When I was in grade 9 I finally figured out that I can never be Jennifer hudson,beyonce or the girl next door but I can be myself.So I searched myself and found my identity in christ.I now know why Im here and who I am.I am an African child created to fulfil Gods purpose on earth.I do not worship or sacrifice to my ancestors but I do acknowledge them as part of me hence I still praise their names.I dont make my hair straight and skin lighter for a reason.I rely not on individualism but rather interrelatedness,interconnectedness and interdependency with others,earth and God.Thats the spirit of UBUNTU(humanity)-I am because we are.As I approach my last week of my first year in university,studying the course of my dreams,I realise and understand that my education(whatever qualification I obtain) would mean nothing if my family and myself only benefit from it.My education should mean my communitys education,my success theirs.Its not that I want to be poor or just not dreaming big enough,I often explain myself to others.Its just that I have lived in both a two room house(experienced being finacially and emotionally needy) and in a 6 room house(experiencing the luxury that kids down the street only dream of).so my point is this,yes we cant save the world from poverty and other needs but we can save someone.To the world your small act might be something but to someone your small act might mean the world.I choose to make a life for myself that is not so comfortable,covered with diamonds and gold not allowing me to see and feel my neighbours pain.And I ask of my close ones to gently redirect me shall I lose focus on my purpose.I am Snenhlanhla maDona Zindela.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:33:01 +0000
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