Showing posts with label African proverb. Show all posts
Showing posts with label African proverb. Show all posts

Sunday, January 12, 2014

The Enemy within You

A wise African  proverb goes along the lines of " If there is no enemy within then the enemy outside can't harm you." This is a profound truth on a deep level because being in control of your environment is all about your intellect.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

We project what is within us



It is important to always have a critical and open mind not only when it comes to issues but even when it comes to understanding ourselves and others. There are times when we might notice inconsistencies with the ways we act and the ways other do. One thing to remember is that sometimes if somebody is not doing something for themselves...what makes you think they want that for you? So remember as the old African proverb goes, "Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt."