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When I Asked to Be Shown My Real Friends

There are moments in life when you feel a subtle shift inside — an inner nudge to re-evaluate the people in your space. In one of those quiet moments, I prayed: “God, show me who’s truly meant to be in my life.” I prayed that not out of suspicion, but out of a deep desire to align my energy, trust, and time with people who truly value those things in return. -  because I wanted to walk forward with more intention, less illusion. The answer came. Not through confrontation or betrayal — but through silence, discomfort, and a slow realisation that loyalty, for some, is situational. A Rumour and a Silence That Spoke Volumes I didn’t hear it from the friend I had shared so much time, energy, and loyalty with. In fact, she had even spoken about it with another close mutual friend. It meant I had to find out from others.  It meant I had to protect myself, alone, from something she could have helped me prepare for or even stop. That’s not gossip. That’s courage. That’s loyalt...
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The God Who Sees in Secret on 10th July 2025

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  The God Who Sees in Secret It seems there are certain teachings of Jesus that stick out and stay with us for years—not just because they challenge us, but because they change us. This passage from Matthew 6 is one of those for me. "When you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing." I’ve read it many times over the years. And for most of my life, I heard it primarily as a word of caution. A reminder not to give or pray or serve for the approval of others. And to be fair, that is exactly what Jesus is saying here. His words are an important warning against proclaiming your good deeds for the wrong reasons. “Don’t announce your giving with trumpets,” He says. “Don’t be like those who pray just to be seen.” That teaching is still absolutely true—and needed. In a world where so much is measured by attention, Jesus redirects us toward humility and quiet faithfulness—which might be even more important in a world where just a few clicks can a...
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When Growth Feels Like a Distant Promise: Knowing When It’s Time to Move On

At what point does one earn the right to autonomy at work? How many years, how much commitment, how many quiet sacrifices? jo urney. These questions have been circling my mind as I reflect on my current For a while, I accepted things as they were — steady,  unchallenging, manageable. Two incidents in particular stood out — not because they were explosive, but because they quietly made me rethink everything. Incident One: When Doing My Job Wasn’t Enough In February, I raised a concern about an incompetent hire — I reported it both to my supervisor and to the person we both report to. I explained that I was carrying out most of the tasks that this employee was supposed to be handling, leaving me with less time to focus on my own responsibilities. But when that employee turned around and said I was "making things difficult for her," I was spoken to. In fact, I was told I was bullying her. I was told I should not take any decisions or call anyone out — just report, and that’...
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May We Do Better

My heart is so heavy with sorrow. How can people be so shallow, showing no regard or compassion? They talk about well-being, but when their own actions contradict the very well-being they preach, it feels so hollow. Sir has been here for more than four years. He was given less than ten days' notice to vacate and relocate. He wasn’t even given the chance to say goodbye to his students. The decision was communicated only after the school had closed for vacations. The students will not see him when they return. A life that was almost settled here is now being asked to leave — with less than seven days at hand. His to-and-fro tickets were booked, but now he cannot return. Not for those final visits, not for those farewell chats, not even for a well-deserved farewell from the school and the students he gave his heart to. They talk about being a family — I call the bluff. He passionately taught. He humbly served. A wise and kind man, who gave more than he was asked for — and yet...
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