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If Everyone Does a Little, No One Has to Do a Lot: A Lesson in Collective Responsibility

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If Everyone Does a Little, No One Has to Do a Lot: A Lesson in Collective Responsibility The thoughts have been hitting me hard lately, and I realized I need to get back to blogging on a daily basis. Of course, I’m always doing too much, but I wanted to dedicate some time each day to writing. My idea was to align my blogs with the principles of the Nguzo Saba—so, for example, today being Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), I could write something that connects to that concept. Over time, this content could be compiled into something greater. And speaking of something greater, my family and I are gearing up for a trip to Ghana. That means I’ll be documenting our journey—shoutout to Ms. Sasha, who just got her passport! She’s officially stepping into the world as an international young lady of mystery and leisure. Our trip will take us from Columbus to New York, where we’ll spend a few hours exploring the city before catching a flight to Nairobi, Kenya. We’ll have a long layover there, ...
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Daily Toast- Kujichagulia 128171 (who is defining you & your reality)

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Great Kujichagulia: On this day we reflect not only on Kujichagulia, but upon the other principles, and laws that fall on this day.Today is not only the day of self-determination, but it also serves to bring us time to work with Justice and  the Law of Correspondence. Keeping with the theme from last week we will reflect on these principles through the lens of the quote from the "Book Of Coming Forth By Day", that has sparked all kinds of thoughts. " Awaken from thy suffering O thou who lye prostrate! ", we will stop the quote there, because this part illustrates what we need. Kujichagulia is about defining our self for our self, but how is this done? Unfortunately most people have been lulled into a deep sleep, they were cultured, and socially designed into a prostrate state. We have been submitted to a systematic process that strives to keep us unconscious. In the state of unconsciousness we experience self inflicted suffering. Now I believe that this point is i...
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Daily Toast- Imani 226171 (The Conspiracy Of You)

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The greatest conspiracy that is never talked about is the conspiracy of "YOU". I am here to tell you as we step into Imani, that it is important that you consider this fact. Take time to reflect on your life and recognize that everything that has happened to you good or bad has lead you to this very moment. I know many of you can't believe this because we have been condition to believe that we are little cogs in a machine called the universe, and our existence is not worthy of cosmic intervention. I am here to tell you that you are worthy, and you need to etch this idea into your mind. You need to look at the evidence called your life. Look at the things that have happened in your past, I mean even before you were born that set the stage for you. You are the star of your life, and you need to embrace this fact, and wake up and catch the hints that have been coming your way, and will continue coming your way. The very universe is working on your behalf. So take some time d...
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Daily Toast- Umoja 227171

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We have made it to another Umoja, and almost made it through another month. We are going strong with these toast, and by now you should be seeing the effects. Umoja is the point in our principle system where all of the principles we have been working on come together to produce results. Today take some time to notice where the principle Umoja has been working in your life. Where have things been coming together for you. Umoja is unity, but also on this day we deal with the Maatic principle of Truth, and the Hermetic Law of Mentalism. Speaking of the Law Of Mentalism, let's explore this law throught the lense of Umoja. The principle of Umoja reminds that everything is connected and and interdependent. If we take this as Truth (Maat) we can take our principles to another level.  The Law of Metalism states that "Everything is mental, and everything is a mental creation of the All", now this means that the entire Creation is formed through mental energy. Mental energy pro...
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Daily Toast- Kuumba 225171

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Oh my, we have made it to another kuumba, and I am wore out. The flame of my Nia is burning me up and I can't stop. The powerful thing that I have realized about Kuumba is the fact that it sits between Nia & Imani. In my book the Player's Pyramid  we progress through the Nguzo Saba backwards. For Gye-Nyame Imani is the base upon which the rest of the principle sits. kuumba is next in the progression. This demonstrates to all those on the gye-Nyame Journey that  in order to create we have to have a strong belief in our ability to create. on the top of Kuumba, We have the fire of Nia, which we spoke about yesterday. The consciousness that activates Nia is good, but it only becomes great when we are abl to apply our Kuumba to the new information that our consciousness brings to our awareness. It is our Kuumba that allows us to take advantage of the opportunities that the beacon of Nia brings our way. Believe it or not the universe conspiring to move you toward your greatness....
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Daily Toast- Nia 22417 (Conscious Living)

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On Ujima we discussed proverbs from the "African Openings To the Tree Of Life", and the one that gave me the most problems came to life when I reflected on it during Ujamaa. Ujamaa is about harnessing those personal resources so that we can build that life that we want. I want go into it you can listen to some of my past podcast, or checkout some of the videos for Ujamaa to get a grasp of what I mean. While harnessing my resources for another project, the thought of the proverb echoed in my mind. I pushed the thought back and got focused on my present project. But the proverb kept coming to the surface like a fisherman's bobber. I could not recall the proverb, but I could remember some key words that kept ringing, prostrate, awaken, suffering, and horizon. So I took a few minutes and began to google and that is when the answers came rushing in. Before I get into it, I want to share the link from last night's Tribal Quotes  . Listen in and share your comments about th...
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Tribal Quote- Ujima 222171 (Caution Paradigm destroyer)

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Here is the live stream from the show. If you missed it here you go.
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DailyToast- Ujamaa 223171 (This $#!+ IS HARD)

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I have set a difficult challenge for myself. I plan to create at least 1 video a day. I was doing great till early this morning when I fell asleep during my workout. I have it on video and it is hilarious, but it demonstrates that this shit is hard. Setting up the shot, testing new angles, creating new intros, writing for each show, remembering what I say to put in to the description, creating post for my site, podcasting twice a week, and etc.. Please take notice that this issue lines up with the principle of the day. I have to more effectively use my personal resources to make this new addition to my lifestyle work. Just as many of you who have made changes in your life have to also do. The idea about taking a challenge is that you will receive push back, you will find wholes in your game, and weaknesses will be exposed, but it is all toward your greatness. Don't be ashamed, take your feedback and use it in your continuing efforts to build. Back to the video: the two resources...
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GNJ's Daily Toast

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Creating content and uploading daily is taking up more time than I expected. It is getting harder, and the content is increasing, and my days are getting longer. I will continue do it because I have taken this on as a Responsibility, and speaking of responsibility, brings us back to the principle for the day, Ujima. In our conversation today I look at once again how all the principles that fall on Ujima, fit in  to the puzzle we call !
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Folktales For Grown Folks- The Peacock & Juno (fable will change your life)

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Here you go Family if you missed the live stream, and you want to keep up with gnj. This Folktale is a life changer. I just ask that you open your mind and listen in. Get out of the peacock phase of your life, and move into what is for you. Many of us aren't getting blessed in life, jobs, careers, relationships, oppotunities, and etc.. because we keep wlaking right pass them. The creator, and your Ancestors have laid your blessing out and all you have to do is stop looking at others stuff, and pull what is in you out. the poor ignorant peacock was sitting in the midst of beauty and couldn't recognize it. The peacock was sitting at the feet of its benafactor moaning and crying, and even after the goddess spoke he could not hear. Oh peacock (you) shut your mouth and embrace the beauty within you, embrace the power in you, embrace the kujichagulia in you and change your reality. peace & 1hunidyears
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Daily Toast- Kujichagulia 221171 (To much of a good thing)

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This was my first session with my new phone, and it is unbelievable. I mean it is so good the camera is great, the speakers are outstanding. I have 64 gigs to use plus another 64 gigs on the sd card. So now i'm ready to go, or so you would think. My camera is to good, it picks up all the light, and makes all the videos at least from the selfie side look shadowy, so I cut off lights, and my black self disappear. I guess you can have to much of a good thing. I'm not complaining on this glorious day of Kuji (this days nickname). Kuji and myself have a real great relationship. Kuji has helped me mold myself into who I am and will help me get to where I am going. She will do the same for you. In a prior conversation I spoke with you about setting up small steps/goals to build your faith. Now let's use the same process for Kuji. A short term goal is to push myslef into a split before the summer. A small goal that has been a life time challenge. I figure if I can get my old body ...
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Daily Journey 220171

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I should be sleep, but I have run into issues that will not let me loose. I have been working on a 10 minute video for over 12 hours. It all started with a nice text from my mobile carrier (Tmobile)letting me know that my unlimited data plan was limited. Yep, with all my excitment about uploading my videoes on a daily basis I ran into the fact that my data is truly limited. My internet slowed to a crawl. My poor phone did not understand and went haywire, and died on me. I had to borrow some money to get a new phone, so that i could keep posting, but it would take about 2 days to get you a video as slow as my phone was moving. I decided to use my laptop and download my video from my phone directly into my computer and then shoot it to yall that way, but ATT had other plans. Damn, Damn, Damn.... So if you are reading this you have an opportunity to see a video that helped drain my data, break my phone, and robbed me of sleep. So I hope that you enjoy. I will see you in the morning for ...
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Daily Toast- Umoja 220171

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Peace Fam: I have struggled to get this video out to you, before the due time. I am hoping that you are getting some get information as well as recieving some inspiration to add a morning ritual and routine to your life. You may not believe it, but you will begin seeing immediate benefits, but you have to learn how to look, most of us just overlook the small stuff, and in some cases that is good, but in the process of SelfMastery keep your eyes on the small stuff. For example look at this video and compare how low I am getting with my split attempts, compared to last week. Notice my energy level throughout the vlog. I am feeling more peace in my home, and that is spilling over into my career. I know that I am asking a lot of you, but isn't that what a big brother is supposed to do. My job since you have decided to watch these videoes is to push you toward your greatness. Now stop watching and start moving as you listen. If you can't do it on YouTube download the podcast from ...
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Folktales For Grown Folks- The Man & His Wife

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I am excited, I have figurd out how to share my live stream video from FB. If you missed it here it goes
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Daily Toast- Imani 219171

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Man it was hard to put this episode together. I had to erase a download I lost footage, I ran out of space, and time. It is late but here it is enjoy as I talk about axe' (ashe), go through my routine/ritual, I get into isometrics during this workout, and I am slowly getting my capoeria back. Tune in and make sure you make comments postive or negative help me get better. Let me know about your morning or daily routine/ritual. Let's talk & Let's Build! Enjoy
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Daily Toast- Kuumba 21817 (Warning..Paradox Smasher)

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Here is another installment of the Daily Toast, sorry that I am late today but with ms.Shasha getting up early and threatening to run away, it has been an eventful day. The Toast clean up and workout went without a hitch. The music today is provided by Brother Shaka and O'scheme. So check it out and feel fre to leave a comment.
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Daily Toast- Nia 217171

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Here is my lastest Toast, let's keep it going. Today We talk about the link that Nia has with the Maatic principle of balance, and the hermetic principle of rhythm. Join the conversation and let's build.
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The Daily Toast

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The "Daily Toast" is a project that I started as a part of the #nguzosabachallenge. The challenge is  a simple idea that came to me during the Kwanzaa season. During Kwanzaa those of us that participate in it focus on the 7 principles for a whole week. The question that hit me is why couldn't we continue this practice throughout the year. Being a man that loves, and understand the power of symbols, I began to focus on the number 7. In -Nyame Journey the number seven is the number of study, rest, and perfection. I figured since there are 7 days in the week, why not replace the names with the principles. it seemed like a fair idea for me. The western world never had an issue with forcing their world view and symbols on us, so consider this as my symbolic push back. The name of the days never symbolically served Black folks anyway so it only made sense to me to replace the Greek, and Nordic god names with principles that would empower me and whoever else used them. Once I ...
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Daily Toast- Kujichagulia 214171 (Beware Paradigm shatterer)

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Enjoy the daily toast and remember to take the #nguzosabachallenge.
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