What exactly is the essence of living to struggle to wake up every day and struggle to feed, to find transportation fare to work, to pay school fees, to take care of our family and despite all these struggles and hardships we wake up stronger each and decide to keep pushing each day.
I might not have experienced life so much, but I know that things are really very hard for a lot of people in the country, within my environment I see a lot of people who struggle so hard to eat at least three-square meals a day, children who have dropped out of school because their parents can afford their fees.
What exactly is the essence of living to struggle to wake up every day and struggle to feed, to find transportation fare to work, to pay school fees, to take care of our family and despite all these struggles and hardships we wake up stronger each and decide to keep pushing each day.
As a young man who has seen life challenges of life right from a tender age, having a father who never bothered to care for his wife and kids, leaving them abandoned at a very young age.
To my struggling mother, who did all she could to help her children, a family of 3 boys and a girl.
Personally, life’s struggles started very early for me I studied public health and, in the department, dominated by ladies we were just 4 boys in the department and the struggle was real. I struggle to pay my school fees alone and get my textbooks and feed in school. My mom and siblings were the strongest support system I had during these times and now I have graduated and just as we all know getting a good paying job in this country is very hard.
Mom had my other siblings to look after, especially my sister, as all my other brothers were on their own side. Things got bad going from one interview to another and losing hope when so many rejections kept coming in, mothers have sixth sense on that day after being downgraded and rejected. She called on me and said, “Son, come home you need your mother and that was my only place to run to. My mother held me close and encouraged a lot and a man who walked in broken into his mother’s arms left her feeling stronger and determined never to give up.
No one has ever been an answer to the essence of life snice we all die at the end. But why the continuous struggle to survive each day. In my opinion we live for the present and the future unseen we all know that life is unpredictable yet in our present day we are saddled with a lot of responsibilities for our personal needs, for family and all those who look up to us for survival.
Finally I got a job its not the best so far but it pays the bills and I’m in a better place and I will always show mom my appreciation everyday for her unfailing report.My appreciation goes out to my mom who always stood by my side and prayed for me, cried with and encouraged me. Thank you for making me the man I am today; I will always stand strong and make you and my siblings proud.
A lot of people are being faced with the harsh reality of being in jobs that don’t pay well and are also being abused and insulted by their employers. Most of them have even been made to work overtime and are still not paid well for the service they offer. In a world where everything is based on who knows who in society.
My motivation everyday has been my mom, she told me never to give up in life no matter what happens as time waits for nobody and we must always stand strong as a lot of people need us to be strong, so they don’t give up.
The essence of life for me is to never give up on life and continue in our endeavors so we don’t disappoint those that look up to us. My mom has always been the best son she can be to her sons.
So please whatever life throws at you please always stand strong and never give up, most of us might never have encouraging parents or family members, but for those who see us as family may we always be there to encourage and support them.
