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"In a world where many have inherited the disease of disconnection, it is our duty to heal the bonds that hold us together. Check on your family, your friends, even when they seem distant, for the roots of human connection are deep, and without them, we wither. Like a tree needs the soil, so too do we need one another to thrive. Isolation leads to stress, personal struggle, and the slow erosion of our spirit. But in

unity, we find strength, peace, and longevity. Remember, to reach out is to plant the seeds of joy, compassion, and understanding."

Emmanuel Mallo

This inspiration not only emphasizes the importance of human connection but also offers a gentle reminder that those who isolate themselves may be suffering silently, and your outreach can help restore balance to their lives. Embrace the power of relationships, and let kindness and care be your guide.

Reconnecting Through Ancestral Wisdom

There’s a certain heaviness in the world when we realize how disconnected we’ve become from each other. Imagine hearing the news of a father’s passing not through a comforting call from family, but from the cold glow of a social media post. We are living in an age where the very connections that sustain us have become distant and frayed, like threads on an ancient loom forgotten by its weaver. This is what I

call the "disconnection disease", a condition that strips us of the essence of family, friendship, and community, and ultimately, our humanity.

Let me take you on a journey of reflection, one rooted in the wisdom of our ancestors, the teachings of the Ashingne tradition, and the heart of Spiriletics. It is said among the Akan people of West Africa, "The tree does not grow far from the roots." How true this is, yet how often we forget that we are the trees, and our families, our communities, are the roots. Without them, no matter how tall we stand, our existence

is fragile, our growth stunted, and our lives disconnected from the nourishing soil that gives us purpose.

The world today seems plagued by what I might call a "disguised witchcraft", a growing culture of isolation in which people avoid real connection, yet yearn for the energy of others. Like shadows that move away from the light yet are desperate for its warmth, many of us push people away while silently crying out for understanding, companionship, and care. But can we truly survive like this? Can we thrive in a world where

we do not nurture the bonds that make us whole?

In the Ashingne tradition, we believe that the survival of the human spirit depends on connection; connection not just to the earth but to each other. In the same way that stars in the night sky form constellations, guiding travelers on their path, so too are we meant to guide and protect one another, drawing light from those around us to illuminate our own journeys. The Maasai of Kenya say, "I am

because we are," a reminder that none of us are islands unto ourselves.

And yet, this modern ailment persists. We build walls around our hearts, believing it is safer to be alone than to risk being hurt by those we love. But isolation is no cure for the wounds of life. Indeed, the longer we distance ourselves from family, friends, and community, the deeper those wounds grow. Loneliness is a silent killer, robbing us of our joy, shortening our lives, and making us feel like strangers in a world full

of people.

When we fail to reach out, when we ignore the ties that bind us to others, we are like a tree that refuses water. We may survive for a while, but eventually, the drought will come, and we will wither. The Ashingne teachings remind us that human relationships are like the rivers that flow through the land, nourishing everything they touch. To cut off the flow of these relationships is to invite the desert into our hearts.

But there is hope. It begins with a simple but profound act, reaching out. Even when others seem distant, even when they seem to reject our care, we must make it a duty to check on them. For the seeds of connection we plant today may grow into the trees that shelter us tomorrow. As the African proverb wisely states, "When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind."

So, ask yourself: how deep are the roots of your relationships? Are you nurturing the bonds that sustain you, or are you allowing the winds of neglect and indifference to uproot you? It is not enough to simply exist in the world. We must engage with it, and more importantly, we must engage with each other. After all, life is not a solitary journey, but a communal one. Our ancestors walked this earth with a deep

understanding of this truth, and it is high time we remember it.

Let us not wait for tragedy to remind us of the importance of connection. Do not wait for the silence of a lost loved one to realize that their presence was a gift. As the Ashingne say, "The hands that weave the cloth must work together, or the fabric will tear." Now is the time to mend the fabric of our relationships, to heal the disconnection disease, and to remember that we are all woven from the same sacred thread.

In a world obsessed with individual success, remember this: no amount of material wealth, no accolade or accomplishment, can replace the richness of human connection. The true measure of a life well-lived is found in the love we give, the hands we hold, and the hearts we touch. In the end, we are not just here to survive, but to thrive together. Let the light of our ancestors guide us back to each other, and in doing

so, may we find the peace, purpose, and longevity that only genuine connection can bring.

For as we journey through life, may we carry the wisdom of those who came before us and extend a hand to those who walk beside us. The roots are deep, the stars are bright, and together, we can find our way home. I invite you to have a genuine connect, have a relationship. Do not be shy or hesitant about it.

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