Reflections: Recent Episodes
Samuel Anokye Badu
Reflections is here to motivate, inspire and uplift hearts. Our focus is to make people live their best and purposed lives. Using a holistic approach we share content aimed at making the individual whole."The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates ....... that's why we reflect.
This month we reflect on the importance of love. Love in action. It means nothing to say it, but everything to show it. It is the little things. Can you imagine a life without touch? One in which you cannot touch or be touched? In this episode, I tell the story of an infernal experiment by a Roman Emperor in the 13th Century. In the end, the quality of the relationship you have with the people around you is what matters. Reflections! thoughts to provoke your mind.
Do you know God gave us a gift at creation? Yes, I mean, the Biblical Sabbath.
I am delighted to explore this subject with my friend Douglas; he loves God and yearns to experience Him daily. He explores new ways of spreading the Gospel and explaining scripture in ways that enhance comprehension. He is a graduate of the PEACE Centre for Evangelism, UK.
My guest was Zipporah Kabesa, an aspiring psychologist. In this Reflection, we discussed neuroplasticity and the growth mindset. You can change your brain by repeating an activity over a period, harnessing this ability of your brain could be life-changing. Focus on those little steps, for they will lead to the big changes you desire. You are what you feed your brain...
In this episode, I sat down with Ps. William Oppong Danquah. William is a friend and a brother; he is currently a graduate student at Andrews University’s Theological Seminary, MI-USA.
Our conversation revolved around the various philosophies regarding the meaning of life. There have been various attempts to explain the meaning of life, and how one can find meaning. William starts with how the idea was propounded in the Greco-Roman world, and how it was advanced through the various historical periods. We discussed some Christian perspectives and finally discussed what the Bible has to say about the subject. William says, "sin is the problem, but Jesus is the answer. If you are searching for meaning, then consider looking for Jesus, life with Jesus is a meaningful life."
Many of us spend our time praying for physical things, things we hope would bring us happiness. Although, God provides our physical needs even when we do not ask. In this episode, I argue that we should pray for virtues instead. To live a happier life there are some virtues that we need. Patience, discernment, love, etc. What do you pray for?
In this episode, I talk about Gratitude. Are you a grateful person? Are you aware of what you have been given? Do you forget where you came from? And the one who brought you this far?
Grateful people are more aware, they know what they have and how they must use it, they know where they are, where they are going, and what it means to get there. They are aware of the little details, essentially, they know what time it is. Learn to be intentional about gratitude.
In this Reflection, I ask the question: Do you love your job? I was asked this question by a patient, and it got me thinking. After the pandemic, there was a great resignation, people re-evaluated their lives and decided to leave their jobs for better ones, perhaps where they will find meaning and purpose. This episode is an invitation to think, rather than providing answers.
Happiness is not a destination. It is always present but does not seek our attention, the choice becomes ours. Who you focus on, determines how you feel. There is one who is full of Joy, and He just wants your friendship. This poem reflects on the true source of happiness.
Life moves fast and slow, the only way to be in control is to reflect. Pausing to consider what has been done, not to dwell on it, but to learn from it. Examining the present, to see if you are still on track. It is easy to lose track, derail, and miss the mark. In your quest to live a good life, to be a better person, make room for reflections. Take a journey through the past into the future, ask the difficult questions, explore the unknown, and whatever you do, reflect. Reflections open the door to growth. I agree with Socrates that, “the unexamined life is not worth living”