It really is fascinating to see what will happen the moment we embrace our superior intellectual capability instead of the prevailing bigotry. Brought to write about this as a result of a response to a thread on twitter. A user dismissed another user’s explanation of circumstances and arguments on that topic just because she was from a different tribe.

Thought this question would never be a part and parcel of our lives in the 21st century but it is evident that we still have a lot to learn. We are so far behind where we are supposed to be if these are the issues that we are currently dealing with instead of pressing matters such as the cure for cancer and climate change. Will this ever come to an end? Will we find a cure for this? Will we finally move forward as a nation? Or maybe just hide our non-existent tails and cower.

60 years post-independence yet we are still arguing about tribes, fighting over tribes and making judgements based on our tribes. We have allowed to be pulled into this cycle of mediocrity where our allegiances have been pulled towards our origin instead of the truth. We have allowed our opinions to be clouded and distorted in favour of ‘our people’. Is this really where we should be? And this really what we should be arguing about? Is this really what we have been reduced to or have we never left it in the first place?

The fact that you have to wait to learn about one’s second or third name before providing a reply or a comment is seriously absurd and third world like. Maybe we do deserve to be one of the shit hole countries as described by Donald Trump. We have become literate buffoons with biased opinions that seem to come naturally. We will never be truly independent until we let go off this notion and obscurity to be loyal to our origins. Our origins provide us with history, take the good from the values and virtues and do away with the distasteful ones.

Recently, a friend and I were having a discussion about the political dynamics of Marsabit County. It was not long before the terms ‘our people’ and ‘your people’ came flowing into the discussion because our tribal origins were different. The direction which the conversation took was uncalled for and rather unwarranted for individuals claiming to be learned and aiming to have a mature conversation. This really opened my eyes to how gullible we have become to our origins and how without our consent we have been psychologically miswired and misled that our tribes are our world, forced to think within that frame will not lead us anywhere worth being.

How we have given so much power to such a trivial matter should be studied for years to come because we have really fallen behind. Feels like we are mentally deficient and we have to do something about that. Maybe one day all this will be a matter of the past and you will not have to read my second name to hire me for a job or help me when am in need. I have played my part in trying to push for unity and a better tomorrow. You should do yours too. Nice time🤝.

Life is the most beautiful gift bestowed upon us but it seems like we are in love with its opposite. It comes so naturally to us that we never appreciate what we have till we lose it.Isn’t that why we never treasure our loved ones lives till we lose them? How many times have we celebrated loved ones after death instead of showing appreciation during their lifetime? Why is it so difficult to raise funds for medication but raising funds for the funeral takes little to no time at all? The only thing we seem to learn from all this experiences is that we never learn. History repeats itself, that is evident, with the level of intelligence that we have why can’t we use it to our advantage? We are on our way to find means for interplanetary existence but cannot seem to find a solution to this. Maybe I am in the dark while the rest have found the solution( If so please do enlighten me).

Uncertainty engulfs everything we do. Unaware of our last meal, match, kiss, hug, words, maybe we should tread more lightly and enjoy each and every moment. Cannot fathom that one day we all left the pitch, date, class or meeting not knowing that it would be the last time. Maybe we should be given control of our future but if wishes were horses, right? The situation calls for playing with the dealt cards. Why mourn about having aces instead of diamonds while we can make the best out of the aces we already have.

We can avoid regrets by ensuring that we savor every moment we get to spend with our dear ones. Our intelligence can be our undoing as it does not allow us to focus on the present but keeps some of us locked in the past while the rest keep lingering in the fantasy world. If only we could enjoy the moment, we’d improve our chances of reducing regrets. We spend most of our time thinking about our reasons for existence, instead of actually living. By the time we realize that we are supposed to actually live before we die, it is too late.

The chase that never ends. The human life cycle has only two constants; birth and death, the rest we can manoeuvre our way around to make the best out of it. I’ll have to reiterate, we never learn. We have seen people’s regrets on their deathbed being not living but just existing. George Carlin summarizes this predicament in one of his many quotes when he says, “The most unfair thing about life is the way it ends. I mean, life is tough. It takes up a lot of your time. What do you get at the end of it? A Death!” We know how life is going to end but we do not capitalize on the time we have. Take that extra minute with your loved ones, do what you are passionate about, draw more and play more. Say all you want and have to say because we are not getting out alive anyway!

“Utanitambua lini ama unangoja yangu kifo” Breeder LW

Blatantly, NO. There is no way that we can be convinced that this life was meant to be a smooth ride and there is no essence in arguing out an opposing view to this discussion. Although I always welcome critiques to my ideas and still do, I would not expect much opposition against this issue.

Despite the disparity existing everywhere, we can all agree on this fact; nothing comes easy, especially good things. The adage that ‘with great power comes great responsibility’ is a quintessential representation of man’s responsibility on earth. Blessed with power over other creations and power to create, our responsibilities exceed mere survival. A bird’s life seems simple, we cannot confidently say that it is simple as it lacks proper representation in this discussion. Compared to our lives, a bird’s life has been deemed insignificant by many people. We cannot live a bird’s life, instead we should try to ensure that our lives do not affect theirs negatively. We are responsible for all other creatures and this makes the task of existence a bit harder, but we should not forget that we have been provided with adequate tools to handle this responsibility effectively.

Growing up, we were blind to the imperfections of adults’ lives. We saw them as people with solutions to everything and wished to be them soonest possible. On the other hand, some adults were wishing that they were still kids again, the period they enjoyed most in their life. The limited responsibilities they had has been taken away by age. Reminiscing nostalgically how life was smooth back then when the issues they had were just constant bickering with their siblings and how easily they would trade all the tax, rent and grown up issues for the childhood challenges. Although adulthood might have had different challenges, the grown ups did the maximum to ensure that we did not notice them, making us believe that they were superheroes and immune to daily life challenges. That was important because they gave us something to look forward to. Had they shown us what was really going through their minds and how many times they had thought about giving up, then depression would have kicked in very early in kids’ lives.

One would like to capture the exact moment when the transformation from individuals with limited responsibilities to custodians of the earth occurs. This is sadly the most interesting and unfathomable moment of our lives. We fail to capture the specific moment between childhood and adulthood because we transform at different ages. Kids have become adults at 15 as a result of life circumstances while others have graduated to adulthood at 30. The lack of control over our own growth adds some taste to the somewhat plain life that would have existed had we been given control over everything. Provided with the power to control our mortality and all our desires, our lives would be an unsophisticated one which is not that intriguing to be honest.

Life has provided us with various solutions to defuse its rather turgid nature. However, it has not provided us with a silver bullet to rid us of its complexity once and for all. Till we find a complete hack to this issue, we have to just get on with it whilst doing our best. We cannot and should not excuse ourselves with the intricacy of this life. Paramountly, we should accept that things are not meant to be easy and instead find a solution to our individual issues. We should always aim to be the best versions of ourselves. Life will not tear you apart if you always do your best.

“Life isn’t meant to be easy. It’s hard to take being on the top – or on the bottom. I guess I’m something of a fatalist. You have to have a sense of history, I think, to survive some of these things … Life is one crisis after another.” – Author: Richard M. Nixon

#staysafe #blessed

Like a child, we destroy ourselves knowingly or unknowingly, there isn’t much difference. Unlike a child, we cannot use naivety and ignorance as excuses to derail and ‘kill’ our minds. It is basic knowledge that death is inevitable but sometimes death of our hearts and minds get lost in the midst of this debate. We tend to forget who we really are, become susceptible to other people’s perception of our own lives and try to live within constraints set for themselves by other people. We have become the Da vinci of self sabotage, perfecting the art in all its aspects.Self sabotage behaviours include, but are not limited to procrastination, violating personal boundaries, low self esteem and negative self talk.

Forgetfulness is a distinct characteristic of us humans.So unlucky that we are not blessed with the memory ability of Sheldon Cooper. It feels like we enjoy forgetting. We are oblivious to the fact that despite the similarities we all have as humans, we are very different. That is why it never is easy to put oneself in someone else’s shoes. We face different challenges at different periods of our short lives. Self sabotage derives itself from our own comparison to other people’s journey. We are all different and the earlier we embrace that, the more opportunities we create for ourselves. Our capabilities are infinite but when we compare and try to recreate others’ journey as our own we limit ourselves.

Self sabotage has been an unrecognised problem that we do not even notice we are struggling with. We should give ourselves the leeway to be a bit selfish when it comes to our priorities. Our priorities should be the anchor to our lives. A lack of focus will drive us into self sabotage. For the best version of you, you must engage only in activities that will enrich you personally. Allow your body to have a rest, postpone that meeting if you are not ready for it, drink that extra glass of water, run that mile to keep fit, read that extra page, check on your mental health and above all, pray.

The best solution to self sabotage would be to prevent it completely, but in case it does happen it can be dealt with properly. Self sabotage can easily be dealt with by prioritizing yourself. The consequences of our actions will be borne by us and we should always consider that before making any rash decisions. We need to get control of our lives, root out all behaviours that contribute to our detriment and strengthen those that build us. Remember that you are the prize and if you do not care for yourself no one else will.

The best gift you can give to your future self is taking care of yourself in the present.

“Our biggest enemy is our own self-doubt. We really can achieve extraordinary things in our lives. But we sabotage our greatness because of our fear” Robin Sharma.

#Mondaymedication

Is age really just a number?It can be two numbers or three.Although the latter is harder to come across with the lifestyles that we enjoy.The saying is meant to imply that age cannot and should not limit man’s boundless capabilities.You can have your big break at 18 or 56,you can own your company at 23 or 47.You can achieve your greatest dream at 25 or at age 90.The numbers are just supposed to motivate us to race against a non-tiring,soul deprived and a forever living ghost,death.

Mortality is the greatest code ever created by the greatest programmer ever.This is what makes a man determined to make their dreams come true and leave behind a legacy.Had we been immortal, then achievements would not be as stressful as they are because you can wait for your big break or opportunity till you are maybe 993 years old.However, as it stands, no one has cracked the mortality code and found its remedy.Therefore, our time alive is limited and we have to make most use of it.

One of the most important ages in our lives is the twenties.I would go as far as saying that it is the most important part of our short lives.It provides a pathway from teenage confusion to eventually a serious planning of the future.With it,comes an opportunity to transform a previously bleak and small minded individual to see the world and life from a different perspective.As teenagers most of us were just spectators to life and all its events,but in your twenties just being a fan would not be enough.

Turning 20 is fun at the beginning, finally leaving teenage behind and starting a new journey.Similar to raising a child,adulthood does not come with a manual providing guidance during every step of the way.Mistakes are common during these early stages and they should be welcomed.Mistakes are supposed to be stepping stones for success and not a path to failure.The most important part of it all is our reaction to failures during this period of our life.Mistakes are part of the learning curve and should be embraced.They are free lessons.

How you start a race is important but the manner in which you finish it is more critical.One can begin a race tumbling but can end up leading in the end.The first five years of our twenties form the foundation of our adulthood.People have different definitions of success and different paths to success.There are lots of variabilities when it comes to success but they can be turned into constants by doing something about them while we can.Changes are inevitable whether positive or negative but the individual who turned twenty should be different from the one turning thirty.In this case, it does not become cooler as you go up.Responsibilities become more and hence the next phase of your life requires a different version of you.

During your twenties, distractions are at the maximum.Life goals change during this period of life and distractions should be kept at bay by complete focus and discipline.Discipline is fundamental during this phase.Do not waste your twenties.Focus and stay disciplined.

The path to whatever your notion of success is will likely not be linear. Don’t take continuous personal growth for granted. Just because you’re older doesn’t necessarily mean you’re wiser. Your 20s will be full of failures — let them happen and learn as you go.”

-Holden Desalles

Stay safe.Blessed🖤

Most of us are familiar with the term ‘the walking dead’ and for those in the dark,this is your opportunity for some enlightenment.The walking dead implies that despite the fact that we have air in our lungs and pulses in our arteries,we are as good as dead.

Those familiar with this term might have come across the series called The Walking Dead,which is a horror show filmed in a post apocalyptic era.It follows a group of survivors who try to ensure their safety after a zombie apocalypse spreads across the USA.Their leader,Rick,refers to them as the walking dead because they are surrounded by imminent danger.They could be attacked and eliminated by zombies anytime and hence the name.We could also refer to them as a ticking time bomb.

Our generation is more than slightly similar in this case.The creators of the series should be heavily applauded because they have directly or indirectly tried to show us the state that we have been in for sometime now.The main distinction between us and other creatures is that we have a superior thinking and reasoning ability.If that advantage is not put to use,then we have intentionally and voluntarily degraded ourselves.

Other animals do eat,sleep,think and communicate too.Unfortunately,this has become a trademark for our generation.Some humans prefer to just do three of the four activities above,with obvious exclusion of thought.The rate at which humans are sinking to the same level as other creatures is seriously alarming.The fact that some of us cannot use our superior brains is a disgrace and utter disrespect to the one who blessed you with it.Some prefer being objects of mere existence.Why only exist when you can live?.

For creatures blessed with such a high thinking and reasoning capacity,it is really saddening when we refuse to learn from the mistakes of the previous generations.People make mistakes but if we can’t learn from them and correct them,what separates us from sheep that do not know when to start and when to stop an activity?I reckon that some animals can be trained to replace humans in their working positions.Not to be a saddist but this generation has turned into one big MEME and it is time we realized that,despite all our differences we are all humans and we all have a part to play in taking care of this generation.

The fact that we cannot have a universal agreement on the Climate Change issue and racism says alot about this generation.Blessed with a proud lack of common sense and blatant ignorance,you wonder whether animals should be given a chance to rule us and see how it turns out.Maybe we might even like it.It is time we opened our eyes and realized that we have our own legacy to create as a generation and changes have to be made fast.

Change is inevitable and the only remedy is preparation.Stay woke.

#stay woke #stay blessed

2020,a year whose events cannot be summarised in one word.Catastrophic would be an understatement.Beginning just like any normal year,many of us made new year resolutions hoping to create an updated version of ourselves but things were not as promising as they looked.

2020 has had its fair share of cheers and jeers,failures and successes,ups and downs,but most importantly just like any life changing event it has provided us with an opportunity to view,reflect and focus all our energy on things that matter the most.

2020 will have alot to explain if it crosses paths with any of the 7.8 billion people on planet Earth.Its name has been associated with all kind of ills,pain and suffering.Humans naturally tend to remember the negatives and 2020 was,is and will still be under scrutiny for generations to come.

Humans are also good learners and those interested have deduced from 2020 and are ready to avoid the mistakes they did and are ready to journey on.Stationary is a state that we cannot afford,the journey is supposed to go on regardless.

2020 has provided us with lessons we should keep close to our chests.It will forever be remembered as the coronavirus year and George Floyd’s year and without any disregard for other major events including Donald Trump’s end of the road and the Beirut bombing.

Coronavirus has caused misery all over the world.Indiscriminatively affecting everyone’s lives undesirably.It has clearly emphasized on the issue of lack of permanence by taking a notable proportion of Earth’s population.To all those who lost loved ones,may their souls rest in peace but the journey has got to go on.The finding of the Covid-19 vaccine displays our ever willing spirit to save ourselves from extinction and continue with the journey.As of the mortality issue,we should accept the fact that we are vulnerable and enjoy life while it lasts.

George Floyd’s story brought a matter that had been dimmed,to the brighter side and has been described as revolutionary in the fight against racism.Although the issue has not been addressed completely,some people have been enlightened and with time,hopefully the message will be well grasped universally.

Irregardless of all the events that happened in 2020,we have survived and life still goes on.No one can promise that 2021 will be any better but hope and prayers should keep us going.The journey never stops.

Bless👊

Mental or physical strength? which would you prefer if you couldn’t have both?This debate has been on for some time and while it is easy for some of us,well it is a dilemma for those who are well enlightened on this matter.

This comes at a time when mental health has been neglected and those affected having to struggle on their own.On 29th October 2020 when I heard of a form three student who committed suicide when his girlfriend ended their relationship,I was seriously appalled.Later,I found out that according to WHO,close to 800,000 people die due to suicide every year,which is one person every 40 seconds.

We remain oblivious to this fact,turning a blind eye to the sufferings of our fellow human beings.We have all heard of artists in Kenyan industry suffering from depression.Long gone are the times when only AIDS patients got stigmatized alot.Mentally unhealthy people suffer in silence because of the accompanying stigma when their mental health status comes into the light.

As a society we fail to realize that we are all of different mental strengths and we analyze emotions on different wavelengths.The earlier we realize that difference,the better it will be for all of us.

Depression can be easily adressed if those affected come out earlier and those affected cannot do that because they fear being judged or rather painfully taunted for their different emotional control and processes.

If we decide to lend an ear to those with mental health issues and we learn to clearly differentiate between listening and hearing then we can easily tackle this problem to an extent.Always try to help those in need,who knows,you lending an ear might save a person’s life.Go out of your way and be kind to everybody.If you feel like you cannot help alone,you can always seek help from professional therapists.

I am not demanding that you go all Elijah Mikaelson,who never left his brother’s(Klaus Mikaelson) side despite all the pain and sufferings he had personally dealt him,always trying to aid him in his journey towards redemption.All I am asking is that you be your brother’s keeper and the rest will just level out.

P.S when listening to a person’s problem,don’t whine about yours.It is not a competition.Learn to listen and not to hear.

#Stay blessed.

Death has been defined as cessation of life or as the irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain including the brain stem.From the moment we are born,it is a universal knowledge that one day we shall die.

The origin of death has different explanations.Each culture or religious sect has its own death origin.The common one being the children of Adam(Cain and Abel) who due to jealousy one killed the other and death has never stopped since.African traditionalists also had various myths associated with death’s origin.Some believe that death was brought about as a punishment for disobedience or some human indifference.

This knowledge that we shall die one day,has had to have various impact on everyone’s life.It influences the choices we make.The fact that we are vulnerable and not immune to death has made us to tread carefully in everything we do.It is what prevents us from enganging in activities that threaten our lives such as speeding.The same knowledge is what prevents you from jumping from a building as we see in movies.

The concept of death is also a major reason for reproduction.Humans do not want to become extinct like the dinnosaurs hence they have to procreate.

We know we are all going to die but what we do with that knowledge is of the utmost importance.Some will be busy planning their future,others creating their future,some living in the past and most of us enjoying our present.The future is full of uncertainties and we should focus on our present.

We should embrace our mortality and enjoy every bit of it.We should strive to create moments and preserve the memories.However,this does not mean that we live recklessly.On the contrary,we should be careful in anything we do.

Enjoy while you can✌

The sad fact about life is that we cannot control neither our past nor our future.Unlike the past we can impact our future.The only thing we can do about our past is just to live in the memories.

Everyone reading this can admit that they have had their fair share of struggles as adults and at some point wish that they would relive a moment in their childhood just even for a day.Some might argue that they have never had that thought but majority can attest to that.

Dear young enlightener, “I know that this cannot get to you but i have to tell it anyway.Growing up you might have thought that things up here would be better.Though am not complaining,things are not as easy as they were back then.Back then when all you would worry about was either crying when momma left you all alone or being scolded by your parents.

Back then when you worried about almost nothing.Worries have become a part of our lives now.Worrying whether you will survive this day,whether you will finish your studies,whether you will get a job and have a family.The greatest worry being whether you will be proud of yourself and one day look back and say that you made it.

Pressure ya kuomoka is real.People trying to look for shortcuts but everything takes time.Anything you invest in requires adequate time to ripen.With dedication and serious hustle anything can work.

These are not the only things that i want to say to you my friend but if in any way this gets to you,i hope it enlightens you.Till this moment in life,i am proud of how things have played out and thanks for your contribution in that.Enjoy childhood and all that innocence and naivety that comes with it.Enjoy it before it runs out.Finally, remember to sleep adequately and eat well.It is important.”

“I would like to change everything,but obviously not everything.I’ve been incredibly fortunate.I guess everybody would do this,but I’d go back to my younger self and say,”lighten up.Take it easy.Relax.Don’t be so anxious about everything.Try to be in the day.Try to not have today stolen from you by anxiety about yesterday or tomorrow.“Bill Nighy.

To all the adults out there,work hard and smart.Trust the process.