KUGICHAGULIA (self-determination)
To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves instead of being defined, named, created for, and spoken for by others.
Kujichagulia requires that we define our common interests. Like our ancestors, we must be independent, strong-willed and in charge of our own destiny as individuals, as families and as a united community. Self-Determination is celebrated on the second day of the festival.
Kujichagulia
Pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps despite the challenges and obstacles and determining a better path for all of us; our self-image vs. our stereotypes and assumed pre-judgments.
Affirmation:
Let me seek, find, and maintain that balance of freedom and control that allows me to fulfill my destiny in this life. Let me always act from my Highest Self and respond to the prompting of Spirit within me.
Related articles
- Happy Kwanzaa! Day 2: Kujichagulia – Self-Determination (bloggingblackmiami.com)
- Why I celebrate Kwanzaa. (republicadehope.wordpress.com)
- Celebrating Kwanzaa and Honoring Ancestors (lcurrelley.wordpress.com)