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12 October 2020 | Story Xolisa Mnukwa | Photo Supplied
Your kindness is contagious
Counselling psychologist at the university, Nhlori Ngobeni, believes that what you give to others does not necessarily leave your life; it comes back to you in some way or another, for the benefit of your health and well-being.

The month of October has been declared Mental Health Awareness Month, with the objective of not only educating the public about mental health, but also to reduce the stigma and discrimination to which people with mental illness are often subjected.

The COVID-19 global pandemic and the subsequent implementation of the lockdown have had an impact on all aspects of our lives: family, relationships, the economy, educational institutions, health system, to name a few.

As stipulated by the South African Department of Health and the South African Federation for Mental Health, mental-health problems come as the result of a complex interplay between biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors.

With that being said, University of the Free State (UFS) counselling psychologist and writer of the article Ubuntu, Nhlori Ngobeni, explains that the demands of our changing world can become quite overwhelming, leaving one feeling burdened by all the changes they need to make. She reflected on the increased challenges that students have experienced in their academics, physical and mental health, finances, and interpersonal relationships as a result of the pandemic, and how the spirit of Ubuntu can act as a catalyst of support.

Nelson Mandela defined Ubuntu as “the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others; that if we are to accomplish anything in this world, it will in equal measure be due to the work and achievement of others”.

Exercising your humanity through actions, words, gestures,
and thoughts can aid the sustenance of humanity.


Benefits of Ubuntu

Ngobeni further elaborated that living out your humanity should not be done to get something in return. She explained the essence and benefits of Ubuntu as the belief that being kind to others is like planting a seed and watering it daily. “It is guaranteed to yield some fruits. What you give to others does not necessarily leave your life; it comes back to you in some way or another, for the benefit of your health and well-being,” she added.

Ubuntu in action
Exercising your humanity through actions, words, gestures, and thoughts can aid the sustenance of humanity.

Here are some ways you can live out your humanity:

Live out your values: showing love; caring for and respecting others; choosing to forgive; having sympathy and empathy; being kind and compassionate.
Acts of service: spending time with others; sharing your knowledge; running an errand for the elderly; making a cup of tea for your parents or organising a movie or games night for your family.
Giving: food, clothes, time, or money.
• Being intentional: being genuine and present in your everyday experiences or encounters. Calling a classmate or friend and checking on them.
• Gestures: greeting, nodding, smiling, waving, etc. … simply acknowledging others.

Visit the Kovsie Life Well-being Warriors page for important telephone numbers and online resources offered by the UFS Department of Student Counselling and Development.

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Alumni Stage Door 2005: Tickets now available!
2005-02-22

Alumni Stage Door: Kaartjies vir "Once upon a time" beskikbaar vanaf 16 Februarie 2005

Kaartjies: Beskikbaar by Louis Botha by die kultuurkantoor, Thakaneng-Brug kamer 55 vanaf 16 Februarie
Telefoon: 401-2819, Kostes R15 p.p.

Finaal: Callie Human Sentrum
3 Maart 2005 om 18:30.

Gaskunstenaar: Philip Marais


Alumni Stage Door
Stage Door nou bekend as Alumni Stage Door is verseker een van die hoogtepunte op die Kuns en Kultuur kalender vir 2005. Elke koshuis op kampus kry die geleentheid om `n eerstejaars groep van 20-30 lede te kies om deel te neem aan `n ongelooflike vermaaklike en uiters kompeterende kompetisie. Die groepe moet dan met `n produksie voor en dag kom wat 70% uit drama en toneelspel bestaan en 30% sang.

Rotasies: Dames 28 Februarie 2005
Mans 1 Maart 2005
Finaal: 3 Maart 2005

Die tema vir Alumni Stage Door 2005 is : " Once upon a time"

Vir enige verdere besonderhede kontak:
 

A.C. Geldenhuys
SR: Kuns en Kultuur

Kantoor:(051) 401 9122
Sel: 084 585 3338

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