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Welcome to my literary world. Dubbed Kimatni by my father, the meaning derives from the Kemetic deity "Ma'at" who represented justice, truth, harmony, and balance. "Ki" is the body's lifeforce energy, and most notably acclaimed in Japan where my wife Misa originates. Thus, my name equates to "Strength Through Truth."
Graduating with a B.S. in Business from Georgia Tech in 1997, I am a father of two girls, a brother to four sisters, and a mentor to hundreds of youth. I am an author, journalist, and poet of conscious thought, enlightenment, and wellness. As a nomadic traveler, I've spent time in many indigenous lands building with the people and their cultures. From Lalibela, Ethiopia and Machu Picchu to Fukuoka, Japan and Kathmandu, I've been blessed with the gift of open-mindedness, which allows me to inherit a deeper understanding of the language, the cuisines, and the lifestyles of the region visited.
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Two spirits from opposite ends of the world uniting not by chance, but through universal energy and synchronicity. A vegan food search in Fukuoka, Japan led us to “Will You Curry Me” where the owner and chef Masa greeted us with One Love after seeing my Bob Marley shirt. He enthusiastically stated that Jamaica is his favorite place in the world. There are no coincidences in life people, just intentional guidance leading to like minds and Nomadic Souls. So, continue to respect, embrace, and learn from our cultural differences where you will find more in common than not.
After exchanging ideologies with Ghanaian friends for years and listening to their stories of triumph, community, and inspirational arts through creative fashion and music, it was finally time for my father and me to pay homage to the first sub-Saharan country to attain independence from its European colonizer. Rightfully so, we researched our intended path to truth and knowledge and embarked on another Nomadic Journey seeking cultural sustenance in the vibrant and historical country of Ghana.
There’s an enlightening culinary experience in the hills of Free Hill, St. Ann, dubbed Stush in the Bush. Curated by Lisa and Chris Binns, guests are blessed with plant-based ital meals prepared from organic veggies and fruits grown on the couple’s ZionItes Farm. And though we were in the Bush, the Stush analogy pays homage to a dapper dress presentation as you are treated like royalty by the creative and health-conscious pair.
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Happy Born Day to Robert "Nesta" Marley, aka Tuff Gong
By Kimatni D. Rawlins
Don't gain the World and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold. — Bob Marley's Zion Train
Happy Born Day to Robert "Nesta" Marley, aka Tuff Gong, on this day of light, inspiration, and unity. As a pupil and 22nd Soul Rebel Soul of the King of Reggae's message, musical creations, and scriptures, it is endangering to prophesize his One Love mantra wherever it leads me. My global journeys from 51 Hope Road to Ethiopia have led to a constellation of artifacts that I have collected and brought home as a remembrance of how enlightening life can be.
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. -- Bob Marley's Trench Town Rock
Bob Marley was emblematic of peace and wrote songs that changed political positions, unified nations, strengthened the minds of the weak, and encouraged doubters through positive vibrations, love, and affection.
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds. -- Bob Marley's Redemption Song
Here are 9 of my favorite Tuff Gong rhythms:
1) Soul Rebel
2) One Love
3) Get Up Stand Up
4) Forever Loving Jah
5) Zimbabwe
6) Africa Unite
7) Ambush in the Night
8) Wake up and Live
9) Ten Commandments of Love
Here's my complete Bob Marley Playlist if you want to Satisfy your Soul
If you want to unite with Bob's spirit, then Wake Up and Live and plan your next excursion to Kingston, Jamaica while enjoying the warmth of the sun, tantalizing Caribbean waters, enchanting Roots Rock Reggae, and of course, a visit to 56 Hope Road to experience life and all its simplicities. For me, the visit was a moment of introspection and one I will cherish forever. Yet, I'll be back soon forward.
There's a natural mystic blowing through the air. If you listen carefully now you will hear. -- Bob Marley's Natural Mystic
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Stush in the Bush: A Jamaican Ital Culinary Experience
There’s an enlightening culinary experience in the hills of Free Hill, St. Ann, dubbed Stush in the Bush. Curated by Lisa and Chris Binns, guests are blessed with plant-based ital meals prepared from organic veggies and fruits grown on the couple’s ZionItes Farm. And though we were in the Bush, the Stush analogy pays homage to a dapper dress presentation as you are treated like royalty by the creative and health-conscious pair.
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At any moment in time, we may cross paths internationally as I run, bike, or hike through your village, township, and parish. Hopefully, our chance and momentary encounter will release positive energy into one another’s domain and influence cultural understanding and celestial connectedness. One Love!
Kimatni D. Rawlins, Poetic Thought
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Kimatni D. Rawlins is a nomadic traveler and an author, writer and poet of conscious thought, enlightenment, and wellness. Keep rising people.
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Bali, Indonesia: The Island of Gods
Words by Kimatni D. Rawlins
Welcome to “The Island of Gods” in the magnificent Republic of Indonesia for an immersive vacation to focus on spiritual awareness and living in the presence of Mother Nature’s serenity.
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A Father's Cry
Removal of urban societies through gentrification,
poor pushed to the outer banks with no solutions for prospering,
after generations of economic depression.
Sons fighting for their rights -
and daughters' attempts at survival is heard to no avail.
Domestic war has taken innumerable souls.
The evils that men do have left society torn.