Whether we want to admit it or not, we all possess strengths and weaknesses that help to define who we are as a person. While our strengths are typically what we present to the rest of the world, our weaknesses are usually relegated to a hidden place.

I like to believe that those things we might consider weaknesses are actually opportunities for growth, spiritual and physical. In order to attain this growth I think we have to gain a deeper understanding of who we are as individuals.

The following proverb is a Bamana proverb that I think bears meaning outside of its’ cultural context.

“Numu tè kè Dugutigi ye (A Smith doesn’t become a Chief).”

Until our words,

“Dooni dooni kononi bè nyaga da.”

Being observant of things out of balance is a key to gaining greater intuitive insights. The following Bamana proverb can probably be applied to a plethora of ideas and concepts. I like it because it is common sense:

“When the rabbit insults a hawk his companion is surely an eagle.”

I would love to get other takes on this one. I enjoy learning the different ways we approach words and their meanings.

So, until the next word: “Dooni dooni kononi bè nyaga da.”