the cloth of innocence, we walked the mile of grace. Though we did not know much then, we never disappointed in our quest to survive. We were certainly not saints in our efforts to scale the challenges the big boys or life generally posed, but we lived. And since I am not a saint, I know I might have stepped on some toes in the course of this walk. So, to those I have wronged intentionally and unintentionally, I ask for pardon. To those who tasted my gentle roughness, and those I might have ignored or been unfair to, I implore your pardon.  Finally, to those people in my life who have skillfully used the game of power and privilege to manipulate, abuse and to take advantage of my vulnerability, and caused me pain over the years; To those who were impatient with me and misjudged my intentions and actions; To those who pretended to care but took advantage of me, with some misrepresenting the facts with embellished lies to m

Of the thousands of spectators who cheer or shout the loud chants of g-o-o-o-o-a-l in every football game; Of the many who become disappointed or hurt when the score lines go against their team or their candidate disappoints in any contest; our coaches and coaches who express their opinions criticise and offers what they think is the best solution. Sometimes one becomes confused listening to these question with varied suggestions. Sometimes it even becomes annoying trying to digest all their recommendations. But I guess that why God gave us two ears in order to hear and listen to them and think through our options or actions. However you see it, in our lives too, there are coaches, mentors and concern people as well as inspires or motivators who speak into our lives and constantly encourage us to get going. Although every spectator may appear to be a coach, there are few genuine ones who go the extra mile to celebrate with us and loyal enough to walk with us when the going gets tou

Every moment someone is travelling by air, water and land. On land, road or vehicular transport accounts for about 75% transportation, with rail transport making up the rest. Aside from the rough and inconvenient road network, which make road transport unpleasant in Ghana. Road and Traffic Accident (RTA) has become a problematic issue and a major source of morbidity and mortality with costly implications. Current statistics on road accidents and road related deaths are scaring. The colossal loss and discomfort caused hundreds of thousands maimed through accidents cannot be quantified. Globally, an estimated 1.2 million road users are involved in accidents. The situation is not different in Afrika. From January to September 2018, the Ghana National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) reports 10051 crashes of 16,281 Vehicles, with 1,710 fatalities and 9973 injuries. Between the same period, 194 deaths have been reported on the Madina-Adenta highway and another death yesterday. A close l

Yaw was seriously licking his fingers while wiping the sweat trickling down his face with his cream handkerchief when I got to the Noah's arch Canteen that warm afternoon. There was a mild queue of young famish guys waiting for their turn to place their order. I had wanted to join but thought I could share some pleasantries with Yaw. Monetarily, I saw this sunburnt fellow waved at the waiter to give him the transparent miniature toothpick bottle on an adjacent table so he could remove the stubborn piece of meat that got stuck in the gaps of his kola-stained teeth. His facial expression and that of calm Yaw was enough proclamation of a good meal. And I surmised they really enjoyed the meal. There are days we fast from food but the truth is that we all eat to live and grow. Sometimes we only enjoy the meals without appreciating the chefs through who's culinary skills the meals are prepared to quench our hunger. Often time, it's painful after going through the tr

Experiences are worth keeping because of the lessons they teach us. Every teacher that encourages and guides us on the path of learning something new is worth remembering. Sometimes, it takes one of them to spot our talents and help us polish them. Those who go the extra mile to inspire and provoke us to think outside the box have earned our respect with their footprint still registering in our hearts. Those who taunted the innocence in our mischief too, we remember.  Some earned our displeasure but were we supposed to like all of them? In any case, the experiences gave us a yardstick to acknowledge the good ones. Another grade of teachers who deserve mention is our schoolmates and seniors. Some of these colleagues who were unrepentantly naughty were fun to be around. But there are those who graduated from being mere colleagues into good friends. Through all these interactions, one thing is clear that our school, sophomore and social teachers spread throughout the various stage

Often time, when we celebrate our mothers and fathers, for their care,  sacrifices and commitment to guiding our way here, we seldom mention their collaborators and those who supported our growth. Permit me to acknowledge the Traditional Birth Attendants(TBAs), the Midwives, Nurses, Doctors, the Orderlies and the farmers, herbalists and family members through whose support we arrived on earth. In a special way too, it's important we remember our benefactors and benefactress, as well as our loved ones and friends, who provide with the critical social support for our survival here. Sometimes their invaluable time spent on end just to listen to us is incredible. In spite of their personal challenges, these persons are still willing to offer a listening ear and would risk being there when you need them most. Again, there are also the good Samaritans and those who qualify as angels who appear in our lives at the right time and in the right moment, with their support. So, if some of

In the continuous journey of life, And in the roles actors played yesterday, we have inched closer to this present age and the age beyond. While thanking God for the gift of their lives, our ancestors deserve a place in our hearts for their toils and sacrifices. They deserve commendation wherever their souls and spirit may be. Remembering their good deeds and the roles they played in maintaining the chain of continuity in this procreation business is in order. It's proper to, therefore, remember them not because of their flawless past, but because of their resilience, their faith and the wisdom they courted to live and share their DNA with us. So kindly thank those illustrious daughters and sons of our land, the pacesetters and the ancestors of our fathers, as well as all the committed people who we have long forgotten. Please extend my gratitude to them wherever they may be. Perhaps as part of our gratitude to them, we can also take care of our environment, preserve the v