In the stories, teachings and songs , where the wind whispers secrets of our ancestors, I found myself connected to the earth, to my history, and to my people. My  culture is a tapestry of stories, woven from the threads of our ancestors' wisdom, our nation's resilience, and love. In this blog, we embark on a journey to explore the endogenous  teachings of Basotho culture, to unravel the mysteries of my  traditions, and to celebrate the beauty of my traditions. From the ancient practices of my ancestors to the modern expressions of my youth, we delve into the complexities and nuances of our culture.

For my culture family is paramount . The phrase "Leroa le fa" or "Home is where you find peace" is often used to emphasize the importance of family. This teaching has shaped my worldview in different  ways. For instance, it has taught me to prioritize family above all else, including personal goals and ambitions. Which I conflicted with because the very same family could be what's destroying or holding you back person so even though I respect this, I feel like there should be limitations to it in order for everyone to come out with the same satisfaction. However I'm grateful for this because it has brought my family together. 

Another endogenous teaching that has influenced the  my life as a women is the importance of respectability. Women are expected to maintain a high level of respectability and decorum in their behavior, dress, and speech. This teaching has shaped the worldview of women by emphasizing the importance of modesty and dignity as well as the tenderness that is then expected from women. Hence, they are expected to avoid behaviors that may be considered immodest or dishonorable. Which I found hard as a masculine lesbian because I'm not as girly, soft spoken, quiet or anything that was expected of me  but I'm glad I got experience this so that I was able to learn to embrace my feminine side. 

Moreover, I have come to realize that my own biases and prejudices are not always objective or neutral because sometimes  influences  by my cultural heritage and upbringing come to play . However, it is important for me to recognize that these influences can also shape my worldview in ways that may be limiting or narrow-minded in terms of sexuality , other cultural practices etc. but broaden my perspective and become more culturally aware, I've engaged with different cultures and perspectives more openly and honestly and also made an effort to critically reflect on my own biases and prejudices, acknowledging both the strengths and limitations of my own cultural heritage.