Wednesday, December 5, 2007

So much to learn.

There is so much to know and so much to learn. I am discovering so much about the culture of this country, the politics and the customs. Every country on the continent of Africa is unique in its own special way. It requires a great deal of humility and patience to step out of my "American" shoes and get into the flow of the "Congolese" way. As a woman, I am practicing assertive feminity. Many of the women in our vibe sessions/workshops are very strong. They are vocal and expressive. However, the show is still largely being run by men. My challenge is learning how to communicate my desires and my needs for the work when those wants are in disagreement with the guys. It's interesting as I observe myself in various scenarios I realize just how much I am growing. Silence is sometimes the most difficult practice in the world. Patience is the second most difficult thing to be/have.

Life. So much of it is about growth. Love. So much of it is about growth. We are headed to the studio and I spent so much time replying to emails that I don't have time to finish my blog.

1 comment:

mahoganyjonz said...

It's one thing to say "patience is a virtue' but it's a totally different game when patience tries you to make sure you have virtue.
" Slow to anger, slow to speak and quick to listen"- indeed more flames that try us true and in the end if we are able to master these we will shine like gold. Where you are right now is the pudding in the proof because you are shining sis.
Thank you for submitting to the process and teaching those around you how to do the same.

Mahogany Jonz.