My only concern is that in 2019, the European standard of beauty is still considered, not only superior but the norm, in African society and anyone who does not adopt it, is required to justify that choice.
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Being Ndapewoshali on 99fm
Here’s a short write-up about me if you’re interested in the person behind the words. I’ll also be contributing to the website regularly. Here https://99fm.com.na/being-ndapewoshali-ndahafa-ashipala/
I Don’t Make Promises Anymore
The versions of me,
I irreparably broke,
With every single promise,
I made, bent and broke.
Always Do More
Always do more. I don’t think I’ve ever regretted trying a little harder, holding on a little longer or caring a little more than I should have. All my regret lies in not trying hard enough, not holding on long enough and not caring enough. Always do more.
If I’ve ever…
If I’ve ever told you I loved you, I meant it. I still do. Because, what I meant wasn’t that I was “in love” with you… I don’t care much for that phrase, I’m not even sure I believe in it, really. “In love”… A feeling… I don’t think so. Anyway, what I did mean,…
Fluent in Love
Perhaps treating people the way you want to be treated doesn’t mean doing the things for them, that you would want someone to do for you. Perhaps it means doing for them, what they need. The same way you’d want someone to do for you, what you need. Perhaps it means understanding and respecting what…
You Were One of Us
Every time I see a picture of the culprit smiling in the paper, I almost want to shout: “But you are one of us! How could you do this?”
ἀγάπη [Agape]
I hope whoever you decide to love, decides to love you back.
Love – Yourself, Others, Always.
We’d be surprised how much less judgemental and intolerant we grow, as our love and understanding of self increases.
Did He Speak?
On hearing from God/ What God has promised you… **seeking opinions and educated guesses so please feel free to comment** I’d really like to know how one knows when God is speaking to them. I often hear people say “God spoke to me/God wants this for me/God promised me”. That, and the numerous songs like…
Ndapewoshali Writes 