The story of my life, learn from it.
Hello everyone here in this wonderful community (motherhood). my name is Ekojah Moses but you can find me here as @ekojah.Iam a father.No parent will like his or her wards or children to be less than or equal to them.All parents want their Children to be greater than them.
I am reminded of the mistakes I made in my youth. One decision, in particular, changed the year I suppose to graduate from the university .I was expelled from university in my second year for impersonating my friend in an examination. It was a reckless and desperate move, driven by fear and panic.
I had always been a good student in high school, but university was a different thing. my friend offered to let me take his place in an examination, I saw it as a way out. I thought it would buy me some time to catch up on my studies and get back on track.
But, that's not what happened. I was caught by the external supervisor and the consequences were severe. I was expelled from the university, and my academic career was put on hold. I was devastated. I had let myself and my family down.I became element of caricature in my village Agatu Local Government area of Benue state and virtually everywhere .
Looking back, I realize how foolish I was. I had thrown away an opportunity that many people would kill for. Infact, my fear and anxiety get the better of me, and it had cost me dearly. But, as I advise my children Joy, matha and Esther before writing this
story on that experience, I am reminded of the lessons I learned from it.
I learned that honesty is always the best thing. If I had been honest about my struggles and pursuit of my dreams and sought help, things might have turned out differently. Instead, I tried to take a shortcut because of money and it backfired.
I told my children that there is no substitute for hard work and dedication. I thought I could cheat my way to success, but it doesn't work that way. You have to put in the effort if you want to achieve your goals.Iam equally telling the whole world right now again that there is no substitute for hard work and commitment.
Being expelled from university was a setback, but it wasn't the end of my story. I picked myself up, dusted myself off, and started again. I went back to School- College of Education Akwanga Nasarawa state. worked hard, and eventually graduated.
As I look at my children and everyone reading this true story of my life now, I want them to learn from my mistakes. I want them to know that it's okay to struggle, but it's not okay to cheat. I want them to understand that hard work and dedication are the keys to success, not shortcuts , not lust of eyes, not lust of flesh, not love of money and impersonation. I want everybody to know that failure is a part of life, but it's not the end of the world.
In fact, failure can teach you valuable lessons and make you stronger and wiser. So, my dear readers and hivers remember to always be honest, work hard, and learn from your failures. I always tell my children to remember this story as a testament to the fact that you can overcome anything, no matter how difficult it may seem.
Source: All pictures are mine.