Knowing Self

April 16, 2007

Asha's Baba playing his KoraWhether we want to admit it or not, we all possess strengths and weaknesses that help to define who we are as a person. While our strengths are typically what we present to the rest of the world, our weaknesses are usually relegated to a hidden place.

I like to believe that those things we might consider weaknesses are actually opportunities for growth, spiritual and physical. In order to attain this growth I think we have to gain a deeper understanding of who we are as individuals.

The following proverb is a Bamana proverb that I think bears meaning outside of its’ cultural context.

“Numu tè kè Dugutigi ye (A Smith doesn’t become a Chief).”

Until our words,

“Dooni dooni kononi bè nyaga da.”

Greater Intuitive Insights

April 9, 2007

Asha's Baba playing his KoraBeing observant of things out of balance is a key to gaining greater intuitive insights. The following Bamana proverb can probably be applied to a plethora of ideas and concepts. I like it because it is common sense:

“When the rabbit insults a hawk his companion is surely an eagle.”

I would love to get other takes on this one. I enjoy learning the different ways we approach words and their meanings.

So, until the next word: “Dooni dooni kononi bè nyaga da.”

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