This Swahili proverb translates to “While repairing your companion’s house, your own house is falling in ruin.” It is a reminder that we should not get so invested in other people’s welfare that we forget about our own needs. It is impossible to fill another’s cup while your own is running low.
Are there other iterations of this proverb that you know of? Share the words of wisdom from your own communities!
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