By Shehu Sani
I have visited the luxurious homes of many of my wealthy friends and made a few observations. They possess well-stocked libraries filled with an array of books, yet they lack the time and composure to indulge in reading.
Their homes boast standard
swimming pools, but they rarely find the time to swim. These friends own
multiple cars, but they are always driven in the bulletproof one. They have
beautiful home gardens, but seldom do they have the leisure for a home picnic.
Their dining tables are adorned
with all kinds of food, but they can only consume what their doctors recommend.
Despite owning the most expensive phones, they are familiar with only a few
apps. They have state-of-the-art gyms at their disposal, but these facilities
are hardly ever used. Tennis courts are also part of their estates, yet they
are rarely seen playing.
In essence, they have
everything except time for themselves. They accumulate wealth and material
possessions but seem to miss out on the simple joys and relaxation these
amenities are meant to provide. The irony is stark: despite their abundance,
they are deprived of personal time and enjoyment.
The clock ticks for every man,
a reminder of the inevitable passage of time and the futility of vanities if
one cannot pause to savor life. Wealth and possessions, no matter how grand,
lose their meaning without the time to enjoy them. The true richness of life
lies not in material abundance but in the ability to appreciate and enjoy the
present moment.
Shehu Sani is a Nigerian senator,
an author, playwright and a human rights activist. He is the President of the
Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria and was the Chairman of Hand-in-Hand, Africa.
He was a leading figure in the struggle for the restoration of democracy in
Nigeria.
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