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From successfully squashing a stubborn bug in my code to exploring Oracle’s cloud offerings, today was significantly better than yesterday. The highlight of the day was finally completing an implementation I’d been working on. Then, I had a discussion about design with our graphic designer. While he sometimes produces spectacular designs, other times his work…

Today has been one of those difficult days. It began with me deciding to skip making breakfast and order it instead, hoping to save some time. My mood started to sour when the delivery driver arrived with my food, only to find my coffee spilling all over the delivery bag. From that point on, it…

Today’s service was wonderful. The sermon was uplifting, and I left the church with a sense of peace. But on my way back, just a few kilometers before I reach home, things took a different turn. Out of nowhere, a Toyota Hilux suddenly stopped in front of me, and a couple of men in police…

I believe there’s such a thing as over-respecting a person’s boundaries — especially when those boundaries are imaginary ones we’ve constructed ourselves. Boundaries are essential for personal well-being and mutual respect. However, there’s a delicate balance between respecting someone’s space and recognizing when our hesitation is more about our own fears than their needs. Often,…

For years, I’ve typically skipped breakfast, mainly because I like to get to work immediately after waking up, when the mind is still fresh. Plus, its easier to enter deep work mode in the morning hours than it is later in the day. But recently, I’ve learned just how valuable a good breakfast can be.…

One Sunday, I sat in church, listening to the pastor deliver a message that struck a chord. He challenged every man present to get his act together — from work to exercise. It wasn’t the kind of motivational speech that made you feel good; it felt more like a scold. And I needed it. Right…