Dealing with the Fear of the Unknown
About four years ago, I was in a dilemma. I courted my wife for a year and three months. We started preparations for our wedding which took place in November...
This is based on a true life story; it really happened. I can boldly say this because it happened to me.
Just like we have seasons here on earth, our lives have seasons. Some people have two, some have three while others have four. But no one has only one season. We all get to experience a transition which takes us into another season.
Here I was seated in my living room, I reviewed my life and realized that all the activities I engaged in order to put food on my the table for my family, add value to my clients, friends and even myself was already turning into a routine. I knew I needed as jolt, I needed to leap into a better season of my life. One with fresh enthusiasm, drive, creativity and audacity.
I once learnt that if you want to change a man, change his environment. What are the elements of this environment? The movies he watch, the books he reads, the people he hangs out with or even the music and people he deeply listens.
Of cause, I could not engage all the mentioned elements but anytime I want to experience a change in the season of my life; if I do not speak with members of my mastermind, I get a new book to read or find an inspiring movie or documentary to watch.
So on this faithful day, I went into some of my documentaries and I stumbled on one that caught my attention, it was by a blind man. He spoke about three lessons blindness had taught him. My curiosity was ignited. The essence of the talk was about to consume me like a wild fire takes over a forest.
As I sat in my couch watching, my gaze was fixed on him as he shared his experiences. I began to draw meaning and see how the subjects spoke to me. It was as though he was speaking at a large room with the audience of one; me of cause! These lessons were just what I needed. They helped me gained clarity on the next steps towards my life pursuit.
Here are the three lessons;
I know you must be itching to know who this blind man is; he is one of the most celebrated man in Nigeria. As an Award Winning Music artist and producer; he has inspired a lot of people and even made more impact than most with heavy weight titles. He is Cobhmas Asuquo. The only child born blind out of six children without any medical explanation. He taught me these life lessons.
We live in a culture that esteems sight over blindness, yet in blindness with all of its weakness, I have drawn some key strength in my life’s journey – Cobhams Asuquo
Now you know the man and the lessons he used to sharpen my vision. So which of these lessons triggered a leap into a new season for you?
Share them in the comments below, I would love to hear from you. Thanks for reading and sharing this post with your friends.