Nelson Mandela, lovingly called Madiba by the people, spent 27 years in Robben Island prison, located off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa. It was uncertain whether he would ever come out alive. However, he proved to the world that HOPE is a powerful and irreplaceable weapon.
While reading about Nelson Mandela, I learnt two very important lessons.
HOPE: He never lost hope that better days were ahead for South Africa. Keeping this hope alive for such a long time, especially while being in prison for 27 years, is unimaginable. Truly inspirational.
SECRET WEAPON: Language as a bridge to Unity
I was so intrigued knowing that Nelson Mandela secretly studied Afrikaans, the language of his oppressors while in prison and he used this skill upon his release to build bridges and foster unity.
From prisoner to President, his journey exemplifies the power of forgiveness and unity in bringing about transformative change. An Incredible human being.
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