Welcome, Explorer,

To building to bodies, I am growing to appreciate the opportunity to bring a reflect on life’s survival adventure, with little or no idea of what happens in the future. This looks blissful since I am not the curator of time and space, but rather a participant in the offerings of time and space. I am glad that you are sharing this beautiful moment with me, to see all I have dreamed of, and to whisper to my ears how you cherish every moment you spent here.

I give, take, share, and receive all the spotlights in the same spectrum. Our world seem to be torturing us and nobody is innocent of the torture due to our imperfections and the fact that we found ourselves in an environment we did not negotiate for. Furthermore, everyone is responsible for something.  The air I breathe is unlimited, it supplies me with the energy needed to withstand all the impending dooms, impasses, and rough edges. It informs me that not all loss is a loss. There are successful losses, the type that serve as strengthening herbs and tools for new openings while the subjectivities that don’t know about my weakness show me victory, not defeat. This is what it means to be a person living a life without identifiable variables.

The earth is sometimes treating us as if it is our last hope for the Eldorado. The ecosystem shivers to the schema of human beings.

Finally, this journey intertwines with the mutual dependence on each other anchored on the African philosophy of Ibuanyidanda (spirit of complementarity; communalism in traditional Igbo philosophy). I am wholly optimistic that you will find the njikọ (relationship) between substances (isi, meaning the head – beginning) and accidents (ọdụ, meaning the tail – end) you are searching for, here. Dear Explorer, may you find happiness for the reasons you are here. Explore this little GREEN space of mine housed through consciousness and aesthetic apollos of thoughts. Make this space a place by attaching meaning to your stay.  Welcome to my world of wonderment. Have a glorious experience.

Words by Compassion Chidozie Ogbanu