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An anthropologist proposed a game to the kids in an African tribe.

He put a basket full of fruit near a tree and told the kids that who ever got there first won the sweet fruits.

When he told them to run they all took each others hands and ran together, then sat together enjoying their treats.

When he asked them why they had run like that as one could have had all the fruits for himself they said: ''UBUNTU, how can one of us be happy if all the other ones are sad?''


'UBUNTU' in the Xhosa culture means: "I am because we are."  



Photo: An anthropologist proposed a game to the kids in an African tribe. He put a basket full of fruit near a tree and told the kids that who ever got there first won the sweet fruits. When he told them to run they all took each others hands and ran together, then sat together enjoying their treats. When he asked them why they had run like that as one could have had all the fruits for himself they said: ''UBUNTU, how can one of us be happy if all the other ones are sad?''<br />'UBUNTU' in the Xhosa culture means: "I am because we are" <br /><br />Facts that will blow your mind


 

This is how I see our blog land.

 

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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 7, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Cat,

    I LOVE THIS ~

    And you are right - that is our community here in blogland.

    ♥ Cali

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  2. Minielle LabraunJuly 7, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful. Always caring and looking out for our fellow human, that is perfection.

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  3. New BeaJuly 7, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    :) this made me smile...thanks!
    Hugs,
    Bea

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  4. Aimless RamblingJuly 7, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Beautiful thought. If only every one in the world would feel that way.

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  5. abbyJuly 7, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    This post prompted me to finally comment....I read you often...but this is the best entry I have read anyplace. I love it, if only all could understand the meaning of UBUNTU. Thanks so much for sharing.
    hugs abby

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  6. Es MayJuly 7, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    Love that they have no shoes on! That is so me! :)

    It is a beautiful thought for our little corner of blogland. So many sharing, so little being asked in return. This truly is a precious community.

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  7. PKJuly 7, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    I think you see it very accurately.

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  8. Dragon's RoseJuly 7, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Crying again.

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  9. IrisheyJuly 8, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    Good story, Cat. We've certainly seen shining examples of Ubuntu spirit in our corner of blogland. It's nice to encourage this sense of sharing, concern for others and true community.

    Hugs and blessings,

    Irishey

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  10. RozJuly 8, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    This is so beautiful Cat, thank you so much for sharing. Our community shows this spirit time and time again.

    Hugs,
    Roz

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  11. TerpsichoreJuly 8, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    I LOVE this! Thank-you for sharing this with us. much hugs

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  12. ronnieJuly 8, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Love,
    Ronnie
    xx

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  13. CallieJuly 8, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Lovely Cat :)

    Thanks for brightening my day!
    Callie

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  14. an English RoseJuly 8, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    This is lovely Cat, the whole world should be like it
    love Jan.xx

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