Nelson Mandela gave up 67 years of his life in service of the belief that democracy is a right that all South Africans deserve.
His life was not perfect, and critics and supporters alike will concede that he made hard choices in those 67 years. Nonetheless, history will remember the great leadership he showed in steering South Africa to a better future.
Mandela Day has been put forward as a way to remember his legacy and promote the value of selflessness he stood for. It was in the face of this, that I was shocked to see how many people use the word “I” and “me” in their Facebook status updates everyday (including Mandela Day).
Of course, we want to know your status. But every now and then we should be more aware to use a few more “we” and “others”. Of course, this has nothing to with your status, but a state of mind and life-focus on things other than ourselves.
Go into the world with the understanding that you are only you because of the people and world around you.
