Title: When Peace Becomes the Greater Victory

By Ivory waki / Solvoice
The whole of last week was both satisfying and relieving for me. The long-standing issue with the contractor has finally come to an end. The final resolution from PPIC was signed, the variations were verified, and the payout to the contractor was raised. For my part, I declined to be a witness to the resolution. This was not because of disagreement or resentment, but simply a personal decision—an exercise of my right to step back after everything that had unfolded. Through this experience, I learned something deeper about working within church institutions like ACOM. In many organizational environments, the focus is often on being technically right—ensuring that every clause, every condition, and every loophole in a contract is addressed. But within a church organization, there is often a higher priority that guides decision-making. Peace. Peace between people. Peace between the parties involved. Peace within the institution itself. Sometimes, from a purely contractual or professional ...
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A Simple Lunch, A Beautiful Connection

By Ivory waki / Solvoice

Morning Fruits and Small Blessings

My day started quietly with fruits for breakfast — and again for lunch. Lately, I’ve developed a habit of eating fruits throughout the day. Even though fruits in Honiara can be quite expensive, I consider myself lucky and blessed.

I live with my older brother, who is also fond of eating healthy. He always makes sure our home has a colourful variety of fruits available. His support makes this habit easier to maintain, and it’s something I truly appreciate.

Morning Breakfast with Fruits


An Unexpected Lunch Invitation

At work, I wasn’t expecting anything special for lunch. But one of my colleagues convinced another to sponsor a meal, which felt a little embarrassing at first — though sharing like this is very normal in Solomon Islands culture.

When I was called into the conference room, I found fish and chips with freshly prepared melon neatly laid out on the table. Slowly, more colleagues joined us, each walking in with a smile or a joke, until the room felt full and lively.
Laughter, Food, and Feeling at Home

We shared the food freely, teased one another, cracked jokes, and laughed in that natural, unfiltered way that only happens when people are comfortable. It was such a simple moment, yet it felt special — as if we were one big family instead of just workmates.

These spontaneous moments of connection remind me how important it is to know people beyond professionalism. Today felt like a small step toward rediscovering myself socially — being open, relaxed, and willing to connect on a personal level again.

Unexpected Lunch

Looking Ahead

I’m looking forward to more moments like this with my colleagues — simple, warm, and genuine. These are the moments that make work feel lighter and life feel a little more beautiful.

Closing Line

Sometimes, its the Unexpected moments that reminds us that we belong.

If you like reading this, read Sundays in the Solomon Islands. 
https://solvoice.blogspot.com/2025/11/sundays-in-solomon-islands-my-personal.html?m=1

💬Let me know if you ever experience such special moments with your colleagues at your workplace in the comment section below.👇

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