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Friday, April 4, 2008
Life Is A Gift
Life Is A Gift
"Today before you say an unkind word, Think of someone who can’t speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food, think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before you complain about your husband or wife,
Think of someone who's crying out for a companion.
Today before you complain about life,
Think of someone who went too early to heaven.
Before you complain about your children,
Think of someone who desires children but they're barren.
Before you complain about cleaning your house,
think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before whining about the distance you drive,
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when you are tired and complain about your job, Think of the unemployed, and those who wish they had your job.
And before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another,
Remember that not one of us is without sin and we all answer to one maker.
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down,
Put a smile on your face and thank God you're alive and well.
Life is a gift, live it, enjoy it, celebrate it, And fulfill it. "
"Today before you say an unkind word, Think of someone who can’t speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food, think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before you complain about your husband or wife,
Think of someone who's crying out for a companion.
Today before you complain about life,
Think of someone who went too early to heaven.
Before you complain about your children,
Think of someone who desires children but they're barren.
Before you complain about cleaning your house,
think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before whining about the distance you drive,
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when you are tired and complain about your job, Think of the unemployed, and those who wish they had your job.
And before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another,
Remember that not one of us is without sin and we all answer to one maker.
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down,
Put a smile on your face and thank God you're alive and well.
Life is a gift, live it, enjoy it, celebrate it, And fulfill it. "
The Tiny Blood Vessels.
The Tiny Blood Vessels.
The time was exactly 13:0O (GMT +1) when I received a text message from a younger friend Paul (not realname). Paul, who was the Head Prefect in one of the Schools I did visit, he's faced with lots of challenges like many other youths out there who seem to be threading so lonely on life's pathway. These challenges range from Academics to Moral, Social, Physical, Financial, Family etc! And it could be heartaching especially when no one seems to care nor have a listening hear to their heartfelt cry. How I wish much more attention could be given to these young people by our Governments (in Africa) and by our so 'busy' parents. So many things are becoming frustrating especially in a Nation where poverty looms and every one is trying real hard to survive! These young ones need someone to talk to, some one who really care, Pls, do show some love to them out there.
The context of the message explains how frustrated Paul is with his academics. He's waited for 2 years to gain admission into the university, but all to no avail, until atlast he had to settle for a menial paying job. Well, for those who don't know, getting admission into any Nigerian university isn't as easy as ABC nor as cheap as possible, it's getting difficult and really challenging day by day. So is the situation with another friend i discussed with yersterday, Abigail by name. I could see some drops of tears from her eyes as she narrated her ordeal. "It's really frustrating and my parents, especially my daddy, aren't helping matters" she said. My heart really goes out to those young ones out there who are facing some difficulties or the other.
I think for us to have a great Nation, we should pay attention to these young ones. Make adequate and efficient plans towards making thier voices count, special events should be organized to bring a change in their hearts! Moreso, Guidiances and Counselling session shouldn't be overlook. Because in so doing, we shall be ridding our nation off political thugs, criminals, juvenile delinquinces et cetera.
Remember, The youths are very important segment of the society. In nation building, they cannot be neglected. They are like the tiny, unseen blood vessels hidden in the human body whose functions cannot be neglected. For the human body to be healthy and remain healthy the tiny blood vessel must be alive to its responsibilities or else the body is as good as a dead.
Let's effect the change we need in our locality. Show some love today by listening to someone out there!!
Regards.
The time was exactly 13:0O (GMT +1) when I received a text message from a younger friend Paul (not realname). Paul, who was the Head Prefect in one of the Schools I did visit, he's faced with lots of challenges like many other youths out there who seem to be threading so lonely on life's pathway. These challenges range from Academics to Moral, Social, Physical, Financial, Family etc! And it could be heartaching especially when no one seems to care nor have a listening hear to their heartfelt cry. How I wish much more attention could be given to these young people by our Governments (in Africa) and by our so 'busy' parents. So many things are becoming frustrating especially in a Nation where poverty looms and every one is trying real hard to survive! These young ones need someone to talk to, some one who really care, Pls, do show some love to them out there.
The context of the message explains how frustrated Paul is with his academics. He's waited for 2 years to gain admission into the university, but all to no avail, until atlast he had to settle for a menial paying job. Well, for those who don't know, getting admission into any Nigerian university isn't as easy as ABC nor as cheap as possible, it's getting difficult and really challenging day by day. So is the situation with another friend i discussed with yersterday, Abigail by name. I could see some drops of tears from her eyes as she narrated her ordeal. "It's really frustrating and my parents, especially my daddy, aren't helping matters" she said. My heart really goes out to those young ones out there who are facing some difficulties or the other.
I think for us to have a great Nation, we should pay attention to these young ones. Make adequate and efficient plans towards making thier voices count, special events should be organized to bring a change in their hearts! Moreso, Guidiances and Counselling session shouldn't be overlook. Because in so doing, we shall be ridding our nation off political thugs, criminals, juvenile delinquinces et cetera.
Remember, The youths are very important segment of the society. In nation building, they cannot be neglected. They are like the tiny, unseen blood vessels hidden in the human body whose functions cannot be neglected. For the human body to be healthy and remain healthy the tiny blood vessel must be alive to its responsibilities or else the body is as good as a dead.
Let's effect the change we need in our locality. Show some love today by listening to someone out there!!
Regards.
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