Since ancient times, spiritual students have been urged to “Know Thyself.” The key phrase for the sign of Aquarius also is “I know.” The original purpose that Carter G. Woodson had for Black History Month was to study black life and history to glean the best from the past, and foresee a better future. Woodson promoted the idea of looking into the scientific knowledge being uncovered by Black scholars as a foundation for the soul searching into black achievements and progress. In this session, we look at the current theme for Black History Month, Black Health and Wellness, and the original purpose of the self-examinations into the history and literature of Black culture.

Like a farmer using fertile soil to grow a better crop, we should use appreciation to improve the manifestation of our desires, ideas, and aspirations, according to a message from our Supreme Father Marshall L. Davis. A wonderful method of showing appreciation is to give tithes and offerings. These seeds “contribute greatly to your spiritual growth and your material prosperity,” Davis wrote in the message. During this conversation, several attendees expressed blessings they received from tithing and from showing appreciation to others in various ways.

This session reviewed our discussions from November, December, and January. Topics included looking into your soul to judge yourself, unfolding like a lily blossom, the anniversary of our Illuminated Supreme Mother Mildred Davis Miller, how to fuel your faith, developing cosmic sight to see heaven open, praying straight to heaven like an arrow, making your Christmas trees more sacred with light, life and love, the wisdom of Kwanzaa dwelling together in unity, appreciating wise and encouraging words, the Capricorn secret of being content, your dream, your mountain: community over chaos, and using the workshop of the mind to declare your profession.