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Jul 19, 2024 • Calculating…

A Reflective Week’s End: Cherishing Family and Embracing Change

The family we visited has been a tremendous blessing, and I took this opportunity to acknowledge and thank them for their love, effort, and hospitality. It was a relaxing day, made even better when I picked up my wife from the train station and we returned together. I enjoyed all my meals there, including a delicious brunch and dinner featuring roasted mackerel fish and dodo. This visit eased me into the weekend gently. 

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Jul 18, 2024 • Calculating…

Small Wins in a PhD Parent’s Day

The day started with so much energy. We had a very good time together with my sons. We started the day with fellowship as they woke up, just singing together. While we were watching the screen and worshipping God, it felt more like leading a  kiddies’ choir. It was a beautiful day, I’d say. 

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Jul 17, 2024 • Calculating…

Attachment Theory: Lessons for PhDers

It is mid-week, and I am doing it well. No harm or casualty, we are all happy. My difficult experience on Monday and Tuesday blogs are normal. I believe so because, this is a normal and healthy stage of development as infants form a strong attachment bond with their primary caregiver. Babies this young have a strong need for comfort, soothing, and the familiarity of their mother's presence.  

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Jul 16, 2024 • Calculating…

The Unseen Struggles of a Stay-at-Home Dad - Part II

The day actually started no different from yesterday. I woke up with some body pain, and I don’t comprehend what could have led to that. Maybe it is because of this new role? Wahala! (Problem!). 

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Jul 15, 2024 • Calculating…

The Unseen Struggles of a Stay-at-Home Dad - Part I

My darling wife suggested if I wanted to have some time to work for like two hours, I was no. I’m neither writing nor reading anything. All I wanted to do now is rest and relax with my wife.

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Jul 12, 2024 • Calculating…

From Backlogs to Baby Duty: A Day of Balancing Acts

In addition to my work obligations, I also had a few responsibilities for my church team. It was fulfilling to complete those tasks as well. However, the thought of dealing with the mounting backlogs was undeniably stressful. Nevertheless, I understood the importance of facing these challenges head-on and doing what needed to be done.

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Jul 11, 2024 • Calculating…

Cultural kaleidoscope: a reflections on African community parenting style therapeutism

In contrast, parenting in the UK, where I currently reside, is more individualistic, with parents often shouldering the responsibility on their own. However, during this retreat, I had the pleasure of experiencing a glimpse of that communal parenting style again when we visited another couple. It was incredibly relaxing to get away to spend some time with another young couple, creating an environment where the child could play and interact with different individuals. The shared responsibility and support from both couples created a therapeutic atmosphere, allowing for moments of relaxation and relief, particularly for our wives.

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Jul 10, 2024 • Calculating…

How Retreats Rewire your Path to Achievement

I woke up and couldn’t sleep. All that occupied my mind was preparing a paper I had written for publication. This will be my first article published from my PhD, following numerous conferences. However, this time, perhaps due to yesterday’s writing retreat, I was fully committed to completing the task. I woke at 3am and continued until 7am, and by 7.30, the manuscript was ready. That’s the power of a retreat, particularly a writing retreat.

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Jul 9, 2024 • Calculating…

Power of Retreats

I remember last year's retreat in Dover. Dover is just at the bottom end of England, very close to France to the east. I had an amazing session—very, very impactful. I remember how inspired I was after the retreat, and I could say categorically that it helped me move faster. Before the next retreat, I'd completed my writings, my project, my thesis, everything. So I could say it made a significant impact. Yes, you might wonder why I had to go for this year's retreat. I went not because I needed to write, but simply because I also want to continue learning. I want to share the results and the outcome of the previous retreat with others so they know that the gathering is not a joke, that it's working. That's a way of giving back. That's a way to continue and progress. That is a way I embrace.

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