In the drama, is a young man, passionate to bring about the best from his fellow youth, but he finds himself all alone, without support from his community, let alone his father who showers him with insults, abuses, and other words of discouragement. He is swayed and gives in to the prophet of doom in the person of his father. The shadow of negativity falls on his eyes, he begins to see prostitutes, drug addicts, and alcoholics. His father becomes a prophet. Both they exclaim, “This is a doomed generation.” As I move my eyes around the audience (majority adults), and open my ears sharp, I see and hear people in the hall laughing and see their mouths wide open. I get surprised at what they are laughing at. I am shocked and my stomach aches. This is not laughable matter. Evil overtaking good isn't a laughing stock.
The world presents to you two faces. The face of celebrities, shoppers, executives, goodwill ambassadors, name them and the face of street children, hungry children and women, wars, diseases... the list is endless. All of us want to belong to the former and we shun the latter, both in waking and dreaming states. But, do you fear to associate with the less advantaged? And all time do you pray to belong and work with face A citizens? Young person, Watch out for you fears, many times we are what we fear! But I have faith in you. I know, you were born and live in the hopeful generation. In fact, the most blessed among generations ever been. That is why you should join the team of the people who would want to reverse the state of the second class citizens. God decreed that you would live at this particular moment in history and he gave you a gift of life knowing that you have something to enrich the world with. But also, you have the potential to make the world worse. In each person are seeds for an angel and a devil. You choose to be either. That power you have and it lies in your free choices. I agree with Martin that there were and still are doomed generations but also I know that there two types of generations. The doomed and the bloomed. The bloomed are angelic, and the doomed devilish. Which one do you prefer to belong to?
Join Winners Squad
If you choose to belong to the bloomed generation, you become hopeful, motivated, focused, enthusiastic and confident that the world smiles at you. You count your blessings. Your world is full of opportunities and possibilities. Your weaknesses become strengths and opposition is a test of your character, therefore a way to grow; the more the opposition, the more interesting the game becomes. You do your best to become a better person everyday. You are committed to fulfilling your daily duties. By planning carefully your life, you start to contribute meaningfully to the development of your community, your society. You are or will become significant people if you lay with the bloomers' team. You are the type, the character people admire and want to associate with. Even your enemies are so become they envy you. Do you already belong to this team? And if not, labour to join their squad; the mother Theresa, the John Paul II, the Nelson Mandela, the Kofi Annan, the Dalai Lama, and now yourself. You are winners because you want to make a difference in the world, so you offer all you have to realize those dreams.
It takes something to belong to this squad. Stephen Covey in his book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People mentions some of them. Read the book if you find it, it is worthy your money. I will emphasize only three patterns he gives mention. Right from the start, make sure your goals in life a clear and if you cannot decide, seek advice, rather guidance from an experienced person. Covey called that to Begin with the end in mind. Once you have a goal, it will be easier to identify the means to reach your dreams.
Put first things first. What retards many hopeful young people like you, is the disease of procrastination. What you can do today, why wait till tomorrow? Never ever leave any job pending at your desk if you have the time and resources to finish it up. This has been a danger for many failed people; trying to beat deadlines. So they suffer from ulcers, stress, heart attack, high blood pressure/sugars, et al. You think I'm wrong, check their schedules. In doing urgent things, you will always be beating deadlines and you will miss out the chance to fulfil important things in life. So do important things before they become urgent.
And three, sharpen your saw. Why become an old dog that does not learn any knew trick? Why suffer from chronic lack of creativity? You fear to take initiatives, let alone your usual claim, "I am busy." In fact busy people don't leave anything undone because they know they are busy. So take time to renew your mind, body and spirit. Listen to other people, you will be surprised to find new insights on how to do your job better. The problem with many people is that they talk while thinking or when another person is talking, they are busy composing what to say next. So if you think you cannot learn much from the people around you, then, attend seminars, read books, magazines and newspapers. And if you are fed up of the same ambient, get lost from routine, Go for a vacation to your most desired place if you can afford but most beneficial is fixing some days for a retreat in some quiet and silent place. You need renewal to become bloomed.
Are you doomed?
If you are doomed, it doesn't mean you were bewitched, or cursed. You are totally responsible for your state. One thing you are self-conceited and pessimistic. You wail like a sick baby at whatever small thing happens to you. Nobody wants to be near you. You are repelling. Your face is all tears. One thing your world is hell. You see the other people as parasites or obstacles in your way. The only righteous person is you. Only you do your duties well and all other lazy cats. You feel like eliminating all your opponents, better kill your enemies. You steal because you are doomed, abort children, abuse drugs, and name what. I have no pity on you. I’m sorry to judge, but you are not alone, on your side are Osamas, Joseph Kony, Abacha, even Idi Amin. My dear friend, the doomed die before they get what they want, their dreams are never fulfilled because nothing in this world quenches their thirsty; Power, money, sex, wine… in none. Don't miss life. The reason is simple - happiness is not found in any of them. Or else on your tombs will be written, “Here lays a fool, who chased the wrinkled winds.”
It takes lack of focus, vision and love; planning to belong to this sect. I wonder whether I should call it a cult. The pre-occupation of this team is how to make themselves the focus of world attention at a given moment. They don't care what means whether disastrous or destructive, what matter are your interests. I know you are selfish. You carry with you the 'holier than you attitude' and you think you are better than anybody walking planet earth. So you think you have the mandate to exploit anybody around you. In meetings you push your agenda through despite other better proposals. And you think you are a winner. But the doomed are never winners, you are losers. You lose friendships, trust, respect, loyalty, name the virtues. Therefore youngster, these people will never be happy and do not try to join them, however pity them and pray for them. That's enough.
Choose your Generation
When I open my eyes, I see a bright sky; the African sky is really beautiful. Until this sky so many things happens. Observe and read the signs of the time. Help to make better other people, remember they are fellow player. And to keep your flag flying, sharpen your saw. Focus on your goals. Identify the tools you need to accomplish them. Approach the partners to accompany you along the way; then you have a place in the society. You have a part to play. You can play better with bloomers. Do not wait for anyone to call upon you. Get up. Carry with you your education, talents, energy, time…build your community. Contribute significantly to your society.
My last word is a statement from John Paul Jones, an American Navy captain, he said, "On this land, every person can make their own fortune." It is true. You too can make your fortune anywhere in the world. It is matter of choosing your world – either doomed or bloomed.
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