The Marula fruit is regarded as sacred, and is not allowed to be consumed without a blessing and gratitude for its growth and readiness to be eaten.
Each February, beneath the sacred marula trees in the early hours before sunrise, healers start playing drums, chanting and thanking the ancestors for the abundant gifts of the fruit. We are indeed blessed to have a product that is as sacred as it is healing.
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These days, not sleeping is a badge of honour. Executives boast of how they get by on three hours of sleep, and there are entire industries dedicated to keeping us all awake. Between smart phones, energy drinks and streaming entertainment, there is so much that entices us to skip out on sleep.
As we go through life, we experience the range of human emotions to a greater or lesser extent at various times, but when it comes to love, it seems like the one constant that stays at our sides like a loyal companion. From being head over heels with infatuation, to feeling a deep-seated and all-encompassing affection for another, we essentially perceive the world around us through our experiences in love.
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We get to do what we love at Africology – to make beautiful products in an ethical and authentic way to better the lives of others. It is a great privilege to be able to do what we do, but it is still a lovely surprise and honour to be awarded for it.
Without good mental health, we cannot rise to accomplish all that we wish to. An important part of this is maintaining good daily habits that contribute to the health of our brains and nervous system.
