Have you ever noticed how people often rush to congratulate you, but when it comes to actual support, they’re nowhere to be found? It’s like they’re more comfortable with offering empty praise than rolling up their sleeves to help.
At first glance, congratulations seem like a genuine show of support. Who doesn’t love a good “way to go!” or “you deserve it!”? But scratch beneath the surface, and it’s clear that congratulations can be a convenient cop-out. It’s easier to send a quick message or shout out some praise than to actually put in the effort to help.
And let’s be real – our social media culture has made it ridiculously easy to offer congratulations without actually doing anything meaningful. We can just click a button or send a quick text, and voila! We feel like we’ve done our part.
But here’s the thing: congratulations aren’t a replacement for real support. If someone’s going through a tough time or needs help with something, a simple “good job” isn’t going to cut it. We need to be willing to put in the work and offer tangible support.
So, let’s make a conscious effort to move beyond just congratulations. Let’s show up for each other, offer a helping hand, and actually be there for the people who need us. That’s where the real magic happens.
– Asuku Sufyan Onimisi writes from Okene.
