Kwanzaa, which is a week long—still went by so fast. Today is the last day of Kwanzaa. I hope you had a happy one!
Let the flames of the seven candles warm your heart and light your way always.
Have a Joyous Kwanzaa and a Happy New Year!
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The final 3 keys of Kwanzaa are all about your spirit, your purpose, and your beliefs.
Keys 5 to 7: Thinking and Believing
5. Nia / Purpose: You find your big reason for being here
6. Kuumba / Creativity: You use your gifts to make things better and more beautiful (That is today, Dec 31st)
7. Imani / Faith: You have a strong, deep belief in your people and a great future ahead. (Tomorrow, Jan 1st)
This wisdom is a gift; You are the source of all the good things you need.
What one key from this list will you use to make the New Year your best year yet?
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I have heard of Kwanzaa, but I never truly understood it until now. It's so beautiful.
Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday for Black people and the wider African diaspora. It is not a church holiday! It runs for seven days, from December 26 to January 1.
Why? The holiday started in 1966 to celebrate African heritage, unity, and community power using 7 core principles: the Nguzo Saba.
Here are the first 4 keys to building power together:
Keys 1 to 4: Working Together
1. Umoja / Unity: We stick together and stay strong
2. Kujichagulia / Self-Choice: You choose who you are
3. Ujima / Teamwork: We help build our group and neighbourhood
4. Ujamaa / Share Money: We support our own to make shared wealth
The highest protocol is LOVE. We use these keys to build an unbreakable community.
Habari Gani! May your creative energy inspire the best in humanity for the coming New Year.
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