Contributions of Africa in the World Family

Every group of people in the world contributes in some way to human life and civilization. We don't always realize it. That's part of what makes us who we are; beings under orders to be the best to ourselves and others. If being this way goes on without us realizing it, then, we can't do much to alter it. This is consistent with the idea that the greatest percentage of our existence is subconscious, and only a small percentage is conscious. We are are not mindless; we have the wonderful gift of mind bound to a benevolence that compels us to live out unity, harmony, peace, and love. For this is the only way we can live. When we exemplify these values, we make an immense contribution to our being and our becoming the human family.

We find these examples on every continent. At some level, the continents of the world are themselves examples. I recently had an opportunity to start a series of presentations called "Contributions of Africa in the World Family." One of the presentations is on the life of Nelson Mandela, the great South African who fought for freedom, justice, and unity in South Africa. This presentation gives me a rare opportunity to explore basic facts about the life of an anstonishing human being. Mr. Mandela is an African whose life is an example to not just South Africans, but to every member of the human family.

Also, this summer, I presented on Kenya to kindergarten, first, second, and third grade students during the summer program at Imagine Academy at Sullivant in Columbus, Ohio. To say the least, this was a joy and a pleasure! I discussed and presented wonderful images on Kenyan life and culture. The students could not contain their excitement as they asked questions about Kenya, its children, its schools, its peoples, and animals. I emphasized to the children that in many ways Kenya like the United States, and every other nation in the world, is an example of love of self and family, unity of culture, and harmony of life.

I look forward to doing the Nelson Mandela presentation and the others in the series of "Contributions of Africa in the World Family.

Joy and peace!

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