Today we honor Nia (Purpose).
The call to live intentionally, to build with meaning, and to use our gifts in service of something greater than ourselves.
Nia asks us to pause and reflect on why we do the work we do. It reminds us that our lives are not random and our contributions are not insignificant. Each of us carries a responsibility to help restore, uplift, and strengthen our communities in ways both seen and unseen.
Purpose is not always loud. Sometimes it looks like consistency.
Sometimes it looks like care.
Sometimes it looks like choosing integrity, even when no one is watching.
Nia invites us to ask:
- What legacy am I contributing to?
- How does my work align with the needs of my people?
- Am I moving with intention, or simply reacting to circumstance?
This principle connects us to our ancestors, who lived with clear purpose preserving culture, resisting erasure, and planting seeds for futures they might never see. When we honor Nia, we honor their sacrifices by continuing the work with clarity and commitment.
As we light the fifth candle, may we move with direction.
May we align our actions with our values.
May we remember that purpose is not something we find it is something we live.
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Happy Nia.
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