Finding Milele

Where our dreams, surroundings, and connections converge.

Two days ago, I watched Mufasa: The Lion King, a story rich with themes of legacy, love, and destiny. But as the credits rolled, my mind was consumed by a singular word: milele.

It means “forever” in Swahili, but in the context of the film, the film is a distant location “where the light touches the land.”

Milele represents a place of eternal safety and abundance, symbolising stability and security. In the movie, Mufasa’s mother, Afia, describes Milele as “located at the farthest point, past the deepest canyon, where the light touches the land.”

The concept of Milele can be seen as a metaphor for our quest to find fulfilment and purpose in life. Just as Mufasa and his companions journey through waterfalls, canyons, and mountain ranges to reach Milele, we, too, must navigate various challenges and obstacles in our pursuit of personal growth and self-actualisation.

To find our Milele, we must embark on self-discovery and perseverance.

As Mufasa demonstrates in the film, this journey often requires courage, determination, and the willingness to face our fears. The movie reminds us that “Milele lives in you, it lives in me”, suggesting that our personal Milele is not just an external destination but…