A Lesson on Good Character by Dr. Gbadgesin

Dr. Segun Gbadgesin presented to the class, a lesson on good character. I found his presentation to be very interesting and engaging. His use of the drums to illustrate that words can be spoken with a particular connotation, even with a drumbeat, was very clever and a pleasantly suprising shift from the usual lecturer's presentations. He told us the story of Iwa, the beautiful wife of Orunmula, the God of wisdom. Orunmula mistreated Iwa so she left Orunmula and he lost everything he had. In desperation, Orunmula spent years in search for his beloved wife Iwa, and when he finally found her, he developed a new sense of appreciation for her. The moral of this story is: Don't ever loose your character. In this case, Orunmula lost his good character, which in turn made him loose everything. The nature of your existence and character is very important so you cannot afford to loose it. If you do, you loose your being and who you are. The story of Iwa and Orunmula set the tone for what would be the rest of the class discussion, good character. Dr. Segun stressed the concept that being a good person is the only way one will be rewarded in life. He told us about how the Ancient Egyptians from Ma'at learned and practiced truth, justice, and maintained order, balance, and harmony. He pointed to these characteristics as being the key to good character, which is a key to success. Dr. Segun ended his presentation by uttering 2 phrases in Ancient Egyptian language saying, "Iwa Iewa and Iwa Iesin." Which means good character is beauty and good character is the essence of religion. After his presentation, I certaintly believe this to be true. Overall, I was enticed by Dr. Segun's rhetoric and inspired to make a change in myself and my character so that I can perfect my own Iwa. I believe that if everyone had this attitude, and took care of their Iwa, the world would be much more peaceful and joyous.