REFLECTING ON LIFE!
Yesterday i had my
high points and low points. I woke up just feeling happy and grateful to God,
bounced into my office with a camera on one hand, i needed to take some
pictures. My staff had a good time laughing, i allowed them to laugh their
heads out, as i took different pose. I could be the strict boss but today, i
just played things down a little. After much laughter we got down to business
and thereafter had lunch together. I insisted we ate together, for me i don’t
see anything about this life, whether you are rich or poor, big or small we are
all equal in the eyes of God.
Patience is a
peculiar staff, the first time we had lunch together she was just 3 days old in
my firm, we both ordered for our separate meals, when it was served, she
lamented about the quantity, and asked if mine was ok, for me, i replied that
it was ok for me. Patience just nodded her head and said ‘ Barrister please
don’t be offended, this food is just too small for me, i need more’ No problem,
you can ask for more. She did ask for more, and as she ate, she just kept
talking about her huge appetite for food. I like people like her who are
honest, down to earth and open. I am happy that i have her working for me.
Now back to yesterdays’
activities, my low point began when i received a call reminding me of Engr
Nwankwo’s service of songs taking place in the club house. Engineer Nwankwo
died two weeks ago, his death was a shock. This man had attended the estate
monthly meeting, which takes place every last Saturday of every month at the
club house. Our last meeting was on the 30th Sept 2011, he died two
weeks after that meeting in a motor
accident on his way to Abuja, leaving behind a wife, children, mother and
siblings. At that meeting his voice was heard, his contributions considered and
implemented. If anyone had told us that,
this would be the last time he would be having a meeting with us, none
of us would have believed.
The invitation to
attend the service of songs just brought back memories of my deceased loved ones,
very recently was Mr Darlington, my Aunt, my grandfather. I decided to play
some lawn tennis before attending the service of songs. While playing lawn
tennis, that’s when i began to really reflect on life. What’s the hustle and
struggle for? Why do we hate one another? Why do we keep malice? Why are we
jealous of one another? When at the end of the day we cant live forever on
earth. Why do we find it difficult to give and forgive? Why do we accumulate so
much wealth on earth, when one day you die and leave everything behind? Why are
women crazy about gold? Why are we crazy about cars, a big house, expensive
cloths? Why? To me there is nothing in this life. The whole thought going
through my head began to really affect my game, then when i heard the Christian
mourning songs flowing from the club house into the lawn tennis court, I almost
broke down in tears.
I asked myself a
sincere question can i really attend this service of songs. If i get there i am
very sure that i would cry more than the bereaved. My tears may not be just for
late Engr Nwankwo, it will also be for my dear friend, my aunt and my
grandfather. Sometimes i wonder, do people really see life the way i see it. Life
is easy, if we take things easy. Life could be fun, if we learn to relax our mind and body and let
God take control, life could be filled with challenges but with patience, your
challenges become history. Life is a gift, a blessing an opportunity to reach
out to people.
Unfortunately i was
not tough enough to attend the Service of songs my hubby did, but when i got
home, i had my bath, prayed, and listened to verses from the Quran. I love meditating,
this was the time to do so. I prayed for everyone, my family and my loved ones
(deceased), especially Engr Nwankwo and his family.
I sincerely believe
that to please God, all you need to do is to help others and love your
neighbours as yourself. Giving water to people attracts huge blessing from God,
giving shoes, cloths and food to those who need it is awesome. Remember that as
you count your designer shoes, some don’t even have slippers to wear, as you
lament about your poor wardrobe, some don’t have cloths to keep warm. Lets learn
to love one another, and ask for forgiveness from God, because no one is
perfect, no matter how hard you try, you cant be 100% correct with God. This is
my view on life, i keep reflecting, praying, meditating ................. God
please direct us, forgive us, bless us, grant us long life on earth, and open
the doors of paradise for us after our time on earth is over. Ameen!
STAY BLESSED