A couple of days ago, I was discussing with a friend and it hit me all of a sudden that it is so much easier to be grateful for things we can feel, see and touch; for tangibles, for satisfied hopes and expectations. It is simpler expressing thanks when things...
The palm trees danced to the tune of its music as I lazily strolled along the seashore. The beach was so peaceful; the breeze laden with sea salt dancing around and drawing me closer into its embrace. My feet hurt but I trudged on, eager to reach our spot. If...
This article is inspired by a movie I saw a few years ago, 2016 or thereabouts. Directed by Mimi Leder, Pay It Forward is a Hollywood movie released in 2000. It is based on a novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde of the same name. I’ll do a summary with specific...
The “Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?” phrase is one most of us are familiar with; it was made popular by the 1937 Disney Classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. For those who are not, it is the story of an evil Queen...
“…time of death… 2:04 pm” I cannot count the number of times these words have been repeated this week; the cases are unending. I see patients being brought into the Intensive Care Unit of my hospital and then being rolled out as corpses. See, I know their names one by...
On today’s category of Talent feature, we showcase this amazing piece on love and friendship; You mustn’t be Superman Fly and go save human To get me tripping; You mustn’t hang from a web Making moves so superb To get my pulse racing; You mustn’t be Edison Who thought up...
I remember an indoor childhood game quite fondly; one that could be played even under the watchful eyes of the adults. It was called the rubber band game. I also wished it had a more glamorous name. The rules of the game were quite simple; players went far and threw...
Hello dearest readers, This is the first post in the Question and Answer (Q&A) category of the site. Think of this as an interactive post where I need your feedback with regards to the topic. And yes, I will be reading the comments. Image credit: Unsplash Christians all over the...
The song of the day “Hope in front of me” by Danny Gokey is one that I am particularly fond of. Released in 2014 and produced by Bernie Herms, the song is categorised under the Christian/ Gospel genre. The core message of the song is one of “hope” in dark...
‘What is your definition of perfection?’ I dare ask. We use the word in our daily discussions with people; friends, colleagues, family, celebrities and strangers across the road. Wow, she has a perfect life, how lucky she must be! Take a look at him; he has the perfect car, perfect house,...
So far, one very salient lesson life has taught me is that the only thing constant is change itself. Oftentimes, our response to...
The very first time I met Michael was at a friend’s wedding. He walked up to me and said hi, and we seemed...
Nkem sat at the corner of the room, head tucked between her knees, silently crying. She couldn’t believe the words thrown at her...
Grief is not a foreign emotion to us all. It is one we have all felt at some point in our lives and...
I came across a jotting I made from a devotional I had studied about a week ago. It was centered on the clay...
I remember that day like it was yesterday. The day I received the unbelievable news that shattered my world, brought it all crashing...
I am someone who has always turned to writing to make sense of things. Especially the parts of life that feel confusing, heavy or quietly complicated.
I write about mental health, relationships, identity, faith, and the in-between seasons we often move through without much language. Most of what you will find here comes from lived experience, observation, and a habit of sitting with thoughts a little longer than most people do.
I do not write because I have the answers. I write because it helps me understand myself, other people and the world around me. Writing gives me the space to slow down and to say things honestly, without needing to tidy them up. Some of what I write is still in the process of becoming, and I am comfortable letting it be that way.
Thoughts on Ink is where those reflections live. If you are drawn to writing that feels thoughtful, unhurried and real, I am glad you are here.
