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The Hammer and the Vision: Wielding Double Creativity in the Season of Faith

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The Hammer and the Vision: Wielding Double Creativity in the Season of Faith We are deep in the final stretch of 2025, Fam. Can you feel it? The air is thick right now. It’s not just the winter chill; it’s the vibration of completion. We are walking through the 7th Cycle, the season of Imani (Faith) , and we are marching toward the Great Restoration. But today? Today the fractal of time is doing something special. If you look at the map of time, the math is shouting at us. Here we are, standing in the Year of Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) —where we define ourselves and speak for ourselves. We are swimming in the Cycle of Imani —believing in our victory with all our hearts. But here is where it gets interesting: We are in the Week of Kuumba (Creativity) , and today, specifically, is the Day of Kuumba . That’s a "Double-Dose" of Creativity. A double shot of that creative spark. Now, I know what the world tells you creativity looks like. They tell you it’s adding more paint ...
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The Illusion of Magical Thinking in American Politics: A Wake-Up Call

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  The Illusion of Magical Thinking in American Politics: A Wake-Up Call In a recent political rally, I found myself delving deep into an unsettling trend in our society—one where legislation and ideology seem to be steeped in magical thinking. As I examined a bill from Ohio aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives from K-12 public education, I realized that America is in the midst of a profound cultural shift. The Rise of Magical Thinking It appears that, much like in certain spiritual circles, some Americans believe that if you focus on something hard enough, you can manifest it into reality—or simply make it vanish by ignoring it. This mindset, reminiscent of the principles behind “The Secret,” has infiltrated not only our spiritual lives but also our political discourse. Leaders and influencers are beginning to suggest that the failures of our society are not the result of systemic issues, but rather a lack of personal belief and commitment. In this v...
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