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My dear friend,
In recent days there has been unrest in South Africa where citizens have staged protests accompanied by looting at various shops.
Here I will not explain the reason for the protest, but I will explain one thing that surprised the world about the protest.
Protesters raided supermarkets and looted all kinds of goods. From food, beverages, clothing and electronic devices like tv, telephones and others.
Others were seen carrying animals such as goats, chickens and even pigs.
The protesters appeared to be outraged and explained that the reason for their looting was inequality among the people.
That a few have a good life while many have a hard life.
That too I will not explain further because my goal here is to show you something that the protesters did not steal, that would change their lives to a great extent.
That thing is books.
In all the supermarkets that the protesters broke into and looted, not a single bookstore was broken into.
Even where the bookstore was located inside another supermarket, they stole all the other items but never touched the books at all.
That is the most shocking thing about the protesters.
For they have stolen things that do not last and left what they would have stolen would have been very lasting for them.
There are two sides to this issue, both of which are very important to us.
The first side is the protesters do not know the value of the books and that is why they are not bothered by them. Here we learn the importance of appreciating things that have long-term consequences.
On the other hand are the protesters not the readers of the books and that is why they stole everything except the flags. Here we learn the importance of reading books, as you completely change your life.
Friend, I have often said that the only thing you can steal from others and be of great benefit to you are books.
Books have great secrets of success, they have the power to change your life completely and its knowledge lasts forever.
If you have money you will spend it and it will run out.
If you steal food you will eat and you will feel hungry again.
If you steal a phone you will use it and it will expire or be damaged.
But if you steal knowledge, it will stay with you forever.
If you have learned something and changed your attitude, you will be left with that new perspective for the rest of your life.
If you were to believe that there are things you cannot do, but learn from books that you can and will try to do it, that will last you until you die.
So my friend, if you get a chance to steal anything, it is knowledge. Find and read books that will completely open your world, change your perspective and enable you to see what you do not see now.
The biggest lesson we learn from South African protesters through their looting is to stop worrying about things that don't last and choose to worry about the things that can last in your life.
Where can you steal books?
I have not written here to give you a ticket to break into bookstores and steal books, that is a legal code.
But we live in an age of information, where the internet has greatly facilitated access to free books.
Here are three tips to show you where to go if you want to steal any book you want.
One is the Genesis Library network which is accessible by address; http://libgen.rs/ log in and search for the book you want.
Two is the Z Library network which is accessible by address; https://b-ok.africa/ log in and search for the book you want.
If you say English is a hindrance to you, then on that channel you find book reviews in the simplest Kiswahili language.
But you also get the chance to participate in live book discussions every week.
Friend, if you have something to live for, and if you find it and use it, you will be able to get as much as others who are struggling to steal every day.
Books are a great treasure for your success. Welcome to read and discuss book knowledge together and how we can use it to improve our lives.
To find good Kiswahili printed books open; https://somavitabu.co.tz/
To find good Kiswahili books for fragile copies open; www.bit.ly/somavitabuapp
I have one request for you my friend, please share this important message with others to help them find the light to gain knowledge that will change their lives. Use them as much as you can and you will be instrumental in helping people change their lives.
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