Life

Optimism… And What It Is Not

People are sometimes classified based on their outlook on life in relation to prevailing circumstances per time. Broadly speaking, people are either seen as optimists or pessimists, depending on how they relate to life. There is another group often referred to — the realists. This group is said to have an unbiased and pragmatic approach …

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Motivation

Keep Your Head Up, Champ! (Note to Self)

This week’s journal entry is gonna be a bit different from the usual — way less formal, and a bit more personal. It’s going to be a relatively short one too. In the past few weeks, I’ve had to remind myself to keep my head up amidst all I’ve had to navigate lately. So I …

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Motivation

Live Your Life On The Offensive

The game of football is in many ways quite interesting. And although my ties with the game are purely entertainment-oriented and rather inconsistent, my loyalty lies with a club that has also been largely inconsistent in recent times. Been a Manchester United supporter for well over a decade, and I have disappointingly watched them go …

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Faith

Easter Special: The Death that Gave Life

Another festive season in the Christian Calendar is upon us, and this time, we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  It is said to be the oldest festival of the Christian Church and also the most important — which seems logical given that the “Church”, as it were, only came about after Christ’s …

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