Text: Kim Hoyer
An anthropologist thought he would test these African children. He placed a bowl of fruit underneath a tree and told them that the first one to reach the tree could have the fruit. When he told the children to run, they all took each others’ hands and ran together. They all enjoyed the fruit together. This is the African concept of Ubuntu. In my opinion, it is also why Africa is preyed upon by the vultures untamed and let loose by other cultures.
When asked why they didn’t run the course alone, they answered, UBUNTU! How can we be happy when others are sad?
UBUNTU in Xhosa is roughly translated, “I am because we are.”
They somehow intuitively understand what it can take lifetimes for others to learn. We are ONE Consiousness experiencing itself in a billion different forms. When you REALLY understand this, as all the great master’s have taught you will know that none of us can be truly happy when others are sad. I am because you are. We are ONE. Sprinkle some love, kindness and JOY around today!!! Love and light to all!
