Edwin's Corner

What does it really mean to be a strong man? That question might sound simple at first, but if you sit with it for even a minute, it gets complicated. For generations, men were told that strength meant power, dominance, and control. Be louder. Be tougher. Don’t cry. Rule your household. Provide at all costs. That’s what society calls masculinity . Yet, if you look closely, this version of strength often leaves men emotionally broken and relationally empty. On the other hand, we’re seeing another extreme: men who withdraw, avoid responsibility, and base their self-worth entirely on approval from others. Men who people-please , compromise their values to fit in, and cling to affection as if it were oxygen. Neither extreme produces wholeness. One is toxic. The other is termed tongue in cheek as ‘effeminate’. But here’s the truth: between those two extremes lies a third way—the path of the healthy masculine . And here’s the challenge: most men don’t know how to walk it. ...

What do you believe in? For most people, the question instantly brings up religion. We say, “I believe in Jesus ,” “I believe in Allah ,” or “I follow the teachings of Buddha .” Faith, of course, is powerful. But belief extends far beyond religion. It weaves into our culture, our habits, our identity, and even the smallest decisions we make each day. Beliefs are the invisible architects of your reality. They filter how you interpret the world, shape how you act, and quietly build the person you become. And yet, here’s the truth many people miss: most of your beliefs aren’t objectively true. They are mental maps; thoughts you’ve repeated until you accept them as reality. That’s not a bad thing. We need beliefs to navigate a complex and sometimes hostile world. But if your beliefs remain unchecked, they can trap you in limitations you didn’t choose. If you learn to examine and reshape them, they can become powerful allies in building the life you want. Let’s explore three t...

Two men. Two callings. Two very different paths. Samson and David are among the most well-known figures in the Bible , yet their lives couldn't have been more different. God chose both for greatness, but how they responded to their gifts shaped their legacies. Samson was celebrated even before his birth. His parents received direct instructions from an angel on how to raise him: what he should eat, how he should live, and the vows he should keep. He was destined to become a national hero, a man of supernatural strength. But instead of acting mature, Samson indulged in rebellion, pursuing his desires recklessly until his downfall. David’s story starts in the shadows. Many scholars believe that passages like Psalm 51 and Psalm 69 suggest David was raised feeling stigmatized, rejected, and possibly even seen as illegitimate. He was the overlooked son, left to fend for himself against lions and bears in the wilderness. Yet, from this place of obscurity and rejection, David’s longi...

I am always moved by how intentional some people can be in changing their lives. You can see it in the way they choose work that matters, build nourishing relationships, and protect their energy. But here’s the hard truth: most of us don’t live this way. We coast through life. We stay in jobs that drain us, relationships that no longer help us grow, and habits that quietly shrink us. When asked why we keep going, the answer is often a shrug: “That’s just how it’s always been.” But without intention , attention , and focus, we are like ships without a compass. We drift. We react instead of guiding our lives. And we miss the chance to create lives filled with meaning and flow. Let’s explore how reclaiming these three superpowers — intention, attention, and focus — can change the way you live, work, and lead.   1. Intention: The Why Behind Everything You Do Think of intention as your internal compass. It is the why behind your actions — the deeper purpose that fuels you. Without it,...

Friendship has always been a puzzle for me. I grew up an introvert, and my very first real friend, Michael Omondi , was in my life for only two short years. One week we were playing with toys, and the next, he and his family had moved away. That abrupt ending planted a seed in me: friendships are fragile, fleeting, and sometimes painfully unpredictable. As I grew older, I realized many of my friendships were transactional. We connected because of shared goals, exams, or interests—but the depth was missing. In high school, my attempts at friendships left a bitter taste. With no mentorship, I sought validation through rebellion, mistaking noise for identity. Looking back, I now see many of those classmates were also searching, stumbling through life like me. Fast forward to just a week ago, I listened to a wise man, Fredrick Gichuru , speak about the crisis of male friendships. He said something that stuck: “Many of society’s ills—suicide, violence, brokenness—can be traced back to m...

Innovation often feels like a mysterious and intimidating word. In a world that seems to be spinning out of control—with artificial intelligence taking over roles once reserved for experts—it’s easy to feel small, outdated, or irrelevant. Every industry is shifting. No profession is safe. And yet, in the middle of this uncertainty, one man reframed innovation for me in a way I’ll never forget. That man is Wilfred Chege , a deeply analytical mind I admire. He was invited to speak to a group of men on innovation . But instead of dazzling us with charts, technology, or futuristic predictions, he spoke about something far simpler—yet infinitely more powerful. He spoke about courage . And that struck me deeply, because courage is the very heartbeat of innovation. Without courage, we remain stuck, repeating the same safe patterns, afraid to step outside the lines others have drawn for us. 1. Breaking the Chains of Fear and Conditioning Wilfred reminded us of something we’ve all seen but rar...

Think back to your teenage years. Awkward growth spurts. Voice cracks. That strange sense of not fully belonging in your own skin. For many of us, those years were some of the most uncomfortable—yet they were also years of tremendous growth. Growth is at the heart of what it means to be alive. You’re either moving forward or slowly shrinking back. And yet, somewhere along the way, society sold us the idea of “slowing down”—retirement, coasting, waiting it out. Too many men step back, and before long, their energy, health, and even their sense of purpose fade away. But here’s the truth: life doesn’t reward talent alone. Life rewards grit . I was reminded of this at one of our men’s gatherings, where Joe Mwangi , a speaker with stories as real as scars, broke down grit in a way that stuck with me. He unpacked it as an acronym—G.R.I.T.:  Growth, Resilience , Initiative , Truth . This wasn’t a motivational poster moment. It was a challenge: if you want to build lasting habits ...