A Good Head and a Good Heart
Photo Credit: WikiCommons There are those who are born into this life with the destiny to lead. Some lead only within their family circles, others become community leaders of great note, still others lead their countries through difficult times. However, like a rare gem, there are those who are so multifaceted that they are able to lead the world. Nelson Mandela, lovingly called Madiba, Tata and Khulu by so many, was one such soul. Nelson Mandela was born to be a hereditary leader within the Xhosa people. His birth name, Rolihlahla, given to him by his father, means "troublemaker." On his first day of school, however, his teacher named him, Nelson, which was the custom at that time of colonization. The honorific Madiba comes from his clan; it is a sign of respect as well as affection. Tata means "father." For many around the world, Mandela is a father figure. Khulu means "grandfather" or "Great One." This was the name most oft...