The African American tradition has made a significant impact within the community. From our resilient, overcoming spirit, to our sacred rituals and beliefs, we have set the standard for passion, purpose, and perseverance.This is a relevant topic for this day and age, as we continue our tradition in freedom, having been provided the opportunity to strive for greatness in every aspect of life. We must pay homage to our ancestors, those who have fought before us, and arrange the platform for success. Many may ask how tradition plays a major role in how success is measured.

Taking the necessary time to converse and reminisce with our seasoned family members about our ancestors, the ancient stories, prayers, traditional folklore, and songs that shaped our modernized era of success in generation beta. Advancing in personal and career endeavors requires an intimate relationship with God. When we have faith, pray continuously, and remember the wise words of our ancestors,  we encounter clarity, peace of mind, and have the willpower to achieve. Prayer and tradition creates purpose. I’d also like to highlight the importance of music and art, and how the arts remind us of our creative side, while helping us through our struggles. Music and art is self-expression, it builds purpose, strength, and tradition. How can we receive purpose from our past? It’s simply the memory of why we began.

To cherish life, we must not be hesitant in helping one another. Togetherness creates an atmosphere of  hope, healing, and wholeness. Taking time to define your purpose requires understanding of self, and your true passion in life. Willpower determines perseverance, focus creates the dream for the future, and kindness takes the limits off our goals. Our tradition and ancestors share common ground about what is to come. The echoes we hear are consistent reminders from the past of what we have completed, and what is STILL left to come. More room for greatness and growth.

Proverbs 16:3“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”