Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Ubuntu


An anthropologist proposed a game to the kids in an African tribe. He put a basket full of fruit near a tree and told the kids that whoever got there first won the sweet fruits.

When he told them to run they all took each other’s hands and ran together, then sat together enjoying their treats.

When he asked them why they had run like that as one could have had all the fruits for himself they said: ''UBUNTU, how can one of us be happy if all the other ones are sad?''  'UBUNTU' in the Xhosa culture means: "I am because we are" 

I thought about how this lesson applied to my life and how I did sharing it…  It is about the practice of sharing joy, love and compassion with yourself, your family, your friends and yes, those whom you do not know.

How do you share?
What has been your greatest lesson in sharing?
What in your life do you need to share more of?




We can be the change we seek in this world, and in ourselves. 
One day.  One journey.  One person, at a time.
May peace, love and compassion be with you…AND from you!

Rev. Royal D. Bush is the founder of Inclusive Life, where he serves as a multifaith Chaplain.  He shares this message to all: “You are beautiful, you are loved and you are worthy, just the way you are.”  He holds a Bachelor Degree in business administration. He studied at Andersonville Theological Seminary.  He holds a current certificate of spiritual counseling with the International Institute of Faith Based Counseling and is a member of Spiritual Directors International.  He actively volunteers and remains active in many social justice issues.

Contact me:
402-575-7006
3622 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE 68105

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