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List the weights and get rid of them
A careful analysis or observation, will reveal to us that most of the time, we are our own enemies when it comes to why we fail to accomplish our New Year Resolutions.
Human nature being what it is, anytime something goes wrong in our lives, we immediately start looking for who is to blame other than ourselves. We usually think that somebody caused it; a careful analysis however, will most of the time reveal that, we are responsible for things going wrong.
There are a lot of distractions that we allow to sway us off track. These distractions that shifts our focus is what Apostle Paul talked about in Hebrews 12:1 that”… let us lay aside every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us…” KJV.
So long as we continue to attribute our failures to others, other than ourselves, the vicious cycle of failure to achieve our New Year Resolutions shall continue to plague our lives.
The weights which the Bible admonishes us to lay aside, are things that has become like habits and so are difficult to let go. We need to be brutally frank with ourselves and list the things that in our view hindered us from realising our objectives for the previous year.
It is only through such an exercise, that our weights can be easily identified and efforts made to address them. There is a saying that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. It is therefore important to change our ways by doing some corrections in our daily routine otherwise, the year will end and we will be back to square one.
Honest appraisal of oneself, is key to towards the process of ensuring the right identification of the weights that hindered us the previous year. A close friend or a family member can also be helpful in identifying the weights as well as the sins, since to achieve our resolutions, we need to maintain a balance in both our secular and spiritual lives.
The tendency for attributing mishaps, disasters etc. that happen in people’s lives as Africans and especially as Ghanaians, can never help us until we take responsibility.
lf we think that what is happening is being influenced by something or somebody, we can never vary our style to realise our dreams. The distractions could be the time we spend on social media, on TV, not for the acquisition of a new skill but just for entertainment.
After listing the issues that became a setback to the realisation of objectives for the year, we have to prioritise them and identify how we are to deal with each of them. Some may require further studies, acquisition of certain skills, exercise of self-discipline and discarding of certain habits.
That is the way to go in ensuring that resolutions for this year are achieved. If a resolution is say deeper spiritual interaction with God, the discipline to pray at specific periods during the day, the study of the Bible regularly and for a specified period of time, as well as specified period of meditation on the Word of God, must become routine.
The key to the realisation of our resolutions this year, will be to establish the discipline to ensure that the things we need to do becomes routine. That is the way to make our dreams a reality.
The objectives must be broken down into months, then down to weeks and then to a daily routine, and must be religiously observed.
Instead of thinking of the Devil and the evil things he does, we should rather focus on God and his mighty power walk in faith to accomplish our goals and objectives i.e. our resolutions, this year.
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About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.
It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.
The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.
It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.
“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.
She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.
According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.
She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.
Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.
Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.
According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.
Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
-1 cup dried soya beans
-4–5 cups for water (for blending)
-Extra water for soaking
-Sugar, honey or dates (optional, for sweetness)
-Vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
-Pick through the beans to remove stones or damaged seeds and rinse thoroughly
-Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least eight hours or overnight to soften it to blend easier
– After soaking, rub the beans with your hands as the skin begins to remove
– Removing the skins helps reduce the ‘beany’ taste and improves texture
– Put the soaked beans into a blender with 4–5 cups of clean water
-Blend until smooth and milky. (You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size).
– Using a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, strain the blended mixture into a pot. (Squeeze well to extract as much liquid as possible).
-The leftover pulp is called okara. Don’t throw it away — it can be used in baking, porridge, or even added to stews.
– Place the strained milk on medium heat and make it boil. Stir continuously to prevent burning or overflowing.
– Allow it to boil for at least 20–25 minutes. Proper boiling removes the raw taste and neutralises natural compounds that can upset the stomach.
-Once boiled a little sugar or honey. Pulse.gh
Health benefits of Soya beans
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