The blessings of
wickedness
by
Livy-Elcon Emereonye
When you are
despised or maltreated for whom you are, rejoice and be happy; when you are “marked”
out for victimization and destruction, be strong and encouraged; when faced
with uncommon challenges and baseless attacks, embrace the toughest option. Resolve
to beat history by seeking and getting the best from the worst. Determine to
overcome evil with good for better and you would get, enjoy the gains of pains.
Embrace life with a winner’s mindset and you would realize that every
circumstance, condition, is indeed an uncommon opportunity for
self-realization, self-discovery and meaningful recreation. Every event has its
value. Just discover the “why” for the time.
There will
always be a reason for the season that might not be known from the onset. However,
as time progresses and events unfold, there would be more reasons, to the
discerning minds, to appreciate the prevailing circumstance and the associated
fate. By accepting things as they are while resolving to improve them to soothe
our expectation, there would be an unwavering desire with the working faith to
getting the best from the worst. But to really change the status quo, there
must be a real change of mind and a change of approach because one cannot be
doing the same thing over and again and expect to get a different result.
Inherent in
every champion is the ability to convert weakness into strength and the will to
get opportunity in every threat – and this is where the blessings of evil come
into being. So if you are strong, upright and determined, those who plan your downfall
will end up witnessing your success and broadcasting your victory.
Look inward.
Turn every stumbling block into a stepping stone, and you will have an uncommon
success story. It is feasible, and it is doable. With the determination to be a
winner, every oppressing tendency could be turned into an uplifting success
factor. This is the case of the Igbo race under the present APC led federal
government. What a true case of your “enemy” making the mistake that advances
your cause?
Yes, a
wholesome policy of “exclusion” meant to subjugate and punish Igbo people ended
up to unite them by re-awakening the spirit of “Umunna” and “Igwebuike” and
with the unity comes the drive for massive individual development of Alaigbo by
Ndigbo since the government refused to develop the zone. And little drops of
water that make a might ocean, only time will tell what this individual
developmental stride will translate into … Certainly, the testimony will be too
visible, loud and clear.
Events of recent
past have challenged and motivated Ndigbo to take their destiny in their hands.
Yes, we have myriads of problems – self-inflicted, man-made and natural
problems but the good news is that they are surmountable if we go out to change
the narratives, device possible means of solution and then walk the talk. The problems
of economic decline especially in this period of recession, the unfavorable balance
of trade, a growing shortage of money and a depressed economy in Alaigbo should
be solved by no one else but Ndigbo through workable ‘think home initiative’
and ‘invest in Alaigbo drive.’ Let every Onyeigbo begin to repatriate part of
his business and service to Alaigbo for job and wealth creation. As part of
business expansion, invest something in Alaigbo this year no matter how small –
and the time to start is now. Yes, if Igbo people have triumphed over worse
cases, the meaningful and massive development of our land is just a question of
time. No place like home. At this juncture, there is a need for caveat: “Go
about your business in a civilized manner that you will not constitute nuisance
to anyone.” Investing at home is the best form of business expansion – do it right
and now.
It is no
more news that the story of Igbo race, the history of Igbo nation is a
masterpiece of resilience, self reliance and survival instinct. When pushed to
the wall, they break forth and do exploits, getting pearls from pains.
Let the work
begin, and where there is harsh condition, create conducive environment; where
there is enmity, create friendship; overcome every lie and false assumption
with truth and facts; challenge one another for meaningful development and good
success. Start and others will follow.
Let there be
an enabling environment that people should compete and develop at their pace. Let
there be equity in the land. We need a balanced and endearing system of
government to establish justice, ensure democratic tranquility and enthrone the
blessings of liberty. Above all, we need freedom and economic emancipation.
The blessings of wickedness by Livy-Elcon Emereonye
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
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