Day 5

December 30th, 2011

Siku Tano (5th Day)

Call and Response: T Gani? Nia

“Finding our Purpose”

Day of 5 of KuchuQwanzaa is traditionally observed on December 30th.

Today’s Principle, Nia (Purpose) asks us “to pursue the fulfillment of our life’s purpose through career development, progression of our personal work, and contribution to communal productivity.”

Symbol: The Nguzo Tisa (Nine Principles) Poster which can be found at (https://kq09.wordpress.com/about/the-nine-principles/)

Candle: Light an Violet candle this evening. This symbolizes good judgement and royalty

How can I Observe This Day?

(If you are able) Take the day off from work or work from home in observance of this principle

Think, reevaluate, and journal about what your purpose in life is, your work, and what your leadership contribution to your communities will be

Build, construct, or make something (conceptualized broadly – ideas, physical, service, etc.)

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