THOUGHTS ON INDEPENDENCE (An Independence Day Thought Nugget)

SitiTalkBlog showcases current and legacy "THOUGHT NUGGETS"by Dr. Samuel Koranteng-Pipim.

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Dr.Samuel Koranteng-Pipim's goal is to inspire, encourage, and challenge individuals in their thought process. The nuggets are sent out weekly from EAGLESonline website: http://eaglesonline.org/weekly-nuggets/nuggets-archives/. It is one of the means he uses in his grassroots leadership development and empowerment training. Think of the nuggets as his weekly journal entries that he shares with the world. We encourage you to subscribe at his EAGLESonline website to receive his THOUGHT NUGGETS weekly.

Photo Credit and Copyright: Dr. Samuel Koranteng-Pipim and EAGLESonline

Today, July 4, is Independence Day in America. As we celebrate, I've also been reflecting on the meaning of the words “independence,” “freedom,” and “liberation”—especially as they relate to my home country Ghana and my home continent Africa. What our people need is not just a liberation from the METAL chains of colonialism. We need liberation from the MENTAL chains of our mindset. Mind liberation! Africans need a new mindset. The mindset of Christ, which is characterized by humility, excellence, and service.—SKP

This is why I argue that AFRICA MUST THINK (http://eaglesonline.org/from-metal-chains-to-mental-chains/).

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About Dr. Samuel Koranteng-Pipim

Samuel Koranteng-Pipim, Ph.D., is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology. He promotes excellence and “mind liberation” as the basis of transformational social change on the continent of Africa.

Dr. Pipim is a provocative and inspirational writer, having authored more than twenty books —including his bestselling works Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, Not for Sale, Six More Chances, and Hope Through the Dark. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence).www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects.

He has previously served as a Director for Public Campus Ministries, serving students, faculty, and staff at the University of Michigan. He speaks extensively around the world at events for youth, students, young professionals, and religious & civic leaders. Dr. Pipim’s published works on Africa include: The Transformed Mind, Africa Must Think, The African Giant, and Stand Up & Be Counted.His most recent book on real life issues is Good Night: Suffering, Sickness, Death, & Hope..

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USE OF THE NUGGETS:

Dr. Samuel Koranteng-Pipim's says, "My soul purpose in writing the nuggets is to convey the essence of biblical Christianity in short “capsules.” Judging from the responses we receive on a weekly basis, it’s evident that they are having the desired impact. Reports reaching me suggests that, in some places, the nuggets are being broadcast on radio and TV. Some publish them in their organization & church bulletins to inspire members. They are also being used for leadership and inspirational training purposes. Others are using them in many different creative ways for their respective audiences.

Three of my recent works (AFRICA MUST THINK, HOPE THROUGH THE DARK, STAND UP & BE COUNTED) were based on the nuggets. And we’ve just now developed unique inspirational postcards, based on them (we call them Message Cards—MCards for short). Because of the impact of the nuggets on so many people around the world, our EAGLESonline organization is presently in the process of developing other commercial products from the nuggets."

PERMISSION TO USE

Dr.Samuel Koranteng-Pipim encourages that the THOUGHT NUGGETS be freely disseminated. Accordingly, readers can freely access them at EAGLESonline website (www.EAGLESonline.org), by clicking on “Weekly Nuggets” link. Or simply clicking on this link: http://eaglesonline.org/weekly-nuggets/nuggets-archives/).

The THOUGHTS NUGGETS are published on SitiTalkBlog with full permission based on the following conditions:

1. Although Dr.Samuel Koranteng-Pipim is the principal author of the nuggets, they are copyrighted in both his name and that of EAGLESonline organization. Thus their use must not only be consistent with the core values of EAGLESonline (see, http://eaglesonline.org/about-us/core-values/), but they must also have the formal permission of EAGLESonline (Permission granted).

2. Publishing the nuggets on SitiTalkBlog does not necessarily mean Dr.Samuel Koranteng-Pipim's or EAGLESonline endorsement of everything published on SitiTalkBlog—either by the Founders/Owners of SitiTalkBlog, or any other writers who may be contributing to the blog.

3. As stated on the EAGLESonline website, “Permission is granted to share thought nuggets from this website [EAGLESonline website] provided they are reproduced in full and are for non-commercial use only. Pertinent quotes can also be excerpted from the nuggets and shared with others. Users of both nuggets and/or quotes must acknowledge Samuel Koranteng-Pipim as the author and give the appropriate EAGLESonline link as the source.”