Most of us are accustomed to the idea that we are responsible for
most of our actions but not all of them. We consider ourselves responsible, for
example, for the good deed that brings our neighbour and us together, or for
responding to it positively, but we do not consider ourselves responsible for
the argument between our neighbour, and us or for responding to it negatively.
We consider ourselves responsible for having a safe trip if we take the time to
check the condition of the car before starting, but if we speed around a car
that, in our opinion, has been travelling too slowly and almost cause an
accident by doing that, we consider the other driver to be responsible. If we
feed and clothe ourselves through our successful business, we credit ourselves.
If we feed and clothe ourselves by robbery, then we blame our difficult
conditions.
Every action, thought and feeling is motivated by an intention and
that intention is a cause that exists as one with an effect. If we participate
in the cause, it is not possible for us not to participate in the effect. In
this most profound way, we are held responsible for our every action, thought
and feeling, which is to say, that for our every intention. We, ourselves,
shall partake of the fruit of our every intention. It is therefore wise for us
to become aware of the many intentions that inform our experience, to sort out
which intentions produce which effects and to choose our intentions according
to the effects that we desire to produce.
As children, we learn the effects of crying when we are hungry and this
prompts our carer to feed us. We repeat this cause as it brings us the effect
that we desire. We learn the effect of putting a finger in a light socket and
we do not repeat the cause that produces that effect. Anger for example also
causes distance and a hostile interaction” (GARY ZUKAV.)
Why in Nigeria are we on this downward spiral? Why have we decided that the best way to
combat issues is to say INSHA ALLAH, BY GOD’S GRACE when we have an intention,
a responsibility to achieve certain results? What is needed is a clear defined
policy on how to deal with situations. We should stop leaving everything to
chance and this is not to say that I am not religious but the good lord says
that we should do the best we can and leave the rest to him. Fail to prepare
and prepare to fail! In Nigeria, can we honestly say that we are doing our
best? I think that we have decided to leave our lot to fate. I urge our leaders to read these words
carefully and begin to put this country back on the right path, and in so doing,
learn how to interact properly with all the factions that make up our society.
The acts that are being carried out by the terrorist group Boko
Haram are evil wicked acts. The kidnappings of children and parents of
successful Nigerians and the bombings of pipelines by MEND and other Niger
Delta militants are evil negative acts. Our response to them will determine
whether we are able to defeat this evil or not. These people believe that they
are justified in what they are doing. They are in darkness. We need to shine
light on the problem and enlighten them with this light.
An evil person can be
arrested but can “evil” be arrested? What plan or policy is the government
effecting to arrest this evil? Is the answer the Military? An army can engage
another army but can it engage evil? A
compassionate and understanding heart can engage evil directly. It can bring
light to where there was no light before. We need to rekindle the vision,
energy and understanding that I know we have and move on from here. Our actions
henceforth will determine the outcome of our situation. I urge the leaders of
this country to open their hearts and rise with good intentions to the mantle
of responsibility that has been laid on their shoulders, so they can attain the
results that we all crave. We need proper structure if we are to rise again to
be a safe and prosperous Nigeria. BY GOD’S GRACE, INSHA ALLAH.
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