Hatua Kwa Hatua, directed by Florence Nyokabi Gathuo (Kenya, 2023), is a thoughtful short included in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. The film explores themes of illness and medical disability, the experience of being paralysed, and the gradual process of relearning. It also touches on writing, books and the role of groups and community in supporting a young adult’s creative and practical recovery. Quiet and observant in tone, the film invites audiences to consider ability, adaptation and connection without offering easy answers. A subtle, humane work that complements the festival’s celebration of diverse experiences and strengths.
Manjемуa makijua mna kungu kufurgia kwezi. Na lana kasili wakati... ...wanakufuleja iniilibu. Guhani madeza stama wanahasi mamili wakati. Inishiidia sasa-pahaerani wa mkoto after antibiotics na waquanshizalia sasa kama kwenka pati, huwa mchii akifitana ajini kuyuhu, kwa tayo, Kwenya beli mothokwa kwa bristicari, livyoteta uje maisha musi ni vitatitasema zanja yenu wa suficiente za problema kwa mkoto. Akifitza wewejiyo zangu nker Kerimerengi dio lafanya kwa mkapo. Har customizationa ya walu kufa. Na na Alienna Mwanama. Tulisa Iceta. Rinwa kawa mkoto zangu. Mbliketa ni wa kuwa ni sinakuliza longu 2011 la øicia na utaka kwa Lag Campi tene muma mktoko. Wewe icha matuhisha ambazo za mwb inconwalo kwa warai makoto na paweke wanakuuliza na tinjolo kweta na Rinwa wamena wa hii operi na hadi ni kusinanasotola kupasa za mkoto katika wakatu ina收看i na chuku kulipenda wakatu ni wakati nia kampenya ni wewe, mtu hadi calibre Danaweza kuwa kuko lesha Siku ako hapita Nie kuivyo hali Nawalisha huu Hanko ukunjiwakote Hudika chiku wewe Hinochi gelii Nafu stali, siku kwa kama Abigwami Lindzi kwa unli na ulibavu Andaweza kwa Kingi Tonga Kimtangu kuhusu kanafanya Na hii kwe kuna kita Kwapa zibi dingine Nasubendana Nama ni Lynn kwa kinji Swip Mop Andafu Missionary Missionary and Helping the needy Helping the needy Andafu Absolutely Word JOHKNOPQRSTT Turning I can imagine To be able to sit down with people And living the life that you had hoped to live And not be able to live that life And knowing you'll never be able to live that life And still laugh with them I don't feel like she has bitterness with God It doesn't seem to me that she has bitterness or anger It just seems that she's trying to better her life She's able to raise above it enough to see other people's journeys And to appreciate other people's journeys She's paying attention to herself To learn how to speak again, learn how to write again That kind of inner fortitude Is what I hope people pick up from her story Not just that she's going through this But that she has found a way And she finds a way every day to keep pushing She knows the healing power of laughter And uses it as a coping mechanism in dealing with her illness To find joy in the little things And make others laugh brings lightness to difficult situations And creates a positive atmosphere To help others around her For more information visit www.osho.com Copyright OSHO is a registered Trademark of OSHO International Foundation
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32 comments
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Agie Agie24/08/2023
In your life Lynn God is sovereign
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Charles Ngatia Migwi23/08/2023
Gracefully enabled with amazing abilities. Reach further and higher. Great film
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Dennis Fondo18/08/2023
All the best .....Lynn we praying God shall heal and restore your health and bless you beyond your dreams
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Eddy Raich15/08/2023
Let's Go Wairy. No one deserves it more
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Benedetta Katuku15/08/2023
Go go girl...God is in control You got this
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Eva Nyamai Marital15/08/2023
Such a sweet soul may God visit you Lynne in a very special and personal way.
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Wambui Caroline15/08/2023
Bring this Home
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Mary Kambo14/08/2023
Thank you Jyune and team for bringing this story to us. And to Lynn may you keep drawing your innermost strength. And may God remain the source of that innermost strength.
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Esther Kirengeh14/08/2023
Lynn your sweet smile and determination is very encouraging. With God everything is possible. Blessings
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Hellen Muoka12/08/2023
Very encouraging .
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Jane Kingoo12/08/2023
Lynn our God is on the Throne keep shining.
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Sharon Righa11/08/2023
Wow I had a chance to interact with her sometime back. Shes is an amazing soul her positive attitude is . God bless you gal
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Nancy Kimani11/08/2023
Lynn keep encouraging us with the joy that obviously comes straight from your pure heart. Keep soaring high and shining for Jesus.
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Regina Kiugu11/08/2023
Dear Lynn that inner joy from the Lord has brought you this far. God is on your case and very soon you will be able to sing worship and praise God in the Praise Worship team like you did before. It will happen in Jesus mighty Name. Amen
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Ann Gitari11/08/2023
Lynn confidence shall be richly rewarded by Jehovah Hosenu.
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Joseph Mwangi11/08/2023
Very encouraging
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Jen Mwangi11/08/2023
Voting for Lynn 10 toes down all day everyday.. always an amazing soul
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Lucy Manyara11/08/2023
Lynn all things are possible with God
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Freddy Mbari10/08/2023
Amazing work highlighting story she continues to be a pillar in her community. Keep going Lynn.
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Rachelann Mwaniki10/08/2023
Lynn you are awesome. Nakupenda.
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Ken Gitonga10/08/2023
Amazing resilience
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Catherine Kimathi10/08/2023
Go go my favorite cousin Wairi you're such an amazing soul...
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Eric Ndungu10/08/2023
Lynn was such a bubbly girl. I wish her a happy and healthy life. Hope one day some cure can be found. God bless her.
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Cleo Namai10/08/2023
Voting For Lynn all the way. Let's go Lynn
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Scholastica Kiunga10/08/2023
God is able. Lynn is destined to great things.
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Raymond Mangi10/08/2023
Encouraging work.
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Pettie Gitonga10/08/2023
Wow This is awesome. My vote goes to you Lynn. Your determination is unbeatable. A story worth telling. Go team Lynn.
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Albert Maina10/08/2023
An amazing soul ..Lynn is exceptional. Wishing her an exceptionally joyous life.
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Curtis Musembi9/08/2023
Rooting for Lyn
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Jackan Nangabo9/08/2023
I love this
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Leon Mutua9/08/2023
Eye opening piece here. Disability doesn't always have a dark clown hovering over the individual. Thanks for highlighting that
In your life Lynn God is sovereign
Gracefully enabled with amazing abilities. Reach further and higher. Great film
All the best .....Lynn we praying God shall heal and restore your health and bless you beyond your dreams
Let's Go Wairy. No one deserves it more
Go go girl...God is in control You got this
Such a sweet soul may God visit you Lynne in a very special and personal way.
Bring this Home
Thank you Jyune and team for bringing this story to us. And to Lynn may you keep drawing your innermost strength. And may God remain the source of that innermost strength.
Lynn your sweet smile and determination is very encouraging. With God everything is possible. Blessings
Very encouraging .
Lynn our God is on the Throne keep shining.
Wow I had a chance to interact with her sometime back. Shes is an amazing soul her positive attitude is . God bless you gal
Lynn keep encouraging us with the joy that obviously comes straight from your pure heart. Keep soaring high and shining for Jesus.
Dear Lynn that inner joy from the Lord has brought you this far. God is on your case and very soon you will be able to sing worship and praise God in the Praise Worship team like you did before. It will happen in Jesus mighty Name. Amen
Lynn confidence shall be richly rewarded by Jehovah Hosenu.
Very encouraging
Voting for Lynn 10 toes down all day everyday.. always an amazing soul
Lynn all things are possible with God
Amazing work highlighting story she continues to be a pillar in her community. Keep going Lynn.
Lynn you are awesome. Nakupenda.
Amazing resilience
Go go my favorite cousin Wairi you're such an amazing soul...
Lynn was such a bubbly girl. I wish her a happy and healthy life. Hope one day some cure can be found. God bless her.
Voting For Lynn all the way. Let's go Lynn
God is able. Lynn is destined to great things.
Encouraging work.
Wow This is awesome. My vote goes to you Lynn. Your determination is unbeatable. A story worth telling. Go team Lynn.
An amazing soul ..Lynn is exceptional. Wishing her an exceptionally joyous life.
Rooting for Lyn
I love this
Eye opening piece here. Disability doesn't always have a dark clown hovering over the individual. Thanks for highlighting that
Amazing work