Remember
"not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much". It is not a
function of how much you give, neither is it measured on how big it looks. It's
not how much we give but how much love we put into giving. Even a smile, a hug
and a shake, with a deep and genuine sense of it can go a long way putting
smile on another person’s face
It means more than you may think. It makes the
person feel loved; feeling loved tells the fellow that some people out there
still care; and the feelings of “being cared for” reignites hope for tomorrow.
Are you
still there underestimating the power of your action? Do you still think you cannot
contribute to humanity unless you become one of the wealthiest man? You think because
human race is cruel, and thus you wouldn’t contribute your quota
in lifting the
dreams of the less-privileged?
Hang this
rightly on your neck: “to whom much is given, much is expected..."
Although you might not have much in terms of finances, know that you've been
blessed beyond measure through the gift of life. Today, rise from your zone of
comfort, ignorance and ingratitude, and radiate the effect of such a blessing
to those who don't have the same privilege you enjoy by grace.
Huh, wait!
I’ve got two questions for you:
I.
How
do you feel when you contribute/inflict nothing but agony, pain, problems,
hindrances and calamity on another fellow?
II.
How
do you feel when you bring joy, success, smile, assurances and hope to another
fellow?
You know
what? Doing either of the two is not mandatory; neither is it compulsory for
life. It is a choice for you. It is just a reflection of how your heart is. If
you know doing the former gives you an inexplicable happiness and joy, then
keep doing it! You wonna choose inflicting pain on your neighbor? Then keep it
up!
Well, thank
God you aren’t God, because if you are, the rain from the sky will be made to
fall on you and your family only. The sun that shines during the day will be
available for only your household. The moon that reflects in the night will not
go beyond your nuclear vicinity. Even if you are against helping others or you
contribute not in rendering a service to humanity, will you stop the rain from
falling or the sun from shinning? With or without you, the good work will
continue. But the beauty of it is that you become a partaker of it, and when
death closes your eyelids, you will be glad on your way to heaven that you have
lived your life, not for yourself, but the world around you.
Hmm, a
little help; a big smile. This statement has more significance than it may
seems. Also as I always believe, disappointment comes when you put your hope in
man, and that is why you don’t have to expect in return from the people you
help. When you expect, you are no more helping, but you are doing a trade-by-batter
form of business. Your happiness and
rewards should come when you see the unhappy becomes happy, the hopeless
becomes hopeful, and when you touch a life to put smile on “the face” again.
Raise someone’s hands today and see where your hands would be.
BY: OLUKAYODE FADAIRO
(KANO NYSC CHARITY AND GENDER CDS GROUP)
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