Iwa, it means existence.Dr. Gbadegesin came to talk to our class about this word, which before hand I had never heard in my life. In Ancient Egypt, Dr. Gbadegesin told us, Iwa wasn't just something to be said. Iwa was a way of life. Dr. Gbadegesin oppened up the lecture by paying homage, homage to the room we were in, homage to the ancestors, and homage to the world. He explained to us that when we enter any room we should pay homage. This is how the ancient Egyptians did everything, by paying homage to the earth,and living Iwa. Dr. Gbadegesin also spoke of Omoluabi. Dr. Gbadegesin told us that Omoluabi were the individuals, that had wisdom and knowledge and character and discipline as well.
Dr. Gbadegesin's presentation was very descriptive. He showed me, like the other presentors, many words i did not know. I had never before thought about paying homage to the room that i walked in. Something as simple as saying thank you to the walls that hold a roof over my head. It could be as simple as saying thank you to the ground that keeps my feet steady and level. Dr. Gbadegesin's lecture not only help me realize that sometimes we take the world for granted, but also we have forgotten to appreciate the simpler things in life. In todays world, society is about fashion and status, but if we accept the things we dont have, and appreciate the things we do, the world could be a better place.
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