Together We Can

The Friday assembly was rare in our basic school.

And the thought of the weekend around the corner increased our anxiety. So in no time, the assembly ground was packed with anxious pupils.

We were at the back playing our mischief when my name was mentioned among other boys. 

You can imagine the look on my face and the thought running through my mind. I panicked and started thinking through the defence I will be giving to any charges. 

I managed to say a prayer to God to forgive me and mitigate any punishment. I reluctantly walked to the front while looking on the floor as if trying to find a lost coin. 

Our headmaster cleared his throat and greeted the school in his usually strict voice and started his chorus of what we ought to do right. And mentioned my name and the others who planted some trees in our surroundings and tendered the school garden during the holidays. 

You can imagine my mood when the assembly clapped for us.

Often time, we feel shy owing up for things we do. Permit me to encourage you to own up for your efforts. 

Acknowledge your little efforts to improve.

It's sometimes nerve-wracking doing your best.

So while in this slow drive with jittery gears of a certain coronavirus, maybe we ought to reflect on our efforts to improve upon the environment. 

During this lockdown, I have realised the need for all of us to take a break and rethink our relationship with our ecosystem. 

 

Kindly be in touch with your importance.

As you embrace your power, please be in touch with your self worth to remain relevant.

While encouraging sustainable ways of managing our system in such a way that we don't harm our environment, we should make efforts to build robust systems that will sustain our livelihoods. 

Maybe we fill it's the government's responsibility, but kindly be reminded that you and I have key roles to play.

We all have vital roles to play in the lives of many people who love you.

So kindly look around and you will see how blessed you are. 

So own up for your efforts,

Own up for your values and let's keep being our best. 

For together we can build a better world. 

Greetings 

©KYB ✍🏿3-04-2020