Livity (spiritual concept)

Livity is the Rastafari concept of righteous, everliving living.

Its essence is the realization that an energy, or life force, conferred by Jah (God), exists within, and flows through, all people and all living things.

This is seen as the presence of Jah living within humans and is often expressed in Rastafari vocabulary as "I and I", where the first "I" refers to the Almighty, the second "I" to oneself.

A primary goal in Rastafari meditation is maintaining awareness of I and I.

[1] In Rastafari philosophy, livity can be enhanced by intense prayer and meditation (often enhanced by sacramental cannabis use), adherence to an Ital diet, and perhaps most importantly, loving behavior toward others.