It seems that I may be starting to develop an annual habit roundabout this time of year, which makes me contemplate in broad strokes “what I’m doing with my life”. Whilst I am up for reflection, I’m not overly fond of doing this as an annual event so to speak. It suggests that I have … Continue reading The things which ask the biggest questions of me
Existentialism
Protected: To be Young and Angry: Reflections on Growing up, Love and Duty
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Are you on track?
The last time I answered that question, almost a year ago, I told my bursar that I would be graduating at the end of 2017 or early 2018 depending on how the university academic calendar would be structured. I also indicated that the effective date of my joining Ernst and Young (EY – the bursar/firm … Continue reading Are you on track?
Returns and Dislocation
“The motif of the African “been-to” as a failed bohemian “revolutionary” appeared earlier in Armah’s Fragments. We remember that in this novel, Baako, unlike other “been-tos” returned home wearing jeans, and carrying a guitar and a typewriter as sole luggage. Right from the beginning, he isolated himself from his community, which reproached him the fact … Continue reading Returns and Dislocation
500 Legs of Distance
I imagine Five Hundred Legs of Distance would make for a good book or novel title if I were to write one. But alas, or rather; for the sake of what’s useful as at the time of writing, it will be the title of this piece. The emotional need for human beings to express themselves, … Continue reading 500 Legs of Distance
Adrift Movement; The Dark Light of Children of Hope
Amongst the skies, it was once often rumoured that at the passing of darkness, a tiny, bright – but dark – luminous spark, hidden deep in the belly of the night, would swell into a giant light as it consumed its own surrounding darkness to greet the new day. The day was always harsh and … Continue reading Adrift Movement; The Dark Light of Children of Hope
Decolonising God: Religion, Spirituality and Esotericism as Vehicles for Finding Meaning, Purpose and Paths of Resistance
I wonder, is this the fate of our Nation? I wonder what is wrong with us? Why do we blame creation? How could a god that only creates be the source of devastation? - Akala: The Search, Chapter 1: Knowledge Seeker Balance is a curse to those called by dual extremes. It is standing on … Continue reading Decolonising God: Religion, Spirituality and Esotericism as Vehicles for Finding Meaning, Purpose and Paths of Resistance
Finding Ground: Familial Obligations, Escaping the House of Hunger, And The Chimurenga
Recently, my mother caught up with my shenanigans after my sister alerted her to an interview I was in. Very simply, she told me to stop, focus on my studies and get my degree. This response, although anticipated and consistent with how most parents would react to someone in my position, was nonetheless a bit … Continue reading Finding Ground: Familial Obligations, Escaping the House of Hunger, And The Chimurenga
Collective Identity and Unity in Struggle
Defining moments in the struggle to answer what it means to be human. There is a coming tide – It will consume the clouds and cover the sky Dawning arrives as the sun sets and curtains are shut; beginning and end indistinguishable - It is time Come away, do not be so close. Abstract The … Continue reading Collective Identity and Unity in Struggle
Protected: Holes
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Simon Rakei 