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by
Suntou Touray
The
condition of the average person to another is very similar. The
similitude can be like a group in a boat. Sometimes everybody chip in to
make the crossing smooth and quick. On other occasions, individuals have
to look after their own self-interest, some manage it quiet comfortable
whilst others struggle to maintain a balance.
Yet,
the difference between the ones floating along nice and easy and the
ones going tough is interestingly little. The tides in the seas is
unpredictable, therefore the party thinking they are safe and steady can
come against the fiercest waves upon waves in split seconds. The sudden
and unfortunate turn of events creates new conditions, some comfortable
whilst others distressful.
The
journey in the boat is always full of hopes and fear. The fear that the
boat may capsize or leak, is always a stack reminder. Panic and
uncertainty may also cause people to fall victim to their own down
falls. Life in essence can be like the loan journey man in the boat,
sometimes the travel is easy and less stressful, and sometimes it is
not.
What
every boat traveller encounters is fear. Fear of many things, just like
in every day endeavours. The act of sealing leakages in a boat whilst
travelling can be a daunting task. Finding a suitable material to
prevent the boat sinking can be difficult, yet, the journey must go on,
the leakage must be stop. The balancing act is the crucial task every
traveller must master.
However,
maintaining good spirit and peace of mind in the midst of commotion and
uncertainty is attainable by remembering the originator of everything.
Keeping him in mind and being thankful and obedient makes every
uncomfortable boat journey manageable.
Never
think for second you are the only one facing difficult times. Countless
others are going through worst. Just like being in a boat, you only know
about yourself, in which case, you always felt that God may have
forgotten about you in his bounties. Like many things, no situation is
dormant to change, expect the good and the not so good. Yet remain
thankful and ethical. The journey is always a learning curve. God is
always with you on every single one of them. Don’t stare at those who
are well endowed with what you long for, “be careful what you wish”. May
the Almighty make this life easy for us all and make us obedient
servants.
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