As of late I've noticed a re-occurring trend among members of the Somali community. Many of whom I've spoken to complain about the issues they face from the barriers they face trying to access different public services to financial woes and political turmoil back in Somalia, all of which they blamed others for. The problem this type of attitude creates is a diversion from taking responsibility for the goals one wishes to achieve in life. Additionally it allows people to approach issues with a victimised approach which means the chances of a progressive change occurring instinctively becomes minimal. A society will not change unless its people are willing to take a proactive lead towards bringing that change. I believe our people have a great potential and the sky really is the limit for what they can achieve. My only hope is that they realise that and start tapping into it.
Now that my rant of the day is out of the way, I'm welcoming the arrival of the British summer which officially started yesterday. Though Britain is famous for its aimless weather, there is always something fresh and exciting about the beginning of summer. It brings a sense of joyfulness, lifting people's spirits up.
Happy days ahead, I reckon :)
