You are the author of your own life

I HAVE a serious problem with blackness and how most blacks have an unhealthy obsession with being black, always ready to interpret and attribute any unfavourable situation to racism.

“Because I am black, they did this to me.” Rubbish, how pathetic.

This inferiority complex often complicates things and only adds to your misery, because you will never change, you will remain black for the rest of your life.

You just have to accept that and make the best of it and you would be surprised at how wonderful life can be, whether you are black or any other colour for that matter.

Feeling sorry for yourself makes it look like you deserve what is coming to you, so take charge of your life.

Having said that, I understand people who have never been exposed to a situation like the workplace where there is daily interaction among various races.

What you discover in a situation like that, is that other races will accept and respect you for presenting yourself in an assertive, ethical and responsible way in your work environment instead of being pathetic and always expecting the worst.

Think of it: if you have no respect for who you are, how can you expect any respect from others?

Many self-respecting blacks in SA have made it in life and earned the respect of everyone around them. Always remember that you are the author of your own life story; always refuse to be one of those who are born and then eat and die. Make something of your life and stop feeling sorry for yourself.

COMETH DUBE-MAKHOLWA | Midrand