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The ocean in many parts of Africa and other parts of the world is a symbol of peace, tranquility, and stability. It is also connected to spirituality and sometimes considered as a realm of spirits. The ocean is as wonderful as it sounds, and can also be a symbol of destruction due to natural causes or due to inexperience or impatience of the navigator. For instance, if a non-swimmer jumps into the ocean, the outcome will most likely be bad.

The proverb, “The ocean never swallows a person whose leg it does not come in contact,” can be loosely translated as, if you do not dabble into risky behaviors then you will not get into trouble.

Like the ocean, gambling can bring a sense of peace and tranquility to the gambler initially. However, it can quickly become destructive, and the gambler can get swallowed completely.  Just like dabbing your toes into the ocean and being overpowered by the ocean waves, trying out gambling can become addictive and overpowering. The key is not to try it in the first place.

 

 

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The goat according to beliefs in some parts of Africa exemplifies protective and procreative powers. Goats are also a very important part of the rural economy in most African countries. In other words the goat is a superstar. The proverb, “Black goats must be caught early, before it gets dark’’ can be interpreted in several ways. Literally, it means if you do not catch a black goat during the day, then it becomes difficult for you to see the same black goat when it gets dark. The goat blends with the darkness and the feat of catching it becomes impossible. In other words it is better to take action, achieve goals, take care of situations, and get help before it becomes too late.

Just like the person trying to catch a black goat in the dark, a gambler may find it difficult to quit gambling if they do not seek help on time especially when there is help available. Ignoring the first signs of problem gambling may lead to a very serious addiction which may be very difficult to treat. It is always easier to seek our black goats in broad daylight.

 

 

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One of the prides of our African culture and heritage is the use of proverbs. For many centuries, proverbs have been used to convey messages, share wisdom and even sometimes share jokes. The end goal is always to inspire, to teach, to incite, to learn and to motivate, whether you are the listener or the speaker.

The proverb “When two carry, it does not hurt” is almost self-explanatory, however, it conveys a deeper meaning. If you share your burdens, such as anger, frustration, loneliness, guilt, failure, resentment, addiction, financial constraints, relational or family problems, you may be surprised how much lighter you would feel. Sharing relieves, it does not hurt. Let someone help you with some of your “load”. In a nutshell, two hands are better than one.

 

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