Ignorance is King.....

Ignorance is bliss on a young mind’s soul, walking around, oblivious to what was before he came about.

Arrogance, depriving one progress, change and a chance to fit in, blend in and get acquainted with the world and how it has evolved.

Adaptation, known less by those who can’t measure their own progress, achievements and shortfalls. All this means nothing to someone who’s mentality is stuck on showing the world how much “swag” “hustle and grind” they have been on.



Lost in Oblivion



Times have changed, times have changed people and people have changed with time, add to that circumstances that have molded them into being the characters we see today, time remains the constant factor and denominator in an equation who’s answer will always be the same, just derived in different methods,means and at a different rate.

Before we question others about this and that, have you ever thought of walking a mile in their shoes?

Before passing down judgment and pointing fingers, have you ever considered hearing one out and figuring out a way to help, aid or direct to relevant people who can offer assistance to whatever scenario one might be going through.

Before calling traditional practices barbaric, ancient, taboo and uncalled for, have you ever asked your father how his father was raised, or how your father’s family was raised and why culture and tradition mean everything to them?

Before calling yourself the best at what you do, have you ever took a minute to venture beyond your little world of deception and opened up to the world as seen by those you oppose or have different opinions on how they see life?

Before you knew sadness, hurt, pain or gloom, did you really knew love, joy and happiness and how easy it is to remain happy amidst your world falling apart right in front of your very own eyes?

Before calling it a day and giving up on everything you've worked hard for, do you ever remind yourself that what happened a minute ago can never be changed, but can be repeated? How it is repeated will define your will to live beyond the past minute/moment that yielded results less favored by your heart?

By the grace of God, “Amadlozi”, “Abaphansi” or “izinyanya”, you have come this far, done so much, gone through a lot, yet you remain adamant you have done it all by yourself, through your own cunning ways, negotiation skills, ability to manipulate situations and minds.

You so adamant about being the best there is out there that you forget you’re competing with yourself through people who have nothing to do with your egotistical lack self appreciation; confidence and affection.



Imvelaphi - My roots



You might not be financially struggling, you might be living a lavish life, you could be affording all that you want and more, but if you are still trying to show that to people less fortunate, still make noise about your “hustle and grind”, still impose your opinions on others, and splash out like there is no tomorrow, criticize without giving alternatives….to me, you are no different from an empty vessel, making the loudest noise for all to admire but have no contents that can be shared with anyone for mental sustenance, spiritual growth or personal growth.

Shadows stand tall and menacing just before the sun sets, darkness casts eerie figures all around you, fear grips your heart and seizes control of your reasoning ability. You find yourself running in circles, chasing shadows away from you forgetting that the very same shadow you are trying to run away from can be used as a measure of how big and tall you want to be. Turn a blind eye to what you are not and focus on who you want to be.

We are all in a quest and journey to self discovery, we all learn from others and emulate as we go ways and methods of how success is and should be derived, forgetting that a bit of our own ingenuity is what is needed to set us apart from repeating what has been done before, including mistakes, traps and pitfalls that can be avoided.

We learn new things every day, new ways of doing things, new meanings to what we’ve been calling life and new methods of solving issues and avoiding the past from repeating itself……that doesn’t have to change you as a person per say. It doesn’t mean you should drop your morals and be on a quest to investigate new and easier ways of making it with less sweat and toil. That doesn’t mean short cuts should be the order of the day all day everyday that doesn’t mean you should become unbearable and unaccommodating to those who haven’t discovered their own pots of gold.

Put away your fears, go forth and try be what you aspire to be. If it doesn’t happen this year, if it doesn’t happen in the next five years or decade, rest assured within that time, you will stumble across better means of re-defining your initial goal, you will allow time to mold you, you will accept change and adapt accordingly.

Strong tall trees might be rigid and tough compared to reeds by the river, just remember that strong winds can uproot them as if they were rooted on sandy soil compared to reeds that bend and sway with the wind instead of opposing it….!

Never fear letting go….it could be the beginning of a whole new life. The world is a vast place, ready to be molded, shaped, cultivated and natured towards your own expectations, desires and wishes.



Fields of pleanty



 All photographic material shot by: Sthe Ngcobo