WHAT DO YOU DESIRE?

What do you desire?

Remember when you were little and your school teacher asked you, "What do you want to be in future?" Many of us said,  "I want to be a lawyer !" with great enthusiasm, some of us said bizarre things such as, "I want to be Obasanjo !" again with great enthusiasm. Well some of us also said, "I want to have a big house, lots of clothes and shoes and I want to be happy too", well some of us that said this were probably laughed at by other kids. So from a young age we became conscious of what we desire, tailoring it according to what other people like, because we want to be respected, we want the acknowledgement and we don't want to be laughed at. Guess what, you are killing yourself for nothing.

The worst thing you can do to yourself is living your life according to the preferences of others. The great men and women of today are known for one thing - chasing their dreams despite all odds. They do not give in to circumstances that may stop them on their tracks. Take Barrack Obama for example, a black man who wanted to become the president of the great United States of America. How possible did that seem? But he went for it and achieved it. There are so many other people who went for their desires despite all odds.

Priyanka Chopra is an international figure today because she seized the day despite all odds. She refused to listen to the little bullies that constantly called her a "Brownie" (Indian). She also looked passed the expectations of her culture, getting married at a young age and having kids for her husband, instead she chose to chase a career - even one different from that of her family. Her parents were doctors but she chose showbiz. Today she is recognized as one of the best actors in India and a movie producer in both Bollywood and Hollywood. Priyanka Chopra produced the popular movie, Bay Watch. She is also an ambassador of UNICEF.

There is no limit to achieving your desires. What's the worst that can happen? You fail. When you fail once, you get back on your feet. Don't let the thought of failing stop you from getting that something that you want so much.  Never let people talk you down . In fact, it is those people who will tell you "DON'T DO IT' that will say "I'M GLAD YOU DID IT". Think on this and chase your dreams.

My name is Okonkwo Jemima Chineye. 
I'm a freelancer and particularly love to inspire and encourage people through my stories and poems.