90 - Kwa sababu- Because - Friday, 28 February 2003

 

No. 90 
Kwa sababu- Because 
Friday, 28 February 2003 

Dear Amare-Amuri,  

I am telling you the brutal truth of my life 
Because I never want to lie to you 
Like my family lied to me.  

All my love, 
Mama

89 - Na- With - Friday, 28 February 2003

 

No. 89 
Na- With 
Friday, 28 February 2003  

Dear Amare-Amuri,  

With God everything is possible 
With man nothing is possible 
Some learn that too late 
When will you learn that?  

All my love, 
Mama

88 - Sehemu- Place - Friday, 28 February 2003

 

No. 88 
Sehemu- Place 
Friday, 28 February 2003 

Dear Amare-Amuri,  

Place your trust in the One you believe in 
Whomever it may be 
Trust yourself above all 
Treat yourself with kindness 
Do not talk to yourself badly 
Talk to yourself in kind and respectful tones 
Just as you would a friend 
Be a friend to yourself 
You are all you have got in life 
It is a sad truth to hear 
But it is true 
Better learn that now 
Than be disappointed 
When people walk out 
And abandon you. 

All my love, 
Mama 

87 - Baadhi- Some - Friday, 28 February 2003

No. 87 
Baadhi- Some 
Friday, 28 February 2003 

Dear Amare-Amuri, 

Be careful who you open up to 
Some people carry your words 
Like the wind  
To another’s ears  
Without your knowledge 
Guard your tongue!  

Always ask yourself before speaking 
Will my words cause negative reaction? 
Will my words be in reaction to a learned behavior?  
Will my words bring joy?  
How can I say my words in a no-conflict and compassionate way?  

And remember to smile and pray 
That whatever you say  
Be led by God or 
Whatever faith you believe in. 

Do not worry about anything related to others 
It will take care of itself 
Remember to focus on you 
And your journey 
And your committment to excellence 
And giving your best 
And being your best, unique self 
Every day 

Have no regrets over what has happened in the past 
Those that have regrets are those that have unfinished business  
Work it out with God and the other person 
Before it becomes a guilt laden 
Worrying, and sleeping depriving issue  
 

In time others will see the good in you 
Remember out of your heart  
Flows the abundance of life 
So do one good deed each day 
Without seeking recognition 
Or acknowledgement 
Or accolades.  

All my love, 
Mama

86 - Safari- Travel - Friday, 28 February 2003

 

No. 86 
Safari- Travel 
Friday, 28 February 2003  

Dear Amare-Amuri,  

Travel to different nations 
And explore different cultures  
And languages  
And behaviors 
And communication methods.  

All my love, 
Mama 

85 - Kusafiri- Navigate - Friday, 28 February 2003

No. 85 
Kusafiri- Navigate 
Friday, 28 February 2003 

Dear Amare-Amuri,  

Navigate life with a can-do, positive, upbeat attitude 
Full of faith and joy, and happiness 
It may irritate people 
But that is the Goodness of God working in your life!  

And you have nothing to worry about 
Or fret about!  

It is amazing when you realize how unhappy people are 
And how your positivity changes others' lives 

All my love, 
Mama 
 

84 - Kuruka- Sail - Friday, 28 February 2003

No. 84 
Kuruka- Sail 
Friday, 28 February 2003  

Dear Amare-Amuri,  

Some will sail with you along your journey  
Some will not  
Just know that  
Those that do  
Matter more than 
Those that do not 
But treat everyone the same 
Regardless of who stays or leaves your journey 
Because one day you may need the assistance of 
The people who left your journey long ago.  

All my love, 
Mama