The world we have today is not perfect or even close to the word perfect. It can be easily said that overtime; our world has gone from bad to worse. War, hunger, murder, terrorist activities, theft, rape, corruption, etc., are rampant everywhere.
For most people, there’s no way this world can ever get better. But I don’t share in that view. Although terrible things are happening everywhere, I hold a view that a better world is possible so let’s not get all pessimistic and hopeless.
Of course the climate has changed; prices of food have become ridiculously expensive, transportation cost has become incredibly high, loads of people live hand-to-mouth and each day we put on our T.V set, we see innocent people (mostly women and children) killed for no just course but I still maintain that hope has to be maintained- a better world is possible.
There are still good stuff about our world and there are a lot of good people pushing and working hard for our world to become better for us all. Those involved in deeds such as charity, voluntary work, raising money for sick children and other humanitarian works are example of those committed to the course of a better world.
Think about this: If our world has gotten worst overtime, can’t the reverse also happen overtime?
It’s one thing to say we want a better world and quite another to actually follow through the rigorous processes required for a better world, but as long as we are making an honest effort and doing our best nothing stops us from getting the world we all yearn for.
Wanting a better world or wanting to change the world is cool but truth is, it begins with each one of us (youths). The world will not get better over night. We must first be committed to changing ourselves only then can change really happen in our world.
If we want everybody else to change first then I’m afraid only conflict will occur. It is only self-transformation that will lead to true well-being of any individual, any society and the world at large.
Changing ourselves to live right and be a good person no doubt is not as easy as it sounds but if we all put our minds in it and stay committed to this cause, we will sure be better people and ultimately have a better world.
My rule for a better world is that "we do not treat people in a way that we will not like being treated.
So what does that mean? It's simple;
If we don't want to be deceived, we must not deceive anybody.
If we don't want anybody to steal from us, we must not steal from people.
If we won’t accept that our spouse should have an affair, we shouldn't have an affair ourselves.
If we don't want people to hurt our feelings, we shouldn't also hurt anybody’s feelings.
If we don't want to be told lies, we should try as much as possible to be honest with people.
If we won’t appreciate being looked down on by anyone, we shouldn't also look down on anyone.
If we won’t appreciate being treated unfairly, we should endeavor to always treat people fairly.
If we won’t appreciate being disrespected, we should always try to respect everybody.
If we don’t want our streets to flood, we must not throw trash into the gutters.
If we don’t want bad leaders, we must ensure that we participate fully in elections processes and vote for only competent individuals.
If we want the government to be alive to their responsibility of providing social amenities, we must be alive to our responsibility of paying our Taxes…
The bottom line of the whole matter is that we only get back what we give out. It is only a mischievous person that thinks s/he can reap what he has not sown. Having said that, if we want a better world, we must sow seeds for a better world
I believe the ‘golden rule’ [do unto others what you’d wish them to do also to you] can help us in this regard. We must learn to sometimes to put ourselves in people's shoes and then treat them the way we will like to be treated.
Let’s not forget that this is our world and each one of us has the power to make this world a much better place… Let’s stand up for this worthy cause… A better world is possible. Let’s make it happen- it begins with you.
Be the best person you can afford to be at all times and pass the same values to your family and those around and each time you pray, do say a prayer for our world.
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