Hi 2024,
It’s Tuesday. I’m deciding to choose peace for our reflection today. You’ve been tough 2024 but, you had your moments. Let’s call these moments the kodwa (but) moments.
Kodwa moments are a tricky space. You want to acknowledge what you can about a situation. You’re adamant that your views are final and then the but sneaks up on you. Kodwa moments are like being served the last piece of chicken - which happens to be your least favourite portion but, you can’t be unhappy…because at least you have meat. Kodwa moments can be compared to being squashed in a taxi. You feel pressed but relieved that you don’t have to deal with the maths that comes with that front seat. Kodwa moments are like finally reaching your weight goals and suddenly realising you need new clothes. And no, they’re nothing like “grey areas”. Kodwa areas come with more complexities and emotional rollercoasters.
You’ve been my kodwa year 2024. Today I just want to acknowledge that and sit in that acknowledgment. Saying that you’ve been tough doesn’t mean that I’m saying you were all bad. I just can’t get myself to not acknowledge that it wasn’t an easy ride. There were times when I got off track and even wondered if the track was even the track…
You’re reaching me that acknowledging my struggles is not the absence of gratitude…
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