I Wrote a Letter to My Problem
You may want to use it sometime
Dear Problem,
I see no reason to ask how you are, as you use every opportunity to drench me with red fear.
You’ve been around for a while. Your ways are never far from my thoughts. I haven’t addressed you directly, but we’ve been together for a while, so it’s time I acknowledge you and let you know how I feel about your persistent goal to become the most important thing in my life.
I’ll start by saying “your days will soon be over.” Nigerians have a saying, ‘no condition is permanent.’ Everything is subject to change, and you, problem, are no exception. You expend so much energy trying to carve a permanent place in my life. No matter how strong you become, one day you will have to let go. That’s the cycle of life. Deal with it!
Also, I don’t intend to talk about you constantly. You are not that important. My friends and I have much better things to do, like sharing ideas and aspirations, keeping fit and dancing. In line with that, you won’t be the sole focus of prayers. I will seek counsel, but you won’t overwhelm my life.
Three, my feelings are not based on you. I know you will hang around, but I choose joy. I admit, you are a serious problem and difficult to resolve but hey, life is bigger than you. My feelings are within my power and come from a place deep inside where you cannot reach, so quit trying. I will laugh, sing and sleep. Deal with it.
Four, I am working on a solution to get rid of you. I have faith and I believe that God has given me everything I need for life and victory. I know the end of the matter, I will be victorious, I stand strong in this belief. I am pushing at doors with faith and patience, using all tools at my disposal. I am not afraid of hard work or taking a risk. You won’t be staying long, dear and I won’t miss you.
I have made my position and boundaries clear. From experience, I know you won’t respect these boundaries.
To be honest, I feel sorry for you, you work so hard to control me. Whispers of dread, a ripple through the wind. Sometimes, it does seem you’re winning, but I also get the feeling that you know what a loser you are.
I don’t have that much time to spend on this letter, but I trust it has been useful for you to see things from my perspective. I guess this knowledge will only make you try harder, which in turn makes the victory sweeter for me.
I must annoy you once again. Did you realise that your presence is really a stepping stone to my destiny? You should study history books or personal biographies. Problems always precede advancement.
So long problem. Hang around if you please, I have moved on.
Keno.
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