<p>In this episode of Gracefully Imperfect, Brotha KD Toon explores the themes of transformation, vulnerability, and the importance of self-knowledge through the lens of fatherhood and ancestral wisdom. He discusses the philosophy behind Gracefully Imperfect, the lessons learned from his children, and the significance of mental liberation in understanding one’s identity and history.</p><p>“Mental liberation requires that we locate ourselves on the time line and map of human history, that we name and define ourselves, and that we rectify the problem of loss of knowledge of self wherein we are overwhelmed by other people’s knowledge.” - Na’im Akbar, Know Thy Self, p.ii</p><p></p><p><strong>Stay in Community with Brotha KD:</strong></p><p>Subscribe to the <a target="_blank" href="https://creativist.substack.com/">Substack and Podcast</a></p><p>Follow the work of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.liberationsocialwork.com/">Liberation Social Work</a></p><p>Book a <a target="_blank" href="https://calendly.com/kyle-liberationsocialwork/discovery">Liberatory Self-Knowledge Session</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to CREATIVST. at <a href="https://creativist.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">creativist.substack.com/subscribe</a>