The Sparkle

YES, AFRICA CAN RESILIENT PHOTO CREDITS: The African land is often associated with negative stereotypes that range from high poverty levels, slow economic development and retarded development. But just how true is this concept? Is Africa really that barbaric?  Well, it all depends on the angle we choose to look at it. With great literature intellects like Chinua Achebe, Ngugi wa Thiongo and many more, Africa succeeds to be among the richest continents on earth.  The colonial chiefs  introduced westernization forcing Africans to adopt their lifestyle and look down on their down their own as backward and barbaric.  As a result, the African traditions and way of life that we so much  valued got swept into the wind.  We were forced to adopt new concepts in the name of colonialism. Our morals beliefs were replaced while the African spirit of communism lost its meaning.     " I used to like it growing up in the village where everythi...

Psychology of Materialism: Are you What You OWN? Photo :Credits Money, then more money and finally more cravings for more money. Does money define who we are? Does our efforts in life matter? The growing culture of materialism around the globe has changed perceptions, influenced ideologies and created another class in the society , The wannabes .  People are now evaluated by the size of their pockets, bank accounts and investments. This a good thing though. Saving for the dry season. why not? But the problem comes in when we strive through thick and thin to paint a grim picture of a growing culture of materialism.  Researches have shown that those who pursue wealth and material possessions tend to be less satisfied and experience fewer positive emotions each day. On the other hand, research has found that life satisfaction is correlated with having less materialistic values. Unbelievable Right? Materialistic people tend to be competitive. They w...