You can be 98 percent right in your efforts and still 100 percent redirected by the efforts. As the seasons shift, I’m learning that growth often begins with letting go — not as a loss, but as a change in perception that makes room for something new.

African oral traditions have long been a cornerstone of cultural transmission and community bonding. They weave together the histories,...

In our traditions, even the drum rests between beats—so the rhythm can rise again. Rest isn’t weakness; it’s wisdom. This reflection honors