The Village Forum
In view of the acts of nurturing which we recently discussed vis-a-vis parenting, these cut across our various villages, communities, groups, etc., there is a need to take a look at the Power of Communal Support in a Fast-Changing World - as the world is now recognized as a global village. Once upon a time (time, time) our elders in the African folklore settings passed across timeless truth, values, proverbs, etc in the most engaging ways with songs, dramas and dances. All of these buttress the fact, in real time either in motherland Africa or so many other parts of the world that indeed *“It takes a village to raise a child”*. This is not just a cute quote - it was a lived reality. Grandmas were the bedtime story-tellers. Grandpas helped with homework in the local dialects and history subjects. Aunties were your backup moms. Uncles doubled as career advisors (with or without your expressed requests). Neighbours? Let us just sa...
Thank you for sharing, Ma.
ReplyDeleteLao Tzu said "... Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny."
One small step I can take today would be to help people around me who are in need of help. When this becomes a habit, it compounds.
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DeleteIndeed, a little push (help) in the right direction makes all the difference to us and our community to thrive.
Thanks, a zillion.
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