Silas Munzhedzi writes:
I would love to see change in how people act towards other people.
It’s an everyday thing where people are being mistreated just because they are less fortunate and can’t make a living for themselves. I always see people looking at others differently just because they look different or they don’t have what others have.
We tend to forget that we are all human and human beings are diverse. A snapshot of our rainbow nation doesn’t require analysis to see our striking uniqueness. We were all raised differently, have different cultures, religions, languages and ethnicity. Difference is not something to look down on.
As I walk back home from athletics or soccer practice, I more often than not see car owners rolling up their windows as they get to a traffic light where a homeless person stands, asking for food or begging for some coins. It is not hard to give the little that you have – just to help the guy get something to help him get through the day.
I know people feel that they don’t want to give someone money if they aren’t going to use your R5 wisely. Do you use every R5 you have wisely? It’s understandable that people have challenges and expenses in life, but if you can, let’s help better our country and show the next generation how people are supposed to be treated. In isiZulu they say ‘izandla ziyagezana’ let’s give a helping hand.
We say that we want to fix our country, yet what do we do to help change our country? To me, development in a country starts with the people in the country. We have to come together as one and give each other a hand and assist where you can. Kevin Heath once said, ‘No act of kindness is too small. The gift of kindness may start as a small ripple that over time can turn into a tidal wave affecting the lives of many.’
I’d like to think when carrying out an act of random kindness, you should do it with no expectations of reward, and keep in mind that maybe one day someone might do the same for you, when you need help. If we all do an act of kindness, we just might set the country to move in the right direction towards growth and unity.
In my Growing Champions football club we are taught, ‘live simply, so others can simply live.’ I see how the members of our senior team are changing the community – one kindness at a time. I believe we can all give a hand and lift our people and our country. Do it today.
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