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Quiet Observations
Social

Quiet Observations

A take on glocal current events from Uganda
By The Rising Firefly • 7 min read
Mirrors & Heros
Inspiration

Mirrors & Heros

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The River is Drying Up
Inspiration

The River is Drying Up

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Circling the Square: Spirituality in a slave society
Cultural

Circling the Square: Spirituality in a slave society

“Every bird flies with its own wings”, just like “the path is made by walking”. In either case, the progression of the bird or the one walking is largely determined by the conditions in which each finds itself.
By The Rising Firefly • 3 min read
The Will To Build
Inspiration

The Will To Build

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“Developing” Our Ancestral Villages: The Case of Nkewn Village
Environmental

“Developing” Our Ancestral Villages: The Case of Nkewn Village

By The Rising Firefly • 5 min read
Reciprocity with the Ancestors: A Journey of Transformation Through Kebtah
Cultural

Reciprocity with the Ancestors: A Journey of Transformation Through Kebtah

By The Rising Firefly • 4 min read
Purification is a Process
Indigenous Wisdom

Purification is a Process

By Giziribtah Debasah How many times have you heard someone say purification of mind, body, and spirit?  What does this really mean?  What is the goal?  How, why, and when do you do this?  How often is it necessary?  Is it necessary?  The English language is quite tricky and allows
By The Rising Firefly • 4 min read
Ancestral Wisdom and Modern Application
Indigenous Wisdom

Ancestral Wisdom and Modern Application

These days, it's rare to hear words that convey the concept of "Ancestors."
By The Rising Firefly • 3 min read
Revolution
Inspiration

Revolution

By The Rising Firefly • 2 min read
The Tree of Forgetfulness
Cultural

The Tree of Forgetfulness

By The Rising Firefly • 6 min read
Generational Trauma
Science & Reason

Generational Trauma

The world of science prides itself on its innovation and breakthroughs however, time and time again all it does is prove that it is the last to discover what indigenous cultures have known for centuries.
By The Rising Firefly • 4 min read

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