Hive weekly prompt 115>> surviving the economy”
Good morning everyone, waking up this morning to see this week's topic, got me thinking about the current state of Nigeria.
The economy in Nigeria and around the world is facing one problem after another. Prices of food, fuel, and other basic things keep going up, while money does not stretch as far as it used to. This is not a new situation. The world has seen hard times before, and there is no guarantee that things will get better soon. There was this trend I saw on tiktok where Nigerian youth are selling their kidneys just to survive the hardship in the country.
The saddest part is that when the economy is bad, even good people find it hard to help others. Many people who once gave to the poor or supported their neighbors now struggle to take care of their own families. A mother who used to share food now counts every grain. A worker who once gave to charity now works extra hours just to pay rent. It is not that they do not care anymore. It is that they simply do not have enough to give.
This is a painful truth. The desire to help is still there, but the ability is weak. Every small amount given to someone else might mean less money for one's own children or health. It becomes a difficult choice between helping others and surviving.
But even when money is tight, there are still ways to support one another. Help does not always have to be money. A kind word, a listening ear, or sharing useful information can make a big difference. You can check on a worried friend, help a neighbor with a skill you have, or simply be there for someone who feels alone. These things cost nothing but mean a lot.
In hard times, we must change how we think about helping. We may not have much to give, but we can give our time, our care, and our attention. These are things that do not empty our wallets but can lift someone's spirit.
In conclusion,When the hard times pass and they will, we will look back and remember not just the struggles, but how we held on to each other. That is what will help us rebuild, not just our money, but our sense of community and hope.
