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October 6, 2023 β€’ 32 mins

Hey everyone! It's Simon Javan Okelo, your African proverb expert. Today, we're talking about the Malawian proverb, "The mouth and the hand can never miss each other." This proverb is a reminder that our words and actions are always connected. We can't say one thing and do another without people noticing. But what does this mean for our lives? How can we use this proverb to create a better life for ourselves and others? In this video, I'm going to share three nuggets of wisdom from this proverb, along with some personal stories and examples. So if you're looking for some African wisdom to help you live your best life, stick around! Three nuggets of wisdom: 1. Your words and actions are always connected. Think about it. When you say you're going to do something, but you don't, what message are you sending to the people around you? What message are you sending to yourself? When your words and actions are aligned, you build trust and credibility. You show people that you're reliable and that you can be counted on. But when your words and actions are misaligned, you send the opposite message. You show people that you're not trustworthy and that you can't be counted on. 2. Your words and actions have power. The words you speak and the actions you take have the power to create or destroy. They have the power to hurt or heal. They have the power to inspire or discourage. So be mindful of your words and actions. Choose them carefully. Use your words and actions to create a better world for yourself and others. 3. You are the creator of your own reality. Your words and actions create your reality. What you say and do shapes the world around you. So choose your words and actions wisely. Create the reality you want to live in. Join me on the #AFIAPodcast at 6 am PST/4 pm EAT on YouTube @okelojavan to listen to the full interview and share your thoughts in the comments below. SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn #MadarakaFestival: https://madarakafestival.com/ My New Book: Get your copy of Rooted In Love and dive deep into the world of love, and self-discovery. https://store.bookbaby.com/book/rooted-in-love RESOURCES: 1. Descript: Get the perfect production setup with Descript - the audio and video editing experts who make sure your content looks top-notch. https://www.descript.com/?lmref=877QnQ 2. Hostwinds: Get your web hosting sorted with HostWinds – the Webhosting experts that make sure you don't have to worry about your website. https://www.hostwinds.com/12980.html 3. Ecamm: Get the perfect streaming setup with Ecamm Live - the live streaming experts that make sure your show looks polished and professional. https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=simon80 4, Gusto: Looking for a reliable and user-friendly payroll and HR solution for your business? Look no further than Gusto! https://gusto.com/d/simon6633 ****************************** πŸ“± LET'S GET SOCIAL πŸ’’ πŸ…΅πŸ…ΎπŸ…»πŸ…»πŸ…ΎπŸ†† πŸ…ΌπŸ…΄ πŸ…ΎπŸ…½:------- πŸ’– INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/ πŸ’– Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan πŸ’– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/ πŸ’– TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@okelojavan

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