Life – the Conversations 256

08 Dec

THE IMPOSSIBLE RISE: DR. ROBERT KALYESUBULA

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From a Grade 3 Dropout in Nakaseke to the Halls of the Royal College of Physicians of London On a warm afternoon in Nakaseke, a Ugandan village once haunted by the shadows of the Luwero war, a barefoot six-year-old boy stood in a silence far too heavy for childhood. His father had been claimed by the conflict. His mother vanished soon after. His vocabulary was too small to name what he was feeling, but loss is a language the heart speaks fluently, even at six. That boy, Robert Kalyesubula, would one day walk beneath the gilded ceilings of the Royal College…

20 Nov

It’s the Small Things in Life….

Naks0 CommentsLife, Pockets of Wisdom

This article was originally written in 2019, it was influenced by the greatest love of my life, my late grandmother who sadly, passed away four years ago. Read on, she had a lot to teach me. You might learn a thing or two. Before "I looked in the mirror today. I hadn't looked in one for a long long time. So today I looked." She swallows harshly, looking down at her hands, playing with the wrinkles surrounding her knuckles, "What I saw was...off!. I saw age. I saw a head full of white. I saw a face filled with valleys. There are lines…

25 Jun

Why we are so afraid to feel ‘Joy’…

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

“Find out where joy resides, and give it a voice far beyond singing. For to miss the joy is to miss all.” ― Robert Louis Stevenson What is Joy? A 92-year-old man, short, very well-presented, who took great care of his appearance, was moving into an old people’s home one day. His wife of 70 years had recently died, and he was obliged to leave his home. After waiting several hours in the retirement home lobby, he gently smiled as Leah, a nurse, told him his room was ready. As he slowly walked to the elevator, using his cane,…

26 Apr

Noreen Asekenye: Tell A Story Foundation

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The C256 interviewed this dynamic founder for the second issue of the magazine. “Leave a mark about the work you are doing. It does not matter if you are walking the journey alone, keep moving, walk your truth, not everyone will believe you, just move, the right people will eventually find you…” She is an enthusiastic fundraiser, and through Tell a Story Foundation, she has successfully ran fundraising campaigns for children with autism, two young girls raised by single mothers, and the current Together for Good campaign, a Covid-19 relief fundraiser benefiting vulnerable families with income relief. “ Do not…

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…

07 Aug

Watching Eyes..

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“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” ― James Baldwin At one time or another, we’re all in a position to lead. We’re parents, teachers, coaches, an elder sibling, managers and committee leaders. As such, we know that setting a good example is an important part of leadership. But it’s not always easy. “Kid’s don’t care how many sermons you preach to them. The only sermon they’ll hear is how you live your life in front of them.” ― Bruce Van Horn You can’t force someone to be nice. You…

14 Aug

Why We Need To Unlearn To Learn…

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As futurist Alvin Toffler once wrote, “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.” When we join a new school, a new church, a new company; we learn to do things the way others do. When we move to new place, we pay attention to its local people and unconsciously pick up their ways of saying, doing and being. We are automatically conditioned by the environment we live in and sometimes this is necessary for survival, sometimes even desirable. But just as we cannot…

10 Nov

Pieces Of Wisdom To Remember

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Success makes many people go crazy. Your ego can make or break you. Stay humble as you win. Remember: this can all end overnight. So act as if you’ll fail, or still can, to keep your humility. Rudeness is a sign of ego. It’s also a sign of an a-hole. Stay away from people who disrespect service workers. Cooks, cleaners, waiters, etc., are doing the best they can (and even if they aren’t), shouting at them as if they’re slaves still makes you the lowest form of human on the planet. Assume everyone is imperfect to not be disappointed. Stop…

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…

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