How appropriate on this last day of Kwanzaa as we greet the New Year, on the heels of closing what has been a very trying, difficult, and sadly, unpredictable year for so many, we are told to focus on the last principle of Kwanzaa, Imani, the Swahili word for faith.
Imani, the seventh principle of Kwanzaa, reminds us to have faith and to focus on belief in oneself, in our community, and in the righteousness of one's struggle to achieve a higher level of life.
Ideally, we bid farewell even to a bad year affirmed and uplifted tha, despite the obstacles, we made it through. We embrace the new year high on hope, drunk with anticipation of new beginnings, excited to push a reset button for new opportunities, confident that our new year offers us a new slate, where all things are possible. We must step into 2026 in full faith.
2025 was a year like most have never experienced. We want to believe that when we crossed into 2026, the worst of times were left in 2025. Sadly, we do not know what lies ahead.
What we do know however, is that we find peace and joy in our happy place, whatever that happy place is. It looks different and has different meanings for each of us. Reading, writing, vegging' on a beach, groovin' to soulful music, playing a sport, hanging out with friends or family. You get to decide...
The assignment for 2026 is to find, and frequently visit or do, that which brings you joy or peace. Be intentional about protecting yourself, giving yourself permission to drown out the noise, turn off the worry button, remove the naysayers. Focus solely on healing, listening to, preserving, and restoring yourself. Don't give your thunder to others. Only when we are well, can we be of service best to ourselves, and then to others and our community.
Stride into 2026 full of faith that in finding and protecting your higher self, ultimately, all will be well in your life and in your community...
Happy Kwanzaa!
Happy New Year!
Hello 2026!!!
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