by Benard Makaa | Jul 10, 2017 | Letters, Philosophy
This a series of some of Seneca’s Moral Letter to his Friend, Lucilius. I know that you have plenty of spirit; for even before you began to equip yourself with maxims which were wholesome and potent to overcome obstacles, you were taking pride in your contest with...
by Benard Makaa | Jul 10, 2017 | Stories
I re-read this story so many times in my primary school days. The fable was refreshingly narrated to our Form 2N class by our beloved Physics Teacher, Mr.Mwania R.K (at Kitondo High School) around the year 2006. He meant to advise us to stick solely to academics then....
by Benard Makaa | Jul 3, 2017 | Psychology
Once in a while, my mind wanders into superfluous thinking. I caught myself analyzing or rather trying to decipher what attracted me to the friends I have. I have a couple friends I consider dear, and they all seem to have some similar conspicuous traits. Most of them...
by Benard Makaa | Jun 26, 2017 | Books, Psychology
The Creed is borrowed from Peter Diamandis If anything can go wrong, fix it! (To hell with Murphy!) When given a choice, take both! Multiple projects lead to multiple successes. Start at the top, then work your way up. Do it by the book, but be the author! When forced...
by Benard Makaa | Jun 26, 2017 | Stories
A long time ago, in a tiny medieval village, a farmer spots three soldiers on the edge of town. Knowing what would likely happen next, he runs into the marketplace shouting a warning: Quick, close the doors, lock the window! There are soldiers coming and they will...