Uwa bu ije summarizes a lot of the things we might probably go through in life. Indeed, life is a journey.
I remember when I was a lot younger in primary and secondary school; I just wanted to be done with school and go get my dreams. I wanted to just take on the world! A lot of us wanted to unleash ourselves on the world and make positive changes all the way.
Well, how has that worked out for you? Have you got there yet? Have you made any significant progress in achieving that? Did you change your focus at some point? Were you brutally focused on getting there? How about the challenges you faced? How about the little bumps that almost discouraged you? The list goes on and on. Ije uwa (journey of life) is indeed a journey.
Ije uwa (life’s journey/ journey of life) is one that is filled with lessons. It can be filled with joy and memorable moments too. It can come with pains, sorrow and joy. It can have a mix of happy times and not so happy times. it can have a mix of the good times and not so good times . Ije uwa is indeed something else and nobody gets out alive. However, through the journeys, some humans have managed to immortalize themselves. Ooh okay, let us not go there. It would be a topic for another time.
But, how has your journey been so far? What are the lessons you have learnt so far? Have you been able to create good memories? Have you been able to make the little moments count? Have you been able to bond with your family and friends, and create long lasting memories? Have you managed to stay happy amidst the challenges that come with Ije uwa? Have you been able to maintain your sanity in the face of the challenges? Remember, nobody gets out alive in this journey.
You remember that kid from the block that was very poor? Today, he runs one of the biggest firms and has done really well for himself. You remember that other guy from the next street? He worked so much to get his life started but ended up making little progress. He is still trapped in the rat race! You remember that woman that waited for so long to have a child and lost her only child to hands of armed robbers?? Ooh, you also remember that other lady that is leaving happily ever after with her husband and children?
You remember that guy/ lady that always wanted to get married but ended up not getting married? You see how her friends are all living with their families facing their own challenges?? How about that guy that graduated top of the class with no job or business till today? Ooh, how about other one that got a job with that big multinational and died the previous year?
You see, these stories aren't new anymore. There is hardly any situation that is exactly new in this modern day and age. You think you’re alone? Think again please. However, everyone's Ije Uwa would be unique with peculiar challenges and experiences. Well, there is no guaranteed route to success. In the same way you can have a heart attack at 35 even if you eat healthy and exercise, you can sometimes fail even if you make the right decisions (unfortunately). What you can do, however, is dramatically increase the odds in your favor.
In my opinion, I would suggest that it is always best to live your best life and do as much as you can while enjoying the little moments. Learn to take things easy and don't be too hard on yourself. Treasure the little opportunities you find and I hope that you find the strength to face the challenges that comes in your Ije Uwa.
In the end, stay happy and stay hydrated. Drink water and stay healthy! In this Ije Uwa, challenges do not end. They would keep coming until the day you die. May be, the challenges are an integral part of our existence. May be!
To summarize, I will leave you with this:
Remember that the only control you have is working hard and then let it be.
Please drop some of the exciting challenges you might have passed through in your ije uwa so far in the comment session.
Have a wonderful weekend guys!
Gpland
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