Phindiwe Nkosi Quotes

Fear manifested itself as a physical presence that seemed to dominate the public sphere. Time almost stopped. Even without confirmation I could sense that something had gone terribly wrong.

Instead of hating, my heart cries mercy! Mercy on me! Mercy on me! Mercy on me! It calls out to love in an attempt to save myself. I don’t want to be one of those people who live their lives with boils, septic wounds and broken bones bleeding inside.

During the prayers of the day, there was one less “amen”.

I found that when it hurt, sometimes the most effective response was to feel the pain rather than wish it away or pretend it was not there.