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The Myth of the Lone Wolf

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  The Myth of the Lone Wolf https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ujima-the-source-of-the-stream--71312742 The world praises the "Self-Made Man," but the Gye-Nyame Steward knows better. A river that forgets its source is destined to dry up. We’ve spent years building a narrative of "I," only to find ourselves lonely, tired, and brittle. Why do we run from the very collective that birthed us? In today's podcast, we explore the tension between individual success and communal responsibility. Are you a river, or are you just a puddle waiting for the sun to take you? Call to Inaction "Release is the highest form of work." Stop trying to be the hero today. What task are you holding onto simply because your ego won't let you ask for help? What "I" statement can you replace with a "We" statement today? Where can you stop leading and start flowing?

What Are Your Duties

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Peace FAM: I greet you on this great Kuumba day. We lift our glasses and  toast our ancestors, for me this is a duty. This is something that I have to do, a duty. One early morning before the toast I was listening to NPR and heard a story about the youngest prince of England's role family. He stated that him nor none of his siblings want to step in the role of King, but would fuflill their duty if called upon. My mind started working, and I saw a direct connection between duty and purpose. So now I have to ask you what are your duties. If you have a purpose you must have duties to accompany that purpose. I am running into many Nia driven people who have no duties that lead them to their purpose. They can define their purpose to perfection, but when asked what duties accompany the purpose they fall short. Family take some time and build some duties that will help move you toward fufilling your purpose. Checkout the video and let me know your thoughts, don't be shy leave some c...