Focus on the Greater things in life which matters

It has been my habit to surf the web, every once in a while, to read about events happening in the world. What I do different from most people that I know is that I do not limit myself to news websites. I make use of the WORLD WIDE web ... lol. So today I stumbled on this you tube video on Cameroon. The vidoe shows a journalist/ photographer journalist being beaten by a military man. Yes, 2 of them ganged up on him!!! Where else do you see such a thing happen besides somewhere like Cameroon. The old adage of pictures are worth a thousad words speaks for itself ... in this case video is worth a million words. Just watch the link for yourself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfgZs4qmGd4&feature=player_embedded


I really am unable to describe my initial reactions but I know that I was filled with pity for the journalist, anger at the military men and the Cameroon system. I'm not sure why this guy was being beaten but lets even assume that this was a facility where video cameras are not allowed, wouldn't it be appropriate to stop this journalist in a civil manner. Is all this jungle mannerism called for???
and guess what? In the end, this military man will suffer no consequences, that's just what it is.

If you've been reading my previous posts, you must have noticed that I do have a strong interest in international health specifically, in doing missionary work, as my schedule permits, in Cameroon either during or when I'm done with my Surgery residency. Actions of those in charge of the law, those in the position to protect citizens and up hold the law are the very ones who abuse it. It's very easy to say well, I will never step foot in such a place. A place where people are above the law and there's, in actuality, no such thing as citizens rights. My emotional mental capacity wants to do that but my rational mental mind is kicking in.

So what I think is my take away from such a situation is that- stay back and do nothing and nothing changes. In fact, things might actually worsen. In this world, one must realize that: On the highway to your destination you will see many side streets and exits; some will look like short cuts to your destination, others will lead to very appealing places which you can see from the highway. Keep on going and stay focused on your destination because you're not just exploring, you know where you're going.

If one doesn't look past the smaller things in life, one will never set forth to do the greater things that matters.

They say, the smaller things in life matters. Well, your plan in life, what is dear to your heart matters most. Let the smaller things in life serve as small breaks on that highway journey but remember that what matters most is you completing that journey despite the smaller things in life.

Thanks for reading and feel free to comment.

Check out this you tube clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfgZs4qmGd4&feature=player_embedded