It is early in the morning that the palm kernel oil trader had sold all her oil
Ifa’s message for Ajangele The offspring of the leopard who wears spotted costume He went for Ifa consultation in order to determine whether or not his life will be rewarding He was advised to sacrifice He complied The father was conferred with a title And the son was conferred with another title The Ajangele was installed as the Oba of Akure And his first son installed as Elewi The father was conferred with a title And the son was conferred with another title - Holy Odu OturaOdi It is a great honor to be recognized in your lifetime. It is an even greater honor to also see your son honored in your lifetime. On one hand, it is a tribute to the greatness of your contribution to his life. This is why the elders say that the child of a leopard shall certainly bare spots. On the other hand it is a testament to his own destiny, which is why Ifa reminds us that the head destined to bear the crown shall not fail to do so. Either way, the most important message is that INTERGENERATIONAL WEALTH is the power of your lineage; it is the goal of ancestor worship. Therefore, constantly use all of your natural gifts and talents to reinforce the ANCESTRAL PROMISE. Ase! Live the Medicine Obafemi Origunwa, MA | ObafemiO.com #PersonalPriesthood #OrisaLifestyle #LivetheMedicine #TiwanTiwa ![]() When Orunmila was coming from heaven to earth, he went to consult Ifa. The awos told him that he would be a successful businessman but that he needed to sacrifice so that he might benefit from the troubles caused by a certain woman. Orunmila complied with the sacrifice. Upon his arrival on earth, Orunmila became a jeweler. It was in that capacity that he met a lovely princess, who seemed to make his jewels even more elegant and precious. He wasted no time in marrying the princess and made it a point to give her jewels to adorn herself. However, while Orunmila's bride made great efforts to look beautiful on the outside, she made no such efforts to care for her husband and his home. She neither cooked nor cleaned and so, Orunmila's house was is disarray most of the time. After long journeys to faraway markets, Orunmila would typically have to end the day tidying up the house and cooking his own meals, while his wife sat idly on the front porch, making a public display of her beauty. Orunmila's wife was the object of affection for many young men in the town. Unknown to him, his wife began flirting and carrying on secret relationships with several men in town. Some of them were romantic interests. Others were priests who coveted Orunmila's success. Eventually, they began to plot on ways to snatch her from Orunmila by making her a lover, or a client or both. One day, Orunmila noticed his fortune starting to wane, as well as unrest in his home, so he went to consult Ifa. This time, the awos admonished Orunmila for having committed a grave error by failing to consult Ifa before taking a wife. "Sometimes, big trouble comes in a beautiful package!" Orunmila, you have married your own demise. Now, you must sacrifice so that you might benefit from the problems caused by your poor decision. Orunmila complied. Later on, Orunmila planned to go on a journey to a far away market. He told his wife he would be gone for two weeks. She was delighted by the prospect of enjoying her male suitors for two consecutive weeks! Several days into the voyage, however, Esu appeared to Orunmila in the form of a well-wiser. He said that Orunmila should return home early to surprise his wife. And so he did. But before reaching his home, Orunmila was compelled to stop at the home of his neighbor, who was an elderly woman. While they sat and talked, the woman told Orunmila what had been happening right underneath his nose. Orunmila, sometimes big trouble comes in a beautiful package. Your wife is not your wife alone, Orunmila. Many men in this town are enjoying her, one way or another. Some are your colleagues who secretly wish to usurp your authority. Others are lovers, who wish to enjoy the sweetness of your wife's beauty. In fact, there is a prince in your house at this very moment, having his way with your lovely bride! Orunmila rushed home and found his wife and the prince in a very compromising position. At once, Orunmila summoned Esu and Ogun to redress the issue. Chaos and mayhem consumed the town. Destruction became the order of the day. People started to die in great numbers. The king was made aware of his son's involvement in the pandemonium. They explained, "Sometimes, big trouble comes in a beautiful package." He immediately called for Orunmila. He begged Orunmila on behalf of the kingdom. Orunmila demanded the prince's head. The king asked how he might offer something else to atone for the prince's indiscretion. Orunmila named the offering of atonement, which included 200 men, 200 women, 200 cows, 200 bulls, 200 he-goats, 200 she-goats, 200 rams, 200 sheep, 200 roosters, 200 hens, 200 bags of money and 200 pieces of white cloth. The king tried but failed to raise it all in the allotted time. And so, Orunmila claimed the throne itself. Ifa says that we should sacrifice to avert trouble caused by something - or somebody - that looks good on the outside, but will cause trouble from the inside that will radiate far and wide. With patience and sacrifice, however, Ifa, Esu and Ogun will enable us to benefit from trouble caused by poor decision-making. Aboru boye bosise Obafemi Origunwa, MA | ObafemiO.com ![]() Uncommon One cast divination for the leopard The leopard said he would not be common If they become three in the bush all the animals would run The leopard offered k'eleku cloth Don't you see how beautiful the leopard looks? But his character is not welcoming The leopard's eyes give one concern The leopard's character is menacing The leopard used beautiful clothes for the offering The leopard's skin is more beautiful than any other animal It is the leopard's character that dissuades us from following him - Holy Odu OgbeOsa The Panthers invoked great fear because of the fierceness of their commitment to the community. Behind their forceful stance, however, they gently provided food, education and care for the most vulnerable and forgotten members of our society. The Panthers were guided by a relentless spirit of loving kindness. The beauty of their cause shone through their eyes; it was evidenced by their poise and it survives today in the form of summer camps, after school programs and free lunch programs. All of these are contributions of the Black Panther Party. And so, the elders tell us Ojú tó rí'bi tí kò fọ́, ire ló ńdúró de. The eyes that saw evil and did not go blind, are waiting to see good. Don't close your eyes to the wickedness of the world. What appears fearsome is oftentimes the introduction to something truly majestic and divine. Live the Medicine. Obafemi Origunwa, MA | ObafemiO.com #PersonalPriesthood The hero represents the quest to discover and master your identity, which is synonymous with destiny. The process of becoming a hero then, is what we call Ijo L'aiye, the journey of life. Each segment of the journey is an invitation to show up more fully and demonstrate your ability to focus relentlessly and perform effortlessly. Can you be unwavering in your purpose? Can you be fearless in your love? Under any and all circumstances, can you stay totally committed to your spiritual identity?
These are the multifaceted challenges outlined in the sacred text of Odu Ifa. There are 256 Odu Ifa, each of which has hundreds of verses, mythological stories, sacrifices and spiritual powers. In all, there are tens of thousands of Ifa verses. More importantly, each Ifa verse represents a pathway to achieving your destiny. Think of it this way; when you consult Ifa, the Odu that emerges represents an itinerary that outlines your Hero's Journey. It is for this reason that so many Ifa verses detail the heroic journeys of Orunmila, who is the custodian of Ifa and the intermediary of fate. The heroic journeys can be divided into three parts:
#OrisaLifestyle #LiveTheMedicine #PersonalPriesthood Igbá olóore kì í fọ́; àwo olóore kì í fàya; towó tọmọ ní ńya ilé olóore. The calabash of a kind-hearted person never breaks; the china plate of a kind-hearted person never cracks; both riches and children ever converge in the home of a kind-hearted person. Good always attends those who are good. Orisa Lifestyle is a unifying force. By linking practitioners to the patterns of Creation - as it emerges from the Earth, our ancestral lineages and the divinities themselves - Orisa Lifestyle engenders generosity in the hearts of all who aspire to help bring about the Good Condition. Ase. Live the Medicine.
Obafemi Origunwa, MA | ObafemiO.com #OrisaLifestyle #PersonalPriesthood #LiveTheMedicine What is deceit?
What is falsehood? What more is subterfuge, Than proffering the open palm of friendship Whilst concealing the closed fist of hatred? These were the wise words to Orunmila When living amidst unknown, deadly enemies - Holy Odu OgundaBede Some people will consume your last morsel, while they hold a stockpile of food nearby. They will feel entitled to take your last dollar, knowing they don't need it, simply to weaken your position. It is tempting to demean these people as wicked and vile creatures. But, at the core of the matter, you must concern yourself with restoration. This begins with acknowledgement of the wound. When the false friends and selfish lovers steal from you, it hurts you to the core. It is a betrayal of trust and leaves you feeling insecure about who you are and what you're really doing in the world. But know that love is not manmade. It is a gift from Olodumare. So even if you have reason not to trust humanity, do not lose faith in the Sanctuary, the Protector and the Source of all blessings. Invoke his name in all you do and Olodumare will always tend to you, eniyan (the chosen). Ase! Obafemi Origunwa, MA | ObafemiO.com #LivetheMedicine Fear is the shadow of adrenaline. The former consumes, while the latter unleashes energy. The ability to channel adrenaline - and thereby become united with a sea of energy - is only a matter of conditioned decision-making.
Your pots, beads, pity parties masked as ceremonies and titles will not override your conditioned self. They will certainly thrill you with a temporary boost. Eventually, however, your old programming will drag you back into a world of shadowy thoughts and pettiness. Be honest with yourself. How often do you skip the opportunity to be negative, judgemental and condemning? You come from a long line of fearful, negative, little trolls. They vomit terror and suffering with every word. You have been weaned on bile and bitterness. Beneath that $5.00 "goody two shoes" mask, hides decades - generations - of fear-filled conditioning. I SEE YOU! Your perfidious manipulation has exploited the fears of many. But, unbeknownst to you, your fear-mongering is but a shadow of a far greater adrenaline flame! As the Yoruba say, One cannot block the glory of the sun with his hands. The brighter we shine, the greater your fears shall be and the darker you shall become. Eventually, you shall be relegated to the shadows and live out your final days in eternal darkness. Àse! Obafemi Origunwa, MA | ObafemiO.com #LiveTheMedicine #PersonalPriesthood To be human is to be delegated by Olodumare to facilitate the Good Condition. As such, humanity is tasked with the mission to balance heaven and earth. In this mission, each of us is born into a lineage and every lineage has an Ancestral Promise.
The Ancestral Promise is a family charter that defines your collective purpose. Not only that, it outlines your inborn resources, including ideal work, spiritual guardians and taboos. It is within the context of your Ancestral Promise that you discover and practice your natural gifts and talents. Your natural gifts and talents are the means through which you live the medicine that will heal your life and the lives of those you're destined to serve. Focus upon these principles and your journey will forever be enriched by increasing levels of authentic happiness. Ase! Obafemi Origunwa, MA | ObafemiO.com Nothing ever changes until you do. The secret of your success is embedded in your daily routine.
The quality of your life – physically, emotionally, spiritually, socially, financially and intellectually – will always reflect the quality of your daily routines. As great as the Òrìsà are, I promise you, they will NOT wake your children every morning, make them breakfast and drive them to school… That’s up to you and your family! If you’re going to do the kinds of things that will eventually enable you to become a DEIFIED ANCESTOR, now is the time to establish great daily routines, habits and rituals. Live the medicine! Join Obafemi Origunwa, MA for the annual FREE conference call to learn more about ASETO: Spiritual Planning for the New Year. Tuesday 12/27/2016 11.00 am - 1.00 pm PST DIAL (712) 432-1212 PIN 315.320.115 |
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