TROUBLE DEH A BUSH, ANAASI BRING IT COME A YAAD

Memories of Spring

"Trouble deh a bush, anaasi bring it come a yaad"

Translation:  trouble is in the bush, anansi bring it come home.

What does this mean?  I was visiting with a dear friend and she was telling me about her efforts to reconnect with a close childhood frind who happens to be her cousin.  She hasnt seen this cousin in over 30 years and wondered how she would feel if he didnt make the effort to communicate with her even though a direct message was relayed.  Then she said, you know, I have thought about it, and I would be ok with it - afterall, who knows what this person's life situation is like now, maybe it would be for the best because "trouble deh a bush, anaasi bring it come a yaad"!  In reality, somethings are better left alone or we inadvertently invite misery into our lives.  I thank my friend for this one.

Application:  Another example would be to offer to do a favour for someone and this favour end up costing you money and grief.  I had a classic example of that in a work place situation in December.  Lesson learned, and unfortunately it takes the humanity out of some situations because you not only learn think twice, but also count the cost instead of just responding to a need or an opportunity to be helpful and considerate!

By the way, for those who dont know, Anansi stories is a big part of Jamaican Folklore.

As we say in Jamaica, keep on chucking,

MissSam
February 5, 2014

WAH NUH DEAD NUH DASH WEH

"Wah nuh dead, no dash weh"

Translation:  What is not dead, dont throw it away.

What does this mean:  Another way of saying where there is life there is hope.  There is always hope.  I was reading this article, and the story touched my heart.  So many times we are quick to pass judgement and declare someone or something hopeless.

Application:  The story speaks for it self!  Google the story and read about this amazing transformation.  There is also an article about +Orlando Franklin in the Jamaica Gleaner.

Just an anecdote:  In 1981 I was working in an office building at Yonge & Sheppard.  One of the offices on our floor put on a plant that was almost dead.  The plant makes a lovely house or office plant.  I broke off the top which was still good, took it home and planted.  I had that plant up until 2008 when I had to give it away as I was moving from a house to an apartment and did not have room for it.

Walk good, and remember, it it nuh dead nuh dash it way!

MissSam
February 5, 2014