“The only discipline that lasts is self-discipline.” – Bum Philips “With self-discipline, almost anything is possible.” – Theodore Roosevelt Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do things even if you don’t want to do them. It is one of the most important values in life, especially in a year where we are all compelled to wear masks, stand feet apart from one another, wash hands so very often, go without hugs and hearty greetings, stay off cinemas, gyms, pubs, and…
Last week, I read a chilling story about Promise Eboye. It is a sad tale of a mother who almost killed her son in an attempt to discipline him for a claimed wrongdoing. I was dumbfounded at the ugly scars that were inflicted on the back of this 6 year old boy and could only imagine the emotional and psychological trauma he will struggle with. Read the full story here. I do not think that violent acts such as this existed in the…
Nigerian Mums produce the best range of slaps-slaps that make you think you were adopted and gives you the 3D effect-Deaf, Dumb and Daft. I saw the quote above on a friend’s BBM profile and it got me laughing so hard that I had tears in my eyes. Truth is that DP (display) message evoked some childhood memories. Good memories of mummy welding the ‘rod’ called a ‘hand, which often leaves me with a resounding effect on the back, butt…
I could barely contain my shock as I watched a well grown man in his right senses use an electric wire to whip a three year old. My heart broke and bled for her as I watched in horror and so helpless to stop him. I ached as the little girl wailed. Another shop owner rushed over and snatched the child from his grip stopping him from inflicting more pains on her. Tears rolled down my check and I shudder…
