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I believe we have lost our senses as
human beings. We have stooped so low and rejected what has made us live in
relative peace. So many things are happening today and they create questions in
my mind “where did we go wrong?”
I had a dream about my old high
school days, when I was thinner and looked healthier than I am today. When I
felt the need to work hard, because it was the only thing I had left. When I
felt like running was a punishment that should have been abolished. When you
could walk into the town of Nairobi and feel a sense of calm and tranquility.
Then comes the reality today. I left
myself loose and became obese, now I have a lump in my stomach and for some
strange reason I keep on increasing in size. I don’t feel safe in walking into
town, at any time. There are thieves, the police and the terrorists who want to
cause fear, pain and havoc. I am now walking with an old phone and the exact
amount of fare because I have no idea when I will be attacked.
Blame it on the wild notion that “you
need money to survive”; Blame it on the government who seem to be more
interested in themselves rather than being concerned for the state of the
nation; Blame it on the terrorists who are being diminished in their home
country and have come seeking revenge; Blame it on the parents who were always
away and left the upbringing of their child to the nannies/maids and the
teachers; Blame it on the society who have become ignorant of what is happening
around, it has become normal; Blame it on the youth of today, who practice the
need for money, as many women as possible, drugs and alcohol (funny thing, when
someone is looking for a job after campus, it is only for raves and extreme
partying); Blame it on ‘entertainment’ which has given people lies and
falsehoods of the rich and famous, and yet we are not necessarily rich; Worst
thing, Blame it on God for allowing this to happen, unfortunately He made us
and has given us the chance to turn back to Him, but He has been given Sundays
and prayer requests when something bad happens, plus blamed and asked why He
did not intervene when His servants are being massacred.
I, at times, feel like locking myself
from the world. I look at what is happening and I feel sick to my stomach. In
my dream, I had gone back to there to warn people to take life more seriously,
especially me. I wanted to tell myself to take care of my body and continue
exercising to avoid the humongous pot belly I have today. I wanted to warn the
people of the world that the days of 2015 are coming when we all lose our
humanity and replace it with selfish desires. However, when I woke up nothing
had changed.
I am now asking myself, how can I
make a change? I have been talking to my friends and anybody I have shared time
in the past few weeks and shared with them my views, opinions and what we can
do. I am a master’s student so I interact with older people, most of the
parents. I tell them about my plight and discomfort in the world today and we
agree that what is happening is based on our ignorance. After a hefty
discussion, we give possible solutions and if they are parents, I ask them to
take care of their children to avoid the disasters we have today.
It always starts at the grass root
levels. If parents are able to take care of their children and give love and
protection, they will not feel lonely and depressed. However, most parents
today are always thinking about where the next meal will come from or providing
the best for their children and forget their emotional needs and support.
Parents believe that as long as they have given their child everything that
they want they should be happy. They become shocked when the child turns for
the worst and becomes a notorious criminal in society. It has been reported
that the most dangerous and evil people are the ones who have everything in
this world because they have nothing to lose. If you are a parent ask yourself,
“When my child grows up, who will he or she become? And if he or she turns for
the worst, will it be my problem?” As a parent be worried about your child and their future
Love is the best solution. Let us
build a culture of love and respect for each other. Let us not place others in
harm for our selfish gains. Let us work together and stop ignoring the social
evils that keep on rising every day. Let us return to humanity where any person’s
life is held dear and important. Let us LOVE.
The problem is that we see bad things
happening and ignore because they do not affect us. That is until they do
affect us, and that is when we want to create awareness which never lasts. Some
things like mugging, robberies and carjacking have become so common that
children of 13 years are doing it themselves. If someone is attacked, ‘It
happens, move on.’
Mahatma Gandhi once said
Let us change the world; even if we
are scared of dying; even if we are scared of persecution; even if we are not
affected; even if we could not care less; even if it is the government’s fault;
even if we have become accustomed to the problems of this world; even if we
feel like God has abandoned us; even if we dream about a better tomorrow;
Change will only come if we decide to make it.
In Memory of the 147 plus people who lost their lives
in the Garissa College University attack
May God Rest your Souls in Peace
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