by Adefunke Akoni | Feb 7, 2020 | Inspiration, Tips
Many of us seem to have lost the values that we were brought up with. I often find myself wondering, “Where are the values that used to be part of the fabrics of our society?” I believe that as parents and grandparents we can bring back the values that we were brought...
by Adefunke Akoni | Jan 24, 2020 | Inspiration, Tips
Laughter is our birthright. Have you noticed that babies begin to smile during the first few days of being born? Laughter is a social activity that promotes bonding and diffuses tension. When we were young, we were always ready to laugh at every small thing, but as we...
by Adefunke Akoni | Jan 17, 2020 | Inspiration
Life is full of compromises and exchanges. As a mother, I chose to exchange my time, energy and talents for the benefits of my lovely children. I have no regrets and I look back to active mothering with great love. My children are all grown up now, my house is quieter...
by Adefunke Akoni | Jan 10, 2020 | Inspiration
I started my journey as a senior citizen with the thinking that this is the time I had nothing new to offer and I am no longer seen or valued by those around me. But along the line, it dawned on me that I am as visible as I choose to be and that I don’t have to...
by Adefunke Akoni | Dec 28, 2019 | Inspiration
I have a friend whose husband just walked away with a younger lady; she felt so bad that she nearly went into depression. She has a bottle of aspirin on the shelf in her bathroom and every time she thinks about what her husband has done, her mind goes to the bottle of...
by Adefunke Akoni | Nov 29, 2019 | Inspiration
When we get started on our aging journey happiness and positivity are often hard to find. It’s easy to blame other people for all our problems; be it financial, accommodation, bad health, divorce or other challenging situations. It is natural to blame others or the...
