Episode 353 I Am Because We Are

from Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire · host Dr. Deborah Adamy, PhD., LMSW, LMT

On this week's episode I explore the African proverb Ubuntu, which means 'I am because we are.' The phrase came to me in meditation last week and has stayed with me everyday. How do we honor our universal bond that connects all humanity? In the midst of hatred, divisiveness and injustice, how do we deepen our compassion, find forgiveness and treat others with respect? Nelson Mandela's commitment to Ubuntu reminds me that we are all interconnected and that we have a responsibility to care for one another. 'I am because we are' is a phrase and philosophy I am inspired by. I aspire to live by Ubuntu's principles of Survival, Solidarity, Compassion, Respect and Dignity. You are not alone. I am because we are. Enjoy the podcast!

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