Scary But True. Angels Missing on Earth; Can you Help Find Them?

THIS is not a hoax! Angels are missing on earth. Your urgent help to get them is needed today!  

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Recently, I traveled by road from Lagos to Abuja in Nigeria. By Ibilo junction, a popular joint known for its local delicacy of fried yam and bush (roast) meat, our bus driver pulled over for passengers to eat and stretch out. I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth in those sumptuous yams, with a cold drink. For environmental reasons, I am not a bush meat fan. 

As is expected the street traders flocked us with their goods including fresh fruits, bottle water, bush meat and of course the fried yam. I had previously bought a big bottle of water which I finished drinking when I alighted the vehicle. As I disposed of the empty water bottle, one woman selling by the roadside quickly picked up the empty water bottle. You could see the excitement and joy at picking up the plastic container. I could see that empty container meant a lot to her. Almost immediately, another woman walked up to the woman who picked up the empty container I discarded and begged her for the container. Expectedly the woman hesitated to release her ‘prized possession’. Who would blame her? The second woman persisted in getting the empty container. 

I just stood aside and watched the whole happening unfold. Without grudge, frowns or complains, the woman who picked up the empty water container gave the second woman the container. I was intrigued, and decided to walk up to her to ask why she would freely let go what is rightfully hers. The woman simply told me that the other woman said she needed the container, and she released it, hoping that another opportunity to get another container may come. I was shocked, impressed and proud, all at the same time. Without hesitation, I dipped my hand into my pocket and fetched a crisp five hundred naira note (about 3 US Dollars) and gave to her. She almost passed out. She got over five times reward for her kindness. It was unexpected. Everyone around her cheered her. I was happy, she was happy.

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How many times have we seen someone do a selfless act, and just allow it to pass? I am not particularly suggesting that every act of kindness or selflessness be rewarded or else it loses its essence, but how many times have we tried to encourage people that kindness or selflessness pays? We can be an angel in this regard. Determine today that you will acknowledge or appreciate acts of kindness you encounter. You might not be a direct beneficiary of such kindness, but please, where and when you can, appreciate it. Why, you may ask? 

Have you noticed that it would seem that in today’s world, evil and selfishness seem to be winning? Many people see no reason to show the greater good – kindness. Acknowledging and appreciating someone’s kindness encourages such a person, and is a bold statement that the world still holds a future for mankind. This thought is the basic philosophy behind awards.

Being an angel is SMART - Simple and Specific, Measurable, surely Attainable, very Relevant and is Time-bound, something you can start today, now indeed.  

You can measure your act, as seen in the story I shared. It’s all within our capacity and reach to acknowledge and appreciate others who have been kind to others. Like I would always say, anything good worth doing, just do it now. Tomorrow does not exist.

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