Waking up in unexpected places

by kiwanja

There’s a school of thought which asserts that our background and family upbringing largely define us, rather than our biology – a theory known more widely as the nature vs. nurture debate. Although elements of this apply to all of us to varying degrees, sometimes I sit back and wonder how on earth I got to where I am today. I don’t just mean geographically, but spiritually, too.

As a child, this is where I spent most of my early years. Twenty-five years of it, to be precise. I often stop and ask myself – how did I get from here…

… to here?

One thing I do know. Whatever happened, and whatever happens next, we should never forget where we came from. Or the person we once were.

15 comments

1 Ken Banks { 06.16.10 at 6:16 pm }: On the importance of remembering who we are, aka "Waking up in unexpected places". http://is.gd/cRKe9 #life #destiny #journey
2 shikoh { 06.16.10 at 6:29 pm }: I have been having the exact same sensation for the past months; i was born here http://www.mwelu.org/2007/03/26/mathare-valley/ and now am heading here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRU8jOaG_yA ….and that question has just been ringing in my head…my heart is in Africa and for me not only my family but i also believe there was divine touch to where i am today, it is not just pure luck
3 @mikegechter's RSS { 06.16.10 at 6:31 pm }: Waking up in unexpected places: There’s a school of thought which asserts that our background and family upbringin… http://bit.ly/bb2G1j
4 changefeed { 06.16.10 at 6:32 pm }: ->@kiwanja: Waking up in unexpected places http://bit.ly/bb2G1j
5 Mission MANNA { 06.16.10 at 6:41 pm }: RT @kiwanja: On importance of remembering who we are, "Waking up in unexpected places" http://is.gd/cRKe9 #life #destiny #journey #humility
6 kiwanja { 06.16.10 at 9:18 pm }: On the importance of remembering who we are, aka "Waking up in unexpected places". http://is.gd/cRKe9 #life #destiny #journey
7 Ken Banks { 06.16.10 at 9:18 pm }: On the importance of remembering who we are, aka "Waking up in unexpected places". http://is.gd/cRKe9 #life #destiny #journey
8 susandra { 06.16.10 at 9:23 pm }: RT @kiwanja: On the importance of remembering who we are, aka "Waking up in unexpected places". http://is.gd/cRKe9 #life #destiny #journey
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10 bsiemering { 06.17.10 at 2:50 am }: RT @kiwanja: On the importance of remembering who we are, aka "Waking up in unexpected places". http://is.gd/cRKe9 #life #destiny #journey
11 John Hart { 06.17.10 at 4:34 am }: Wonderful post.. short and to the point. Really like the way you mix your blog with tech and personal entries, gives a real sense of the person which many don’t
12 Priyanka Joseph { 06.18.10 at 2:21 pm }: Hell yeah! RT @kiwanja On the importance of remembering who we are, aka "Waking up in unexpected places". http://is.gd/cRKe9
13 Megan { 06.18.10 at 2:25 pm }: You managed to capture so much in just a few paragraphs. Good things happen to good people, Ken. You are truly an inspiration.
14 kiwanja { 06.19.10 at 9:09 am }: @John – Thanks! I enjoy being able to write about anything, rather than it being a specifically technology-related blog.

@Megan – Thank you.
15 Ajay Kumar { 07.02.10 at 2:18 pm }: Someone to look up to! -> @kiwanja On the importance of remembering who we are, aka "Waking up in unexpected places". http://is.gd/cRKe9