African Values

An African Perspective on Mental Wellbeing When the sea is raging, it mirrors the passions and emotions that stir within us. Just like turbulent waters, our inner world can be unpredictable—rising to exhilarating highs and plunging into unsettling depths. Without a steady guide, we risk losing our way. In African traditions, the wisdom of the

“There is the spirit of nature, The spirit of the river The spirit of the mountain There is the spirit of the animals, of the water and the spirit of the ancestors Spirit is everywhere “African Oral Tradition” As we step into 2025, let us draw wisdom from the profound teachings of African oral traditions.

“He who wants to live, who wants to remain himself, must compromise.” – Cheikh Hamidou Kane The Art of Compromise In times of unrest and dissatisfaction, the words of Cheikh Hamidou Kane ring particularly true: “He who wants to live, who wants to remain himself, must compromise.” This profound statement holds a mirror to the