Omoluabi: Self Actualization and Communal Responsibility

The lecture about " Omoluabi: Self Actualization and Communal Responsibility" is self-explanatory, in my opinion. Self actualization is about realizing who one is within themselves. During the lecture, Dr. Gbadesgesin went on to break down the concept of self actualization. I took it to mean that self actualization is to recognize one's own strengths and weaknessesHe talked about Ijuba, which means homage. Paying homage is important, because it is shapes how the future is molded. By paying homage, you give respect and honor to your ancestors, as well as guidelines to keep those to come after you on the right path. When you don't pay homage, it is very easy to forget where you came from; my interpretation is that if you forget where you come from, you have no identity.

Dr. Gbadesgesin also discussed "Omoluabi," which gets into what are duties are as individuals. The research question was about transforming knowledge, and in doing so creating ideas and innovations to better the future. This is our responsibility to ourselves, as well as to our community. We build upon the traditions of our ancestors, create our own, and leave it all for the future generation to follow and build upon. This is both our communal responsibility, as well as what we owe to ourselves and those before us. Overall, the lecture was very interesting and i enjoyed it.