by Benard Makaa | Jun 7, 2020 | Poems, Psychology
Five hours, (and who can do it less in?) By haughty Celia spent in dressing; The goddess from her chamber issues, Arrayed in lace, brocades and tissues. Strephon, who found the room was void, And Betty otherwise employed, Stole in, and took a strict survey,...
by Benard Makaa | Mar 17, 2019 | Psychology, What I have learned
For a very long time, I thought I knew what love is. I thought I had mastered the art of romantic relationships. I read (tones of love/relationship books), I wrote, I advised, I philosophized and taught. From say when I was in form 1(2005). I remained chaste and vowed...
by Benard Makaa | Feb 24, 2019 | Psychology, What I have learned
The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous. ~ Proverbs 12:5(NLT) I have been a recipient of both solicited and unsolicited advice all my life. I have even now branded myself a “Flâneur” and I make it a point of talking to...
by Benard Makaa | Feb 22, 2019 | Poems, Psychology
A dragon was pulling a bear into its terrible mouth. A courageous man went and rescued the bear. There are such helpers in the world, who rush to save anyone who cries out. Like Mercy itself, they run toward the screaming. And they can’t be bought off. If you were to...
by Benard Makaa | Jan 24, 2019 | Philosophy, Psychology
Deep down, I don’t know exactly what I am doing with my life or where the arrow of time is taking me. Even then, I care too much about others’ opinions in regards to who I am or what I do. As an attempt to alleviate this problem, I have devised certain tests. On some...
by Benard Makaa | Jan 22, 2019 | Culture, Philosophy, Psychology
How do we confront our existential conundrums and dilemmas? Even in decisions, which may cost us life or happiness for eternity? Do we gather courage and make decisions or we are paralyzed by indecision? Mind you, not making a decision is a decision in itself....
