Nelson Mandela, the only icon of our time, died last night. It was expected, still it caught me by surprise because he's been ill for so many months that I had forgotten about it. But Nelson Mandela is not dead, he will continue to live in our memories, and also as a spirit amongst South Africans, according to South African culture.
I'm quite sad about it, but at the same time happy that the tired man get peace. It's also funny to see how South Africans express their sorrow with dance. They dance to all great happenings, birth, celebrations, illness, and even death. It's an amazing mixture of tears and happiness. :sad::smile:
Did Mr. Mandela mean something to you personally? He didn't mean much to me personally, I mean he didn't change my life. But I have the deepest admiration for him, I think I rank him up there in between the Pope and Jesus.
I'm quite sad about it, but at the same time happy that the tired man get peace. It's also funny to see how South Africans express their sorrow with dance. They dance to all great happenings, birth, celebrations, illness, and even death. It's an amazing mixture of tears and happiness. :sad::smile:
Did Mr. Mandela mean something to you personally? He didn't mean much to me personally, I mean he didn't change my life. But I have the deepest admiration for him, I think I rank him up there in between the Pope and Jesus.