Penelope Butagira
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From Dream to Reality: Transforming Your Garden Space
I dreamed of a garden, a sanctuary amid the bustling world, where time would slow and chaos fade. I planted my garden on a bare patch of ground. Planted each blade of grass envisioning each glistening like tiny jewels beneath the morning light. Planted trees with hopes of their branches reaching the skies and whispering…
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Stories that transform
When one tells their story in a raw narrative form, it connects to the soul of another. Raw stories linger on in the mind, provoking and transforming one’s views on the themes in the narrative. A personal example is the raw narrative, with which Viktor Frankl tells his story. I have read his book, A…
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Discover Lake Mburo’s Majestic Giraffes
I have always been captivated by giraffes, those majestic creatures with their long necks, stunning coat patterns, and graceful movements. I was thrilled to learn that some of these enchanting animals had been relocated to Lake Mburo National Park. This park is just a mere three hours from the bustling capital. I ventured into the…
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Exploring the Black and White Colobus Monkey’s Habitat
The black and white colobus monkey are fascinating looking creatures. In this picture, I captured them looking intently at me. Their human like faces expressing curiosity. Their natural habitat is the forest. At some point they ignored me and started communicating with one another, like humans would, in conversation. The younger ones moved with ease…
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Nature’s Lessons: A Reflective Walk in Bwindi Forest
“Pass through this brief patch of time in harmony with nature and come to your final place gracefully, just as a ripened olive might drop, praising the earth that nourished it and grateful to the tree that gave it growth” Marcus Aurelius I took this picture during a forest walk in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Bwindi…
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Unlocking Productivity with Deep Work
I truly recommend this book titled “Deep Work” by Cal Newport. This book describes deep work as “professional activities performed in a state of distraction-free concentration.” These activities push your cognitive capabilities to their limit. These efforts create new value, improve your skill, and are hard to replicate”. The psychiatrist Carl Jung built a tower…
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Exploring Bwindi: A Century-Old Tree in Uganda’s Rainforest
I took this picture in the Bwindi Impenetrable Rain forest, a World Heritage Site located in western Uganda. The tree must be a century old, still standing proud and strong. On its bark, I counted other plant species happily flourishing. I was struck again by the inter connectedness of nature, as I always am. The…
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The Art of Connection
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
Penelope Butagira 