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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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Essence Over Assets: Redefining Success for the Conscious Mind

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Tribal Quotes Revisited Essence Over Assets: Redefining Success for the Conscious Mind   A Symbol of Unity and Prosperity Greetings, Brothers and Sisters of the GNJ Tribe. Today, we dive deep into a profound proverb that resonates with the core of our Africentric journey: "Success is not so much what we have as it is what we are." This timeless wisdom, articulated by the insightful Jim Rohn, invites us to recalibrate our understanding of success. In a world that often measures worth by material accumulation, this proverb challenges us to look inward and recognize that the true essence of success is rooted in our being, not in our belongings. The Essence of Success: Success, a concept often portrayed through the lens of material wealth and external achievements, holds a different connotation within the tapestry of our cultural narrative. True success, as our ancestors understood, is a harmonious blend of self-mastery, community upliftment, and spiritual alignment. It's abo...
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Tribal Quotes 19: Being Black, Boldly Brilliant and Beautiful

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 Tribal Quotes 19: Being Black, Boldly Brilliant and Beautiful On this show Brother Kwame is interviews his niece Alexia Smith and I want to share some of the take aways from the interview that I picked up. In his usual fashion "The Black Yoda" connects this interview with one of the proverbs left to us by our Ancestors. The key lesson that I got was the idea about sacrifice in the pursuit of a goal. Our Ancestors state those who are not willing to sacrifice will not be fulfilled, and this young lady has demonstrated the willings to sacrifice. This can be seen in her pursuit of excellencce in the classroom, on the basketball court, and more importantly life. The interview with Alexia Smith was inspiring and eye-opening. It is clear that she has a strong work ethic and determination to succeed. She is a great role model for young people, especially Black girls who may feel like they are not good enough or that they have to sacrifice their dreams in order to achieve success. Li...
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Kuumba 13021-5

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