HLC W53E1: A burden or not?

[cescajove]

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Is there any phrase by any philosopher saying that “ humans' attitude can be unpredictable? ”. I know there might be but I can't start figuring it out so if you would do me the honor by pointing me to a link that would be cool. T for thanks in addy!😜 ... Pardon my lazy ass!

With the prompt from the #HiveLearnersCommunity, I can share a scenario I encountered in a bus while on transit that transpired between passengers in the bus. I was on my way from Ikeja heading to mile 2 _{(a very popular and major area in Lagos state).}

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Usually, when I board a public bus, I often observe my surroundings and other passengers both the ones that alight and the ones seated just to be familiar with the atmosphere before departure. In that way, I can sense a bit of trouble and imbalance. Essentially it's my habit as an introvert.

There was this particular lady who had her mobile phone on loudspeaker while she played gospel music, she was steadily wiggling her head to the rhythms as she vocally sings audibly. But then something was off! But I didn't want to divulge further so I snapped her memories off my head and focused on the road as we were about to take off!

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After a few kilometers from the boarding park, I heard her loud voice saying “praise thy lord”, well🤷‍♀️ it wasn't a new thing anymore as almost every bus that I enter either had a vendor preaching about their products or an evangelist preaching the gospel ... _{Every Nigerian can relate with this, yeah?}

When I heard her say that, I responded calmly and subtly, unmistakably not so loud. It seemed that no one answered her at first except me, then she tried again and again and it sorta made a negative impact on her mood but she didn't hide those emotions well enough to continue. The preaching began with sweet bitter rudeness with a touch of godly anger if I am permitted to use that because, from my judgment and perspective, she word-for-word rained insults and curse words on those that didn't respond to the phrase “Praise thy lord”.

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At first, the rest of the passengers turned deaf ears to what she had been saying for a while. Meanwhile, I on the other hand was laughing at what was going on because it was ridiculous.

Like why on earth would she use curse words on people in the name of preaching the gospel just because they weren't paying attention to her preaching...

I was saying this within me because I do not want to spark a controversy that would likely not go well in the end. So I maintained my stance and awaited the issue that would arise from that setting because, to be honest, she was going out of style. As the preaching continued with rage, the lady preacher prophesied that many passengers in that very bus I was in will die if they didn't listen to the word of God. A lady in a black flare dress sitting on the first seat row got up immediately and began rebuking her and wishing it back to her and her family members, that was when the whole bus was caught up in an undiluted conflict.

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A few passengers attacked the lady in a black flare dress, while others faced the lady preacher at the back sitting in the fourth seat row whilst, during this commotion, I was sitting behind the lady preacher that's the fifth seat row. I kept mute examining the whole situation and praying that our bus wouldn't get involved in an accident because the driver himself was fuming too.

This commotion was at its peak when other passengers alighted and new passengers entered. Passengers that were new to the whole scenario joined the heated argument and made it worse. At one point, I spoke out to the lady preacher and said “you started all of this problem, I think you should apologize generally to everyone" Personally for me, I wasn't affected by whatever she was saying because I don't believe those clumsy curse words. I further explained to her when she had given me her full attention that not everyone would buy the idea of you preaching and the rest.

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And if she wanted to get the attention of folks on the bus or anywhere that she should start with genuine preaching without expecting positive responses from people. I made her understand that once the message she is trying to pass gets to the person and people that truly and sincerely want to assimilate it, they would give you attention because I feel God's words are spirit. It travels to those who are seeking salvation and it can't be compelled to anyone except they accept it wholeheartedly.

She did as I suggested to her and she brought peace back to the bus. But before then, passengers almost fought themselves on the bus while some tried to pass for peace and love. Honestly to me, I would also apologize sincerely to them because if it wasn't for the mixed emotions she had at first it wouldn't have resulted in that mess. I figured that simply saying “ I'm sorry” and meaning it would help cease arguments and settle disputes, why prolong it when you have a shorter way to end this and save yourself a degradation of your prestige, personality, and composure?

I'm sure you have lots of things to say about this story, what would you say about this scenario if you were present there at that moment...?

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This is a response to a question from the #HiveLearnersCommunity weekly prompt edition 53 episode 1 #hl-exclusive & #hl-w53e1. You can also join by participating and sharing your outstanding view.

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Till next time guys, stay FIERCE💪🏻!!

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Comments

[pixresteemer]

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[obaro]

Omo na hero of the bus you be ooo.
I know say plenty drama full this write-up so because I dey imagine the scenario of that woman cursing passengers because they refused to respond to praise the lord...
Na by force?
Well, I learnt something: the thing is being a good observer coming in with word of wisdom at the right time for each situation
This is an interesting blog to read jare, thanks for sharing your lag experience, Its so relatable

[cescajove]

Which hero???
I won't take such praise biko...if you see bad thing say it out oh! It was such a funny experience that day aswear. I was super stressed that very day because of market errands, I carried load that day.

Thanks for stopping by... you are the best😜

[tengolotodo]

I would have blanked her.
I can't be doing with people pushing or preaching something down at you, it does not matter what it is!

[cescajove]

That's exactly my thoughts Tengo!
At last everything went well... because she caused a scene in that very bus... How are you doing Tengo?... I meant how are you feeling?

[tengolotodo]

yeah and these people have thick skins and don't care when they cause a scene!

Ah still a bit bunged up with cold now, but getting there... How are you Cesca;)

[cescajove]

Oh cool! I'm glad getting so much better now siree!! Say hello to maltida💗

[offia66]

A preacher raining insults on people because they failed to respond or give attention to her preaching, what a preacher 🤦. The world is turning into something else.

[cescajove]

Haaaaaa...I was like seriously!
Everyone is really frustrated at what's happening in Nigeria and behaving this way towards passengers is not nice and uncalled for.

[jhymi]

Definitely isn't a woman of God or anything she's portraying herself to be because everyone knows you should start preaching with love. Omo I no for take that kind curse lightly o. But don't mind me, I'll just shut up and plug in my earphones.😂😭
I'm happy you restored peace Cesca. That's so nice.🌺✨

[cescajove]

You know that feeling and atmosphere you get when you are in deep praise and worship ehh??... that was her situation before preaching! It was cool by me! but when she deviated I was shocked😂. No be everyone took that curse words lightly oh! I didn't even flinch cause it's not for me.
Thanks for stopping by...ciao amigo🙌

[sperosamuel15]

humans' attitude can be unpredictable?

I've not seen it yet but I don't need someone to tell me this.... It's just too obvious 😂

Wonders shall never end, so it's now a must to respond to preaching 😂😂
What about traditionalists in the room... You will compel them also?

Most times, sorry helps us a lot but it gets bad when we can't use it at all even when we are wrong

Great story to link up the prompt.. thanks for sharing
Popped in via @dreemport

[cescajove]

So you haven't seen the phrase anywhere...who I go follow bayi🤣?
Omoh! She was making it compulsory because no one wanted to reply to her preaching and chants.

Imagine the type of thing we are facing in Nigeria and person go come dey preach inside bus for hot afternoon, pelu thinking🤣..and you wan force them? Ko work nau!

After the whole drama, people gave her suggestions and advice in case of next time... I won't be the one to stop God's work.
Thanks for popping in oh🙌🏼

[sperosamuel15]

😂😂😂😂😂

I won't be the one to stop God's work.

This is so funny abeg 😂

You're welcome

[protokkol]

Hmmm this is a tragedic one i would say but the very first mistake the preacher did was using insulting words like you said earlier. She wasn't setting up the example and our generation today so much believe in you being an example before having the keys to our heart,mind and interest.

Assuming she was seen raising a dead man back to life before she entered that bus, even if she called everyone in the bus a moron i bet alot of people wouldn't do anything because they believe she has a great reputation with the holy spirit.

Well you at least did a great job there by putting her through the initial steps to capture the hearts of people. Good post.

[cescajove]

You nailed it aswear!!
Indeed if she was seen raising the dead ehhh... respect for plenty wella. Folks believe in miracle or perhaps I should say magic...errm can't say!
I truly do not want to interfere because I was stressed out and me pouring out energy that is supposed to be reserved to generate strength wasn't my thing at that time.

But when the driver too was fuming ehh...am like shooo... Na die we dey oh🤣... I had to talk abeg.

Thanks for stopping by ...🙌🏼

[wongi]

Bus and other public transport dramas are always so juicy. It's always best to stay out of the whole drama.

It's a good thing that you spoke up when you did because who knows how it would have ended.

I understand the woman's emotions tho. When everyone is giving a deaf ear as you're trying to preach the gospel, it can paaain

#dreemport

[cescajove]

E dey pain somehow sha...so I understood when she had mixed emotions lol... indeed the dramas that happens inside public bus is so funny, there's no where that is doesn't happen as far as in lagos state😂

[wongi]

That means you get daily dose of drama whenever you step out😂😂. Funny fact is that people are always ready to get involved, even when it doesn't concern them.. tch

[cescajove]

Haa dem plenty oh🤣
Everyone is crazy in Lagos State... Abuja is not like this city! Thanks for stopping by🙌🏼

[wongi]

It's always a pleasure dear

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You did a great job preventing a fight :)

The woman never should have presented the gospel in such a negative way!

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[seleminkling]

I can relate to that kind of situation. It has happened to me more often than not. It is one reason I left Lagos. Thanks for sharing and bringing back memories, Nne.