Wali's Wits

  “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.” Matthew 12:35 Right Believing Leads to Right Living: The Foundation of a Fulfilled Life Life is an intricate interplay of thoughts, beliefs, and actions. At the heart of this dynamic lies a profound truth: what we believe shapes the way we live. Our beliefs are not merely passive ideas—they are the compass that directs our decisions, behaviors, and ultimately, our destiny. When we embrace the principle that right believing leads to right living, we unlock the potential for a life of purpose, peace, and prosperity. 1. The Power of Belief Beliefs form the foundation of our mindset and perception of the world. Whether we realize it or not, they influence every choice we make. Positive, empowering beliefs propel us forward, while limiting or negative beliefs act as unseen barriers to our growth. For instance, believing in one’s inherent worth...

On this International Woman's Day, I wanted to share my mum's story on her journey and her aspirations in life. To also give us a glimpse into what life was like back then and what they did to build the young PNG nation. I would not be where I am today if she did not first embark on her own journey of education, career marriage and life.   My mother's journey began in her village of Dogur in the Dagua LLG of the East Sepik Province. She was born on the 6th of September 1947. She already had 5 older siblings and she was the 5th born with 2 others after her. Born to parents who were subsistence farmers their lives revolve around fishing, gardening, hunting and gathering food to feed the family. A typical village day would consist of women going to the garden, to work on their vegetables patches whilst the man would go hunting/setting traps for bandicoot or fishing in the small creeks, rivers or the sea. Their stable diet is sago so each family has their own sago plots in th...