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  Stop Letting Others Write Your Story https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-to-name--70223572 Who told you who you were? Was it a system that benefits from your confusion, or was it the voice of your ancestors whispered in your quietest moments? Today marks a powerful shift in the calendar as we enter the Kujichagulia cycle. In this episode, we tackle the tension between who the world wants you to be and who you were created to become. The year 2026 is the Year of Ujima, but collective work is impossible if the individuals involved are operating on "borrowed" identities. We explore why your self-determination is the secret ingredient to our community's success and how to reclaim the power of your own name. If you’ve been feeling out of alignment, the answer isn't "out there"—it's in the way you define your "here." Get the Nguzo Saba Narrative Map Find your way and gain the clarity needed to navigate your personal and professional life wi...
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The Skin & The African Sponge

The Skin & The African Sponge

Great Kujichaguilia in this week of Ujima. Fam I am glad to bring you something that I ran into while I was in Ghana on my trips. Once i started using it, I never went back. I have been using the African sponge for almost 20 years, and my skin looks good because of it. But before we get into the african sponge I want to look at the importance of the largest or 2nd largest organ (I believe the microbiome is bigger) the skin.

"I have been using the african sponge for almost 20 years, and my skin looks good because of it."

Your skin is one of your body's largest organ, so it only makes sense that you should take care of it. But how do you know what to do? From cleaning the skin to removing makeup, there are so many products and tips on how to care for your skin, but it can get a little confusing sometimes. Especially for Black folks, because all of the skin commercial don't address our needs. We have to learn through experimentation, unless we are lucky enough to have someone in our circle who has figured out what we need for our skin.

"So when you are washing your skin, are you doing it right?"

In this video, we will be taking a look at the skin and the importance of keeping it clean. We will also be discussing using the African sponge because it is an environmentally friendly way to cleanse. As well us help keep your skin healthy, because the rough texture helps remove dirt from your skin.

"By using the African sponge you can cleanse your skin."

Get your Sponge

The skin is made up of three layers: epidermis (the outermost layer), dermis (the middle layer), and hypodermis (the innermost layer). The epidermis contains dead cells called keratinocytes while the dermis contains blood vessels, nerves, and sweat glands. The hypodermis connects to muscles and bones through tendons and ligaments; it also contains fat cells that help keep us insulated from heat loss in cold weather conditions. The combination of all three layers makes up our skin, which is the largest organ in our body.

"What you don't know about your skin could kill you."

Our skin is constantly shedding dead cells from the epidermis, and these cells can end up clogging pores if they're not removed properly. Sponges are an effective way to remove dead skin cells because of their rough texture; this helps exfoliate the skin and prevent clogged pores. In addition to helping keep your skin healthy, sponges are also environmentally friendly since they can be reused multiple times before being disposed of.

"Sponges are a great way to keep your skin healthy! "

Grab yourself a sponge and get to scrubbing, and do to the large size you will never have problems washing your back again. Just watch the video and be sure to share and help us grow. By the way take our free ecourse and learn more about yourself, your culture, and how to apply it to build "The Best Life" Freegnjecourse.com



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