” The creator has created lands with lakes and rivers for man to live. And the desert so that he can find his soul.” ~ #Tuareg proverb On this day I had the opportunity to have my daughter share her interpretation of this proverb. (That warmed my heart so much) Her view is a much different…
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African Proverbs with Simon Okelo
“It is the grass that suffers when elephants fight.” ~ Kenyan Proverb You are powerful! This Kenyan proverb was a reminder of the power we have and how that power affects every place that we tread. While elephants may not have the ability to be aware of their effects on the grass, as humans we…
African Proverbs with Simon Okelo
“Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.” ~ African Proverb This proverb brought some powerful thoughts to my mind. I thought about what it means to be in a room. Many people fight hard to get into certain rooms in life but they are not always prepared for what being in that room means. It is…
African Proverbs with Simon Okelo
“Save your fowl before it stops flapping.” ~ Ethiopian Proverb This proverb made me reflect on the things and people that nourish us. Are we reciprocating that same level of appreciation and love? Are we showing gratitude without being asked? At some point the people and things we value will no longer be available to…
African Proverbs with Simon Okelo
“The elephant never gets tired of carrying it’s tusks” ~ Liberian Proverb This proverb was a great reminder not to forget that what we carry holds value. When we look at the people that have become successful we see that owning the value of what they bring to the table is important. Those that are…
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