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Is Your Sight Limiting Your Vision?

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  https://www.spreaker.com/episode/imani-the-fire-of-unshakable-faith--70062809 Is Your Sight Limiting Your Vision? We often hear that "seeing is believing," but for those of us walking the Gye-Nyame Journey, we know the truth is exactly the opposite. If you only move based on what you can see in front of you, you are trapped by your current circumstances. In today’s episode, we break down the vibration of Imani (Faith) and why it is coded with the color Red . We discuss why Faith isn't just a religious concept—it's a survival strategy and a tool for nation-building. Why did our ancestors place this principle at the very end of the Nguzo Saba cycle? What does it mean to have "evidence" of things not seen when the world seems to be falling into chaos? If you feel like you’ve been running on fumes, or if you’re looking for the spark to ignite your next big move, you need to hear this message. The fire is waiting, but you have to be willing to step into the wa...
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The Imani Of The Collective (sample)

Imani is the 7th principle in the Nguzo Saba. In Gye-Nyame 7 is the number of study rest and perfection. Imani  is also interchangeable with the principle of trust and harmony in our system. That may not mean much to many, but it is a very powerful number in our culture. There are many factors that go into our ability to have faith in ourselves, but this is essentially the foundation for an individual's success.

"I believe in myself and my ability to succeed."


The first component of that statement is an expression of Imani. The second component is an expression of Ujima (collective work). There are many ways we can choose to express Imani, but only by working together can we truly achieve greatness.

We cannot escape the fact that we are all connected. We all have a purpose here on Earth; it may be to educate, or love, or entertain, or heal—but whatever it is, we have all been given gifts that will allow us to fulfill our purpose. And when we work together as a collective unit instead of competing against each other as individuals, it becomes possible for us all to achieve success together—instead of just one or two people at the top while everyone else struggles over scraps.


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