The gifted "Sangomas and prophets"

By Matheba Paballo.

They are called 'traditional healers and prophets'.In my mother's tongue they are called 'Dingaka leba Porofeta'.They came in this world fists gifted,they came in this world with too much reputation and respect.They see the unforeseen and they heal the sick.They are misjudged,critised a lot of times but nevertheless their gifts always tend to stand up for them.Everywhere they go they are sorrounded and supported by  the 'spiritual guidances'.They embrace and use their gifts with pride and joy.They also deserve to be treated with respect and love.I think is time they stop feeling ashamed of their gifts.They name them 'fake pastors,reverends and traditional healers'.People think that they are weird and uncomfortable to hang around.But then is it their fault that they were given such gifts.I think they deserve love and respect.They deserve to be shown appreciation and gratitude.They are here to serve us and interpret our futures.They are also children of motherland.They throw bones yes I'm talking about the 'sangomas' and interpret what you cannot see isn't that a gift?They read a Bible and lay their hands on top of you and pray for you and believe that you shall heal isn't that a gift?They wear symbols of rare and unique gifted people,they live in their own type of ecosystem.And they adapt in their own ways.Let us not judge and badmouth the future healers and great prophets of this world.Lets hold hands together with them and walk the journey of light and darkeness with them.We may not be able to see what they can see but then they will lead and walk us through the troubles of this world.They are our brothers and sisters,children of this tribe and so shall they be treated equally.Let us praise and paint them with bright colours and joy.I categorise them as special,I think of bowing down to them everytime I see them.They are now afraid of expressing their feelings through their gifts because judgements are their everyday food.Some are killed,hurt and not treated rightfully because  they are gifted.They are made the laughing stock of this nation because their gifted.What has this world turned into,where people are judged , unequally treated and embarassed because of nature causes.Those people are our gods and goddesses, they are our ancestors in this world.

Many of us feel confused but their gifts are from highly above and aren't to be taken for granted.They bare so much pain and hate isn't that enough.This one is for my sisters and brothers ,who   have sleepless nights because of dreams,spirits and all sorts of things.I want them to know that they are loved and supported,they are symbolised as the stars that brings light into our nights.You wouldn't understand because you aren't in their position but then one day you would see what they go through.People would start distancing theirselves from you because you are special and gifted.But then it is okay ,believe in your gift and gracefully brag about it.Be delighful everytime somebody ask about your gift.Tell them that you are who you are and nothing can ever change that.Chin up my brother when guys from your hood think that 'ukuthwasa' process it's so uncool and it's a waste of time.Hold up and smile my sister when you friends start changing up on you and leaving you because  you were  baptised in the depth of the river. One day your gifts will bear more gifts and they would want to fit in your circle once again.I know you feel like you are young to be a 'sangoma or prophet' but you need to understand that gifts and success has got no age.You were born to heal the sick and interpret the unforeseen .Now I say go and start doing what makes you feel at your best.Less talking and more embracement they will always underestimate the power of one until they get to exprience it by themselves.