Peace and Friendship...

Thomas Jefferson died in 1826, yet still his words hold meaning in our ever changing world today... 

200 years have almost come and gone since Thomas Jefferson spoke these words. During this time the world has known wars, tragedy, fears, and sorrows. Yet humankind lives on and there have also been 200 years of banding together, supporting one another, helping however one can, and loving the world. These stories may not have been on the news...but they are all around. Let's focus on those as we travel this road together. 

Peace and Friendship can benefit every relationship we possess. Whether personal or business in nature, whether long-standing or transient; imagine if kindness and compassion ruled the playing floor in them all.

Tabibu Africa Inc strives to incorporate Friendship, Respect, Compassion, and a willingness to Understand in all of our actions. We may not always succeed, but that is the path we pursue. I'd like to think Mr. Jefferson would approve...

Motivation through Life's changing Moments

Some days are filled with motivation! We can power through our to do list and then some! Achieving goals and working towards dreams with ease. Some days it's hard to even get out of bed.

Life is full of ups and downs, but the most important thing to remember is life is always changing. Moment to moment things change, for the better and for the worse. However, each day is a NEW day full of new potential and opportunity.

Never forget the power of believing in your own strengths; the power of believing in yourself.  You are magnificent Rafiki- own it with gratitude and pride each and every day.

Embrace yourself, Embrace the world!

In order to embrace ourselves we must truly love ourselves, flaws and all! No one is perfect, no matter what the magazines, internet, or your brain may be telling you. So don't get caught up in the "negative qualities" about yourself. Instead embrace them! You are you and you are perfection, perfectly imperfect!

While embracing ourselves we can share our embrace with the world. Humans, animals, plants, and Mother Earth herself! By sharing compassion with everyone and everything we encounter we are spreading out ripples of positivity and change, for the better, into the world.

Humanitarianism is defined as the promotion of human welfare and social reform. Tabibu Africa Inc. strives to be a constant influence of positivity in the promotion of ALL humanity's welfare, at home and worldwide by advocating for social reform and trying to live by our mission in everything we do.

Pursue your passions, pursue your dreams!

Tabibu Africa Inc has been hard at work re-vamping the mission statement (as we already revealed), but that's not the only thing we've been working on! 

We are also taking a deeper look into our medical clinics, classes we provide, and how we do what it is we do in order to make sure we are living up to our motto "Little Hands Making Big Differences"

One item in particular that we are focusing on is our courses and education we provide to villages and towns we come to! We are working towards being able to provide a more in depth educational course on basic first aid (that incorporates traditional medicinal practices!) which empowers the people we serve to truly believe in their abilities and take control of their health and wellness! 

What would you like to see us work on with you?!? Together we can truly be "little hands making big differences"!!! 

Be Independent, Be Bold, Be You!!

How many times in life have we started going along with the crowd and then gotten a little tug in our stomach or a twinge in our hearts? Do you stop and listen to your body when it gives you those signs? What is it trying to tell you? Most often than not it's a sign that you are engaging in or thinking of performing something that, ultimately, goes against the grain of your true self. 

It's not always easy to stop and take time to listen to those internal signs, or to stop and meditate on what they might be saying to us, but in the long run if we stop and listen we end up truly empowering ourselves and honoring our needs deep down to our cores. 

We must remember that like a drop in the ocean, our actions send ripples out into the world. What are your ripples sending out? Is it a chain reaction of good energy that coincides with your true self or is it a mixed message full of incongruities? 

Let's all support each other in being bold, being independent thinkers, and to stay true to you! 

Asante Sana Rafikis! 

Tuesday Thoughts from the President

Tuesday Thoughts from the President of Tabibu Africa, Inc.

The word of the week this week is "peace". This small five letter word encompasses everything we strive for at Tabibu Africa, Inc. Peace, freedom from disturbance and chaos. Peace, to be surrounded with quiet and tranquility.

So much is happening, not just in our home country of the United States of America but also in the world. It’s so easy to get caught up and swept away by the negativity, atrocities, fear, and horror but I urge you to stop for a moment. Just stop, close your eyes, and take a deep breath. Put your hand on your chest. Feel your heartbeat. Feel your breath. Center yourself and find your own peace.

Did you know that if two or more people hold still long enough while holding hands a phenomenon called interpersonal synchronization occurs? Your breathing and heart rate slow or speed up to match those of the persons around you. Is this a trick? Is it coincidence? I believe interpersonal synchronization occurs because we all come from, and are made up of, energy and when we truly connect, whether physically or mentally, our energy flows through and communicates with other human energy. Because we are made up of energy we function best when we are connected; human connection.

Human connection. Energy doesn’t understand borders or obey rules of invisible lines, colors, races, or distance. Energy ebbs and flows according to the laws of nature. So in this time of extreme trial, change, and uncertainty, please stop. Slow down. Close your eyes, put your hand on your chest, and feel your heartbeat. Feel your breath. Slow down and know that you are a part of the miraculous energy of humanity and everything will come to balance. Protect your own peace in the meantime.

I would also like to take this time to make an official statement regarding our support of human life, compassion, and humanitarian aid. Tabibu Africa, Inc is an organization built on humanitarianism and we support all that embodies that term. The very definition of humanitarianism is “the promotion of human welfare” and it leaves no room for racism or discrimination in any form. Human connection is the very foundation of what we’ve built our organization on and we will never waiver.

So in this time of trial please know that we are with you. We will stand up beside you and will continue the work no matter how chaotic the world is around us. Little hands making big differences.

Asante sana,

Jody Mattena - President of Tabibu Africa, Inc.

“Tabibu” “Naretisho”

The "Peaces" of you

Peace is the beauty of life...Isn't that the truth? However ,peace can be different for everyone. Peace can even be different for you from one moment to the next! 

For some it might be relaxing alone in the park enjoying the sounds of nature. For others it might be feeling the pounding of the music and being surrounded by people at a night club. There is no wrong or right, just what is right for you. 

What is peace to you? How are you sabotaging your plans for peace? How are you creating them?

This weekend, take time for your peace...and enjoy.