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Explore tales that carry Africa’s wisdom, courage, and humor. From river spirits to trickster animals, every story holds a lesson.

From hearty stews to fragrant grains, experience traditional African recipes and the history behind every dish.

Ancient African proverbs and modern interpretations — explore the wisdom passed down through generations.

Dive into Africa’s kingdoms, independence stories, and modern milestones that shape the continent today.

Practice Spirituality Through Spiritual Self-Care

Spiritual self-care practices keep divine energy in one piece, unbent and broken. Spirituality and spiritual self-care go hand in hand.

African eyes praying to God

What is Spiritual Self-Care?

Spiritual Self-Care is the process of developing your inner tools to stay clear and connected with your physical, psychological, and emotional self. Spirituality is about faith, sacredness and connection to something bigger than yourself.

There is nothing like spiritual blessings to remind us of the sweetest things in life, but there is nothing like negative thoughts to test your triggers, bring up old hurts and bring out your inner fears, outbursts, and crying included. 

The best gift you can give yourself is to set up a place of taking well-placed spiritual timeouts. Give yourself permission to tag out and find pockets of spiritual peace and quiet to take care of yourself spirituality.

Spiritual Self-Care Ideas

  • Take a walk outside to rediscover your inner peaceful soul.
  • Lie down in a quiet room with peaceful music.
  • Remove yourself from a conversation that might turn negative and take a few minutes to breathe deeply.
  • Do not drink too much to numb yourself, instead commit to giving yourself these pockets of spiritual peace and reset your tired soul. Spend an hour alone reading something that nourishes you from the inside out.

African proverb "More go where there is more; knowledge enters through the window of the soul" teaches Spirituality and Spiritual Self-Care go hand in hand.

More go where there is more; knowledge enters through the window of the soul - African Proverb.

Spiritual Self-Care African Proverbs.

  • When a leaf of a plant falls, it cannot return.
  • Loneliness has a tiered mouth like the hippopotamus.
  • The reed itches while with others.
  • Peace does not apply to all in the same way.
  • Distance diminishes the elephant.

Loneliness has a tiered mouth like the hippopotamus. Democratic Republic of the Congo African Proverb

  • The porcupine eats what is around its den.
  • The cow that roams too much cannot produce milk.
  • To remain behind is to be responsible of closing the door.
  • The foolish cannot soften in the mortar.

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African Gourmet FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The African Gourmet blog about?

The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

Who writes The African Gourmet?

The blog is written and curated by Ivy, a lifelong historian and storyteller who highlights Africa’s culinary and cultural richness.

How can I find African recipes on this site?

Use the “African Recipes” category or explore posts like African Recipes for regional dishes and ingredients.

Can I share or reprint your articles?

You may share articles with attribution and a link back to The African Gourmet. Reprinting in print or commercial use requires permission.

Where can I learn more about African proverbs and folklore?

Explore our African Proverbs and African Folktales sections for timeless wisdom and stories.

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