Not a perfect world, but a conquerable world.
Where maybe school ends in Grade Nine.
Before having to be forced with making subject choices.
A world where you don't go to Grade 12 and stress about a career,
trying to live up to the expectations of the older generations,
when you yourself have no idea what you want to do.
A world where heart, passion, and hard work,
and not your family connections or ties,
gets you somewhere.
A world where you can do what you set your mind to.
A world where people with the smarts who are standing at a crossroad,
not knowing which path to take,
don't have to choose one pathway, but as many as her lifespan will allow.
A world where teens can watch cartoons and still contribute to society.
A world where we discard the mentality of laziness.
A world where we keep calm and enjoy the ride, while steering the wheel in a direction
that benefits not only us, but the community around us, too.
A perfect world? No, not at all.
My world, as powerful as these words written,
as careful as these words selected,
as awesome as my world seems, so is everyone else's.
The question is: Who has the will to make their world the world?
Showing posts with label Gracia Kapenda's essays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gracia Kapenda's essays. Show all posts
Monday, December 2, 2013
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Generations
Every generation is different. Every generation paves the way for the next generation, but also walks in the steps of the previous generation.
Yet, how different our generations are. Back in the day, those generations had their style, character,
ways that made them unique. Then again, what about us, the 21st generation? The technological generation, the extinction generation, the generation that has proven to be the most active, most productive, most blind generation?
Though we have the technology and mind, we still don't get that without the earth, those things don't matter. Once we destroy our environment and just focus on upgrading our technological side or our stomach side (a process that is already underway), we are killing our predecessor generation, who will be unable to fully live their lives.
They won't have the opportunities we have with the earth because it will be too late. We have had our share of style advancement, and we will continue going strong, but if we destroy our environment - if we kill nature - then the next generation might as well be born on Mars.
The earth is an awesome home. It's a round ball that spirals in mystery. We must still learn from it and be fed by it. How pathetic then will we feel in the generation to come, explaining to our offspring why they must pay for air, why the trees are artificial, and why they live the way they do, without nature or anything natural?
How awful would it be to ask, "What if ...?" If it starts with us, it can be carried on by the next generation and their generation to come. No need to go big. It's the small steps and actions that matter. We can be the generation that did something. Stop with the blame shifting (industries, the poor, the rich). We all contribute, we all produce, and we all protect. It's time we were called not earth destroyers, but the evironologists: We can be technical and environmental. Spread the word, do the word, and correct the world!
"Let it grow, let it grow; you can't reap what you don't sow. Plant a seed inside the earth, just one way to know its worth. Let's celebrate the world's rebirth. We say, let it grow. Let it grow. It's just one tiny seed, but that's all we really need. It's time to change the life we lead. Time to let it grow! Let it grow, let it grow. It's just one tiny seed, but it's all we really need. Time to banish all your greed. Imagine our world flowered and treed. Let this be our solemn creed. We say, let it grow!" -The Lorax
-Gracia Kapenda
Yet, how different our generations are. Back in the day, those generations had their style, character,
ways that made them unique. Then again, what about us, the 21st generation? The technological generation, the extinction generation, the generation that has proven to be the most active, most productive, most blind generation?
Though we have the technology and mind, we still don't get that without the earth, those things don't matter. Once we destroy our environment and just focus on upgrading our technological side or our stomach side (a process that is already underway), we are killing our predecessor generation, who will be unable to fully live their lives.
They won't have the opportunities we have with the earth because it will be too late. We have had our share of style advancement, and we will continue going strong, but if we destroy our environment - if we kill nature - then the next generation might as well be born on Mars.
The earth is an awesome home. It's a round ball that spirals in mystery. We must still learn from it and be fed by it. How pathetic then will we feel in the generation to come, explaining to our offspring why they must pay for air, why the trees are artificial, and why they live the way they do, without nature or anything natural?
How awful would it be to ask, "What if ...?" If it starts with us, it can be carried on by the next generation and their generation to come. No need to go big. It's the small steps and actions that matter. We can be the generation that did something. Stop with the blame shifting (industries, the poor, the rich). We all contribute, we all produce, and we all protect. It's time we were called not earth destroyers, but the evironologists: We can be technical and environmental. Spread the word, do the word, and correct the world!
"Let it grow, let it grow; you can't reap what you don't sow. Plant a seed inside the earth, just one way to know its worth. Let's celebrate the world's rebirth. We say, let it grow. Let it grow. It's just one tiny seed, but that's all we really need. It's time to change the life we lead. Time to let it grow! Let it grow, let it grow. It's just one tiny seed, but it's all we really need. Time to banish all your greed. Imagine our world flowered and treed. Let this be our solemn creed. We say, let it grow!" -The Lorax
-Gracia Kapenda
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Life
Life ... sometimes awful, lonely, full of troubles, tension. But other times great, wonderful, exciting, adventurous. Every day is a new day, with new challenges. And I guess that's what makes it fun.
We all want to venture around the world, meet new people, and experience new things. But it's not always easy. Sometimes we get caught up in things that discourage us. But, as they say, "When I can't cope, Jesus gives me hope."
Don't let troubles bring you down. Always get back up, 'cause good things happen when you least expect them. Like winning the lotto!
-Gracia Kapenda
We all want to venture around the world, meet new people, and experience new things. But it's not always easy. Sometimes we get caught up in things that discourage us. But, as they say, "When I can't cope, Jesus gives me hope."
Don't let troubles bring you down. Always get back up, 'cause good things happen when you least expect them. Like winning the lotto!
-Gracia Kapenda
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Cultural Diversity in South Africa
South Africa has many cultures and traditions, and just as many cultural dances! And I guess that's what makes it a Rainbow Nation. Dance, music, art, and drama are very much a part of many African ceremonies and rituals.
Dance plays an important role in communicating messages; for example, it can be a form of protest against human rights abuse. Dances are important in social events, as they reflect the values of a culture and its history. Dance also unites communities.
-Gracia Kapenda
Dance plays an important role in communicating messages; for example, it can be a form of protest against human rights abuse. Dances are important in social events, as they reflect the values of a culture and its history. Dance also unites communities.
-Gracia Kapenda
Monday, August 9, 2010
My Brother and Me
I love my brother. We are twins, but if you saw us, you would notice that we're not identical. Every time one of us does something to the other, we are angry, but only for five minutes. And that's how it should be.
Sometimes we agree to disagree, but its cool, 'cause I can never imagine my life without him. He is funny, thin, short, good, cool, and not always right ... but I thank God for a brother like him.
-Gracia Kapenda
Sometimes we agree to disagree, but its cool, 'cause I can never imagine my life without him. He is funny, thin, short, good, cool, and not always right ... but I thank God for a brother like him.
-Gracia Kapenda
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