The Spark of Lightning.

There's a saying in my country that being born in the country means life is already leading you by 3-0 and if you are not born in a rich family, life is leading 4-0 and then, if you are the first born, life has already finished you. This saying occurred due to how the country is.

Government officials don't care about how you've lived or how you are living life. All they care about is stacking enough money for themselves throughout their tenure, and in this veil, it is hard to inspire people with your words. Well, all they need is a way out. An action!

However, I have gotten myself up in this moment of disarray. It isn't easy, no doubt! Being in an independent country with an invincible shackle on our hands and legs the moment we see a new day is tiring, and for that, I have found ways to inspire myself and others too. And, the first way is music! I started with sharing inspirational songs and writings on the blockchain for some months now, and the journey has been interesting with feedback given.

And, below are three posts among plenty of others I have shared to inspire others.

_{Carol King; It Is More About Yesterday}

_{Long Time Gone: Armstrong Armstrong?}

_{Who Should We Trust?}

Just like the quote has stated, I always tell my friends that being in a place like this shouldn't define them. Don't be defined by an obstacle in life. Overcome it and write your definitions. Truly, the world out here isn't fair, but no one should be moved toward having no choice but to live life and see death as a peaceful end to their lives.

Everyone who has given their all deserves something beautiful in return, so when I am in a gathering where people share their stories, I not only sympathize with them but also converse with them. Questions like;

"What would you like to do?"

"Any plans yet?"

"How can I help with your plans?" and all others are my way of inspiring others to not give up.

Also, my friends who sell things online, I make sure to not just patronize them but also to put their work on my status for whoever may be interested in what they do. With this, they see the need to not give up in the hardship of lives here.

I remember when I got a call from a close friend about the Binance Ban in the country. It wasn't a funny night for me at all and the caller. He was lost for words because he just did a transaction not long. And he was beating himself up with not having withdrawn a lot to hold at hand to keep things secure until other apps are discovered to trade because the government banned a lot of apps Nigerians that deal with crypto can use to exchange from Dollar to Naira.

It was a sad moment for us all, but I didn't let what happened dampen my mood for long and that of the caller. I assured him a way out would come that all we needed to do was to find it.

...and did we? Yes! Although it wasn't the best, it was something good, so we went for it, and everyone was less moody.

There's always a reason for everything under the sun, which brings us to why I inspire people.

First, I know the country is very hard and pushes you beyond your limit. Therefore, anyone who didn't back down through it all deserves to be encouraged to move further when self-doubt arises.

Also, the happiness of getting people inspired is interesting.

It feels like lightening up a dark room, and when I see people edging forward and not giving up despite the challenges faced, it gives me hope for humanity.

Inspiration is a spark of not just lighting but also kindness to everyone I have met so far. I know the people I associate with and their efforts in life, so being in a room, a call or a text with them to inspire them makes life easier to live because we've got each other.

It is very interesting how words can move people toward doing something meaningful with their lives. People with deadly illnesses see the need to rise because they are inspired to, and if I am in a situation where I need to inspire someone, I never back down because every life matters to me.

_{This is my entry to @galenkp Weekend-Engagement Concept}

_{Images used are mine.}

Still yours truly,
Balikis.

Thanks for reading.

Peace be unto those who crave it and more to those who chase it away.