Advanced Personal Development Blog @ Dr. Ben Modie

  “There’s a long-standing view we have held as the current human species, from back in human history, which you may or may not know about, nor hold as being realistic or truthful, that we are the most superior, smartest, and intelligent of all species ever created.  In addition, that all that exists around us was created just for us and we have the natural authority over it.  Nevertheless, human life today is inundated with a deluge of endless social ills, which despite our self-acclaimed smartness and intelligence are proving hard to contain, manage, and preferably eradicate.  No doubt, we are visibly smart with many artificial creations like smart phones, televisions, AI etc., but the one thing that remains illusive is our kingpin to overall human success and thrive on Earth, which is human relations.  This time around I thought to share some views about one of the most felt social ills in recent times, namely Gender Based Violence (GBV), which no doubt is su...

  “Truly, no man is an island, as the wise from yesteryear observed, because you cannot provide for yourself or your family etc., by yourself, a school, a hospital, food production services, water and electrical services, transportation infrastructure etc.  To get all these you must depend on the support of others, while they too look-up to you to give a hand in some way.  Yes, you might look at yourself now and think, well, what do I have really that can make a significant difference in life?  Nothing, you might conclude, and only government and other important people have what it takes.  Not so, I can assure you, because you came-in loaded with massive endless possibilities to give value to life.  You in fact make significant differences to many in your community, on a daily basis, as you appreciate and acknowledge their presence through greetings, which gives them a sense they are valued and important, and they feel buoyed to get on with life despite cha...