The affirmations presented here are sacred proverbs that strengthen a spiritfilled identity, helping alleviate wounds that may result from self-sabotaging behavior. Whether life presents one with challenges or with opportunities, you do not have to push the "panic" button. Our ancestors had a strong sense of self and indeed, they faced unthinkable odds. "I am," "I exist," "I matter," and "I can" face and heal whatever sails my way was the consciousness that got us through unthinkable life situations (from a budding humanity, to slavery and beyond.)-Queen Maat Ankh Het-Heru Shinuab"When healing from the wounding time inflicts repeatedly, I remain connected with the ancestors, their wisdom (and man"s foolishness) and understand the place that ritual, prayer, and community have in protecting us from the hidden aspects we just cannot control in life. For me Life is a god/goddess and the happy, healthy, and whole human is the one who understands this very real truth and begins to fulfill one"s purpose in relation to their god/goddess called Life, the Great One. Knowing life is a purpose of all of existence. My book gives you African proverbs compiled as simple daily guidelines for knowing life and deepening your connection with its sacred aspect."-Sacred Woman Abena