Growing up zulu I was taught many beliefs and practices. There are many that I hold dear to my heart. As part of the Nguni we are taught to carry our beliefs and lessons over to the next generation and to spread it to the people unaware of it. 

The practice of Ubuntu is one of the beliefs I hold dear to my heart. "Umumtu ngumuntu ngabantu", that is a Zulu phase that literally means a person is a person through other people. Ubuntu build societies. This has instilled morals values in my life. Ubuntu has is a way for everyone to show love and respect to everyone around them. It creates a sense of unity and empathy among communities. We are encouraged to uplift one another, for the purpose of the greater good.

Being spiritual connected to every thing around you is a big part of the zulu culture. We believe everything is connected. Having a good sense of spiritual identity is very important. Whether it is the religion or tradition. Having a sense of hope is good for the soul. Everything in the zulu culture is connected. For example the moon, month and traditional healer all have one name which is "inyanga". These are connected. One month is a full moon cycle and the moon is believed to have healing powers thus it's conntion to the traditional healers.

Beliefs like these have be woven into my identity. They affect the way I am and act towards people. Everything is interconnected from the past, present and future. It's defines our existence, purpose a D knowledge.