The Oscar Ajoku Blog

Back then in the 90’s, it was difficult being yourself. At least for me. At least for a lot of kids. There was always a standard to live up to; your parent’s, society’s etc. I’m not saying it’s not the same now, with the plethora of people being driven by TikTok and Instagram standards; it is. Just that back then, there weren’t a lot of options. Or should I say, not a lot that you thought you typically stood a chance at. In other words, you were conditioned to be freely allowed to be a bunch of things except what you oftentimes wanted the most.  Anyway, there were also the ones who got away, pursuing their own dreams and didn’t give a care in the world about what anyone else thought. But for others, they were subjected to be what was assumed right, safe or just merely achievable. In those days, as it also is today, the easiest way to navigate such ways was timidity. Arguing with your guardians or teachers over a case you knew you were going to lose was clearly a waste of time. No o...

On any given day, I would have chosen to title this “ What I would do if I was a billionaire, ” however this will do for today. A preacher in the United States, Frank W. Gunsaulus, already utilized the same title but with the word millionaire and not billionaire during a sermon in the late 1800’s and it led to the birth of Illinois Institute of Technology. Nevertheless, the result wasn’t ingrained in his choice of title, but in the passion that drove his proposal and the openheartedness of that one man amongst many who heard it and received it.  So, rather than bicker over proper article titles, let’s focus on what’s most important—possibilities. You see, giving back to society is one of the most used modern day cliché terms, but as much as it is cliché it is also very necessary. It is necessary because it’s how we find our inner celestial nature. The very reason for the creation of mankind was to give back to creation. In Genesis, the command of God to man all revolved around givi...