EsiNdebeleni bathi ukukhula kulamanyala! This means that the older one gets, the more problem they encounter. Quite often being young, one is normally shielded from many issues of life. On the contrary its not only problems that are brought about aging. It is interesting to realize that one's perspective of life changes as time goes by. One will naturally be tested. One is given different situations and scenarios to juggle. Upon graduation the playing field is changed time and again. Its a vicious cycle.
The new year period, is one of the times I usually try to measure my maturity, and growth. There are times I have recorded some encouraging results on my self calibrated scale. Ye there are times when the meter does not move an inch. Times like that are not always fun. It is normal for human beings to evaluate themselves on their day to day lives. The same goes for business and private institutions. If for any reason that company did not make profit, or achieve its desired goal, the management will naturally make adjustments. Only dead wood managers, or leaders will not make necessary adjustment for the better when needed. For example Zimbabwe! That is a tragic, catastrophic and desolating sacrilege unfolding.
Its amazing how intelligent I became whenever the word Zimbabwe is mentioned. Without getting into much politics, I honest believe that there is no reason why the nation is going through such horror. We are not even a nation at war for God's sake. That would be acceptable for war tone places. Leaders must be in a position to sit down, and talk to make life better for their own people. Not even the least of Zimbabweans deserve to go through such trauma. I have always said that, no amount of education can save Zimbabwe, only when people are willing to use their common senses. Degrees upon degrees will not do anything to anybody. They will only decorate the walls. Those walls will be brought down by termites.
My challenges are doubled this year. United States is going through the harshest economic climate in many years. This is obviously not good news for some of us who are harboring here. Some things we take for granted might be lost. Many have lost their valuable things including their homes. Health care premiums will go up. Surveys are showing that a lot of people are now skipping doctor's appointments. Dental check up visits will be luxury. Companies are closing down. We have not seen the worst. Some of us who are raising young families might find the going tough. Diapers.(Izitshubo) Baby milk, wipes and things like that will not be affordable anymore. The young and the elderly will pay the price.
I am one person who has always managed to maintain a healthy lifestyle, physical wise. I have always been the envy of many. A lot of my work mates and friends thought I was ten years younger than my age. The past year saw me going off balance when it comes to weight issues. I can hardly fit into any of my only two suits. That is a cause for concern. In America obesity is the number one killer. Beside I can no longer afford buying any more suits being married and raising kids. Make no mistake, I am not about to be obese , but the alarm has gone off. I am headed the wrong way. On the other hand, I know that I never got this way willingly. Its the pressures of life and growing up. Juggling jobs, and changing diapers. Here there is neither man or woman!
Many times we are forced to eat fast foods. Whoever introduced the idea of drive through food ordering. In this country we are always on the run, and only come home too tired to cook, and ready for bed. That same thing is repeated next day, and so on. Most American foods contain a lot of fats, in the form of cheese. Sugar is also America's best ingredients. Unlike back home the food here is refined. This leads to diabetes, heart disease and other terminal diseases. Given the crazy schedules, we resort to the big Mac hamburgers. Quite frankly some of the food is addictive. Most of us are now drowning in the pool of oil, and carbohydrates. Its a time bomb.
My resolution this year is to take the challenge of leading a healthy lifestyle. Those of you who are struggling ngemikhaba ebanzi, must know that you not alone. A little walk around the neighborhood, goes a long way towards burning the extra calories. We must all stay active and drink water, instead of pops. Ikhokhakhola. If you have time to go to the gym do so. We can do this challenge as families. On a nice summer day, take your wife, spouse or girl friend, for a walk in the park. You can take the kids too. Ride a bike if you area has cycle tracks. Tell your friends to hold you accountable. I guarantee by the end of summer, you will fit in your old trousers which you bought from Gigas Boutique, way back when Zimbabwe was still Zimbabwe. If enough people sign up for this cause, I promise to show off my six peck in this page next summer.
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