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The Red Fire: Standing Firm with Imani

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Link To podcast:  https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-red-fire-standing-firm-with-imani--69484585 Why Your Roots Determine Your Reach Have you ever felt like the world was trying to uproot your peace? We often talk about "having faith," but what does that look like when the struggle feels constant? In today’s episode of Tha Daily Spark , we’re breaking down the true power of Imani and why it’s assigned the color of blood and fire. There is a secret to standing firm when everyone else is falling, and it has everything to do with where you’ve planted your roots. If you’ve been searching for that unshakeable sense of self-worth, you won’t want to miss this discussion. We're uncovering how a simple shift in belief can turn your current struggle into your greatest victory. Nguzo Saba Narrative Map Align your life with purpose. Get the Nguzo Saba Narrative Map to help you "find your way" through every season with clarity. https://link.content360.io/NguzoSabaMap ...

The Skin & The African Sponge

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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, unl...

The Skin & African Sponge - Daily Toast Kujichagulia 613171

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Peace FAM: I shared some information about the largest organ in the body, and the importance of its care. Most people do not think of the skin as an organ, but it is. In fact when you start learning about it is incredible. It is our bodies first line of defense from the world. It helps regulate the temperature of the body, and helps eliminate toxic waste. On top of all that it helps us look good. Unfortunately we are poisining ourselves with all of the products that we are putting on our skin. Not really reading about the chemicals that we are absorbing into our bodies. The skin is super absorbent, you may just think that you are putting on deodorant orrubbing in lotion, but the fact is you our introducing poison to your system. I also talk about my personal experience with what is called the African sponge. It is great for helping you clean your skin, it also helps with blood flow, and helps remove dead cells. This simple tool or cloth that I found being used in Ghana everywhere ...