Please accept for apologies for my tardiness in getting our weekly moment of connection to you as scheduled each Tuesday morning. I write to you today with a heart full of reflection and a spirit that has been deeply moved by the journey I’ve been on—a journey not just across lands and mountains but through the very depths of my soul.

There is a place of mystery within each of us, a place where our preparations meet the divine plan. In this sacred space, I have learned to surrender, to trust completely in God’s direction. Too often, we find ourselves grasping for control, unaware of the illusion it truly is. I, too, have walked this path of uncertainty, and it has become a place where I now find comfort. It hasn’t always been easy, and for that, I acknowledge the struggles it has caused in those around me.

In my moments of introspection, I would often say, "We'll see," or simply nod with a thoughtful "hmmm interesting," giving myself the time I needed to confer with God, seeking His guidance before taking my next step. To many, this was frustratingly slow—too slow in a world that races forward at a relentless pace. But I have come to realize that in our rush to move through life, we often miss the beauty that is right in front of us.

I can confess that I was once caught in that same whirlwind of speed. I was moving so fast through life that my mother once feared she might have to bury me. Her words struck me like lightning, forcing me to pause and reflect. That moment, back in 1997, was a turning point—a wake-up call that made me choose a different path. We are, after all, the products of our decisions, and even when those decisions seem unclear or wrong in the moment, they shape who we become.

Patience, discernment, and a deep trust in God’s timing have become the pillars of my life. These virtues have guided me as I’ve navigated the forces and faces that try to pull us away from our true path. I encourage you to honor the commitments you’ve made, to stand firm in your integrity, and to rise above the toxic behaviors that surround us. Respect and integrity—these are the long game. They are the foundation upon which a life of true meaning is built.

My recent travels have taken me on a journey of profound self-growth. From climbing the towering dunes of Namibia to the sacred lands of Thaba Bosiu in Lesotho, I have been blessed with the opportunity to reconnect with my roots of the San people, to learn from the struggles and triumphs of those who came before me, and to push myself beyond the limits I once thought were unbreakable. This journey through Southern Africa has reminded me that we are never truly alone and that sometimes the challenges we face are not aimed at us personally—they are simply the winds of life passing by. If you have not yet been, I highly recommend you take the leap and venture out into this big beautiful world.

As I sit quietly, listening to God’s voice, I am reminded not to let the ghosts of my past dictate my future. The boy I once was does not define the man I have become, and those who cannot see the man I am now are bound by their own choices, not mine. Life is a journey toward becoming the best version of yourself, and that is the path I choose to walk every day.

I live for my offspring, loved ones, and family to understand who they are, to feel the warmth of unconditional love, and to appreciate the simple, profound joys of life. I no longer chase after the fleeting things of this world; instead, I find joy in the vast, beautiful nothingness of simply being—sitting quietly, listening as God reveals His plans for me, feeling the pride He has in the road I have chosen, the road less taken.

In those quiet moments, God and I share stories—we laugh, we cry, we embrace the journey together, always anchored by the love that binds us. I promise you this: if God wills it, it is already yours. There is no need to stress, fret, worry, or fight. What is meant for you will come to you in its own time, in its own way, and it will be yours alone.

We are AfriKin! Our creative expressions are the foundation of our liberation. Free your mind, and the rest will follow.

With love, trust, and unwavering faith,

Alfonso ~ AfriKin