Humans are wired to their environment; this connection happens naturally and influences our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The environment we live in determines so many things about us, and it’s one

“I like you. Can I be your friend?” the lady at the pharmacy asked me. She has been seeing me around and had never engaged me. I don’t form close bonds with anybody around there, but we talked every time

I have had to limit myself to a few circles of friends while growing up. The idea was never to have lots around me because I hate chasing or competing with people trying to measure up or live above their

There is a popular Yoruba adage that says, “20 friends can’t play together for 20 years.” I always thought this wise saying was just about distance. When we go in search of greener pastures, there’s a

My mum had told me something when I was younger. She’d said to me, “The best kind of friendship is when it involves just two people. More than two, and it’s a crowd. It never works.” I didn’t used to get

Consider this scenario: A young man leaves his house in frustration after his mother asks him to do the dishes; a chore that is actually his younger sister’s responsibility, but she was too lazy to do.

One can't know the value of people until we lose them. I read a write-up by a friend where she detailed how much we humans tend to forget to appreciate each other, not until we get to be so sick or don't

Today I've been tidying out the bus. It's essentially been a storage unit for two years, lacking the charm and beauty it used to have as a 'guest bus'. As we just yesterday signed with an agent, we wanted

It just goes to show what a little TLC can do! I've made minimalism a way of life for a while already. Part of the life lessons taught by my Mom Lily. She'd ask to help me clear out; and if I hesitated

A few years ago I made a decision to remove both physical and emotional clutter in my life, I cou see that the choices I was chasing too many things at once: trends, approvals and achievements, it all

「 Your physical mess is the reflection of your inner chaos.」 I learned that phrase a long time ago from Jordan Peterson and I have seen that sentence phrased differently in many different ways. For me,

Some days I stop under that huge tree near the corner by my street, like the one in the photo, and I just breathe. The branches are thick and wild, like arms raised in silent protest, but they also hold

So, The Kiss Blog has 3 prompt options, but I will be going with option 1. How does Minimalism affect my emotio

Sometimes a tiny thing in life can bring the utmost happiness. This afternoon, sitting on my comfort chair I can only recall my fresh memory of childhood. Back then life was so simple; minimal stuff could

There were times when I thought that my fitness was not in my hands, except when I went to the gym and remained under a coach’s guidance; then I could claim to be physically fit. I have seen a lot of people

Simplicity is not a common thing in the world today; it’s a rare commodity because so many things happen in and around everyone’s life at once. With the world on autopilot, we are often exposed to excess

I’ve been more in tune with my feelings and emotions these last few months. A lot of events have made me realize that instead of my emotions taking from me, I can channel it to becoming better. For me.

"Pick what you will need only. It saves you from inconvenience and carrying many bags." The word I held onto some years ago from someone who, after watching me struggle as I walked down to the

On my way back home one afternoon, I read this on a jumbotron. 「 “ There’s 110,570 poor population and the number decreases from last year's 117, 360 population….” 」 First, that’s a lot of people. I am

I used to think the most blessed people in the world were the ones with multiple passions, talents, and the ability to learn anything quickly. You know, the type of people who can have five hobbies, develop