Frozen in time
Friday, August 16, 2024 | 20 Views |
Twisted branches come to life, illuminated by the soft, warm glow that reveals the silhouettes of acacia trees.
The sky, painted in delicate pinks and oranges, reflects in the tranquil eye of a grazing elephant. As the African world stirs, a bird’s sweet song breaks the quiet, nature’s melody broadcasting the serenity of a new day. Though I have often waxed lyrical about the astonishing beauty of an African sunset, I have not yet extolled the magnificence of its sunrise. Never have I felt more at peace than when welcoming a day on this transcendent soil. Evolution has imbued this land with an atmosphere of deep serenity, and nature, in its timeless and perpetual rhythm, has infused this tranquillity into the very essence of the African people.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...