Fake will always be fake; a photocopy can never be an original. Born an original but dies a fake, don’t let that be your fate.
A young man who is intelligent with a promising future, would prefer to go into crime like internet fraud, kidnapping, ritual killings, armed robbery, hard drug deals and so on, just to acquire wealth to measure up to a level in the society where he will be recognized, and his presence felt.
He is willing to gamble his bright future, life, integrity etc. just to be like the son of that politician living in his neighborhood, whose father is also stealing government funds to attain such level in the society.
The girl on the other hand sells her body and sometimes, even use part of it as collateral with the devil as an exchange for wealth and materialism, they engage in so many unhealthy acts that points one to the wrong direction all because they are trying to be like someone else or gain recognition in the society. They end up becoming who they are not, living a fake life.
All these happens when you allow other people define you, your lifestyle and personality. Do not allow other people define you, because when they do, they will limit you, they will grade you below your capabilities and the strength that GOD has deposited inside of you. They will define you as less successful, intelligent, effective, and less spiritual than whom GOD sees and wants you to become. They can even lead you to self-destruct if you are not cautious and careful…I always say this to myself and people around me; “If you allow them define you, they will limit you in their definition of you, and you truly will be limited because you have lost the will to define yourself”
Embrace that distinctiveness, special qualities and flaws you have in you, for in them lies your true quality, strength, and value. You devalue yourself by allowing others to set standards for you. Don’t compare yourself with what you see around you, an original does not look like anything or anyone else but itself. An original does not define its existence by what is around its environment. If it does, then its potentials are undermined and underestimated.
Don’t be afraid to do things your own way, be ready to always express yourself and never try to be like everyone or anyone around you. Always learn to STAND OUT! STAND UP for what you believe in.
Are you in a relationship that is questioning your identity and personality? Do you constantly find yourself in a compromising state in terms of your character, dreams, purity, passions, talents and plans in order to keep a relationship? Then you are embarking on a wild goose chase that might cost you your future before you realize that you have been trading your original future for a counterfeit that will lead to nothing at the end.
There are Four (4) Kinds of People to watch out for and be conscious of, in your Life’s pursuit for originality,
1. Those who add positively to your life in different ways
2. Those who add negative to your life
3. Those who subtract from your life’s dreams, goals and even personality with their judgement of you
4. Those who divide your dreams, goals and personality into bits with their judgement due to envy and/or greed.
Choose for yourself today who you would rather be or associate yourself with? The ball is in your court…! You can only be fulfilled in life when you live a life of no compromise and be an original of yourself. It’s true; life is too short to live it, trying to be anything other than your true, original self. Be who you are and be it the best way you know how. Celebrate your individuality, originality, and uniqueness.
Nice work
thank you very sis
Life has become so tragedic especially for we youths because “nobody is perfect” has become the quote of the day. Yes Life is hard and unfair but at the same time, we are too greedy and selfish. Nobody wants to work, the quickest means is now the most sorted. Life can never be better if this change doesn’t start within us. We know who we truly are and our effort should be on developing ourselves in a positive way regardless of how the society perceives you. Hardwork will always Pay. But are we patient enough to wait for the fruitful harvest is the question? *WISDOM IS PROFITABLE TO DIRECT.
You have said it all Vickie, I pray we can and would be able to inculcate these values into the younger generations.
Exquisite read!
Thank you Gbenga, I appreciate it.
To infinity and beyond
With NO apologies…
Nice one😊
thank you very much Doris
The problem is that our parents didn’t set goals for most of us. With no laid down path to thread that secures a promising future, the worse is yet to come with the generation unborn.
There’s actually little or no legacy for our Children and or Children’s Children.
We have to, first and foremost, set out to consciously right our path, then we can set a trail for our Children and their Children, then Nigeria can be great again.
you have a point and you are right. I also feel, we should focus more on helping the younger generation live in contentment, instead of contempt. It is one of our major challenge as a people. especially, those they look up and learn from.
Thank you ma, for the words of advice.
You are welcome Victoria, thank you.
I hope this transformed a lot of confused souls.
Me as a person must say that this article just hit some spot in my head right.
May you live to see all that you worked and prayed for
Amen, you too and thanks Yusuf
Everybody needs a dose of this uplifting words of honesty, reality and truth to start their day. A lot of people wake up with an undermining visual of themselves, thinking that they couldn’t and didn’t achieve anything relevant from the day before. I wish people would stop thinking the least of their efforts just because it’s not reaping as much fruits in comparison with people who are winning the wrong way.
Thank you Jane, we hope and pray they listen
I am always happy to read ur views about life issues. You hv got everything in 1.
Thank you very much sir, am honoured…thanks for reading my posts always. I am grateful.