#7daysofThanksgivingandGratitude Day 3: Pedigree, Intellect & Discernment. Everyone has his own bent on tackling issues, everyone also has a slant in deciding which way to lean on issues. Classically, some the cup as half-full, others see it as half empty. A third group may see the cup as not containing much at all because their expectations are not met while some others would say yes as to their opinion should these three scenarios be presented at any them. These are traits unique to each individual depending on their take in life. For some (for instance), Governor Fashola has done wonderfully well, for some others, he has performed woefully. Perception here, therefore, becomes relative to the frame of reference. No one is entirely right, just as much as no one is entirely wrong; the elephant to a group of blind men, thus, remain what they are able to feel. Intellect is often argued to stem from pedigree. In my ancestry, I have a certain Mgbeahurike Igo (a great healer and diviner) who was legend in his time. I also have Mazi Onwuasoanya Uja, a great merchant and philosopher of his time. From their scion, I am blessed to have had a grandfather, Late Abraham Ahamefula Onyenweala Mgbeahurike. My Paternal Grandfather. A Strict disciplinarian, very frugal with speech. Peacemaker and diplomatic to the core. He was known to be full of anecdotes and had a unique view of seeing life. And then, my maternal grandfather Late JB Onwuasoanya had a very tough mien and perspective towards life. Music is sung the way it suited him. It didn’t matter what meter, rhythm or arrangement the composer had in mind. He had a mind that won’t be easily swayed. Every other thing in his life followed this same pattern. My parents, unsurprisingly, are also strong characters bringing in their fair share from either side. My mother especially is known for her academic brilliance and diplomacy; remarkably calm but sonorous speaker and my dad for his practicality in viewing life, with the thunder and vehemence that many fear and revere. I managed to glean both. I am known for my stoicism, my unusually strong approach towards what I believe in. You can only successfully sell any idea to me when you have given a cerebral shakedown and a practical bent. Thus it is, to an extent, very difficult to win me over to your side, and when you do, you can always surely count on me to stay. My support is usually predicated on an impregnable conviction, not parochial or fraternal considerations. From my father, I have been able to pick decisiveness in action. He can be seemingly spontaneous but in truth, his actions are usually thought through. From my mother, I have picked an affinity for the academic and a bit of diplomacy. I started reading newspapers at age four (and understanding them). At about the same age, I learnt the boldness to speak up from my father and would occasionally “embarrass” his guest who I will attack their poor dress sense (my dad has in impeccable dress sense). And I have grown with that boldness and cerebral disposition to question status quo and demand things done right. My approach towards life has an inside-out (as opposed to the outside-in) orientation. Where others see challenges, I see solutions. Where other see difficulties, I see opportunities. Without sounding immodest, many of my friends and peers seek my opinion (small me) on matters that are seemingly huge. They can always count on me for solutions with relative ease. My age is hardly of relevance. Gladly, I get my trip from solving knotty issues so, ever so often, I offer them for free and will not even accept any form of gratification. I really enjoy doing this. I can emphatically say I am not the brightest in the class but solving problems come naturally to me and sharing solutions give me joy. Many of my readers including Noel Ihebuzor, Charles Obi-Obasi, Charles Eke, Emmanuel Consecrated Aaron, Arinze Azizi Muoma, Ojukwu Arinze GD, Gloria Apiaka, Ejiba Ozioma Loyce Akujobi Walkinns Opara, Yoni Mma Nwady Akomas, Ijeoma Madubuko, Ella Collins, Queen Mowah Asanobi, Inibehe Udo, Godwin Emezue Uzoma Sege, Bradley O. Oliway (and his mystery colleague) all wonder how I manage to put things so succinctly to form a flowing organic whole. They come from my ability to look at things a little differently; from creating in my head first and delivering thereafter. But in all of these, I cannot say I have offered my gratitude as should but today I will. First to God who blessed me with the pedigree and foresight. He had put that spark in me to affect, in my own small way, my constituency of friends and peers who go in turn to apply out of the blessings he gave me. On my knees today, I thank God and bless his name for allowing me be of relevance and service to others. Then to my friends and peers who without, I would probably be another nut-job ITK who seem to have his hands in every field. They often show appreciation for this blessing that I have. And finally to my pedigree, that concoction of character that has trickled down from JB, Abraham, Ngozi Mgbeahurike, Nduka Mgbeahurike and the entirety of my family who at some point added to their DNA to the man I am today, I cannot thank you all enough. I am grateful and will continue to enrich the world for all your sakes. God you have been too good to me. I feel honoured to share with as many as I might touch for the period I shall be a passenger on this planet, that which you gave freely.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 00:50:39 +0000
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