A lot of us especially in this part of the world tend to look away from around us to find solutions to problems that confront us. Recently, it is becoming more evident that if we just look around us to see what experiences and resources we can harness to face challenges around us, we could begin to make some progress. Many times we import solutions that we cannot adapt to our situations because of cultural, historical, political, regional or economic differences. When we try to use these methods, we end up complicating issues and oftentimes looking stupid. Music, entertainment and education readily come to mind; the importation in these areas are changing lifestyle choices that make it difficult for any meaningful growth to take place. When even African cuisine is seen to be something for the low income earners, one begins to wonder how far we are going to take this. International integration is now huge but until you appreciate what you have, you cannot bring anything to the table, you will continue living off others. We have an abundance of what it takes (human and natural resources) to take our position in the committee of nations but until we look inward to seek for solutions to our issues, we will remain in the grasp of more developed nations. History has evidence to substantiate this but we have even turned our back on our history. How much lower are we going to sink...
AFRICA IS A CONTINENT ON THE MOVE AND HER YOUTHS ARE HER GREATEST RESOURCE."We cannot always build a future for our youth, but we can always build our youth for the future."Franklin D. Roosevelt. MentorAfrica looks to help youths, through various life transition mentoring topics, to prepare youths for development and leadership that will help them change the African narrative whenever the opportunity arises.
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
AFRICA, LOOK INWARD - AFRIQUE, REGARDEZ VERS L'INTÉRIEUR
Monday, 19 September 2016
MentorAfrica: "COMINGS AND GOINGS" - "LES VAS ET LES VIENS"
MentorAfrica: "COMINGS AND GOINGS" - "LES VAS ET LES VIENS": The journey of life is full of "goings" and "comings" We leave loved ones for periods of time and reunite, we leave jobs...
"COMINGS AND GOINGS" - "LES VAS ET LES VIENS"
The journey of life is full of "goings" and "comings" We leave loved ones for periods of time and reunite, we leave jobs for other jobs, we start projects, finish and move on to others, the list goes on. Life is dynamic, there is always movement... I just came from a two week stay with a cousin who just had a baby as it is encouraged by our custom in my part of the world; we give a helping hand to a new mother when we are in a position to do so. It was a very emotional parting at the end of my stay. I began to think of the time we had together and to what extent I achieved my purpose of making life easier for this young mum. It also made me think about the fact that life is made of these moments; when we start and when we finish. I realised that it is what we do between these two defining moments that gives meaning to our lives. Do not live life in such a way that your beginnings are full of excitement and your endings are full of regrets. Maximise moments in your life in such a way that you look back and say "I did my best" Have a lovely week!
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Le voyage de la vie est pleine "des vas" et "des viens" Nous quittons nos proches pour quelque temps et puis après nous nous réunissons, nous laissons des emplois pour d'autres emplois, nous commençons des projets, nous les accomplissons et nous passons à d'autres, la liste continue. La vie est dynamique, il y a toujours des mouvements ... Je viens de faire un séjour de deux semaines avec une cousine qui vient d'avoir un bébé comme il est encouragé par notre coutume dans ma partie du monde; nous donnons un coup de main à une nouvelle mère quand nous sommes en mesure de le faire. Ce fut une séparation très émotif à la fin de mon séjour. J'ai réfléchis sur le temps que nous avions eu ensemble et à quel point j'ai atteint mon but de rendre la vie plus facile pour cette jeune maman. Il m'a aussi fait penser au sujet du fait que la vie se compose de ces moments; quand on commence et quand on fini. J'ai compris que ce que nous faisons entre ces deux moments décisifs
qui donne sens à notre vie. Il ne faut pas vivre d'une manière telle que vos débuts sont pleins d'enthousiasme et vos terminaisons sont pleines de regrets. Maximisez les moments de votre vie, de telle sorte que vous pouvez regarder en arrière et dire "je l'ai fait de mon mieux" Ayez une belle semaine!
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
MentorAfrica: GUARD YOUR SPACE! - PROTÉGEZ VOTRE ESPACE!
MentorAfrica: GUARD YOUR SPACE! - PROTÉGEZ VOTRE ESPACE!: They say the sky is large enough to accommodate the birds without them colliding. True. Birds have a free range to express themselves in the...
GUARD YOUR SPACE! - PROTÉGEZ VOTRE ESPACE!
They say the sky is large enough to accommodate the birds without them colliding. True. Birds have a free range to express themselves in their beauty and power. True. Does that, however, exempt them from having issues with one another? Absolutely not! Expecting to walk through life without opposition is an illusion. Knowing when to step aside and picking what battles are important is what separates the grain from the chaff. Know how to manage your space and who to allow into your space. Be smart. Be wise. Life is a collection of choices, no one can make them for you. Take responsibility. You will be happy if you have enough courage to do so. Have a great day!
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Tuesday, 30 August 2016
MentorAfrica: EVEN THE SNAIL KNOWS - MEME L'ESCARGOT LE SAIT
MentorAfrica: EVEN THE SNAIL KNOWS - MEME L'ESCARGOT LE SAIT: Dreams are fine as long as you wake up to pursue them. Dream, incubate but rise to birth and grow what you have inside. No matter how beauti...
EVEN THE SNAIL KNOWS - MEME L'ESCARGOT LE SAIT
Dreams are fine as long as you wake up to pursue them. Dream, incubate but rise to birth and grow what you have inside. No matter how beautiful pictures are, they cannot be appreciated when they are just negatives. Even the snail knows that it has to come out of its shell in order to move forward and show off what it has. If you do not give life to your dream it will not benefit you or anybody. History needs your story, get it out, don't just dream! Enjoy your day!
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Les rêves sont bien aussi tant que vous vous réveillez pour les poursuivre. Rêvez, incubez, mais levez-vous pour la naissance et la croissance de ce que vous avez à l'intérieur. Peu importe combien les images sont belles, on peut pas les apprécier quand elles sont seulement des négatives. Même l'escargot sait qu'il doit sortir de sa coquille afin d'avancer et de montrer ce qu'il a. Si vous ne donnez pas la vie à votre rêve, il n'aurait aucun avantage pour vous ou pour les autres. L'histoire a besoin de votre histoire, faites la sortir, ne vous contentez de pas rêver simplement! Bonne journée!
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