You can only go as far as advising someone, over and above that, it's beyond you. I am learning everyday; we are not unable to live, we are just too caught up in other people's lives we forget to live our own lives. Look at it this way, almost every time you want to say or do something, you think about the next person. Let's not talk about empathy, how many times really, do you think of someone because their wellbeing matters to you? Back to my point. The moment you think of someone else, you are utterly doomed, and they are in the deepest of shit. It's like something is being taken away from you, but, because we are human, that is our greatest, inevitable demise. We ought to leave this world empty. That's another thing on its own. That moment, that moment you think of someone else's life, their ways and walks of life, and actually interfering. You come in of course, looking to advice them, no harm intended. But, have you thought through the damage that your words can cause? The means don't always justify the ends. Are you interfering because you want to help, or because you want to make yourself feel better? Is it about you or them?
SHOW: The Cry of Winnie Mandela WHERE: The Market Theatre Laboratory WHEN: 04 May 2024 DIRECTOR: Momo Matsunyane August was Women's Month in South Africa, where we commerate the brave Womxn of 1956 on the 9th who were tired of waiting. Over the years, I have come to use the day to reflect on my own personal experiences and draw inspiration from the Womxn in my life. Ibandla lam'. 'The Cry of Winnie Mandela' adapted for stage by Alex Burger, spoiled us with songs and amongst them was this timeless hymn: "Bohang seema, ha ba hlaha ka kgoro Jerusalema e mocha..." Those that are familiar with groups of Womxn will tell you that in their meetings, conversations can easily move from marital and relationship bliss - or bleak as is the case with the Womxn in this play - through the latest news, down to song and wailing prayers. Different emotions were invoked with each song as 'Ibandla la Bafazi Abalindileyo' took us through their jou...
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