LESSONS FROM A DUCK!

As a little girl and even as I was growing up I always enjoyed  visiting my grandmother who lives about 4 hours from our home. Save for meeting her and meeting my uncles and cousins, theres one other major reason i used to love going there.

Her shamba which was quite big used to be surrounded by one of the biggest rivers in Kirinyaga County, Thiba River.  I looooved going to the river and looked for every opportunity to fetch water just to get my legs in water. But other than swimming my cousins and I had this other hobby , watching ducks swim!

I didn't know who these ducks belonged to all I know is that they spent a good time swimming and enjoying in water. I used to admire how they literally sat on water looking so cool,calm and in control,as if they had no problem in the world oh and I loved their black and white suits;   thinking back in our lives.

Today is Monday everyone is in their white and black suits looking all good,lively and hopeful for new week. Its easy to look at someone and admire their appearance and think they are doing well in life. It's ok give a compliment to somebody😊!

But someone told me that many times we only know what we see which is where many times we make mistakes. He told me though a duck looks very peaceful like its enjoying life and as if its in control of the  water what happens underneath water is what keeps it in this admirable position. Inside the water is tireless steering and paddling for it to stay afloat and on top. This is what we dont know just by looking at it or just by looking at people. Because underneath the smile,the laughter, the suits underneath what you see everyone is fighting some battle in life, some don't know what to do,some are in pain , some are crying , some are trying to beat deadlines, some have just lost a loved one name it! This is what I have learnt in life:

1. Endevour to be of help to someone first even when it looks like its them who can help you. This is an act of kindness and it makes someone feel thought of and special it also raises your profile to them.

2. Yea give that compliment. It raises self-esteem and makes people like and be at ease with you!

3. Share a sweet or a banana. No matter how small what you have is share it. It puts a smile on someones face.

One kind word to someone today will save a life and no matter what you are going through you will live a happy life! Have a very happy day