Everyone is worried and troubled by the new trend of looming
disasters from all corners of the world. A disaster is prepared and ready to come down
every other minute and just as the world is expanding in technology, our life
is equally getting less attractive. Everyone is in the business of catching the
new tragic-bug, while ignoring what makes our lives worthwhile like happiness, family,
friends, good health, good food and love for each other.
The animalistic competition for space and dominance has taken a dreadful dimension and we are getting trapped in these nonessential permutation. Things that matter to us previously are now taken with levity and we are gradually breeding gangs of murderers, trigger-happy killers and manipulators, all with same aim; to kill and destroy. They are in the business of breaking the cycle of life; they decide who should live and who should die.
The animalistic competition for space and dominance has taken a dreadful dimension and we are getting trapped in these nonessential permutation. Things that matter to us previously are now taken with levity and we are gradually breeding gangs of murderers, trigger-happy killers and manipulators, all with same aim; to kill and destroy. They are in the business of breaking the cycle of life; they decide who should live and who should die.
The new tragedies emerging are the types we’ve never envisaged
and trouble keeps staring us in the face, these tragedies are getting closer to
us individually daily. The trends have
reached a very dangerous level; leading to a disaster we now call a new world. Our life is obviously losing its value.
The once beautiful world is turning into a terrifying place
to live and the new trends are fast and dangerously reshaping our lifestyles. We are becoming more security conscious,
watchful and suspicious of one another. We
now live like the famous cartoon character scaredy cat, sleeping with one eye
opened. Gone are the days of friendship
and love; it’s now a competition for the smartest and the meanest. This is not the ideal world we want to live
and I cannot but ask the question; why have we got ourselves in this mess? What
is our world coming to?
Let us retrace our steps, we are moving far away from
reality and now embracing a world of illusion, a world full of distortion and
absurd irrationality. We need to bring
back the happiness that makes us human.
Let us reconnect to our roots, family, music, togetherness and every
other thing that brings us joy and happiness.
Let’s co-habit in contentment and family togetherness to bring the best
happiness we can get. Let’s all return
to the way of peace and happiness, putting a stop to these baleful trends.
How then can we stay happy and relaxed in these new hyped-up
and dangerous times?
It is important to take care of your body, mind and emotions
so you are not drifted away as a result of the events all around you, it is equally
mandatory to stay positive and live a stress free life. Stress is the bomb that is ready to go off;
if you let it get to you, it is fatal.
Danzae Pace wrote that; “Stress is the trash of modern life,
we all generate it but if you don’t dispose of it properly, it will pile up and
take over your life.”
Stress can break your body, mind and emotions, so your
response to it really matters. A Chinese proverb says; “Tension is who you
think you should be while relaxation is who you are.” Do not
be taken by the evil days, stay clear of any emotional strain or tension as a result of
the demanding circumstances all around you.
To identify if you are stressed by the happenings around
you, below are some common indications.
- Poor sleep pattern.
- Lack of appetite.
- Craving for food when under pressure.
- Frequent indigestion and heartburn.
- Suppressed anger.
- Difficulty concentrating.
- Constant Irritability with people.
- Loss of sense of humour.
- Difficulty in making decisions.
- Feeling unable to cope.
- Inability to finish one task before rushing into another.
If any of the above apply to you, it is important to
immediately increase your resilience to stress and adopt a new balance that
will make a real difference to your life, try some of the following.
- Avoid excessive stimulants and caffeinated drinks.
- Listen to music, read books, and cut back on TV.
- Breathe once in a while, from the belly not the chest.
- Enjoy a warm bath.
- Do not eat all the time.
- Get romantic; find love, its healthy for you.
- Exercise or walk.
- Think positively.
- Chat and meet people.
- Take up a hobby.
- Take adequate rest and sleep; relax every day.
- Be comfortable and organise your priorities.
- Give yourself time and space.
- Do things more slowly.
- Seek help, confide in a friend or talk to a counsellor.
- Know when your cup is full and stop.
Abiola Olaifa writes ( abiolla@gmail.com , www.abiolla.com )