On this blog  I will dwell about the beliefs that changed my worldview.

Each culture has its unique ways about the views of the world and about life. Growing up as a young Xhosa woman, in my culture Respect is important. I was taught respect in  younger age by my parents and grandparents to value and respect every individual in a society whether they are old or young. Where I grew up, as a child it was a must to greet an elder whether you know him or her when you meet in the same road. In my culture it is believed that when you respect adults you will get more blessings. But ever since I moved to Johannesburg, it was rare to see or hear young people greet elders, I would be the one among my friends greeting people, and they ask why Am I greeting people I do not know and my respond will be " it does not matter whether I know the person or not but as I am the young one I have to greet first".

Respect for Ancestry wisdom.

Another belief that influenced my world view is my Ancestry wisdom, In my culture we respect, honor and believe in ancestors. From the forefathers, grandfathers, to parents to us the new generation, we are still holding into " Amasiko" which are the rituals performed by the family for different reasons. For example 'iMbeleko' which is done for the child after birth or maybe few months after birth. Again story telling about things that happened in the past, our grandparents are the ones who used to tell us the fairy tells.  It is important as an African to hold into your heritage and culture because both defines who you are and where you are going in life.