John Iduh Blog

When you keep complaning snd crying over people you ought to confront, you unintentionally give them permission to continue treating you badly. Standing up for yourself becomes necessary if the one who is supposed to address the issue is being biased or withdrawn.  Don't empower anyone to treat you anyhow, you deserve better.

The word “bwala” is an interesting example of a verb that carries several contextual meanings in usage. In practical communication, “bwala” can be interpreted in three principal ways: to deny, to lie, and to falsify. The exact meaning depends on the situation in which the word is used. 1. Bwala as a Verb Meaning “To Deny” In its first contextual sense, “bwala” means to deny something, to reject a claim, or to refuse to acknowledge a statement or relationship. When someone “bwala” another person, the implication is that the person refuses to accept responsibility, connection, or truth related to the matter. Examples: I will bwala you before the committee. Meaning: I will deny your claim before the committee. He bwala me when I told everyone that he borrowed money from me. Meaning: He denied knowing or borrowing from me. The witness bwala the accusation during the investigation. Meaning: The witness rejected or denied the accusation. Even when the evidence was clear, the politician bwala...

We speak with pride. We boast. We argue. We talk as if we will live forever. We kill our fellow human beings  As long as there is breath in our lungs, we feel powerful. Untouchable. Permanent. But we forget something so certain, so humbling — one day that breath will quietly slip away. And this body we glorify, defend, and decorate will return to dust… consumed by time, by earth, by decay. All the noise. All the ego. All the pride. Silenced. Life is fragile. Breath is borrowed. Perhaps it is time for us to pause… to reflect… to live with humility, kindness, and purpose — before the silence comes. Human beings truly need to think again.