– “A man’s character is his fate” – Heraclitus of Ephesus (535 BC – 475 BC) Iwa may mean character, behavior, virtue or morality. Is Iwa inborn or acquired? Being or Becoming? What makes us who we are and how we behave? Nurture? Faith? None? Can Iwa be developed? Can the irreligious have Iwa? WhatContinue reading “Ìwà – Character”
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The Odu App
Quoting the book “The file on the Odu App on the other hand contains information on how to develop an egalitarian society where you can all coexist peacefully and flourish. These are not new revelations. They are things that everyone should know but because many have lost contact with their conscience, these common sense ethicsContinue reading “The Odu App”
Ọ̀rọ̀ Sísọ – Spoken Word
A Yoruba proverb says that words are like raw eggs (eyin), ti o ba ti jabo s’ile, ko se e ko. Once they fall to the ground, like Humpty Dumpty, all the king’s horses and all the king’s men will not be able to them together again. Therefore, one must be intentional with one’s words.Continue reading “Ọ̀rọ̀ Sísọ – Spoken Word”
Inú Rere – Good will or “Good Belle
Do you assume the worst of others or give them benefit of doubt? How do you handle the envious feeling that creeps in when your friend, peer or mate shares good news with you? How do you resist “Bad Belle”? How do you process negative thoughts? Inu Rere is mutually beneficial.
Ìtẹríba – Respect
Ìtẹríba – should it be a one-way street? Some may see Iteriba as worship, some may see it as respect. If seen as worship it should be reserved for one’s creator or king. If seen as respect, should it be a one-way street? Why should we relate with civility towards each other? How do theContinue reading “Ìtẹríba – Respect”
Òtítọ́ – The Truth
What is Òtítọ́? Absolute Truth or Relative Truth? Objective Truth, Subjective Truth or Personal Truth? What motivates you to be truthful? Is it easy? How do you resist the urge to lie your way out of a tricky situation? If you had no fear of divine retribution, will you still tell the truth? What doesContinue reading “Òtítọ́ – The Truth”
MeetUp Events
New post April 3, 2022 Apprenticeship | Igba-Odibo | Ịmụ Oru | MentorshipHow does Igba Odibo, the Igbo apprenticeship business model benefit society? What are the benefits to the mentor and the mentee? What protective mechanisms should be in place to prevent abuse of the apprentice? How does the business owner protect himself from aContinue reading “MeetUp Events”
The Chi App
“A man’s character is his fate” – Heraclitus of Ephesus (535 BC – 475 BC) Quoting the book …….. “The file on the Chi App contains information on the Omoluwabi philosophy and the Ezigbo mmadu concept. These concepts are universal truths, treasured by previous generations but now forgotten in the in the rush to makeContinue reading “The Chi App”
Why crowdsource?
Why crowdsource content for the files? The Chiodu Files is a book that generally focuses on good character: Iwa ti o dara or Ezigbo agwa in Yoruba and Igbo languages respectively. Daraagwa, a hybrid of the two, was coined by a character in the book . The book encourages people to take their destinies intoContinue reading “Why crowdsource?”
The Chiodu Files 