SEARCH UNTIL YOU FIND YOU

When I first started this blogsite, I never thought I would be writing this much or getting as many views as I get. But our world is infinite and there's so much to write about. The one thing that has kept me coming back with new articles each time, is the joy of discovering myself.

Everything I write here, is either something I've been through, going through or part of me discovering myself. Sometimes I write something here which then reveals so much to me about myself. Sometimes I go back and read old posts which also help me through certain situations. But when I started, I never knew it would be this big. I never thought I could use my blog as a reference during tough times, as well as recommend it to others as well. But all you see in here is a young man discovering himself and his place in an infinite world, that's been broken.

Finding yourself is something I recommend to everyone. You won't find your complete self because everyday you will discover something new. As long as you keep searching from within, you will go from strength to strength. Just as I started this with one post, then stopped posting, to current state of being able to constantly write and post; such growth is possible for anyone. All you have to do is observe yourself, acknowledge you are incomplete, and then go on a journey to be the best you can be. Go on a journey to discover yourself. Along that journey you will discover bits and pieces which will combine to make you a much better person.

Don't get too comfortable. There is so much more you can achieve.

WITH LOVE...
Mbuelo Ramafamba

REMEMBER TO REMEMBER

We all have our dreams and goals. I believe most of us are doing something to get to where we want to get. Sometimes it gets really hard, and sometimes it gets really easy. As long as you keep moving forward.

Remember to remember though, that it is your dream, and not other people's dream. When working towards your dream, there will be people around you with all sorts of comments and ideas. Only take in the good ones that will take you to the destination. Remember that the dream is yours and nobody understands it better than you. You are the one who sees the end, and knows how far you are from it. If other people reach their goals early, good for them, their race is finished; yours must carry on. Focus less on competing because the person you might want to compete with does not have the same dreams as you. You dream might be to create jobs for thousands of people while the other person's dream is to be one of those thousands of people. Remember the dream is yours, and shouldn't be measured by others.

Also remember to remember that not everyone will cheer for you. Just as soccer teams have fans and those who hate them, the same is true for dreamers and go-getters. Not everyone will be your biggest fan. Some people will try to bring you down with words and actions. The people that do not understand what you are chasing, and those that are envious will try to hold you back. It is a game of emotional intelligence. Hold yourself together, put in all your effort and trust God. Challenges will come, but remember the goals and dreams you have. Go out and make them a reality. Go out and prove it to yourself and others that it is possible. If you give up because of what someone said or did, you are the one who will have failed, and not the other person.

Remember, it is all on you.

WITH LOVE...
Mbuelo Ramafamba

USE YOUR TIME WISELY

Being a youth is a blessing. A blessing many seem to misunderstand. You ought to enjoy your youthful. However, many mistake enjoying their youth for destroying their future. It is common sight these days. Youth throwing their youthfulness away in the name of "Enjoying being young".

So how are we supposed to enjoy our youth? A simple line I always says to myself sums it all up. "Stay awake now, and sleep later". I know some of you may get jumpy thinking I mean stay awake all night drinking your youth away, and sleep the whole weekend. Unfortunately, that is not what I mean. It more about understanding that you have the energy, brains and time now, than you will have in the next 10 years.

It is best to stay awake now, working towards building your future, so when you get old you get to sleep in peace. Work hard while you are still your own dependent or have few dependents, as a time will come where they will be others crying. If you do not prepare now, you will never sleep when you get old. But if you prepare now, they will not bother you when they arrive. Many of us just want joy and fun, and we want it now. We think we will stay young forever. But we don't stay young forever; neither do we live forever.

Being a youth means you have time to make the foundation that your future self will be cemented on. Sometimes it will feel like it's not worth it, as you work so hard and see little results. But very often, this teaches us lesson and gives us experiences which will come in handy in the future. Use the time you have now to learn as much as you can. Instead of going out each weekend, have time indoors wherein you read and watch videos and new, relating to your career or business.

The truth is, if you work hard now, you will have enough reason and time to celebrate in the future. But if you try to celebrate the minuscule achievement now, you will have nothing to celebrate in the future. You may as well be celebrating your future downfall and lack. Prioritise what is important and put in effort and time.

WITH LOVE...
Mbuelo Ramafamba

INFIEARTH

We've been having InfiEarth for a long time now, and some of you may not really understand the true meaning of it. Why infinite earth? Why that name of all names? Is there more to it or is it just a name?

InfiEarth is not just a name. It an attitude and a way of life. It is a reaction to the world we live in. Our world has many problems facing it, some of which threaten it's existence.  Because we are not advancing fast enough, our world is taking punishment for it. The lack of growth and care is tearing the fabric of society. We are faced with pollution, global warming, natural disasters, hunger, poverty and pandemics. Not a week goes by without a headline concerning these matters.

We are all trying to get solutions but we fail to understand that our attitude is very important in solving this. We first need to believe that it is possible before we try to do it. We need a positive attitude and to foresee it happen. Once we believe in an infinite world where there is infinite possibilities and resources for all who live in it, then we can go onto the next step of being a solution. If each one of us were to dedicate ourselves, with belief, to bring solutions, then we will see our world become a better place.

Go out there and work towards an infinite world.

WITH LOVE...
Mbuelo Ramafamba

STOP AND THINK ABOUT THIS

First of all allow me to apologise for having not written anything the past Friday and Monday. We all know Easter was upon us. I too needed some time off away from everything and just have time alone to think about my life. And something dawned on me in the middle of those thoughts. It was more of a voice in my head. "You do realise that one day you might just show up dead in a ditch right?" the voice said. I've never laughed so hard in my laugh. I mean, what could possibly lead to that? I live a very 'dull' life for most right?

Well I was missing the point. The point wasn't how I would die (God help me that I don't end up in a ditch somewhere). The point is that we are all going to die. Now as much as many may think it's okay to lazy around because you are going to die some day, I actually want to focus on the opposite to that. Ask yourself one question. If I were to show up dead in ditch tomorrow, what would people remember me for? Would I be remembered as the ditch corpse? Or would I be remembered for something more positive?

How are you living your life? That was the main aim of the voice in my head. To remind me that I need to give life my best. Very often we get too comfortable and forget to keep chasing greatness. But we forget that tomorrow is not promised. I just want to challenge all of you to go out there with positivity, aiming to be the best you can be. Contribute positively into the world and help make it a better place. That way if you end dead in a ditch somewhere, we will remember you good works. You will be remembered as the person who did a lot for society. Be an answer in this life. Spread positive energy.

WITH LOVE...
Mbuelo Ramafamba

WORDS GIVE LIFE

Yes you may underestimate the art in me

The words I put and you call it poetry

For me it's only word of my revolution

A search for answers and desperate solutions

For your minds it serves as a nursery

Wise words you ought to read with cautionary

For they force man to explore his boundaries

To say his mind out fearlessly

Call me not a poet, I am not one

All of this is just words in my mind

Floods of feelings and emotions I can't overcome

Though this journey has long begun

Though in each writing I have my fun

I still search for myself day and night

I try to say out the words that cluster my mind

Like a ticking bomb that shows no time

My eyes leak as I gaze at our world

Everyday it is by sin, whirled

I will not stop till I free my world

Through this art that my voice is heard

The words in me are finally unfurled

When by words I have educated

Shined the light on those who are blinded

Peace is not found in this world

Peace is found in oneself

Express yourself, say it with words

Pick up a pen and paper and get down

Use your potent hand to dry out the ocean

Tears of endless pain and frowns

The love you seek you can make real

It only takes words to tell your story

Words can really go a long way

Through words I search for who I am

I venture off to the limits of man

I take myself the furthest I can

I create my world, and free myself

From the sin of this world and corrupt man

The universe: created by words

Words: uniting the universe 

 

I am words and my words shall be heard

I will not stop writing, even when it hurts

Even when it rains and inside I burn

Burning my umbrellla with my pain like flames

Yet feeling cold on the inside

 

Though by words I've been hurt

Each time I survive and I learn

Each day, leaves behind a story to tell

Words words words

Please world, learn to use words

Express yourself...

ADAPT AND STRIVE

The world is forever changing, with billions of data and new technology being introduced daily. Our world is expanding at a rate which we as human are lagging when it comes to getting a grasp of all the changes. And the speed at which it is happening increases exponentially. Many fear these new changes and developments, and some love them.

It is a matter of which side of the fence you are on. These technologies can make your life easier or a living hell. The reality of today is that we have to adapt and embrace these changes, in order to fit them into our daily lives. Resistance is what will make it difficult for us. I am not referring to operating a smart phone or personal computer, but rather adventuring into different productivity softwares, and understanding at least one of the language these machines and technologies communicate in.

I know it looks like I am crazy with actually advising to learn the languages, but the world of tomorrow will favor those who understand at least the basics of these languages. And the languages have recently gotten much better for anyone to just take them up and do wonders with them. Learning these technologies, both hardware and software, give you a much better understanding of them, which will allow you to modify, streamline and even create newer processes which help you complete your duties much faster.

The world is running faster than those who are driving the changes, and it calls for all to adapt quickly. Lagging will be repaid by redundancy. The world of tomorrow will be for those who befriend these technologies and harness their powers to make their lives better. Those are the people who will incorporate these technologies in their daily lives and make these technologies work for them. The startups of today are born global due to these technologies. Technology rewards those who embrace it and it isn't so kind to those who don't.

Do not fear these changes. ADAPT AND STRIVE.

WITH LOVE...
Mbuelo Ramafamba

SAIL ON

I have recently been going through my old writings which I found in my google drive. It has been a long journey. Travelled to the dark abyss and back to the light again. What a journey it has been. Today's blog is inspired by the reflections that followed after reading everything.

In life, we are like sailors at sea. No one knows what the sea holds for them each day, but we all pray and hope it has the best for us. Some do not even know where they are sailing to. And for those who do, some do not know the way to get to where they want to get to. To those drifting with the oceans, and those who are trying to sail to a destination, remember to enjoy the scenery. The journey itself is just as important as the destination. There is always going to be an element of surprise when you in this sea of life. Some will surprise you, and some will really surprise you.

Then there will be days when there are storms. We only have different boats and thus the behaviour during a storm will be different. But each of us is given a boat according to our strengths. The smaller the boat, the more strength you have, and will gain. Imagine a small wooden fishing boat out at sea in a raging storm. It would definitely take a lot of skills to survive that. And the truth is, we all have it in us to sail that tiny boat to our destination. It might be an island, or another continent, but we have the skills. You have the skill. I have the skills. The oceans will rock you back and fourth, and at times you will see your life flash before your eyes. Do not give in to the ocean. There is always a storm before a calm(haha, I know I switched that).

There might be other sailors around, but none will abandon their ship to come save you, leaving theirs to sink. They may try their best to help in other ways, but do not expect them to drop everything for you. That is how life is. No one will drop everything for you, because each one of us is going to the same storm in the same sea. And you have the strength to make it with the little or no assistance that you have. In the end it will build your character and make you a strong person. Rough seas make the best sailors.You just need to face the fear and tell yourself, I can do this.

This is for all of you out there who might be feeling discouraged, defeated or helpless. You are not helpless. You have yourself and your boat. Keep sailing on. If you stop you will not get to where you are supposed to go. Do not give in. The scary moments will be your battle scars one day. You will look back at where you have been, and be thankful you never gave up. It doesn't matter how hard it gets, or how much it feels like death is upon you.KEEP SAILING ON.

WITH LOVE...
Mbuelo Ramafamba

TURNING YOUR PASSION INTO A BUSINESS

Today i just want to share with you a wonderful book I have been reading since last year. I have gone through it twice and am currently going through it for the third time because each time i read it, something new dawns on me. It is book that everyone in every field of work should read. I am in the software development industry, yet I can tell you this book is very relevant and keeps me going. Sometimes I read it and all of a sudden I figure out what to do in my programs and which to develop next.

It is a wonderfully written book by a young South African author, Rudzai Magwabeni, of RDIFINANCE. It not only motivates you to seek entrepreneurial ways, but it also makes you realise the power within you. It is filled with various experiences that the author himself has gone through in his journey as an entrepreneur.

The author has been an entrepreneur since an early age, and has endured many of the mistakes that startups go through. I would advice every one to get this book.

The book is called TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A BUSINESS by Rudzai Magwabeni.

If you want to order it, click here .

MINDSET SHIFT

I was having a conversation with a friend one day when a flashy car passed us. He turned around and looked at until he couldn't see it anymore. After that I heard all his fantasies about which car he wishes to have and how it would change his life. From what I was getting, having such a car would increase his value and sense of happiness. While it is okay to dream of having nice things, there is a danger that lies in it.

As I went on talking to this friend of mine, I realised that he had mentioned over 15 cars which were his favourite. It is very common with many of us to get lost in fantasies and wishing for nicer things in life. Often times we put so much value in the objects that there's is more of a desire for something and little concern on 'how can I get it'. If you ask anyone on the streets, they'd tell you they want many things. But if you turn around and ask what they are doing to get those things very few would answer you.

Many people say 'I want that man's car' while they should be saying ' I want to work hard be like that man'. This way you get to learn more about what to do to attain such things instead of just desiring it and doing nothing. Fantasies will only waste your time if you do not get up and work. We need to understand that who ever has an object we desire had to do something to gain such. Our job is to ask if we can do the same too and if not, what's the closest thing we can do.

And after changing my mindset to this, I've come to realise that the more you work hard you start to realise that the value is not in the object but in the owner. Without the owner, there wouldn't be that object. The real value that will grant you all the happiness is finding a purpose rather than desiring object. And as you work hard, you desires get subdued because you start to see it as vanity. You can have all the things in the world, but that will not increase your value as a person or in society. But you can work hard and be valued as an individual, and then everything else will into your hands.

Change your mindset. Create your value. Create your brand.

WITH LOVE...
Mbuelo Ramafamba