– “A man’s character is his fate” – Heraclitus of Ephesus (535 BC – 475 BC)
Iwa may mean character, behavior, virtue or morality. Is Iwa inborn or acquired? Being or Becoming? What makes us who we are and how we behave? Nurture? Faith? None? Can Iwa be developed? Can the irreligious have Iwa? What does Iwa mean as an attribute of an Omoluwabi?
Be intentional about building good habits.
Self-mastery
Self-mastery is a continuous journey. Yesterday’s victory does not guarantee tomorrow’s victory. But just like an athlete who trains his muscles, you can build on the efforts put in today to make tomorrow’s victory easier.
Your enemy may be in the backyard but your undoing right within (eyinkule lo ta wa, ile in asheni gbe) deal with your character flaws before they deal with you.