Basotho have a saying: “noka e tlatsoa ke linokana”. This translates roughly to: a river is fed by streams. Although I still believe that I am a river of sort, today I feel like an unfed river. I feel so terribly alone with no one in this town to support me fulfill my ultimate purpose; to contribute to the ocean of life.

Perhaps all this time I have been delusional to compare myself to a river when in fact I am like an island. Delusional? Me? I hope not! But how did I turn to this unfed river?

I really wish I could answer myself objectively but for some reason I cannot. It seems that people perceive me as one who wouldn’t require help because I try not to bother others unless I really must. If not that, people fail to realise that behind the strong exterior is a soft interior. Therefore, when I do ask for help, it means I really really need help! And when I do ask, I am unashamed because I see myself as a river and not an island. Not only that, but I ask with great humility because I am reminded that I am not an island! I am reminded that life is better lived by going with the flow like a river –preferably one that is fed with the support of family and friends.

Today was not a good day but tomorrow is another day!