Today was a good day. It came with a confirmation that my efforts to make the society a better place is not a waste.
Today, I learnt some lessons from people which I shared via different platforms.
It's amazing how most times we teach and give but never learn and take. By the way, hearing a thing over and over again and getting to come to the realization that you had stopped practising what you learnt is not a crime nor a sin. Don't beat yourself over what you've known but have not fully put into practice. Truth is, the more you hear, the more plastered it becomes. The hearing is like mixing cement, sand and water, at that point it's not strong but using this analogy, it would get tough after a while. The more you hear, the more the mixture gets plastered on to a surface that needs it and it gets tough enough to stand all kinds of weather.
I was so pleased when a friend said she learnt to give change, no matter how small it was. She only kept it when she was asked to. How did that change thing come up sef? That's gist for another day. I was just happy she included that even her mother's five naira balance is now being returned. She'll rather charge you for what she'll do than take your balance. As much as there are dicey parts to this thought, it shows integrity when you do this little act, especially if you're sent on an errand.
The second lesson was learning to say no. I am looking for opportunities for my business to grow by getting more jobs doesn't mean I should accept every job that comes my way, especially from people I know.
You know, it's very difficult to say no when you need people to see you're not idle, but the question is, is every job worth it?
One of my vendors gave me advice on this too. He said I put so much effort but charge so little so he was giving me a breakdown of how they do it and not lose out completely.
After that, a friend said she learnt to say no from me.
I just laughed and told her, I just shot myself on the leg because I actually didn't say no and I'm bearing the consequences for not saying no.
It just taught me that it is amazing how we could know a thing and not do it. No wonder the Bible talked about our keep hearing, because only then will it be cemented in our hearts.
I hope you learn too.
My Thoughts.
©Ala O Wilcox
