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New World Obi Divination
The concept of communication with the Spirits and Guardian Angels in the African Diaspora religions is an intricate part of the spiritual development of the practitioners, whether initiate or life long spiritual head of an ile (or “house of worship”). Obi divination is the methodology of obtaining an answer as guidance for movement in a situation or the outcome of current events. And this volume does just that!"... Read more!
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Itefa is a ceremony which is experienced by those called upon to service their community via the agency and charge of the title; “Babalawo”. However; a Babalawo Itefa does not make you, any more than 4 years of medical school make you a Doctor. You still need many years of practice supervised by a competent Babalawo who can show you the technology of Ifa.
This is a very important truth, and one you must humble yourself to.
Considering the multitude of issues clients will bring to you, it is no wonder it takes years of study and practice to be a competent Babalawo. Read the rest of this entry
If we stay in indulgence or debauch patterns long enough, another reactive pattern that we might move into on the emotional level is indolence or inertia, which is caused by over-giving or over-extending ourselves. This is the feeling of being overly tired, drained, depleted, exhausted. There is a tendency to over-give, or randomly over-extend one’s self.
It’s filling up other people’s needs and wants to the brim to the extent that we have just enough energy for our body, or barely enough energy – mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically.
It is important to know what our limits and boundaries are and to be able to set limits and boundaries.
When we feel this way it should be a reminder that we are in a place of over-giving, over-compensating, over-extending ourselves, and what we actually need is to know what our limits and boundaries are and to set limits and boundaries, particularly in those arenas of our lives where we have emotional investment. Read the rest of this entry
If we stay in disappointment and have difficulty handling it, then the next emotional challenge that we might face if we dwell and indulge in disappointment would be debauch.
I was moved by the humble courage and wisdom expressed so gracefully by this man. Please hear his message, and add your own as a comment. Let the world hear your voice.
Even though I have been writing about the negative states of mind which cause us stagnation, there are ways in which we can counter these problematic tapes.
The mind is most easily reprogrammed through creative visualization and affirmation, and through calling upon one of the blessings of Obatala; clarity. With clarity, the mind has no doubt, the mind has come out of the clouds of doubt and confusion totally into the light. Read the rest of this entry
In our previous article we talked about the gift of clarity which can transform any negative mental state. The other quality in the mind that we can utilize as a portal for growth or as a gift, talent and resource that can transform any negative state of mind is peace.
The Odu Iwori Meji calls for introspection, the necessity to go within in order to maintain balance. Iwori illustrates the benefits of quiet contemplation. Iwori signals the ability to view things in their true light.
This Odu marks a purposeful endeavor. It reminds one that understanding will be gleaned from struggle. Framed by two closed segments, Iwori brings protection through the act of enclosing which is peace of the mind, or the meditative mind. It’s the mind that has resolved conflict. Read the rest of this entry
Besides clarity and peace, we have truce. Truce is different from peace. Truce is peace in action.
Truce is actually applying the concept of peace externally, through negotiation, through peace-making with family members, colleagues, deep emotional relationships, or within communities, or within cultures, or globally.
The Orishas Obatala and Ogun remind us that truce-making of any kind requires openness and flexibility of mind (Obatala), and negotiating requires that we stay in balance and not get in any kind of extreme position (Ogun). Read the rest of this entry
Itefa is a ceremony which is experienced by those called upon to service their community via the agency and charge of the title; “Babalawo”. However; a Babalawo Itefa does not make you, any more than 4 years of medical school make you a Doctor. You still need many years of practice supervised by a competent Babalawo who can show you the technology of Ifa.
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