STARTING THE JOURNEY FROM WITHIN By Ruben Hopkins/ExploreUSTV

S T A R T I N G T H E J O U R N E Y From Within

From where does our strength come and on whom can we rely? Spiritually, we hold

the belief that God supplies us with what we need. He has placed it within us; therefore, it is up to us to search and find the power within.

Here are some simple steps:

Get To Know Thyself

The search for some is simple, for others a bit more complex. Begin a journal of the self. Start with your name and origin. Then explore your lineage as far as you can within the first few days. It is often said, “Once you know who you are and whose you are, your life’s journey and success is closer than you think. ” Answer those questions. If they are difficult, follow the steps below.

Tie Yourself To A Proud Heritage.

Begin the journey to find “from whence thou came.

” Identify and accept the high points and the lows: Its struggles, its heroes, and its wealth and contributions to society as a whole. For example, Africa is one of the richest countries in natural resources, yet it is portrayed as one of the poorest. Our example will focus on Nigeria; with a national GDP of over $500 billion, and a strong push for all people to know its heritage and true name prior to 1914. There are several languages spoken and a fight for self-control and governance. This is no surprise as the similar story of Shaka Zulu presents. These examples serve to demonstrate that possessing origination knowledge builds a sense of worth that is unbreakable. Biblically speaking, there are lists of genealogies of important characters. Why? Simply put, to build credibility and add value.

Where To Start

Naturally, start with family stories and traditions. Find out who started and why. Where did the bulk of the generations reside (closest first, and then spread out). Next, search out and read high quality material written by scholars within your own ethnicity, such as Dr. Yosef Jochannan and biographies of persons of influence; and survivors of struggles within your own people. Find a replacement example, for instance when given an example of a scientist from another race, ensure you have a person of your own. Given a scientist in cancer research, replace it with Dr. Hidayah Green.

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H O P K I N S

Knowing who you are and your ultimate life plan will guide you through life.

Ruben Hopkins

The Middle –Identify Your Personality and Self

Knowing who you are and your ultimate life plan will guide you through life. What is your purpose, passion, and standing in the five sectors of life: emotional and physical health, career and finances, spirituality and values, social: family, relationships, interpersonal relationships, and developmental and educational sphere?

Read and watch what feeds your mind, body, and soul in a positive and progressive

manner. Enough said. This simple blueprint will begin your journey from within.