WHISPERS OF INSPIRATION

The experience of growing up in the village and tasting the city life offers one varied views on life. Many of us might have experienced the transitions and the bliss that comes with it. But as we live in interesting times of challenges and controversies, it is good to think through some of our actions and approaches. As dynamic as our cultures and society maybe, I am convinced that for far too long we have inherited foreign forms of development, lifestyle dressing, eating habits, economic, health, religion,  governance, and education systems as well as our value system without necessarily marrying it to our traditional ones. In spite of their merits, we are aware of the heavy toll these developments have had on the vitality of our own ways, of our identity and of our self-confidence, and self-worth.  I am very much aware some may disagree with these suppositions, but I am equally convinced that to make meaningful progress as a people, we must rediscover our value system

There are some manoeuvres that take us to places. The detours on this journies are a necessary component. Yet, their valuable reasons and lessons are rare. It is possible some are only existing and not living. It is likely many are wasting away their delight and dignity, while others might even be unhappy with this gift of life. But are we to worry endlessly in this space? Are we to discount our relevance in this course? Certainly not. Having come this far, we have the right to live.   However, beyond living as survivors in the trenches of this journey, we must thrive. This is because our mission in life essentially involves adapting ways to thrive with some passion, dissension, compassion, dimension, and propulsion for progression with some unique styles. Therefore, as we rally our efforts to live, may we never forget our utmost mission to be good, with a good sense of humour. Greetings from me to you. ©KYB ✍10/12/19

There is so much we can learn about ourselves when cultivate a healthier and more humane relationship with ourselves, our environment and our God.   In exercising the grace of this day, may we endeavour to render a good service required of us. May our efforts today contribute to helping the world smile again. Take care. Remain Blessed. ©KYB ✍🏿9/12/19

There were others here before we were born. People lived, worked and walked here. And others will continue to live when we vacate this space, that is why humility is necessary. If we critically look at things, we would realise that those who failed were not terrible after all. And those who succeeded were not exceptional or entirely deserving, that is why we have to be humble. In this competitive era, sometimes we feel it's our right to grab everything, forgetting creating a win-win situation is better. We sometimes forget that all that we seek are transient or temporal There is a greater need today to recognise humility as not only a virtue in the domain of thought but a vital assert that keeps us in tune, fresh and anew. ©KYB ✍8/12/19

Are we losing ourselves because of work? Has our interconnectedness suffered because of our busy schedules? Well, many of us are caught up in work and desire to make enough money. In our quest to survive through these hard times, we have inadvertently lost touch with ourselves. We are not only missing out on the very essence of our lives but we have also robbed ourselves of delight in leisure and recreation. There is a need today, to consciously make it a consistent practice to dive into our creativity. It is critical to make time to connect with our being in order to relieve our purposes. So kindly untangle your mind from all the noises, confusions, and troubles. Gently breathe in and out for your relaxation. Be excited about the present moments. Train your heart to recreate happiness, And focus on what really matters. Wishing you a blissful weekend. Greetings ©KYB ✍7/12/19

🕸 Did I hear the Democrats belch? Did I hear the Patriots chuckle? Or did I hear the hissing of the Nationalists? We have heard and overheard their loud pleas for votes by the various voices. We have listened to their hourly sweet persuasive words and reasons in our cottages, hamlet, villages, ghettos, towns, and cities. We debated the possibility and impossibility of their views and propositions. And they all begged for our votes or endorsement after telling us how they uniquely love us while mocking and exposing the sins of their opponents. But what none of them is telling us is their true motive for seeking power or wanting to stay on in power. The terrible truth, however, is that our leaders are seeking to be Lords instead of being the sensitive Servants they ought to be. A lot of interests come to play in the scheme of affairs, and I doubt if this democracy of elections is actually helping us address the real challenges we face as a society. It is my prayer that we gr

There are many untold stories from the farm. A lot of the stories of care for the seedlings are still not told. The copious sweats and efforts of the hopes of farmers are missed to the final consumer. The hustle and tussle of carting the goods from the farm to the market are sometimes untold. The feelings and the reality of getting returns on the investment on the farm are unsaid. The overwhelming dose of fertilisers and pesticides used on the farm is sometimes unsaid. The poor quality of soil and the burden of many farmers still using crude technology is untold. The farmer's dilemma of GMOs, unstable prices, diseases, climate change, and post-harvest losses are often oblivious to many at the table. On a day like this, we all ought to pause to reflect on how far our agriculture has come 35 years after introducing the award schemes for our farmers in Ghana.  There is no doubt that trends in the agriculture industry today are fast changing.  It is a challenge that offers t