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The Fist and the Scorpion: Unlocking True Umoja

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  The Thumb insisted nothing could be held down without his weight. The Index Finger swore he was the leader because he points the way. The Middle Finger looked down upon everyone because he stood tallest. The Ring Finger flaunted his jewelry, and the Little Finger claimed he alone knew the secrets whispered in dark corners. Individually, they were extraordinary. But when a heavy calabash of water was placed before them, none of them could lift it. And when a venomous scorpion crawled onto their mat, their isolated brilliance nearly got the entire arm killed. Listen to episode In our homes and communities today, we see the exact same paradox. We have never had more degrees, more personal titles, or more individual leverage. Yet when real pressure touches our collective doorstep, why does our grip slip? Why do our five gifted fingers refuse to curl inward until the poison is already in the bloodstream? What illusion of safety are we clinging to that makes us prefer being exceptional...

Invisible sword-Ha2ku

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Strike down opponents/
With power within using/
Invisible sword/

The mind is the invisible sword that strikes down your opponents, and breaks through your obstacles. How do you care for your invisible sword? Do you practice using it or do you just keep it in your sheath? Your Invisible sword needs to be used on a regular basis in your battles of life. you must harness your techniques and constantly practice with it. You must keep it oiled and sharp, and ready for action.

The dangers of your mind are very similar to that of a sword. Because like a sword the mind cuts both ways. It can either cut you if used improperly, or cut your opponent. We have to constantly practice using our mind, and like with a sword develop techniques that are effective. For example what thoughts (strikes) are you throwing out into the world. Many of us constantly produce cutting blows upon ourselves by producing negative thoughts. We destroy ourselves long before our enemies can by throwing self destructive thoughts (strikes). the challenge for all of us is to use our invisible sword to create what we want to see in our world. Pick up your sword and practice your strikes, but make sure that you are striking with life, rather than death. Use your mind to build the world that you want.

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