Naks – the Conversations 256

26 Apr

Issue 02: Social Change Heroes

Naks0 CommentsLife, Living, Mental wellness, Pockets of Wisdom, Purpose

Explore the second issue of the Conversations 256 Magazine here. In this issue, we are raising awareness for two distinct organizations; Because Of Her and Tell A Story Foundation. Issue (02) is dedicated to increasing the awareness of social change heroes; two purpose-driven young women who are harnessing ideas that are shaping Uganda’s future for good. In intimate conversations, these founders reveal how they struggle, overcome failures and thrive in order to gain success. Noreen Asenkenye, the founder of Tell a Story Foundation understands the transforming power of story telling. That is why she is engaging it to make a positive…

28 Oct

On Choosing To Be Brave.

Naks6 CommentsLife, Living, Mental wellness, Pockets of Wisdom

“I made a resolve then that I would amount to something if I could. And no hours, nor amount of labor, nor amount of money would deter me from giving the best that there was in me. And I have done that ever since, and I win by it. I know.” — Colonel Sanders Ahhh… that quote hit me hard in the chest when I read it. It perfectly summed up something I am trying to work towards and ends with such a strong statement, ‘I know!’ I want a confident life. Not the kind of confidence that leads to…

08 Oct

Anniversary Celebrations!

Naks4 CommentsLife, Living, Mental wellness, Pockets of Wisdom, Purpose

Last month marked our 5th anniversary. For a while, we were still debating how to celebrate the occasion. We didn’t want to waste space on self-congratulation, but we also didn’t think we should let the moment pass unnoticed. At the last minute, we came up with an idea: we would invite long-time readers, contributors, and current and former members to send us their thoughts, recollections, and anecdotes about The C256. Maybe we would get enough to fill a few pages. What we got was enough to fill an entire book. But here are a few that really stood out for…

15 May

Get Rid Of These Approval Seeking Behaviours!

Naks0 CommentsLife, Living, Mental wellness

Are approval and validation the same thing? Both of these stem out of a lack of self-worth, but the locus of activity is in opposite directions in both cases. Approval Seeking (AS) focuses on modifying your own behavior, while Validation Seeking (VS) puts the obligation of agreeing with you on external agents. For example, with the same reply: A person with AS will modify her/his answer so that people like it. A person with VS will post whatever the f*** they want, and expect the community to like it. And when the community doesn't, they get p!ssed off with the…

13 May

Why We All Need Resilience.

Naks0 CommentsLife, Mental wellness

Some people seem to be born with the ability to overcome setbacks with relative ease. It’s a trait that experts call resilience. Resilience is the ability to cope when things go wrong. Resilience can also be described as: Bouncing back after difficult times Dealing with challenges and still holding your head up Giving things a go or trying your best Being strong on the inside Being able to cope with what life throws at you and shrug it off Standing up for yourself Getting back into shape after you have been bent or stretched To some, resilience is a sort…

10 May

Why it is okay to say “I Do Not Know”

Naks0 CommentsLife, Living, Pockets of Wisdom

A little advice for those who don't have it quite figured out. “It’s okay to not know everything. Curiosity is a beautiful thing.”_ M.H.N Life is not a solved puzzle. You don’t reach a certain age, a certain social status, a certain position in your career, and suddenly have all the answers. There isn’t a secret potion, a lucky token, or even a prayer that will change the course of your life with a snap of your fingers. But you can find comfort in this: You’re not alone. No one has all the answers. No one knows what he or…

08 May

When Mothers Day Looks Different…

Naks11 CommentsLife, Living

Moms are special. On this day, we pause to think about one of the great gifts we have received from God, our moms. This is the person who brought us into the world. But for many, Mother’s Day no longer means the same thing it once did. Feelings of gratitude have turned to grief. Celebration is replaced with isolation. For those who’ve lost a mother, today is difficult. We see you. We stand with you. If you have a friend who has suffered the loss of their own beloved mom, don’t forget about them today. A simple text saying, “I’m…

28 Apr

Everything changes, But God Never Will.

Naks0 CommentsLife, Pockets of Wisdom

Everything changes, But God Never Will. We can change our minds, and God will remain the same. In Scripture, God is often compared to a rock or a fortress — a stunning mental image of steadiness, surety, and constancy. Psalm 71:3 says, “Be to me a rock of refuge, a strong fortress, to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.” Or Psalm 94:22, “But the Lord has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge.” Or again in Psalm 62:2, “He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be…

12 Mar

Where is your home…what is ‘familiar’ to you?

Naks0 CommentsLife, Mental wellness, Pockets of Wisdom

"I talked to my friend that night. Now I’m talking to the rest of you. To anyone out there that is at home feeling uncomfortable in themselves even though they do not like it but it’s all they know. The one’s that feel at home constantly judging and criticising themselves. The one’s that feel at home with abuse and insults, with rage and jealousy, with being invisible and put down, with frustration and disappointment, with sadness and guilt, with doubt and fear, with discouragement and despair; those are the ones I’m speaking to. Perhaps it’s time you transformed your emotional home."…

06 Nov

Stumbling into Grace: a deep dive into what grace is…

Naks0 CommentsPockets of Peace

I was listening to a podcast the other day and the host and his guest were discussing life generally. It was the same conversation we hear repeatedly on other podcasts about life and choices and mindsets. My mind started to drift a little and just as I was about to switch it off, the conversation took a turn, and they started to discuss a topic that few people rarely ever get right... Grace. And guys, I was blown away. Because the delicate way in which the guest explained 'grace' was the absolute truth. It was covered in such depth and…

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