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that your happiness grows when shared

with others. However, being kind requires
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boundaries; your happiness must not be
reliant on the approval or demands of others.

The kola nut ceremony encourages a

reflective state of mind. It reminds us that FATHERS OF
our subconscious, like fertile soil, nurtures
whatever thoughts we plant. Feed your mind PAN-AFRICANISM

positivity—health, success, calmness—and By PD Lawton and Samuel Phillips

you will see these manifest in your life. Be
mindful of what you consume, both in words
and actions, because what you believe shapes

your reality.

Life is not without pain, failure, and
fear—these are universal experiences.

The breaking of the kola nut, often with

prayer for guidance and resilience, is a
reminder that challenges are not obstacles
but opportunities. Every hardship carries the

seed of transformation. In embracing this

perspective, we move closer to wisdom and
self-actualization. TO PURCHASE
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The kola nut symbolizes the
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interconnectedness of life, but this
connection begins with the self. To love
others authentically, you must first love PURCHASE

yourself. True love is rooted in self-care and EBOOK VERSION

self-respect; sacrificing your happiness for
others diminishes rather than strengthens
relationships. When you are whole, you bring kobo.com

the best version of yourself to the world.

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