A Shining Face, a Full Belly: The Hausa Proverb on the Importance of Contentment

The Hausa proverb "A shining face, goes with a full belly"⁷ teaches us that a happy and contented life comes from having our basic needs met. When we are hungry or thirsty, it is difficult to be happy or focused. But when we have enough to eat and drink, we are better able to enjoy life and live our best selves. Here are three nuggets of wisdom from this proverb: 1. Contentment is key to happiness. When we are content with what we have, we are less likely to be stressed or anxious. 2. Taking care of our basic needs is important for our overall well-being. When we are hungry or thirsty, it is difficult to think clearly or be productive. 3. Sharing our blessings with others is a way to show our gratitude and make the world a better place. Join me on the #AFIAPodcast at 6 am PST/4 pm EAT on YouTube @okelojavan to listen to the full interview and share your thoughts in the comments below. SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn #MadarakaFestival: https://madarakafestival.com/ My New Book: Get your copy of Rooted In Love and dive deep into the world of love, and self-discovery. https://store.bookbaby.com/book/rooted-in-love RESOURCES: 1. Descript: Get the perfect production setup with Descript - the audio and video editing experts that make sure your content looks top-notch. https://www.descript.com/?lmref=877QnQ 2. Hostwinds: Get your web hosting sorted with HostWinds – the Webhosting experts that make sure you don't have to worry about your website. https://www.hostwinds.com/12980.html 3. Ecamm: Get the perfect streaming setup with Ecamm Live - the live streaming experts that make sure your show looks polished and professional. https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=simon80 4, Gusto: Looking for a reliable and user-friendly payroll and HR solution for your business? Look no further than Gusto! https://gusto.com/d/simon6633 ****************************** 📱 LET'S GET SOCIAL 💢 🅵🅾🅻🅻🅾🆆 🅼🅴 🅾🅽:------- 💖 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/ 💖 Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan 💖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/ 💖 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@okelojavan #AfricanProverbs #AFIAPocast #Podcast