The only reason you are not considering yourself
as the agent of change in South Africa is that somewhere, somehow, someone or
some situation told you that "you are not" and once You let this
statements take over not only your thoughts but your attitudes as well, You
create a cycle of a life seemingly moving forward when you are a statue that you
are not only are recipient of your fate but a passive participant in your own
life.
The ability to analyse your own thoughts and their
influence on your daily routine is not a given, but it involves taking
deliberate steps to deconstruct your tunnel vision and look outside of your
immediate situation; and use that as a backdrop as you embark on a journey to
achieve a more conscious you, and ultimately fulfil the aim of this blog,
creating a more conscious youth in this place We call home.
There are those amongst the youth who are
perpetually engaging in conscious thinking and living but I will be the first
to say that it is not a destination with a finish line, it is more a string of
moments that allow for self-awareness, self-review and the ability to use our
environment not only as a space but as a tool, capturing advantage by not
letting things happen to us but actively engaging with opportunities around us
to elevate our role in society and seeking ways to allow ourselves to be
catalysts in the improvement of the situation of our neighbours.
This past weekend I met a revolutionary young
person who shares my belief in the ability of the Youth of South Africa,
someone who describes her experiences in growing this belief, as having found
the sweet spot in life, where self-interest and meets altruism.
DIYsquared is a platform that aims to challenge
the status quo of the youth’s ability in South Africa through the most powerful
tool at our disposal- our minds!
DIYsquared: Dlala Indima Yakho Youth! Do-It-Yourself_ Play Your Part.
SA Youth- I believe in You!
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