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The Journal

Essays, reflections, and excerpts on African literature, Igbo culture, belief, and the craft of storytelling.

Personal Development
Personal Development

THE DANGEROUS LIES WE TELL OURSELVES EVERY DAY

Some of the most harmful lies are not told by others but are the stories we tell ourselves. Identify the beliefs that may be quietly influencing your decisions, limiting your potential, and holding you back.

Personal Development
Personal Development

Why Good Deeds Are an Act of Courage

Discover why good deeds are more than simple acts of kindness. In this thought-provoking article, Solomon B. Ibe explores the connection between courage, compassion, resilience, and personal growth in the face of life's challenges.

Personal Development
Personal Development

"Welcome to the Journal"

The Lifelong Journey of Becoming Your Best Self

Storytelling
Storytelling

The Moonlit University: What Igbo Storytelling Taught Us About Being Human

Long before formal education, printed books, and digital technology, the Igbo village square served as a university of the human spirit. Under moonlit skies, elders passed down not only stories but philosophy, morality, history, and identity itself. In this reflection, I explore how traditional Igbo storytelling shaped our understanding of what it means to be human and why preserving these stories remains essential in the modern world.

Personal Development
Personal Development

YOU ARE NOT STUCK — YOU ARE REPEATING A PATTERN

Feeling stuck in life? You may not be stuck at all; you may simply be repeating the same patterns. Discover how one different decision can begin to change the direction of your life.