Reflections of madiba
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The document reflects on how Nelson Mandela's sacrifice and vision for unity and equality in South Africa allowed the author to live freely without persecution. Because of Mandela, the author can now enjoy activities like bathing in the ocean, traveling anywhere, eating at any restaurant, and drinking from any water fountain, regardless of race. Mandela's teachings of forgiveness have brought healing. The author is forever grateful to Mandela for sacrificing his freedom so that future generations may know hope for a better tomorrow.
Reflections of madiba
- 1. Reflections of Madiba Tata Madiba your sacrifice was not vain, you gave 27yrs in prison so I may live today at the beach that was previously "Whites Only." Now I can bathe in the ocean without persecution and fear of police brutality. Because of you, I live where I couldn't even dream of walking before. Your Vision for Unity brought forgiveness as I've watched my friends shot and killed for being in a gay club... I live free as a gay woman and have the legal right to marry because you held the Vision of Equality. I am free to walk and travel wherever I want because no prison bar could imprison your Spirit... I can eat in any restaurant when back then our "Non Whites" were not allowed. I have the freedom to drink water from any tap because no more is there a " Coloured Only" drinking fountain I drink from the fountain of your love for humanity. Tata you taught me about forgiveness that has opened my mind and heart and brought much healing to me and my family...Nelson, I walk tall and free because your height never crumbled under the weight of Apartheid...Mandela you leave me breathless because every time my nieces and nephews play at the beach with kids from all races, I am reminded of your courage and what you did for my life and the lives of all future generations...Mandiba I am forever grateful that you sacrificed your freedom so that I may know what it is to Hope for a better tomorrow, to dream of the impossible and to live a life being of service to others. The greatest moment of my life will forever be meeting you in Atlantis in 1996, being able to hold your hand, listen to your gentle voice and see the humility that still astounds this world. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, I pledge to continue to live my life according to your principles and do whatever I can to bring your Vision of a Just and United South Africa to be... It always seems impossible until it's done" Mandiba. We love you and you live in our hearts forever. Hamba kahle, Mandela. Dec 8th, 2013 By Eva Georgia