Well, I never had so much to give, but some way, somehow I am always giving something. I guess my long term sickness did a lot in shaping me into this, I don't just do/help those that are sick, I give out to the needy, pay some school students fees....I even went ahead to inspire, motivate and all on my WhatsApp.
I have experienced battles so big beyond mt age, my body has failed me, and those times has really helped me in all areas of life, there's definitely something I can trace from my sickness to every issues of life, so now, my heart can't just stop feeling for others. I had tasted pain, not just physical, but also thr type that eats you up from the inside.
And that kind of pain makes you see people differently, it makes you love, it makes you softer, it makes you think outside of yourself, it makes you more human, though some argue that that kind of pain would turn them more ruthless and lack empathy/sympathy, that's a topic for another day, but I would say that's where they channel their own energy, it was grace that found us all....so far I experienced it all and overcame, am ready to do more for humanity.
On my WhatsApp I do anonymous, I respond to strangers confessions, people who didn’t even know poured out their fears and heartbreaks. I would stay up all night to comfort, to advise, to lend a listening hear and there are times I do that shaky hands, I am still human too, and I also don't have it all figured out yet, am also a work in progress, but still while healing and making others smile, I do too.
I did not own a foundation of any sort, I don't snap with placards, cardboards, I don't own a billboard or anything, but I have a phone, my heart and time, and I gave those freely. Even though, the phone seems to already need a new one as it is very faulty, still I do try my best to help, visit and all.
I remember helping a girl who's battling depression. We both don't know each other, I only posted on my status as I do everyday, she read it, and came pouring it all out in my dm, and in the next few days, she was changed, she thanked me for saving her as she has already planned to commit suicide.
Giving back does not need a big stage, you can do it in a noiseless way, so far it is making good impacts in someone's/peoples lives. There are times I visit hospitals to just check in on people, most times I go there without having a dime on me, but still I do, they should know someone still sees them, prays for them and all, that's ok for someone to not lose hope yet, there bare some I tell...make sure to fight through this, I will come back after you surgery and be the first to buy you your desired food, simple as it may sound, it helps and strengthen the soul.
There are times I help caterers, business owners and all, I help them arrange, serve and all, not just for the money, but also to ease their stress. Many of them don't know my story, they just saw someone eager to help. There are times we go for charity and all.
I once gave my only palm slippers to a guy in my area, I saw what he was wearing and I felt bad, I still have about two sandal that I wear, so I gave it out, he was so glad, I never thought much of it, but ar least he smiled.
We all are struggling, it's just in different ways. Therebsre some who are fighting sickness, some poverty, some loneliness, some battles, some depression and many more they never even show. But giving back has helped me also, those people are the reasons I can't give up too, so I choose to show up and keep going no matter how small, I choose to light others path even when mine looks dim.
Presence atimes is the best you can give. Giving is not reserved for the rich, you don't have to own thousands of dollars or millions of naira.... a text, a helping hand, a shared meal, a silent prayer, a visit, an advise, they all go a long way in helping...My life is still unfolding, but I have seen and learn that the most beautiful parts of it are the ones where I gave something, and in that process also....I healed more myself.
All pictures are mine, third and fourth pictures are a screenshots of the anonymous I do and my WhatsApp status respectively.
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