| Back in the time of the Egyptian/African traveler. Let us take a look at them before they set out on the journey to the land of the Greeks as a bringer of "LIGHT". Let us remember what it was like when the traveler walked in "DARKNESS" in search of "LIGHT". First, the traveler had a desire to become more than they were. He/She had a thirst for knowledge; a thirst so strong that the traveler prayed to GOD for the right direction. The traveler next inquired of the great minds of the time, for they wanted to become like them. Once a sage or griot (teacher) was found that would take the traveler in, the traveler was set with a challenge or as we call it a CHARGE. There were four charges that existed: The Charge of Instruction The Charge of Liability The Charge Duty The Charge by Wood & Fire The definition of The Charge of Instruction is to give instructions to or command with authority. The definition of The Charge of Liability is to put liability on a person or to make liable. The definition of The Charge of Duty is to have care, custody, or supervision over. When the first three charges were given out the traveler was joined by others who, like themselves, were in search of "LIGHT". It was by instruction they were taught how to walk in the ways of great thinkers. Together they were made liable for the knowledge they were given. If one possessed "LIGHT" they must ALL possess "LIGHT". If one was to fall short then it was up to them "ALL" to carry that person. It was their duty to protect the knowledge and each other with their lives if need be. They were expected to one day become teachers, poets, philosophers, engineers, architects, and leaders amongst men & women. For one day they would take on the titles of great sages or griots charged with the job of dispensing "LIGHT" to the those walked in "DARKNESS". After it was seen fit that they were ready to become full fledged travelers, they were tested by wood and fire. Wood was believed to be the purest form known to ancient man. In Egypt, known as Kemet then, wood was exalted because it contained three of the four elements: Earth, Wind, and Water. The fourth element, Fire, returned the wood to its basic components. Think for a minute over the journey of the traveler; read the two definitions. You must know that the pursuit of knowledge is similar to the trial period by which men/women are made. Understand that at some point in our lives, each one of us set out in search of "LIGHT". This same "LIGHT" was meant to manifest a love in our hearts for GOD, ourselves, our fellow man, women and our world. Remaining Prayerful, Sis. Joyce Reaves |
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