gregg784Reflection One: Unity in Struggle “My beloved brethren, let us first learn the lesson of solidarity. The saying, a black ant will not bite another black ant, tells us that survival is built on unity, not division. In Africa, it is said, ‘When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.’ And…
gregg784Reflection Seven: Destiny Bound as One “Finally, brethren, the ant teaches us about shared destiny. They go out together, return together, and protect the nest. In Kenya they say, ‘Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.’ In the Caribbean, the saying is, ‘All ah we in the same boat.’ We do not go to…
Read moregregg784Reflection Six: Legacy of Togetherness “Ant colonies endure for generations because they embody togetherness. Among the Ashanti it is said, ‘The family is like a forest: outside it looks thick, but inside it has order.’ In the Caribbean we say, ‘Blood thicker than water.’ Division may destroy wealth, but unity preserves legacy.…
Read moregregg784Reflection Five: Humility in Leadership “The black ant reminds us that leadership is not for pride but for the colony. An African proverb teaches, ‘The head does not go without the neck.’ And in our islands, it is said, ‘Big tree fall, goat bite he leaf.’ Leadership without humility collapses, and all…
Read moregregg784Reflection Four: Resistance Without Destruction “Beloved, the ant defends, but not against its own kind. This teaches us to resist oppression without destroying our brothers. Yoruba elders say, ‘If the fence is not broken, the goat cannot enter.’ Weakness comes when we divide. In the Caribbean we often warn, ‘All skin teeth…
Read moregregg784Reflection Three: Survival Through Cooperation “Ants are small, but they live long as a people because they cooperate. In Africa they say, ‘One log does not make a bridge.’ In Grenada and St. Vincent, we say, ‘One hand can’t clap.’ Each alone is vulnerable, but together we endure famine, fire, or flood.…
Read moregregg784Reflection Two: Forgiveness Over Quarrel “Children of God, ants know better than to destroy their own. So too must we forgive quickly. In the Igbo tradition we hear, ‘If you heal the leg, the foot will walk with you again.’ In Vincentian speech we say, ‘Don’t wash yuh dirty linen in public.’…
Read moregregg784Reflection One: Unity in Struggle “My beloved brethren, let us first learn the lesson of solidarity. The saying, a black ant will not bite another black ant, tells us that survival is built on unity, not division. In Africa, it is said, ‘When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.’ And…
Read moregregg784Still Water Runs Deep – Part III Author: Sir Godfrey Gregg The wisdom of the saying “Still water runs deep” teaches us that strength is not always seen in outward display. In African and Caribbean traditions, silence is often a mark of the wise, and restraint is recognized as…
Read moregregg784Still Water Runs Deep – Part II Author: Sir Godfrey Gregg There is a quiet strength that the world often overlooks. The saying “Still water runs deep” reminds us that the truest depth is often hidden beneath a calm exterior. In both African and Caribbean wisdom, silence and patience are…
Read moregregg784Still Water Runs Deep Author: Sir Godfrey Gregg The old saying “Still water runs deep” has always been a guidepost for understanding that quietness does not mean emptiness, and silence does not mean the absence of wisdom. In the African and Caribbean cultures, where proverbs shape the rhythm of thought, this…
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Sir Godfrey Gregg“To the incredible Gregg fathers, You are the sweetest men on earth, and we are so lucky to have you in our lives. Your love, support, and guidance have shaped us into the people we are today, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Your children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and wives…
Read moregregg784The Accounting of Love and Hospitality – Do enough for others that it’s impossible For them to keep accounts Of what they owe you Or what you’ve done. Lose the account yourself, Expect nothing in return. Make a habit of giving things away. Pay for other people’s meal, Friends…
Read moregregg784The problem with most smart people is that they are too dumb to distinguish necessity from luxury, that’s why despite having the resources to deal with real problems that cause misery to humanity, they keep wasting those resources on pompous dreams. And you can have the first-hand experience with…
Read moregregg784No matter how old you are now. You are never too young or too old for success or going after what you want. Here’s a short list of people who accomplished great things at different ages 1) Helen Keller, at the age of 19 months, became deaf and blind.…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggOut of all the bits of royal protocol — and there are tons — one of the most visible ones is how everyone walks when the queen is present. Specifically, you might have noticed that no one ever walks in front of the queen in public. As it turns…
Read moregregg784Dictatorship is the best form of rule: decisions are quick, good results are full. If God were to come down to lead the word, wouldn’t He act like an absolute Lord? Yet, most would rather choose democracy, they just could not stomach autocracy. It’s because if godless be the…
Read moregregg784Sir Godfrey Gregg I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone if possible; Jew, Gentile, black man and white. We all want to help one another. Human beings are…
Read moregregg784THIS IS A RE-POST The Pastor entered his donkey in a race and it won. The Pastor was so pleased with the donkey that he entered it in the race again and it won again. The local paper read: PASTOR’S ASS OUT FRONT. The Bishop was so upset with this kind…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggTHE NAME GREGG and what characteristics are associated with it. This article is not male oriented but is female associated. Each one has their own traits. The article is written in the masculine, so don’t take it seriously. Gregg is a virile, dynamic and resourceful man, who possesses a…
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