Erika

“The world belongs to the intelligent, the universe belongs to the wise.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Live by brains, not by brawn;
by principle, not by sentiment;
by facts, not by opinions;
by faith, not by fear;
by reason, not by emotions;
by purpose, not by paycheck;
by needs, not by wants;
by reason, not by ignorance;
by humility, not by ego;
by gratitude, not by bitterness;
by kindness, not by greed;
by mercy, not by wrath;
by compassion, not by hate;
by diplomacy, not by strife;
by honor, not by disrespect;
by logic, not by tradition;
by integrity, not by culture;
by peace, not by tribe;
by dignity, not by race;
by sense, not by politics;
and by love, not by religion.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“A rainbow is a storm’s masterpiece.
A seed is a flower’s masterpiece.
A rock is a diamond’s masterpiece.
A butterfly is a caterpillar’s masterpiece.
A flame is a spark’s masterpiece.
A drop is an ocean’s masterpiece.
A brick is a mansion’s masterpiece.
A cell is a body’s masterpiece.
A nest is a bird’s masterpiece.
A flame is a spark’s masterpiece.
A note is a symphony’s masterpiece.
A flower is a garden’s masterpiece.

Herbs are a plant’s masterpiece.
Honey is a bee’s masterpiece.
Silk is a spider’s masterpiece.
Wool is a sheep’s masterpiece.
Perfume is a flower’s masterpiece.
Syrup is a tree’s masterpiece.
Wine is a grape’s masterpiece.
Fruit is a seed’s masterpiece.
Pearls are an oyster’s masterpiece.
Beauty is a sky’s masterpiece.
Charm is a star’s masterpiece.
Spring is nature’s masterpiece.

Time is eternity’s masterpiece.
Energy is light’s masterpiece.
Heat is fire’s masterpiece.
Knowledge is truth’s masterpiece.
Thoughts are the mind’s masterpiece.
Desires are the heart’s masterpiece.
Experiences are the soul’s masterpiece.
Intelligence is nature’s masterpiece.
Enlightenment is wisdom’s masterpiece.
The world is the universe’s masterpiece.
Life is the Divine One’s masterpiece.
Awareness is life’s masterpiece.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Go around your problems, go over them, beneath them, and if you can, go through them.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo