Behind the Name
Ancient Kemetic spirituality tells the story of Nefertem, god of healing, beauty, and rebirth.
At the moment of creation, a sacred lotus blossom rose from the primordial waters. As the petals opened, Nefertem extended his hands to offer the world form out of chaos, the purest form of the human experience, as well as the distilled spirit (fragrance) of plants and healing.
His flower is a symbol of daily rebirth across many cultures.
The closed lotus rises clean through muddy waters (chaos) every morning and blooms.
Like the lotus and Nefertem, we too have the power to rise each day with renewed purpose.
These are the reasons we chose the name Nefertem to represent what we do and what we offer.
A Deeper Look
The Anu, the earliest known humans, are Black Africans tracing back to 30,000-50,000 BCE. Their knowledge heavily influenced the Kemetic people from the Nile Valley (5500 BCE-30 BCE), in areas like community order, agriculture, astronomy, and mathematics. Both cultures shared the concept of Nefertem, a young God born from a lotus.
In both Anu and Kemetic theurgy, principles of nature or cosmic concepts are symbolized by human-like divine figures to make the knowledge more relatable and understandable.
It's important to note that these ancient deities represent a singular Spirit embodied in various natural principles, not polytheism. So when we speak of Nefertem, we aren't "praising him as a God" but rather "honoring the principle that he represents".
Symbolic of Rebirth
Nefertem, as the firstborn out of those primordial waters, voiced the creation words that established order and form on Earth.
He represents both the innocence of a child and the potential for humans to attain enlightenment, devoid of ego and worldly desires.
He represents humans in our most basic state, without knowledge or experience and our the soul's initiation into life.
He symbolizes rebirth, focusing not on literal reincarnation, but on the shedding of one's ego and past mistakes, transitioning from darkness to light with wisdom and purpose.
Transcend the Chaos
Nefertem's principle emphasizes taming the ego so it doesn't dominate you. It's about living intentionally, mindfully and within balance, overcoming ego for wisdom to flourish.
It's about transcending the chaos of the inner monolog, seeking to quiet the mind (ego) in order to tap into the knowledge of the Universe.
Wisdom and ego are inversely proportional; the more ego, the less wisdom one can attain. To gain true wisdom, we must let go of preconceived knowledge, freeing oneself from negative ego traits like greed, envy, hate, lust, etc...
This leads to inner peace and self-sufficiency, recognizing the value of simply being alive - the distillation of the human experience.
So Much More than a Name
The ancient teachings, particularly around Nefertem - the God of healing, beauty, fragrance, and rebirth, emphasize the pursuit of enlightenment, purity of spirit, and the essence of the human experience.
Nefertem is not just a business or brand, but a lifestyle philosophy that advocates self-improvement, adherence to values, truth-seeking, balance, and intentional living.
It promotes personal growth, family development, and community betterment, aiming to leave the world a better place for generations to come.
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