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Name: Everyday Ubuntu
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Author: Mungi Ngomane

Mungi Ngomane

Living Better Together, the African Way

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Everyday Ubuntu by Mungi Ngomane is a collection of stories and reflections on how the African philosophy and practice of Ubuntu can guide our lives to be more mindful, compassionate, and connected with others.

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What’s in it for me? Reconnect with the intrinsic value of humanity.

Take a moment to think about your day so far. Perhaps you only managed to grunt at your loved ones, as you scrambled out the door in the morning. You might have spent your train ride to work plugged into your smartphone in a safe little bubble, shutting out the stressful world around you. Then, all day at work, you were probably so consumed by relentless emails and punishing deadlines that you hadn’t even asked your colleagues how they were. And, on the way home, a scroll through social media left you feeling like a failure – Why are all your friends so much happier than you? At last, you get to bed feeling disconnected and flat. You tell yourself, “life is what it is,” right?

But, what if you could transform how you feel without changing jobs, postcodes or partners? What if you could find a way to connect more deeply with others and feel more supported?

Well, there is a way, and it won’t cost you a cent.

The way is ubuntu, a South African philosophy which teaches us that we’re all deeply interconnected. By practicing ubuntu, we can fill our lives with meaning as we engage with our deepest humanity.

In these blinks, you’ll discover

how a priest inspired a future Nobel Peace Prize winner by tipping his hat;
why Nelson Mandela invited his former jailer to his presidential inauguration dinner; and
the important difference between hope and optimism.

To feel true belonging, we must acknowledge humanity’s interconnectedness.

Modern technology is a double-edged sword. It gives us access to boundless information and lets us connect with people around the globe. It also tempts us to turn our gazes onto ourselves, to build digital shrines to our lives that are worshipped with likes, shares, and retweets. And while our congregation might number in the thousands, we have never been lonelier.

The key message here is: To feel true belonging, we must acknowledge humanity’s interconnectedness.

Ubuntu is a South African philosophy which teaches that all humans are deeply interconnected. With respect at its foundation, it asks us to look outward, acknowledging the humanity in others. When we do this, our behavior transforms. It’s impossible to mistreat others if we recognize their inherent value. Every person we interact with becomes worthy of our respect, whether they’re our long-term partner or the postal worker delivering our mail.

This mindset is quite different from the Western way of thinking, which pits us against each other. Our social media feeds point out all the things we lack – the things we’re told we need in order to be happy. We constantly compare our lives to friends and strangers alike, noting all the reasons why their lives are better than ours.

Ubuntu challenges us to flip our thinking. Instead of using other people as a point of comparison, it invites us to focus instead on what someone else brings to our lives. Their contribution might be small – a stranger holding the door open for you, or huge – a loved one caring for you while you’re sick. As soon as we shift our thinking to how someone has contributed to our lives, we let go of our notions of lack and competition. By looking outward in a positive way, we start seeing how connected we are to the lives of those around us. And this sense of belonging brings us comfort.

Connecting with those around you isn’t as difficult as you might think. A good place to start is by looking people in the eye when you interact. Try it next time you’re paying for your groceries or picking up your dry cleaning. This is a great way to have a brief but meaningful interaction with a stranger who is contributing to your life.

In order to connect with others, we must explore their perspectives too.

Try to imagine you’re a black woman living in Johannesburg during apartheid. Every day, you see poverty in black townships while white communities get richer. And worse, you witness terrible violence.

It’s natural to conclude that a woman in this situation would loathe the white people in those communities. But ubuntu asks us to consider the positions of others, even if we deeply disagree with them.

Respecting others reconnects us with our humanity.

In the rush of modern living, it’s easy to forget that a small gesture can hold extraordinary power.

Ngomane’s grandfather, Archbishop Desmond Tutu – a Nobel Peace Prize laureate – was once a little boy living in a poor black township in Johannesburg. One day, as he walked down the street with his mother, a white priest named Trevor Huddleston raised his hat as he passed them. This gesture of respect to Tutu’s mother only took a few seconds but it changed Tutu’s perspective. He realized that, contrary to his experiences up to that point, not all white people treated black people badly.

Adopting hope as a state of being helps us endure challenging experiences.

Hope. It’s a word many of us use every day. “I hope it’s sunny this weekend.” “I hope my meeting goes well.” “I hope I hear from that cute guy.” Most of the time, we use the word “hope” to express something we want. But hope is much more than that.

The key message here is: Adopting hope as a state of being helps us endure challenging experiences.

Forgiving others begins with acknowledging their humanity.

Being hurt by others is an inevitable part of life. Often, these incidences are relatively small – our lover forgets our birthday or a stranger is rude to us. Sometimes, though, we’re deeply damaged by the actions of others – physically, mentally and emotionally. In these times, forgiveness seems unfathomable. We cling to our position as the injured party because we’ve been wronged. But all this does is force us to relive our pain, instead of giving ourselves the chance to heal.

The key message here is: Forgiving others begins with acknowledging their humanity.

Diversity is an asset we should embrace, not fear.

Every human being is a one-off production, and not just genetically. We all bring our own talents, histories, and points of view into the world. It’s curious then to consider how fearful we can be of people who are different from ourselves. The truth is, though, if we were all exactly the same, as a species, we’d fail.

The key message here is: Diversity is an asset we should embrace, not fear.

In order to move forward, we must be brutally honest about where we are.

Imagine you’ve broken your leg falling out of a hammock. You have two options: get the medical attention you need, or pretend you’re fine. Which scenario will lead to your leg healing: having it properly set in a cast, or hobbling around and ignoring the issue?

The key message here is: In order to move forward, we must be brutally honest about where we are.

By listening deeply, we become more compassionate and open-minded.

Listening. It’s one of the greatest acts of respect we can pay another human. By truly listening to someone else, we’re showing them that their voice matters, whether we agree with them or not. But listening doesn’t just acknowledge someone else’s value, it increases our own too.

The key message here is: By listening deeply, we become more compassionate and open-minded.

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Everyday Ubuntu (2019) explains the 14 practices of ubuntu – a South African philosophy which teaches that all humans are deeply interconnected. By providing inspiring case studies and practical exercises, it illustrates how you can embrace ubuntu to deepen your connections with others and achieve greater inner tranquility.

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Every single person has something to offer. We simply need to have more patience or commitment in uncovering it.

—Mungi Ngomane

Wer Everyday Ubuntu lesen sollte

Drifters longing for meaningful connection with others
Seekers of inner tranquility
Victims of apathy looking to re-engage with their humanity

Über den Autor

Mungi Ngomane is a passionate advocate for human rights, with a particular focus on girls and women, and the protection of refugees. She has worked on initiatives addressing Islamophobia in the United States, conflict resolution in the Middle East, and the liberation of the Palestinian people. Granddaughter of renowned Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Ngomane has taken up the family mantle to campaign for justice and human dignity.

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