“Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” There is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Life has a way of its own timing for different people in ways no one can imagine. Some people attain most of their life’s desires at an early age. Few are fortunate to make it on their own early in their careers. Others are born into a world of fortune created by their parents or close relatives. Depending on the parenting skills, the children, relatives and friends may make it or blow it up by the…
Tool #14 of 104 tools is to take it easy
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light”, Matthew 11:28-30 He kept me waiting at the reception for about 45 minutes. This is a man who was once my student in my Master of Business Administration (MBA) class at University. As I grow old, I have ‘learnt’ to take it easy. Not to try to pull ranks,…
Tool #13 of 104 tools is to embrace change
Fred Kyaligonza (1974 – 2010) was one of the sons of an Indian migrant who settled in Munteme Village, Hoima District, present day Kikuube District. The Indian married a Munyoro woman and the couple had three Children (boys), until the Indians were expelled unceremoniously from Uganda. As the Indians packed, they wanted to go with some of the kin and kith. All the sons were of age. Their father wanted to run away with them. Their mother did not. The man being old (about 50 years), did not want to go back into the process of raising a new family.…
Tool #12 of 104 tools is speaking to be understood not just to be heard
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute, Proverbs 31:8.” “When I was in prison, visiting, an inmate, a talk light skinned slender man, in a yellow prison Uniform, came right in front of me after my talk on In-Mate Reformation and Skilling During Incarceration and said while looking directly into my eyes “Mustapha thanks for your talk. It was great and eye opening. However, how would you advise someone like me serving a jail term of five years for a crime I did not commit? You see, I know some…
Tool #11 of 104 tools is to create a shared vision
What is the basis of your decision making? As Catholic Christians, mastering the 10 commandments helps us discern right from wrong easily. When confronted with several choices and tough situations, we take decisions based on Christian values. If someone is asking for your help to escort them to a shrine, for example, knowledge of the first commandment, I am the Lord thy God, thou shalt not have any strange gods before Me, is key. The first duty of a good Catholic Christian is knowledge of the Catechism. How well do you know your religion? One Saturday in 2012, at about…
Tool #10 of 104 tools is to plan for your retirement by investing wisely
“A wise man thinks ahead; a fool doesn’t, and even brags about it!” Proverbs 13:16 When a Nurse who had worked in Hospice as a caregiver for over 20 years was asked what key message she had learnt caring for the terminally ill, she replied “plan for your retirement.” She revealed that many patients in the face of death use their last breath worried about how their children and close dependents would survive past their demise. And wealthy patients with well-off children and close relatives appeared ready and willing to move on to the next world. So, why are poor…
