In the spirit of a thoughtful
expediency, I came to the realization of an intellectual snowballing. I
became so conscious of the 'witty' realm that, I could feel the weight
of my head on my neck. Very heavy and depressing! It was as if the
candle of wisdom somewhere in my medulla, was getting blown and was
ejaculating a strong wax, which was then wriggling its way to my
subconsciousness until it was full to its brim.
Thence, It was an option and solely at that, heeding the innate call to action.
Even expectedly or more, I reminisced the feeling about my poetic status.
Then, as If the pen itself was tired of its redundance, It captured
the sympathy of my longing eyes, and they were really smart in beaconing
my memory of the nostalgia. Whilst, It was not slightly difficult to
expeditely harness the required literary ingredients for a 'genuine and
genius' expression.
To be candid and succinct, my muse came
from a rare source. And I had the resolve to write about pride.
Firstly, I thought of ego and proudness, whereafter, I quickly discerned
their synonymity - The two fabrics were tailored with the needle and
thread of self consciousness, in the name of self-respect.
However, an absence of self-respect is tantamount to the conspicuous
evidence of 'gross' irresponsibility, while a colossal presence of
self-worth equals pride. In other words, pride is an overzealous sense
of personal importance.
In clearer terms, too much pride
breeds Envy, Discontentment, Bitterness, Irateness. Crisis, and other
sorts of unrest. Because too much pride displaces selfless service and
prioritizes on selfish interest.
The venom of pride is not
just a poison. The adverse atrocities It can cause is beyond human
Imagination. Indeed, the venom of pride is a weapon of mass destruction.
When there is too much emphasis on self recognition than collective
achievements, It is always as a result of pride. It invites acrimony and
sends love to the bush. It incites division and kick unity far away. It
instigates violence and bury peace unceremoniously.
When
an Individual has been overwhelmed by the venom of pride, he will not
only hurt himself but even those around him. He will see nothing good in
others. He will praise himself but speak ill of others. He wont
celebrate his small wins. He will always want to dominate. He will be
over ambitious, desperate and frustrated. And instead of building a
nation of friends who can help him actualize his dream, he will
unconsciously build an empire of foes who will whittle down his
influence until the earth could swallow him.
And such a soul will be remembered as, a villain.
What a coward!
Written by Maiyaki Abubakar Damilare
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