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Scrape The Canvas

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https://www.spreaker.com/episode/scrape-the-canvas-reclaiming-kuumba--70619646  Have you noticed how exhausted everyone looks trying to be "creative"? We’ve been sold a lie that Kuumba requires us to constantly produce, grind, and add more to our already overloaded lives. But what if the greatest creative act you could perform today has nothing to do with starting something new? What if the masterpiece is already there, suffocating under years of societal buildup, false expectations, and inherited guilt? In today's porch talk, we dive into why the secret to true Kuumba isn't about picking up the brush—it's about scraping the canvas. We explore the subtractive approach to SelfMastery, where letting go becomes your greatest power. You might be surprised by what happens when you finally stop trying so hard. Call to Inaction: A heavy basket catches no wind; empty it to feel the breeze. Reflect on this today: What daily routine or habit is purely noise that I can stop...
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DailyToast- Ujamaa 223171 (This $#!+ IS HARD)

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 that I discuss in this video, that I beleive we are not focused enough on building are the body and the mind. These are two resources that we definately need to master and apply to building up our personal and community economy. Watch and let me know what you think.

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