One can lose their precious life within seconds! In a blink of an eye! Quite unbelievable! Very tragic!
This is what happened in the ongoing terrorist attack on Westgate Mall in Westlands since mid-morning of the 21st of September 2013. As the story unfolds on what transpired, it all seems like a narrative from an action rated movie scene.
Reading it all on the local dailies, following it on the social media whilst gluing your eyes on the television, shuttling from one channel to another, is indeed a lot to comprehend. From the photos, videos and testimonies, the mental anguish of the whole situation is unbearable! It is with a heavy heart that I convey my sincere deepest sympathies and condolences to the affected families. It is not easy, not easy at all to deal with the trauma, hurt and loss!
With all that happening, I was humbled at the phone calls I received, the text messages on phone, facebook and whatapp all in an effort to know in a wishful silent prayer on whether or not my family and I were okey. The most shocking of these inquiries, it is the people I least expected who thought and called me first to ascertain my where-abouts and safety.
That was quite humbling I must say... God Bless You All! Jazakah Allah!
The spirit of solidarity and oneness that my fellow Kenyans are demonstrating is equally humbling too. Everyone is looking for a way to help. To help your neighbour in any way possible, free catering services to the armed defense forces, journalists among other persons, volunteer counseling, blood donation, m-pesa donations, you name it, the list is endless! WOW!!!
As all is being said and done, I am proud of my fellow countrymen. God bless Kenya! God bless our Kenyan Army and Defense Forces! ...not forgetting their Commander-in-Chief!
A parting shot... Today will never come again. Be a blessing. Be a friend. Encourage someone. Take time to care. Let your words heal not wound. #WeAreOne!
Monday, September 23, 2013
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Be Kind... Always
Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you absolutely know nothing about. Be kind ...always!
Being human, you never know what reaction to expect from the other person, but you can always disarm that by a smile! :-)
Being human, you never know what reaction to expect from the other person, but you can always disarm that by a smile! :-)
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Roots...
I have this tree analogy when I think of people in my life, be it friends, family, acquaintances, employees, co-workers, whomever... They are all placed inside what I call my tree test. It goes like this:
Leaf People...
Some people come into your life and they are like leaves on a tree. They are only there for a season. You can't depend on them or count on them because they are weak and only there to give you shade. Like leaves, they are there to take what they need and as soon as it gets cold or a wind blows in your life they are gone. You can't be angry at them, it's just who they are.
Branch People
There are some people who come into your life and they are like branches on a tree. They are stronger than leaves, but you have to be careful with them. They will stick around through most seasons, but if you go through a storm or two in your life it's possible that you could lose them. Most times they break away when it's tough. Although they are stronger than leaves, you have to test them out before you run out there and put all your weight on them. In most cases they can't handle too much weight. But again, you can't be mad with them, it's just who they are.
Root People
If you can find some people in your life who are like the roots of a tree then you have found something special. Like the roots of a tree, they are hard to find because they are not trying to be seen. Their only job is to hold you up and help you live a strong and healthy life. If you thrive, they are happy. They stay low key and don't let the world know that they are there. And if you go through an awful storm they will hold you up. Their job is to hold you up, come what may, and to nourish you, feed you and water you.
Just as a tree has many limbs and many leaves, there are few roots. Look at your own life. How many leaves, branches and roots do you have? What are you in other people's lives? When you are seeking friendship or guidance - be aware of your lifetime, your life will it be filled with the leaf, branch and root people. To grow and become the people we need to become, we need the seasons, we need the leaves, we need the branches... don't just brush them away - grow to understand what and why they're there in your life.
Seek to grow and learn from them. To all my roots new and old... Thank You! For your support and for being a part my seasons, leaves, branches and especially my roots. Thank you for making me the person I am today.
Life is an echo. What you send out, comes back. What you sow, you reap.
What you give, you get. What you see in others, exists in you. "May every soul that touches mine, be it by slightest contact, get therefore some good, some little grace, one kindly thought, to make this life worthwhile"
- By Tyler Perry
...and I too say, "May every soul that touches mine, be it by slightest contact, get therefore some good, some little grace, one kindly thought, to make this life worthwhile!"
Leaf People...
Some people come into your life and they are like leaves on a tree. They are only there for a season. You can't depend on them or count on them because they are weak and only there to give you shade. Like leaves, they are there to take what they need and as soon as it gets cold or a wind blows in your life they are gone. You can't be angry at them, it's just who they are.
Branch People
There are some people who come into your life and they are like branches on a tree. They are stronger than leaves, but you have to be careful with them. They will stick around through most seasons, but if you go through a storm or two in your life it's possible that you could lose them. Most times they break away when it's tough. Although they are stronger than leaves, you have to test them out before you run out there and put all your weight on them. In most cases they can't handle too much weight. But again, you can't be mad with them, it's just who they are.
Root People
If you can find some people in your life who are like the roots of a tree then you have found something special. Like the roots of a tree, they are hard to find because they are not trying to be seen. Their only job is to hold you up and help you live a strong and healthy life. If you thrive, they are happy. They stay low key and don't let the world know that they are there. And if you go through an awful storm they will hold you up. Their job is to hold you up, come what may, and to nourish you, feed you and water you.
Just as a tree has many limbs and many leaves, there are few roots. Look at your own life. How many leaves, branches and roots do you have? What are you in other people's lives? When you are seeking friendship or guidance - be aware of your lifetime, your life will it be filled with the leaf, branch and root people. To grow and become the people we need to become, we need the seasons, we need the leaves, we need the branches... don't just brush them away - grow to understand what and why they're there in your life.
Seek to grow and learn from them. To all my roots new and old... Thank You! For your support and for being a part my seasons, leaves, branches and especially my roots. Thank you for making me the person I am today.
Life is an echo. What you send out, comes back. What you sow, you reap.
What you give, you get. What you see in others, exists in you. "May every soul that touches mine, be it by slightest contact, get therefore some good, some little grace, one kindly thought, to make this life worthwhile"
- By Tyler Perry
...and I too say, "May every soul that touches mine, be it by slightest contact, get therefore some good, some little grace, one kindly thought, to make this life worthwhile!"
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