Turning around

I wrote this note on Semptember 24th 2011; interestingly it is so relevant to me now. I have focused on unnecessary things for so long, I made options to be priorities and priorities to be options,I dreamt indefinate dreams. I made sacrifices without worship and consequently my prayers and wishes went unanswered. I brought so much happiness and smiles on other people's lives forgetting I also have a life.I discovered so many talents for others forgetting that I got so much untapped gifts myself. I had so much to offer but I only gave a portion while there were many opportunities that presented themselves but I didnt realize that they were for my good. Every morning the sun rose with a new message of Hope but I never read and if I did, I did not understand while there were so many writings on the wall for me to read and make a judgement but I ignored thinking its the usual, the normal and the common but it was a clear indication of my naive and generous nature. I went to school thinking the whole life depended on book knowledge only to realize academics only shape us to realize ourselves and shape our capabilities. I made friends who never added me, friends who practically tried to bring me down, ladies and men who disguised themselves in the fact that I am generous of my trust and everything I have and I am. I took God for granted in my life forgetting to thank HIM for who I am, what I have and over and above for giving me such a wonderful mum, who saw and made sure I become who I am today, friends who always believed even in my nonsense, friends who when I lack they lack for me (as in sacrifice the little they have to ensure I have). Now I TURN around,I must focus on what is necessary,follow my heart,set my priorities right, dream big and definite,make sacrifices with true worship. Bring happiness on my face before anyone's else,be a blessing instead of a nag. humble myself and be a role model to my juniors and learn from my elders. I should learn to make use of every opportunity that arises,connect with men and women of substance and create a common ground for all for the common good. I got to learn to say sorry when I offend, forgive when am offended and say thank you when my heart is glad and when good is done to myself. Appreciate others for who they are, motivate and boost their morales and be with them at their point of need. I give back to the society what I owe them and give a surplus of what I have for the less fortunate. ABOVE all, develop a thanks giving culture to God for what I am, what I have and for all my friends and family. If you share the same sentiments with me and if you think at one point in your life you need to turn around, share this with your friends.

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