5000 Miles - Carrying A Dream

The saying that, ‘life is what you make of it’, echoes hope for those with high expectations, as they expect better things to come. Sadly, this is not always matched by reality. One can be complacent, with familiar surroundings and lifestyles that they are accustomed to. If goalposts are moved, lifelong dreams may not be realised. Blessing, hails from a less privileged background and is resigned to his ‘destiny’. This is the norm for many. He may not know any different and people may resort to coping strategies, in the face of adversity. This is when the best comes out of people and motivate them to fight for their dreams. Aspirations may be dashed, as people are forced to exist in a harsh environment which strengthens their determination. For Blessing, he cannot help imagining what a better life could be Five Thousand Miles away carrying his dream about future aspirations. In many contexts, the youth have no choice but to prepare for a future and Blessing was no exception. Spurred-on by hardship and other negative factors, Blessing will chase his dream with a challenge and hope that this to come true.