Driving through the city this cool morning of 27th May, it was a relief to have highly reduced traffic, not much of early morning hustle and bustle, all thanks to the transient home arrest of our youngsters grounded to a whole day dedicated in their honor. Few hours down the line, I couldn't but wonder where the calmness and stillness that pervaded everywhere had disappeared to. The whole city is agog, every outdoor location seemed totally booked, malls had maddening crowd with loud blasting music all over. The day's drama is centered around celebrating children. The social media also isn't left out, filled with pictures, infographs depicting this unique group of being - for the many joy they bring to their world - parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts and teachers. As they grow, their cues and hues bring laughter, their lyrics and vibes are another thing, you wonder where they get supply of words and intelligence from. Such joy is difficult to hide and stresslessly find expressions.
While the atmosphere seemed to be charged and filled only with joy of mothers, parents and teachers all over the world, I choose today to stand with the hopefuls whose dream "children's day" is yet to come; those whose desire for the fruit of the womb is highly activated and those who watch month after month for that one miracle. I rejoice with the hopeful mothers as your celebration comes soonest. My prayer is that your time comes very soon, your land will yield its fruits and your expectations shall not be cut short.
Happy Children's Day to all mothers and mothers-to-be.
Olubamike Fadipe is a writer with a passion to inspire, impact and motivate.
Email: bankysanya@gmail.com
Twitter: @Bankysanya
The month of May for me starts with stream of nostalgia considering that many parts of my life revolve around it.
Today, the beginning of the month also is the international workers day that's celebrated in many parts of the world by labour and trade unions. The labour unions and employees agitate and negotiate for better pay and seemingly a battle time for the privileged folks who are employed.
Being employed whether as an employee or self-employed is a privilege, whatever career or vocation one finds oneself, even if it is not the most desirable, it might be the available and it puts food on the table, be grateful. It's not an end, more often than not, it's a pathway. The tasks, assignments, projects that you have engaged with so far all add up eventually and it's never a waste! For many folks, where you are right now in your vocation came as answered prayers.
For those wishing for better days in their career and working hard at refreshing a career or changing employment, don't despise present level, enjoy where you are on the way to where you are heading. For those hoping for a brighter day, to gain an employment and at least be able to put food on the table, don't give up even if it feels so! Press on, keep hope alive, keep value-adding radar up. Keep yourself active in your industry, learn to start your day business-like, network, make friends and do all to keep hope alive and never forget to always remember that you can start where you are, it's a pathway. Don't be proud to start small.
Wishing you all a beautiful month and may it be most remarkable for you in your vocation and chosen career.
Olubamike Fadipe is a writer with a passion to inspire, impact and motivate.
Email: bankysanya@gmail.com
Twitter: @Bankysanya
