Veteran Nollywood legend Chiwetalu Agu has gone viral with a deep reflection on contentment.
In a post shared Oct 26 on his Instagram, he warned Nigerians to stop comparing lives, because we usually want what others have without knowing the price they paid for it.
He listed what he calls “Life’s Ironies”:
“The poor wants money, while the rich want peace. The young want to grow up, while the old wish they could be young again. Those who have little want more, while those who have much, sometimes wish they needed less.”
“The married long for freedom, while the single long for love. The unknown want fame, while the famous longs for privacy. The unemployed wants to work, while the employed wish they have fewer responsibilities. The broken wants to heal, while those who are hurting longs for happiness.”
“The truth is you can’t have it all, be happy with what you have and never take anything for granted.”
“Do not become so focused on what you lack that you forget to appreciate what you already possess. Be grateful and never compare your life to someone else.”
“The grass is always greener on the other side until you discover what it takes to keep it green, someone may have the money you desire but lack the peace you enjoy.”
“A healthy person has a thousand wishes but a sick person has only one. Learn to appreciate your own journey.”
There have been reactions from fans on Social media with some calling it vintage Agu wisdom – same man who gave us comic jargons now giving us life jargons.
