On this day, Mandela Day, as Madiba celebrates his 93rd birthday, one of his last few on this earth, we have to start thinking of his legacy while he's alive!
And thinking too, about how each of us can embody the gracious empathy and gentle encouragement for others which he has lived over the years!
A wonderful example, from Nelson Mandela Bay itself (aka Port Elizabeth), is a little video we came across recently! This is a classic example of how doing some amazing for others (and combined with music of course), can make such a difference to those around us!
From the very African opening of Shosoloza which is sure to inspire a bit of nostalgia and homesickness, it rolls into so many more little pop-up acts unfolding around the shopping centre, distinctly South African with the Steers and Wimpy logos blazing in the background! The little medley includes a cool re-creation of Katy Perry's Firework set against a Glee-esque beat, as well as a funky version of Grease's 'You're the one I want'!
At first I wasn't sure who's behind this little impromptu burst of shopping centre inspiration, perhaps a drama school, a local church group or maybe just a bunch of friends? But then all is revealed at the end - and what a clever approach to attract attention for their cause and service! But what I do know is that the reactions on the unsuspecting faces as this little acapella performance unfolds is worth the watch more than finding out who put the video together!
How can you spread the Madiba magic, today and everyday!?
Do something for someone, hell - do something without anyone knowing - something that will make someone smile! Cos afterall, what's life about if not to share the magic!
Rock on Madiba magic,
x
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