EVERYDAY I LEARN & I GROW.
When I first arrived in the United States of America I had a bag stacked with my clothes in my hand and a dream to be pursued in my heart. I had one aim. An aim I diligently set in my heart and soul on. The aim to grow myself and the community that I live with.
In the path of remaking myself and on the avenues of fulfilling my potential; of maybe who I can become, images of great leaders flashed in my head. Some of them are those who grew up in the difficult alleys of slums or hailed from not so well families but took on the world and made a positive contributions. Contributions that changed their lives and that of the society they belong to. I held those images dear and Somewhere deep in my heart.I have always dreamt of living my life purposely for a cause greater than mine. My passion to be significant in a way or another for the common good of the society has always been the driving force in my day to day life. Still my urge to continue advocating for human rights, Equality and against racial discrimination is insatiable.
My agitation to be an agent of change and a dedicated public servant to the great society in which in their midst I live and breath shall continue to grow. In it , i extract pleasure and it gives me great satisfaction of the soul I carry with me.Public service and giving back to the community has been one great source of pleasure and satisfaction. This is because despite being of service to the people , it gives me a chance to continue growing, thriving and learning.
Since stepping into public service life, America has manifested itself to me in its extremes. Both good and the not so good. These gave me the best lessons and life experiences ever. I have seen the lavishness and the comfy of America. I went to some places in my duty of public service and confronted the harsh life of the other world. All in America. Contrasting images that shall forever be etched in my head and heart.
I was invited to Prestigious events at a privately owned leafy homes that look more like Golden Museums. Well manicured lawns,Golden decorated inside and beautiful gardens that is buzzing with ambiance. I have also visited and invited myself to join families who were out in the cold and had nothing but hope and the desire to live and see tomorrow.
I visited Hiawatha homeless Camps in Minneapolis during the holiday season and came out with vital life lessons. That despite their current situations and difficulties, these wonderful people continue to cling on one huge aspect; the hope that tomorrow will be better than today. They also had a hope for a brighter future even in the darkest and coldest nights.They still believed in the magic of American dream.These are some of the things that are dear to me, they are the issues I live for and plan to allow it to take over me and i will for sure hold those memories close to my heart Remember that with every commitment comes a result and I pray that my cause gather the wind of success to continue moving it’s wheels.
America has also been the place that enabled me, the son of peasant and immigrant that between me and dreams lies one hurdle. Yes just one thing- a determinations or luck of.
I have been to the corridors of power in D.C and shoved shoulders with personalities that I only used to see on my TV. I have been to Capital Hill and the Senate. I learnt from men and women who were the best in their fields. I came face to face with leaders who have narrated their life stories and made me never loose hope because in no other land in the universe are all stories possible except in the United States of America.
I sat with leaders and powerful delegations from Across the World during the National Prayer Breakfast, I met the strong men and women from all walks of lives who serve this Nation everyday.
I live everyday to be of help to someone. I try to touch hearts as much as I can even if it’s of little things. I have learnt that Maya Angelou was right, people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did but they will never forget the way you made them feel. I am Grateful for all those who invited me and mentored me and lifted me up when i was falling. I am really grateful and indeed proud of those who embraced and believed in my work. I am proud of those who we together braved the extreme weather conditions of Minnesota in a bid to be available to those who needed us. I have trekked in the snow and walked in the downpour. Not even the scorching sun can deem our resolve to be of importance to someone,to somebody and to everybody at every time.
I am forever grateful for the people i have met and those who later on become a family through our engagements and work for the great society we are part of. I have a good hope for our future and i am an agent of change!