"The ultimate essence of existence is not to achieve success but to live for others"

I believe someone will read the above quote again
and thought for a while; probably doubting if the
writer is in his right frame of mind.
Of course, you are entitled to your thought (or
should I say opinion?).
Check this out, according to an anonymous
philosopher; "Human exist for two things:
SURVIVAL & SEX".
I found it hard to accept this quote when I first
heard it sometimes back. Especially the later point
of intercourse, I was not too stunned but could not
fathom if that is necessarily the essence of our
existence, 'cos my thought have always been
coloured by religious sentiment in that regard. But
opening my mind to the issue of life holistically in
recent times I can't agree less with the philosopher
(though quite debatable).
In other words, he stressed that we exist to live -
survive, while the second contentious issue - sex,
the major element that "invent" human life.
As inconceivable that later part may be, the first
looks quite simple. No matter how you look at life,
you can't survive without the existence of others
and vice-versa.
Looking at the former, which is the major area of
this write-up, I dare say that the strife to survive has
made human to take and see life from different
angles - few are good but many are bad.
Furthermore, in the process of "surviving", heaven
may smile at one, and thereafter may encounter
success, which I see as a by-product (in literal
context).
In the light of this, it won't be out of point to stress
that in the strive of human existence, humanity has
not find it easy at all. Thus, engaging in so many
activities that are sometimes inimical to the
progress of other humans-alike or even creating
self-destruction in the long run.
Over the years, scientific studies have shown that
so many human activities like mining and
exploration are responsible for the present climate
change, earthquake etc.
On the premise of this, one would be right to
conclude that the "enemy of man" is man. And that
supports the old saying, "What goes around, comes
around".
Just like a boomerang, mankind has reaped what he
had sowed over the decades and centuries.
Lest you think this is science-based write-up, let me
quickly reiterate that the lesson drawn from the
example given is also applicable in societal
endeavor of mankind.
Far from what many thought, the "Law of Karma" is
still very much active. That is, whatever you sow is
what you reap.
Africa, as a continent has refused to meet up with
global standard and still doing catch-up, always
bearing the "tag name", developing continent with
many developing nations and countries.
Nigeria is experiencing and going through bad &
bumpy patches in its political drive-way, which has
evolved into a poverty stricken society that is
engulfed with the very few rich elites (in the
political class) and impoverished majority (70%
reportedly living below 2 dollar a day) in the
country.
Our founding fathers in their thoughts were
building a great nation, even though we are not,
starting on wrong foundation of 1914
almagamation. Being one of our undoing! As bad as
our economic, political and social life may look, the
onus lies on us all, citizens of Nigeria to either
languish in the negative effect of our faulty
foundation or break free from the ugly "back fire"
of our fathers' evil deeds.
Yeah, what they did years ago, pre-independence
and after 1960 are responsible for our woes today.
Our under-development can only be traced to these
old fathers, some alive and others dead.
But am not going to dwell on the "blame game" and
keep chewing the gum of our seemlessly
unresolvable problems, rather I would call on
youths of this great country - NIGERIA, to take a
stand and stop being docile and take our destinies
in our hands.
Let us partake in societal change in all our
endeavors, in schools, at work, in the
neighborhood, in religious houses etc. Be the
change your society wants, start from where you
are and lead by good character display. Be an
enviable role model and if possible mentor young
ones to be responsible citizens, in every sense of it.
We are paying for the wrong deeds of our fathers,
but we cannot afford to bequeath the same pitiable
lifestyle to our unborn generations.
Whatever we do individually or collectively affects
not just us alone, but our society and country. So,
do good deeds for the good of yourself and others.
Hence, the only thing that must "boomerang" to
meet us and our posterity should be good things of
life.
May the "GOOD" labour of our heroes past never go
in vain. Amen!
Dannel
GOD BLESS YOU!
GOD BLESS NIGERIA!
Please note: The views of this writer are basically
his, without any political undertone. A lone voice,
joining others to call for positive change of the
Nigerian mind.