WHISPERS OF INSPIRATION

Nothing comes easy in life. Nothing is absolutely free in this world. It is a fact that every accomplishment in life comes at a cost.  Indeed, history is replete with great sacrifices men made in order to fulfill a destined mission. Sometimes the harrowing tales of these sacrifices can be discouraging and deterring.  Nevertheless, an appreciation of the crown of Christ redirects us to reflect on the Cross he carried. As a people, we are the ones to carry our own crosses in order to attain the crowns we seek. It's therefore imperative for us to reflect on the worthy sacrifices we have to make in the past and present. It's necessary for us to contemplate on sacrifices we are even making as individuals, families, and society during this COVID-19 era so that we can contain the spread, manage the cases, address the uneasiness and prepare for the future.  Without the Good Friday, there wouldn't be any Easter celebration for Christendom. This also means that in every b

The Friday assembly was rare in our basic school. And the thought of the weekend around the corner increased our anxiety. So in no time, the assembly ground was packed with anxious pupils. We were at the back playing our mischief when my name was mentioned among other boys.  You can imagine the look on my face and the thought running through my mind. I panicked and started thinking through the defence I will be giving to any charges.  I managed to say a prayer to God to forgive me and mitigate any punishment. I reluctantly walked to the front while looking on the floor as if trying to find a lost coin.  Our headmaster cleared his throat and greeted the school in his usually strict voice and started his chorus of what we ought to do right. And mentioned my name and the others who planted some trees in our surroundings and tendered the school garden during the holidays.  You can imagine my mood when the assembly clapped for us. Often time, we feel shy owing up for things we d

Appraising our discretion is necessary. Collaborating with others is important. Working with people is crucial at this moment. However, staying home at this time and being cautions is essential.  As April comes, let's appreciate our safety. And acknowledge the beauty of solitude. Keep the peace and stay safe. Greetings KYB ✍🏿01/04/2020

The Global pandemic has jolted us in many respects. Besides the good information being shared, fake news and half-truths are also trending.  It is a fact we are all worried and need assurance, support, and hope. I am not trying to put on some front that I'm not worried about this pandemic. In fact, acknowledging and managing our feelings at this time is part of building good stamina to go through these tough tides. May we be blessed with wisdom to navigate through time and become better.  Let's Be Strong and STAY SAFE. Greetings  ©KYB ✍🏿29-03-2020  

We heard the delicate news hovering around. We have seen the increasing numbers of victims. We have all felt the shock of the Corona Virus. The sporadic nature of the news about the infection rate around the globe stirred our emotions. A lot of people are scared. The dreadful COVID-19 has not just slowed down the wheels of many economies but caused fear. Uncomfortable as it may be, fear can be crippling. Fear is an unpleasant experience that increases our anxiety, suspicion, sense of daily insecurity, and in some cases affects our mental health and our general health conditions over time. Often time, fear dictates some actions we take. Sometimes fear motivated actions that may either cause us to freeze, fight,  take flight,  or fright. We all react differently to real and imagined threats, but fear can either be an ally or enemy. So as we remain calm and observe the safety guidelines, let's not FEAR or PANIC. Let's maintain a calm composure, even as we p

Every situation demands some sort of action. But some situations require urgent actions. Crisis or emergency situations need critical attention and special response. We are aware of the staggering tally of casualties, since the outbreak of the coronavirus. We are conscious of the inconveniences that come with the tides. Many businesses are suffering, while others are thriving during these times. The impact on several sectors of our society is incalculable. The fear and panic associated with the pandemic cannot be quantified.  In fact, all these happenings give credence to the adage that tragedy triggers transformation. It's too early to predict whether this pandemic would influence us positively. But as we pray and beg God to intervene, As we bow in supplication, we pray we also listen to each other and heed the early warning signs. As we kneel and raise our arms in prayer,  May we grow to live harmoniously with others and our environment.  While we pray to thank God for the gift o

We witness an avalanche of information from different quarters pontificating on what this COVID-19 is all about.  We see daily updates and counter-information or frightening accounts from elsewhere that further confuses and increases our anxieties.  It is our wish as human beings that emergencies and crisis situations shouldn't happen in our lives. However, these circumstances happen anyway.  It is worth noting that we are blessed with the capacity to go manage these situations. Indeed, one of the key ingredients is authentic information. During emergencies, sound communication is a critical currency needed to manage the situation.  During emergencies, we don't dillydally with the situation at hand.  Authentic communication is required to prepare the minds of the people, to allay their fears and give them some sense of assurance, as well as provide them with up to date feeds on what to do.  It is unfortunate that the posturing and demeanour of the authorities speaki