TO SEE

The African Book of Names
December 18, 2010 



 

pregnant as a gift

"The hoes of two people cultivating together in a field sometimes clash (hit) against each other." is a Tanzanian proverb. It would be a good accompaniment alongside the visual and actual power of an African woman heavy with child! 

"Why?" 

"The power of rebirth is the tangible hope of reconciliation!"- Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 2.16.14 

a Sukuma (Tanzania) Proverb

"The hoes of two people cultivating together in a field sometimes clash (hit) against each other." 

"Magembe abili gatakitaga kwikumya." (Sukuma)

"Majembe ya watu wawili wanaofanya kazi kwa pamoja katika shamba moja wakati mwingine hayakosi kamwe kugongana." (Swahili)

"Les houes de deux personnes qui font le meme métier dans la même champ ne manquent pas de s’ecraser." (French)

When you have a lot of work to do, remember the African saying: "How do you eat an elephant?" ANSWER: "One bite at a time."

A word for this DAY

The Sporah Show

"A dream doesn't become reality through magic.. it takes sweat, determination and hard work. #DontGiveUp"
- Sporah, Jan. 6, 2014 

The DAY'S WORD

The Sporah Show

Sporah's word for the day: "Don't let the opinions of others consume you."
Jan. 9, 2014 

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"Act like you're VERY blessed, Talk like you're VERY blessed, Walk like you're VERY blessed... Put actions behind your faith, and one day you will see it become a reality...."  #Sporah