Adebola Rayo, Writer, Communication Consultant, Editor

Look At Me

Some things come without sweat; others demand your blood. Still, life keeps calling like images in a funhouse mirror, whispering, look at me…

RayoJanuary 7, 2023Domestika, Storytelling, Writing, Speechwriting, GhostwritingComment

For Imminent: An Article on Indigenous Nigerian Languages Online

The online use of Nigerian indigenous languages …has become a medium of connection, a unifying force that drives pride of culture.

RayoAugust 23, 2022Indigenous languages, Nigerian languages, Yoruba, Digital contentComment

On Language and Belonging

I often lapsed into, ‘My Spanish is not enough.’ What I really meant was, ‘I have the words, but I do not have the right contexts and references to mould them into a bridge to make a connection with you.’

TravelRayoMay 24, 2021language, belonging, community, art, artist-in-residenceComment

Take the Trash Out

I am surprised by the ways I have chosen to soothe the ache in my soul. Surprised to find that I have brought home with me and I am daily burrowing deeper in the comfort and safety of it like a tortoise in its shell.

TravelRayoMarch 14, 2021COVID 19, Madrid, Mental health, walks, life, 2020, Living abroad, Madrid aquariumComment

What Is The Opposite Of FOMO?

Let's stretch if we can or shrink if we must. But let us know what we have for today, with its fears, strengths, people, and all—that we may understand and seek what we need for tomorrow.

Faith, TravelRayoJanuary 4, 2020Madrid, Spain, Grad School, Work, Toledo, Torrejon, El Escorial, Lagos, Faith, Joy, FearComment

Love, Like Dying Lilies

A few months ago, T.E. came by on a Sunday afternoon and when her eyes fell on a vase of fresh flowers, she said, “I don’t know if I’ll ever understand flowers as a gift.

FaithRayoJuly 12, 2019love, life, flowers, roses, liliesComment

Across Oceans: A Life Full of Love

In many ways, I am only just learning what it really is to love, to allow myself give and sit with tenderness. To not hurry to protect myself…

TravelRayoMay 11, 2019love, fear, Friendship, Travel, paris Comments

Stay the Course

Had a rare moment when my own foolishness and disobedience stared me in the face. What happens when God gives an instruction…?

FaithRayoMay 10, 2019obedience, faith, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, Christianity, Daily Living, LagosComment

When God's Will Seems Tough

I often expect things to be smooth sailing, especially when I'm certain they're God's will. However, following Him/His way can be tough…

FaithRayoApril 20, 2019Faith, Christianity, God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, Obedience, PersecutionComment

How God Found Me

Was raised in a 'Christian' home but as soon as I was old enough, I was done with church, God and all that. Yet, the way God found me…

FaithRayoApril 10, 2019faith, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, God, SalvationComment

My Mental Health Journey Pre- & With Christ

I've written about this in the past, yet struggled to make this video when I knew He wanted me to share my mental health journey.

FaithRayoFebruary 7, 2019mental health, bipolar, BPD, Jesus Christ, Peace, Faith, Holy Spirit, childhood, ChurchComment

Lessons From My 7-Year-Old Nephew

Saw a reflection of myself and Father's expectations in interactions with my nephew over the holidays.

FaithRayoJanuary 17, 2019faith, love, christmas, God, childrenComment

Waiting is Excruciating

Here, sharing about the most challenging part of my faith walk in 2018 and the beauty of seeing God as my biggest gift in the process.

FaithRayoDecember 23, 2018faith, waiting, patience, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, God, loveComment

Cut It Down

Climbing the stairs today, I suddenly thought, why didn't they just cut the oak tree long before the storm? He immediately reminded me of how we leave things be in our lives.

FaithRayoDecember 5, 2018faith, work, relationships, God, Jesus Christ, Holy SpiritComment

The Mundane. The Exhilarating.

At first, Paris is stinking metro and constant hand wipes in panic. Then, Paris is thousands of bodies walking slowly along the Champs Elysees.

TravelRayoJuly 26, 2018travel, paris, barcelona, World Cup, France, Friendship, artComment