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  Who is Holding the Pen of Your Life? https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-author-of-your-soul--69884104 They told us who we were. They told us what we could be. They told us where our limits were. But today, we stop listening. On this day of Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), falling within the week of Kuumba (Creativity), we face a critical truth: If you don't define yourself, you will be crushed by the definitions of others. In this latest Daily Spark, we aren't just talking about "freedom" in the abstract. We are talking about the creative labor of building an identity that cannot be shaken. It’s about the audacity to look at your life, your family, and your future and say, "I will name this." The world loves a copy, but the Creator honors the original. Are you brave enough to be the original author of your story? Take the Next Step: Nguzo Saba Narrative Map Stop guessing where you fit in. Get the map that helps you find your way to clarity and purp...
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The Legend of the Leaf

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 This is for those that are looking for a challenge. This legend was created during the UGRR days and has persisted throughout all of the incarnations of the family. It was designed to help the members stay in shape, and also develop their focus. In the early days the family would go to the woods at least 4 times a year and walk through them. We would admire the changing quality of nature. The four times would be during the beginning of each season. We would walk until we hit our tribal center at the banks of Nile (OlentanGYE river). On the way back this exercise was developed. This particular exercise was done best in fall. During this seasons leaves fall at random and if you paid attention you would be able to catch one. In this simple exercise you would have to be open and aware of your environment. As a leaf started falling toward the earth you would to have to focus on the one you were going to catch and pursue it. Don't be fooled catching a falling leaf is not as eas...
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