No to troubles
The world is going through a lot of friction, and it aches my heart every time I read about it. It is easier to destroy than to build.
Last week, I was inspired by a song by Lucky Dube titled "Respect" to write an article on the importance of respect in maintaining interpersonal relationships. I made mention of the fact that love alone can't keep the world in order. It must be accompanied by respect.
Today I would like to talk about how easier it is to sponsor troubles than to sponsor peace or prosperity for the people, and why we don't need any more trouble.
Many years ago, there was a misunderstanding between the communities where I lived and a neighboring community. The irreconcilable misunderstanding led to a crisis.
A few weeks before the crisis broke out, I discussed the unemployment rate in the community with a friend. I observed that many graduates were roaming the streets without jobs.
"If the rich among us can prioritize the empowerment of the upcoming generations, unemployment will reduce drastically," I told my friend.
I observed that most of the rich people and even the political leaders showed no concern for solving the unemployment problems. I was shocked to realize that when the crisis between the two communities broke out, it was the rich and influential people that came together to provide huge amounts of money to buy weapons to prosecute the crisis. The youths were brainwashed to see the fight as a fight for their future because they were defending their ancestral land. Many youths were killed, while others were injured. Some are still with the unforgettable scar today.
The rich and powerful got money for war but not for development.
On a larger scale, similar problems are being faced by people globally. Many questions run through my mind while reflecting on this ugly trend. Why can't we collectively denounce trouble? Why can't we be more positive about life? Why can't we find it easier to spend on building humanity than on the destruction of humanity?
This reminds me of a song by Bob Marley titled "No More Trouble." The song admonishes everyone to shun trouble. The world is better off when we speak and act with love.
My community, which fought the neighboring community for years, is living in regret today. Many people whose houses were destroyed couldn't rebuild them after the crisis was over. Anytime I walk past any of the destroyed properties, which are now covered with grass, I feel like weeping. The people were in trouble because of a lack of love.
When we detest trouble and embrace love, it becomes easier for us to assist one another. It makes it easier for the strong to help the weak, like Bob Marley said in the lyrics.
"If you're walking down from above,
Help the weak if you are strong now."
Lyrics
We need to speak of love and happiness.
No More Trouble
We don't need any more trouble. There is war and trouble in many parts of the world today because we tend to sponsor trouble more than love. It's only love that can guide and protect us. The world is in dire need of love.
Only love can provide solutions to the numerous problems mitigating the world. Children are suffering. Youths are unemployed, especially in developing countries like Nigeria. People are unleashing weapons of mass destruction on one another. Things are not just working the way they are supposed to. Only the spirit of love can guide us as a people to address the challenges. Troubles would divide us and widen the gap between us.
We don't need any more trouble. Let's talk about love, love, love, and love.
Truly the world need more peace and love, no more trouble. But the problem is that half of the people don't want this to happen that's why it is easier for a war to start.
Instead of the politicians to provide jobs opportunities for the masses, they will rather give them weapons to fight against each other 😢 what a waste of power!
Whenever I read that hundreds of billions are being voted for war, I am moved to tears. Millions of children are dying of starvation and lack of access to basic medical care. Money that is supposed to be used to care for the well-being of the people is being used to buy weapons to destroy them. It's a crazy world that we live in.
Kai! Seriously, this world is a joke but I pray God will save us someday
Ameen. Thanks for the prayer.
The sad realization about most wars remain that mosti times, the triggers of those wars would have been easily avoided and it makes me sad why we won't comfortably tilt towards dialogue to solve our misunderstandings rather than going to wars
It really never favours anyone, even the winners talk more of the losers
You are very right. In any case, both the winner and the loser count their losses. It never favors anyone. The grass is always the one to suffer from the fight between two elephants. It is happening in many parts of the world, unfortunately. From Africa to the Middle East, even Europe, the world is in turmoil. I look around me in Africa and see children starving. I see hopelessness while billions are budgeted to buy weapons.
It's painful
Hmmm, a very thoughtful post indeed, let's all aim for peace, trouble costs us a lot, our peace of mind, happiness and eventually our investment.
Popped in from Dreemport, always an awesome #dreemerforlife
There is no alternative to peace. Where there war, there is always no winner.
It is always the grass that suffers when the elephants fight. In this case, the gullible youths were killed in the fight because they weren't gainfully employed, while the rich who were supposed to help bring development to the community brought destruction. It's really a pity.
War, fight and trouble have never cooked any good soup, rather they bring pain, hardship, under development and regrets. Let's shun them and embrace peace.
Nothing to add. These are the result of fighting. It's good to embrace peace.
Exactly.
If only the people cooking troubles listen to these peace-preached songs, the world go better 🤲
That's true. I wish they listen and work with the message.
As easy as love is to practice, people find it easier to be angry and destructive.
Came in from #dreemport
#dreemerforlife
It's very unfortunate. That's why there is turmoil everywhere in the world.
Quite unfortunate. I pray the coming generation embraces peace instead.
I hope this message gets to others, too.
In a country where there's a whole lot going on that enough to discourage others, it's important for us to treat ourselves in love. We really do need this love; it's important.
#dreemerforlife
It's very important. A smile is an act of love. No resources is needed to show love. I hope the world embraces love and peace. Enough of trouble.
You are so right, the world has enough troubles already and more shouldn't even be added. Love, compassion and care will go a long way in making this world a better place. Humanity has to find its way back and spread its positivity all over the world. Everyone deserves a little love, for real.
#dreemerforlife
I wish I can amplify this sentence a million times. This is what we all need now.
For real...