From the Desk of Jakebe T. Rabbit
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Habari gani, folk? Day 5 of Kwanzaa is all about Nia, or Purpose -- which is admittedly one of the trickiest principles to talk about because it's so big and so vague. How does anyone truly know their purpose? And how can our individual purposes align with the ones we've set for our communities? These … Continue reading Kwanzaa 2025: Nia / Purpose
What is your purpose here? Even if you’ve thought a lot about the question and have an answer locked and loaded, there’s no denying it’s a heavy thing to ponder. What are any of us doing here, really? Why do we exist, and have the faculties to wonder about our existence? There is no objective … Continue reading Kwanzaa 2021: Nia (Purpose)
Habari gani, brothers and sisters? Today's principle is Nia, or Purpose. This is another one of those blue-sky concepts that could mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people and that can make it a little difficult to talk about. What context should we place Nia in? How does it fit … Continue reading Kwanzaa, Day 5: Nia (Purpose)
Why are we here? The answer to that question depends on who you are and what you believe. Many people believe that we're here to reflect the glory of God and praise His creation; there are a lot of different ways to do that, but if it leads you to a more positive and compassionate … Continue reading Kwanzaa 2015: Nia (Purpose)
From the Desk of Jakebe T. Rabbit 