Re-Telling African Women Stories
My people,
These are interesting times we chose to be born into.
Surely, we must be here to do more
than bear terrified witness to the events that shape our world?
Perhaps this is our opportunity to step away from the transient troubles of the world
and look inside
And begin to remember who We Really Are.
Throughout my adult years I have been passionate about the challenges our youth and especially our young men face, perhaps due to my role as a father of three boys. Most recently however, I have become increasingly interested in learning more about the stories of the underprivileged, the marginalized, the shunned and the underrepresented members of our communities and offering my time and experience as a counselor and mentor to try lend a helping hand even if it’s no more than a word or a gesture of comfort. At fifty three years old my learning journey feels like it has just begun… and I continue seek new opportunities that will make me a better counselor, father, friend, community member and ultimately the best version of myself that I can ever become.
No matter how we slice it, I think logical cultures dignity and values, if were to be taken seriously, should save the world from chaos. Wierd, I Know.
The events that shape our world stem from our ego programming/conditioning. If we undo those programs, reboot back to the default factory setting of our true nature, then bliss would be our reality.
We search through life’s purpose with our eyes wide shut. You are right Wakahare. This time we’ve been brought down to our knees and forcefully made to look inside as individuals – with powerlessness to a fast changing society.
In precarious times, what each individually seeks inside themselves is different but could it be the find is subtly common?…peace!
That’s what self reflection tells me is who we really are, want and long from others. Our living spirits are hardly ever at peace so we shouldn’t misuse this opportunity to step away from the race and remember goodness, kindness & simplicity.
That in itself is enough for us to stay still and take time to look inside.
Vert well-said!
And once we remember, then the real journey begins in full consciousness!
Good stuff! Love it! 💘