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Who you are reflects and glows an abundance of light and life, Yes it attracts those that share a great deal and quality of life that resonates joy. Your expression and posture tells it all. Despite all the downfalls you may be encountering, there is nothing like lifting rather picking up yourself and brushing off the dust. Stand tall and put on that genuine smile, remember you are not obligated to live life for someone. If anything a better way to say it will be, your life is yours to live. Its up to you if you want to be controlled in how you live your life. Should i mention its not only people that can control others, but the choices we make, and choices that later turn into a cage that we cage ourselves in. Whats your desire if not your wish for life? are you living because you were born or you are born to live?. As corny as the question may be, truth be told not everyone can give a straight forward answer. I repeat not everyone can dig deeper to find the answer to the question at hand. I am not here to question people's choices neither am i here to judge what people do. Like Morgan Heritage will say " Don't haffi dread to be Rasta". You do not have to have something to be somebody. Be you and i be me.

Friends

The meaning of friend is explained and shown in many ways. Through words, expression, deeds and gestures. Value the honesty of those that give from the heart and share with soul. Appreciate the presence of those that care and will at all times be protective and kind to you . This is because they know you share the same sentiments. We meet new friends everyday but none compare to the one/s that respect and love us regardless. Know your friends but most of all be the friend that they are to you. A friend listens and doesn't hear, a friend communicates instead of rumble. Do you know your friends, but most of all do they know you. It's easy to say YES,but that YES has to come with a lot of strong supporting elements. Never take advantage of your friends neither should you allow yourself to be used. Lets make a better world by being the good friends we are. Be you and I be me.

School is important

Is Africa in England? C'mon people I acknowledge not all of us are intelligent. But whatever happened to the so-called common sense. This one person who will remain unknown while I am writing this post, asked me if my accent was from England in Africa?. When I though they were done, they dropped another mass destruction statement. "Your accent sounds Russian"really!!! Somebody please help, at first I thought it was just illiteracy but it's ignorance. We can always blame the school system, family at home plays a upper hand in teaching their kids. At the end of it all the person finished by saying "I don't like Africans". Ok! Fine whatever your reason is, that's not shedding off any layer of pride in my melatonin. Besides I am looking at a black person making a fool out of themselves. Keep your hatred to yourself and believe you me I am not going to question you. It's your prerogative. While in Africa, South Africa to be specific. At school we were asked to study the world map. That meant knowing each country and it's capital city, official language and its president or prime minister. This exercise at school enhanced my knowledge rather my geographical awareness. Do you know how lame you sounds and look when you are blubbering BS!! You brag about being an American. Really!! But yet you are lacking a fundamental element in your life, and that is education. Indeed ignorance is a bliss , all I can do is look and keep moving. I am one of many educated Africans, I do pride my self of who i am and my hard earned success. As for my identity, I will value and treasure my being. Appreciate yourself and you will find it in your heart to value and appreciate others regardless of color, race or creed. School is important, reading is valuable. Have at least two friends who are smarter that you, trust me it helps. Don't let ignorance dictate your actions. And don't let actions tarnish your persona. Know that your personality and your vocabulary are representatives of who you are as human being.

Love

Love is the key to all doors, wether political, religious or social. Unfortunately society has mistaken love for something else. Something else like money or should I say lust. There is love everywhere and in every place. You know there is love whenever you are surrounded by positive vibes and energy. You know people have love if they look at you and genuinely smile and shake your hand firmly while looking at you straight up. While in South Africa I spent most of my time in Rooderport, Meadowlands, Alberton and Downtown Jorburg. What I found and experienced was nothing but love from strangers and those I know. It's love that keeps South Africans at peace, yes crime and corruption is evident. But people have learnt to surpass the negative with positive. The love I am expressing is not the intimate or physical. But I am talking love for one and those around. There is something about how South Africans engage in conversations, the versatility of language and style brings a vibrant and a powerful force. We trust but we give benefit of the doubt the room. Love for mankind is still the foundation for all. Do I find the love I am talking about here in the west? Maybe but again souls are depressed here in the west. i might be wrong but i l know I am right. Maybe it's all about people wanting things done for them. By wanting things sone for you one looses esteem and appreciation and for the most they loose touch of the greater picture in life. Love you for you, love the one/s around you. Respect and accept what's at hand but make change for yesterday and tomorrow. South Africa will at all times remain in my heart I am Africa and Africa is me. The polarized leadership thats creating differences and glorifying money in my country, has created a bridge between the have and have not. Fortunately the average South African is not phased by all this. They still work up with a smile and a golden expression. An expression that says I am happy to be alive and to be Africa. We are our own Buddha and peace we can create and maintain. Love we can restore and share with those we know as well as with strangers. Africa is rich not only of resources but rich of love and raw culture. Appreciate Africa and Africa will embrace you. Be you and I be.

A smile

A smile It relaxes your facial muscles releasing all the tension and rids off those invading wrinkles It's priceless, if executed well it heals and it connects souls. One thing about a smile is that it can't be faked. Yes some may think they can fake it. But why fake a smile, something that is so special and natural. Regardless of all the mayhem and total confusion, don't allow yourself to be swallowed by depression and negative energies. Your smile can change the world, but it will take you to change your world first. Be the example of what a smile can do. It's true not everyone who is everybody will welcome or accommodate your genuineness , don't be dissuaded you have all it takes to make the best of this life. Look around you and count how many people are smiling every minute of the hour, go ahead wether you are driving or in your office, look around. Sad faces yeah? People are sad and frustrated but this is not an excuse to not share something so powerful and magical. Share your smile because you are beautiful, handsome and special. Don't let that smile go to waste, fortunately it does not expire. But it can fade away with life and be gone for ever. Be you and I be me

My Africa

No matter how long i have been away from my homeland, i am constantly reminded of its greatness and beauty every time i step and set foot in African soils. Like the saying goes " there is no place like home", i agree a 110%.My South Africa is changing or should i say has changed from what it was when i left home 2001. The landscape has been transformed to something i never knew, more buildings that are occupied by the rich, and the have nots have been moved out to the townships and even further. Seeing this i was reminded of what is taking place presently in USA, take a look in Washington SE,NE, around Trinidad and Bennett Park area. The condos that are built every day and night,making room for those that have and can afford. The have not that have occupied the space for the past 20 years now they are pushed out like they never existed. This image seemed not to surprise me as South Africa is taking all these crazy ideas to separate rather make it known that the poor have no place in the city. Unemployment keeps soaring the skies, people are desperate and the politicians are constantly meeting with all these top notch individuals. Planning nothing but spending and making it look like they are developing new programs to create employment. The South Africa i know and the Africa we all know is going down hill, despite all the rich resources we own and claim. Again its the very leaders that we helped fight for this Africa that are putting it to brinks of shame. The pride of Africa will never vanish, and yes we have all the resources but who is controlling them? now its the blacks and they have learnt the ropes of the business, now they are showing greed like no other. I love change and development, but not at the expense of my happiness and destruction of my country. The people everyday they wake up to walk or catch the taxis to work, you look at their faces and you cant help but notice the smiles thats make one love Africa. The people have grown to accept the fact that is, and the reality of what the continent and country has become. The least one can do is make a better world for themselves and maintain peace and harmony. Again the smile is a wonderful and powerful thing. The people of my country continue to open arms and accommodate and share rather spend a minute or two conversing. But the contrast of all this is that the rich are depressed to the core, see them driving in their fancy BMW's and Mercedes Benz, the expressions on their faces is nothing to talk about. Beside all i love my country and continent, with hopes that change will come and all those that live in and on the land of the Big Five will have a better life and benefit from all that Africa has to offer. Again they call her Africa, i call her my home. Be you and i be me