The Chiodu Files

‘Believing’ and Belonging We look at how people are searching for belonging.

We cannot do away with religion because it is good for social interaction and well being. Nice article that articulates the intersection of Believing and Belonging.

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/04/b...

Pagan loaves, Christian bread, a secular treat: a brief history of hot cross buns Do you prefer yours with sultanas and spices, or Vegemite and cheese? However you eat them, hot cross buns reflect centuries of tradition – and superstition.

Interesting history of Hot Cross Buns. theconversation.com/pagan-loaves...

Silicon Valley is Embracing Christianity (With the Help of Peter Thiel) When tech luminaries talk about their Christian faith, people listen.

Some find religion useful for mental health while others find it useful for influence & control. As more in Silicon Valley embrace religion, some will find it a useful tool for their mental well being while others will find it useful as a tool for controlling others.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/b...

Why try to make life difficult for others, and harm yourself in the process? 
Let the kite perch & let the eagle perch too, if one tries to prevent the other from having a safe landing, it will get incapacitated, with a broken wing (Egbe bere ugo bere, nke si ibe ya ebena nku kwa ya). #IgboProverb

While starts all over again may be quite exhausting, you have to do what you have to do.

Acknowledge your loss, mourn & grieve then wipe your tears and get back on track. The ram that takes a few steps backwards goes to get more strength. (Agbo to tadi mehin o lo mu agbara wa ni). #YorubaProverb

The sky is wide enough for all birds to fly. Aim higher.

The Sky is wide enough for all birds to fly without bumping into each other (Oju orun to eiye fo lai fi iga gba iga). #BlueSky #YorubaProverb

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