Mere mortals

All human beings are human

They may appear strong and important from without

But within themselves they nurse fears, anxieties and vulnerabilities

At a distance people may appear larger than life

But examine them closely and they reveal themselves as ordinary, feeble folk.

Indeed, one who is proficient in one thing, is certainly deficient in another

Strip a human being of the decorations of talent, title, wealth, position or reputation.

And he remains a mere mortal.

Life is life

Fabio is a mental health professional, researcher and lecturer of psychology at Kenyatta university.