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title: "Gratitude Focus: I am Grateful For Wisdom Passed Down Through Generations"
description: Explore the wisdom passed down through generations, the importance of mentorship, and the journey of personal growth and leadership in this reflective blog.
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# [Gratitude Focus: I am Grateful For Wisdom Passed Down Through Generations](https://orvinkimbrough.com/blog/gratitude-focus-i-am-grateful-for-wisdom-passed-down-through-generations)

 Written by [Orvin Kimbrough](https://orvinkimbrough.com/blog/author/orvin-kimbrough) | May 29, 2026

### ****Reflection/Why I’m Grateful:****

 Today, I met with Professor JK to explore East St. Louis. He has been plugged into that community for almost as many years as I have been alive. He picked me up at JJK and drove me around the neighborhood, vision casting. He must be in his 80s, but he is ****still vision casting****. I loved sitting at his feet—just listening and learning. He talked about the importance of land and ownership, which resonated with me because I recently wrote an eBook on the topic. 

 

 

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