One of the prides of our African culture and heritage is the use of proverbs. For many centuries, proverbs have been used to convey messages, share wisdom and even sometimes share jokes. The end goal is always to inspire, to teach, to incite, to learn and to motivate, whether you are the listener or the speaker.
The proverb “When two carry, it does not hurt” is almost self-explanatory, however, it conveys a deeper meaning. If you share your burdens, such as anger, frustration, loneliness, guilt, failure, resentment, addiction, financial constraints, relational or family problems, you may be surprised how much lighter you would feel. Sharing relieves, it does not hurt. Let someone help you with some of your “load”. In a nutshell, two hands are better than one.