Welcome
to this auspicious event called life, have a sit, put your feet up, relax, take
a sip of your cold drink or if you prefer a hot steaming one. This here is what
we call the journey of a thousand miles. Where each decision made at the moment
can determine the very outcome of what is meant to be.
“Everyone is breakable, but not everyone is aware that it is a choice to stay broken.”
Confusing
as the world has become, where the rain pours on a sunny day, clouds gather in
an otherwise high temperature day & wind blowing vigorously in a quiet
night. How, we have come from far, as the days have become longer than your
dreams & the nights shorter than your memories.
“Spend more time of your time on what gives you energy and less of your time on what takes it away.”
We
live & let be, for the question in life is, “to be or not to be”. It is
surprising that once I knew life’s answers, they changed the questions. Anyway,
here we are to take on the bull by the horn as the wise men said.
“Never underestimate the importance of having someone in your life who makes you want to be a better person.”
Hi
there, how are you holding up? Are you okay? Is everything good? A dear &
close friend of mine will always chime in the bright & early morning, accompanied
with a bright smile that could melt any hardened person. Such simple words but
the impact was more colossal than one could imagine.
“Don’t be hard on yourself. It is okay to have a moment of uncertainty about life. This is a transformative period to find your purpose.”
Did
anyone just say hello to you or tell you how beautiful or handsome or you look
good on your way to work, school or as you were just up & about. It is an
unfortunate state of affairs that we have little to no care for each other.
Everyone going all in, in their survival mode of fending for one self, passing
each other in the streets/roads/paths like the smoke coming out of the chimney
of the fast-passing train.
“Today is a new day; don’t let the lows of yesterday prevent you from enjoying the highs of today.”
It
is what it is, has become the most dished out phrase, as all are battling to
just breathe as life is throwing punches one after the other without letting
you catch a break. It has become a myth to be kind to each other; anger has
become the only form of currency people exchange with ease.
“Be mindful of how you treat people. Be mindful of how you handle things. Be mindful of your intentions. Be mindful.”
Road
rage has become a common audacity out there, a near miss by a bus ferrying passengers
trying to make the morning cut. This living fast paced is becoming a chore
where no one is taking a breather to just pause for a second & take in the
moment.
“Trust the timing in which things are happening.”
In
this journey called life we meet people who are there for a reason & a season.
Nothing in this life is as is, as we all have our own versions of reality that
suits us. A number of us have tunnel vision & become so centered on ourselves
& care less of those around us.
“Life becomes more peaceful when you eliminate toxic people and toxic habits.”
When did we reach here that we are blinded by our self-preservation that we have lost all sense of humanity. If you ever shout for help when getting robbed or mugged in the busy streets of the city under the sun, no one will come to your aid it will be more of mobile phones popping out & videos being taken for likes in the socials.
We have gone down the drain, watering what was meant to be, living as one people who cared for each other. Instead of practicing “Ubuntu”, here we are living like savages. No care in the world as a friend would casually say in laughter filled banter, “Love is a scam”, I wonder if this is a reality. Later on, would add the phrase “sasa utado?”
We ought to be mindful of others despite them not being of value to us. We should stop being fixated on what we can get from someone but rather what they mean to being alive. Did you know that a hi, a hello, a hand shake, a hug, a smile, a laugh, a shoulder to lean on, a warm embrace, a polite word, a kind word could make a difference in someone’s day or mood at the moment.
All am saying is be kind to all, no matter what kind of day
you or anyone else is having. Be the change you want in this world.
