Born to be...

Àlàáfíà ✨️ Today is officially my Ẹkù Ọdún for my Òrìṣà Şango and Yemoja. 4 years Today is also when I originally answered the call to Ifá.

It has been a journey. I remember the drive up and passing through several storms. I had to stop a couple times to make sure I could see.

A Test.

Then the drive home was a full 180. It was bright and sunny. I let the windows down because the breeze was beautiful.

Something happened on the ride home that tried to make me feel like I had messed up.

I walked in my house though and my child reminded me of who I am. "Mommy you an angel."

Last weekend I renewed my vows and commitment to Ifá, essentially being reborn into my walk. It was emotional and beautiful.

I've learned so much about myself and this life in the last four years.

• My heart doesn't break, it bends. The bend hurts. It will regain its shape in time though.

• Ancestor Veneration helps the grieving process actually be a process and not something we get stuck in.

• All that is asked of me is my truth and authenticity.

• Expansion is uncomfortable, but doesn't have to be traumatizing.

• Divination is the GPS for the journey.

• The right questions in Divination are what set the tone for the directions.

• When I show up, so does the Ire.

• I know I'm excited, it works out so much better for me and anyone involved when I hold it.

• I may have been born to lead, I still had to learn how that looks for me.

• I am truly beautiful 😍

• I understand more what my medicine is for others via the Òrìsà I am the holder of.

• Ifá is for the people, including the kids.

• I'm not for everyone. I'm always for me though.

• I am supremely loved by the Divine.

With the vow renewal, leading was brought forward even more. I never once imagined I was a leader, even as a kid. Still, when I look back, the markers were there.

One of the stories about Sango being called to take the thrown and not feeling ready, that is one of the ones that really sticks to me.

Though not a "throne", there is a seat that I've been dancing around. I need to sit in it.

I need to take up the spaces where I planted seats.

I need to fill them up without fear.

I need to fill them up boldly and in alignment with how I am meant to be.

Being guided to come closer to Ifa has been a beautiful shifting of energy for me. I feel so different.

I am grateful for those that sent gifts and words of appreciation to help celebrate this time with me. I'm honored to be able to take this walk as an Iya, as a Mother, as a Leader, as Me.

May all the Ire cultivated this year radiate to the aligned members of the community. Let us all move in our greatness together.

Ase.