Martin Malane-McPherson

[Dee Macé @frmarcellinus]

I walk into this day knowing I am loved, chosen, and held by God.

"See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are." - 1 John 3:1

[Dee Macé @frmarcellinus]

The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? God is the stronghold of my life. No scheme of the enemy, no obstacle in my path, and no uncertain future can dismantle His plan for me. (Psalm 27:1)

[Dee Macé @frmarcellinus]

Every moment I breathe, it is God telling me "I love you, I gave you my breath." Every day I pray, meditate and especially at mass, Jesus shows me how much he loves me by being with me and giving himself up for me.

[LUCKY S. J. MKASI @LMKASI]

Affirm:
I am not going to rush anything. I'm not going to stress out or worry about how things will work out for me. Instead of overthinking, I will align my faith with divine timing and trust that everything that belongs in my life is making its way towards me right now. 🙌

[Marc Lottering @marclottering]

I have never ever ever regretted laughing 😁❤️❤️❤️

Have a fabulous Wednesday!!!!! 😁🥰

#laugh

pic: Aisha Yahaya

[Lewis Howes @LewisHowes]

Protect your peace, but don't lose your heart in the process.
The world needs more people who stay soft without becoming weak.
What's one quality you'll never let life take from you? 🤍

[Brent Lindeque @BrentLindeque]

Words matter.

What you speak over your life is what your life will become. Your words, mixed with your beliefs, blend together to become your reality.

What we speak out loud becomes our truth. We bring our thoughts to life.

So let it be known: this week will be filled with so much good… fantastic opportunities, peace and love. Kindness in abundance. Health. Happiness. Wealth. Our hopes. Our dreams. And all the good things in between.

Good grief, so many incredible things will happen this week... in all aspects of life. In fact, they already are.

Read it again. Say it out loud.

And then go make it happen.

Okay. Love you. Bye.

[Don Moen @donmoen]

We don't pray to impress or manipulate, we pray to express our adoration and our shortcomings!

#faith #prayer #godisgood #worship #donmoen

[Tiny Buddha @tinybuddha]

"Every kind thing you do leaves a little light behind. A kind word, a patient moment, a smile given freely, a hand held gently—none of it is wasted. The world is softer because you cared.” ~Unknown

[Sabelo ka Lindamkhonto vi @SabzerAzoh]

ICANSI:

“The greatest mistake of the modern world is believing that intelligence began with paper. Long before ink touched paper, wisdom was already written into rivers, mountains, trees, birds, stars, grasses, and the humble matting rush.”

Many people believe an iCansi is simply a sleeping mat woven from iNcema, the matting rush (Juncus kraussii). That is because we have been taught to see objects without first asking why our ancestors chose them.

The wisdom of our forefathers was never separated into science, architecture, spirituality, medicine, and philosophy. To them, everything belonged to one living system. Every material carried meaning, every action had purpose, and every choice reflected an understanding of nature.

The greatest wisdom of our ancestors was not that they knew every answer. It was that they knew how to ask the right questions. They looked at every plant and asked, “Why does it grow here and not somewhere else? What is its character? What is it teaching?” Before a plant could heal the body or serve the home, it first had to reveal its nature.

This is why the choice of iNcema deserves far more attention than it has received. The matting rush is not simply another grass. It is a plant of transition. It grows where land meets water, in wetlands, estuaries, marshes, and coastal flats. These are places that are never completely one thing or another. They are places of movement, renewal, and balance.

Perhaps this is why our ancestors found it worthy of becoming iCansi. Sleep itself is also a place of transition. A person leaves the activities of the day but has not entered death. The body becomes still while the mind dreams. Breathing slows and consciousness changes.

Whether one understands dreams through psychology, spirituality, or both, sleep is a threshold between waking and rest. The matting rush comes from a threshold in nature, and the sleeping person enters a threshold within themselves. One meets the other. That may not be an accident.

Our ancestors did not merely ask, “What can this plant do?” They also asked, “What does this plant teach?” The matting rush bends before powerful winds without easily breaking. It survives changing tides, flooding, and harsh seasons. Its strength is not found in resistance but in flexibility.

It teaches that endurance is not always about standing rigid. Sometimes it is about yielding wisely until the storm has passed. Every night a person placed their body upon that lesson. An iCansi was never intended to separate a person from the Earth. It became a respectful bridge between the human body and the living ground.

The body rested upon woven matting rush, the matting rush rested upon the Earth, and together they formed a quiet conversation between humanity and creation. Our ancestors understood that we do not belong above nature. We belong within it. Look carefully at the traditional homestead and you will discover that nothing was accidental.

The floor was formed from Earth and carefully finished to create a clean, durable surface. The roof was thatched with grass. The walls were shaped from soil. The fire burned at the heart of the home. iCansi was woven from matting rush gathered from the wetlands. Every important part of the home came directly from creation.

The homestead itself became a living expression of balance between the Earth, the family, and the unseen order of life. Many people ask whether sleeping on an iCansi makes one more vulnerable to evil spirits because one sleeps close to the ground. Traditional teachings generally placed greater importance on the condition of the person than on the material beneath them.

A home kept in order, a disciplined life, respect for family and community, ritual cleanliness, and harmony with the Creator and the ancestors were often understood to strengthen a person. iCansi was not simply a woven mat. It belonged to an ordered way of living. Our ancestors understood something that many people have forgotten…

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

I have always been inspired by Nelson Mandela’s life & belief that when people stand together, nothing is impossible.

The future is in our hands

On #MandelaDay, let's carry forward Mandela’s vision of a just, inclusive, equal and peaceful world.

[UNICEF Botswana @UNICEFBotswana]

As we celebrate the #PresidentsDay holidays, let's make every moment safe for every child.
"Protecting children is everyone's responsibility." - @GomolemoRas, Child Protection Specialist.
Let's keep children safe, supervised and protected wherever they are.
#ForEveryChild

[Botswana Tourism @BotswanaTourism]

Located 40 km from Gaborone in the Mmankgodi, Bahurutshe Cultural Village offers an authentic journey into Botswana’s rich cultural heritage. Established in 2005, the village celebrates the traditions & life of the Bahurutshe people through immersive and interactive experiences.

[Botswana Tourism @BotswanaTourism]

Located near Malaka village, Old Palapye, is one of Botswana’s treasured national heritage sites, where every stone tells a story. Once the capital of the Bangwato from 1889 to 1902, this remarkable site offers a glimpse into a defining chapter of the nation’s history.

[Cory Booker @CoryBooker]

Small acts of kindness.

Reaching out.
Calling in.
Stepping up.

We may not always change the world.

But we can change someone’s world.

op: @reallytrishh

[Cory Booker @CoryBooker]

A little bit of kindness - everyday.

[Nadia Worsley | Public Relations + Marketing @NadiaWorsley]

Public Relations and Marketing are NOT the same even though they work simultaneously. | #PublicRelations

[FIFA @FIFAcom]

The reason Japan fans clean the stadium after each game. Respect. 🤝🇯🇵

[Tshepo Mashego @TshepoTsala]

My daily mantra is “I can’t afford to give up cause Iv got other people’s dreams that are dependant on me”