The Hidden Impact of Trauma on Relationships Trust, Communication, and Intimacy Relationships are built on trust, communication, and intimacy, yet trauma often shakes these foundations in ways that can feel […]
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Carl Gustav Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology, spent his life wrestling with one profound question: “How do we become who we really are?”
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Fear whispers. It slips in as hesitation, self-doubt, or the subtle urge to avoid. It says, “Stay safe. Don’t risk it.” Courage whispers, too. It is the steady breath before speaking up, the silent decision to show up despite trembling. Both are internal voices—one seeks protection, the other growth. Choosing courage over fear, not with noise but with resolve, is how we begin to lead from within.
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As Ethiopia steps into a new year, I carry with me the stories of women and girls who have already begun their own new chapters, long before the calendar turned. In the past two months, I walked into Safe Houses not just as a visitor, but as a witness to resilience. These shelters are more than physical spaces; they are sanctuaries of survival, courage, and quiet transformation.
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In June, I attended the Rotary International Convention in Calgary. One of the breakout sessions focused on peacebuilding, which combined innovation and tradition, catching my attention. On one hand, Rotary was established in 1905, with its rich tradition; yet, to operate effectively in the 21st century, it needs to adapt to technological advancements to sustain its functions, membership, and deliver greater impact in community services.
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Last month, I had the opportunity to attend a memorial service on March 10, 2025, honoring the victims of Ethiopian Airlines Flight #302, which tragically crashed on farmland in Bishoftu, approximately 115 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa, just six minutes after takeoff on March 10, 2019. The news reported that 157 passengers from 35 countries, including crew members, lost their lives in the disaster.
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Leadership is assumed to be a place where we exercise power, whereby we lead based on the power bestowed to us. Power can be exercised through political, military, religious, familial, educational, expertise, experiential, cultural, communal, psychological, or spiritual gains.
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Education Makes News Building Peace and Resilience in War-Affected Regions I spent the weeks of November training teachers and educational administrators in war-affected Amhara, Afar, and Tigray areas with my
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When dealing with the past, present, and future, multidimensional definitions, assumptions, prospects, predictions, and so forth are not agreed upon; this may result in fearful reactions.
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On my flight to Shire/Axum, I was reading a book called Fact Fullness by Hans Rosling and his two associates. The book states ten reasons we are wrong about the world – and why things are better than we think.
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