Once upon a time, when you were Somebody,
everyone looked up to you and paid homage. People gave their undivided
attention to your every word, whim and fancy.
They didn’t even mind your sarcasm, bad manners or indifferent attitude
when it suited you! You were Somebody. You commanded loyalty and compliance,
sometimes forced, from people who depended on you and wanted to stay in your
good book. Priority was always given for your pleasure and comfort. It was a good life and certainly nice being
Somebody.
However, nothing lasts forever. You should know. Today you’ve been shoved
aside like yesterday news. People are
not dancing to your tune. You’ve had
your moment and others are waiting in line, eager to fill your vacant spot. You
might say it doesn’t matter but it does in some ways. Being honest you would admit that it was nice
to get the best table at your favorite restaurant. Being candid you would recall that it was
cool to be up on stage, in the limelight, for some award presentation. It would be frank of you to acknowledge the
happy tingling sensation you felt when you were heaped with recognition,
applause and accolades
Superficial and insincere as these may be,
nevertheless you beamed at the ceremonial flattery. Even if a title was bought and a place at the
VVIP table was secured through inappropriate arrangements, still, it was nice!
Yes, there’s no denying that we enjoy being
Somebody and while we are in this privileged position we should remember to
take advantage and do as much good for the common man as possible. To be a Somebody with a heart for everybody
is certainly more noble than a Somebody who cares for nobody but himself. Our worldly status, no matter how exalted, is
only for a time. When our tenure is
over, we can whine and grumble and even plead injustice but what good will that
do us?
Seasons change. It is wise to recognize that all earthly possessions
and pleasures, big or small, are temporary.
Today you may be Somebody. In a blink of an eye you can be Nobody! How will that affect you?
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