Intentions and Perspectives

My Intention, Their Perception

Irrespective of how well we tend to act in most circumstances, a group of people will always see things from their pinholes. My Father says ‘’when you are called a fool, do not react rather ensure that you are not one”. As it is for a people, so it is for a government.

Consequently, a government that focuses attention on what is being said by people, be it good or bad will inevitably leave their decision-making ability to subjectivity which often leads to bad or lopsided decisions bearing in mind that no decision can be accepted wholeheartedly by everyone at the same time.

Personal or collective interests will often shape how people perceive decisions made by others. So, if considerations are always about, how will they see this? Will it affect my friends positively or negatively? Who will sing my praise after this? How will this enhance my political career? And the like, a government is always bound to make decisions that will not be in the best interest of the common man on the streets who does not have access to the powers that be.

Against this backdrop, I hope leaders at all levels will consider the good of the people who voted them into office rather than that of a select few. As a Nigerian songwriter once wrote, “If you are a Governor, govern us well, a Senator, senate as well...etc. ‘’

There is no doubt that in pursuing the good of all, one might step on some toes, but as used in measuring?atmospheric?pressure, the barometer for measuring such pursuit is always to ask yourself “What Is My Intention”? If the answer is positive, it does not matter what perspective others have as you would have “bettered” the lives of many.

?As it is said in the Holy Scriptures,” Whatever Your Hands Find To Do, Do It As Unto The Lord”.

Please as a leader, avoid popular decisions that will only benefit a few rather, be a States Man/Woman and focus on the people bearing in mind that providence will not forget your good deeds.

?WHAT ARE YOUR INTENTIONS?