EWII_Nocturnal animal

EWII

We know the species of rabbit or rat called Ewii in Igbo language. I don't know what it is called in other African languages. See the picture below.

Ewii is a nocturnal animal, that is, an animal that moves better at night. It lives in underground burrows or holes.

They are born and raised undergrond. This means they mainly grow without setting their eyes on the sun; and whenever they accidentally come out during the day or come into contact with the sun, they are dazzled by it.

Ewill loves darkness. It sees clearer at night. Thus darkness, gives it more security, freedom and peace.

Each time I think about how our people get irritated with knowledge, I remember Ewii. Like Ewii, many of us were born into the darkness of ignorance, grew up in ignorance, and matured to love ignorance.

Consequently, whenever they come in contact with knowledge, they are dazzled by its light. They are uncomfortable with it. They see the bringer of knowledge as an enemy that has come to destroy their peace and security. 

Do you know how many private messages I get every day telling me that our people are not yet mature for the knowledge we share here?

The question none of them has been able to answer till now is: Are our people mature for ignorance?

If you find yourself uncomfortable with knowledge, do not worry. It is not your fault. It is the environment in which you were born and raised.

If you were born in a different environment, you would have been different. However, you can help yourself by reading educational books, watching educational films, and interacting with men and women who love knowledge. Remember to open your eyes to see the wonders of nature. 

As you search for knowledge,  remember that there are PhD holders of darkness. Having a PhD does not mean that one is out of the cave. Some are developing in intellectual darkness. Avoid them.

Come out of the cave of ignorance. Remember, it will be difficult at first, but practice makes perfect. Destroy that cave of darkness so that you can appreciate who you are and where you are. 

Come out of that hole. You are not ewii.

Fada Angelo Chidi Unegbu