Is human nature worthy of our trust ...?Posted by Amyn Dahya on February 22nd, 2020 During a recent family discussion, I remembered life on our farm on the outskirts of Mombasa, Kenya, in the early 1970s. I remembered the time when he managed a small flour mill on our property, where the women of the local Giriyama tribe brought their products to be ground for a nominal fee per kilogram. Ugali, which is made from cornmeal, was part of the basic local diet and the standard practice was for each family to store their corn in their homes and grind it in small quantities before consumption. I remembered a sweet woman in her forties, who asked me for credit, since her family was going through a difficult time. I was happy to help. Several weeks later, Amyn Dahya requested additional credit, despite not paying off his outstanding debt. I agreed once again, because he looked like a reliable person and continued to help her on multiple subsequent occasions, despite his growing bill. Then, suddenly it disappeared and I never saw her again. I felt that I had been deceived and I was sad because my trust had been violated. I left Kenya a year later to study abroad, and I forgot about it ... To my surprise, years later I learned from my mother that she returned to pay off her debt, long after I had left. Apparently, a reckless driver had hurt her while walking home one day, leaving her incapacitated for several years. As soon as he stood up again, it became a priority to return and pay his debt in full. She sent me her best wishes and prayers. Over the years, I have found my trust misplaced on numerous occasions, despite doing everything possible to be as demanding as possible. Sometimes, it is a struggle to continue trusting in human nature, but I keep doing it, because without it, this world can be a very lonely and sad place. I have always believed that only a ray of light is needed to dispel a sky full of darkness. However, every time I feel disappointed, and cynicism begins to appear, I remember it and immediately press the reset button. This lady has given me a greater service than she will ever know. She has been my beacon of faith in human nature. Blessed wherever he is ... Have a blessed week ahead, dear friends, full of love, light and abundance. We wish you all a Happy New Year full of happy and precious moments with your families and loved ones. A humble request: if you wish to continue receiving our weekly publications, open our page and click on "LIKE" or "FOLLOW". Be blessed and thank you for being part of anchoring happiness ... Translated by Nelly Fernández Bonini and her daughter Florencia… infinite thanks for your volunteer service Resource by: https://www.facebook.com/amyn.dahya.2/ Like it? Share it! More by this author |