Contemplation on the essence of D'afa - Osa Irosun

One of the great secrets of Ifa is
D'afa is only a
Momentary snapshot of one outcome
In an endless string of
Possibilities
Ifa only shines light
On the path to take
It can't take that path for you
That is up to your
Ori

Contemplations on the Odu Osa Ogunda

A tribe's culture
is set by its leaders
who should lead by example.
All things in moderation.
If they indulge in too much secrecy
too much discord
too many directions
and no single true north
the tribe will follow suit
and the seemingly placid river
will have an undercurrent that can
pull the tribe under
before it realizes what happened

Contemplations on the responsibility of Ifa

Ifa is not joy, nor is it suffering, but both simultaneously. Ifa is never easy. Initiation into Ifa may be a joyous celebration, but the true practitioner leaves this state quickly only to realize that Ifa is a tremendous burden. Ifa is like the yoke thrown upon an ox who plows forward hoping to make dry earth yield a crop that will nourish the soul of the world.  -- me 

Contemplations on the Odu Okanran Ogbe

No one wants to stand up and say "something smells" when standing in a field of litter for fear it might get cleaned up and people might realize that they also smell for having stood there too long. -- Me Contemplation on the Odu Okanran Ogbe

Contemplations on the Odu Ogbe Irete ( Ogbe ate )

Life is a story, unfolding before our eyes unable to pause even for the briefest of moments. We move in and out of a string of scenes, constantly shifting focus as we simultaneously play both lead and support to an ever changing cast of characters. Re-write, re-invent, re-initiate yourself, by yourself. -- Me 

Contemplation on Osa Meji

In order to move forward, we must look to the past and build upon
the knowledge of our ancestors. Passed from parent to child,
teacher to student, book to mind, nature to soul, the ancient wisdom
can guide us forward. There are no boxes without access, only
minds that fumble in the dark for a key they already possess.
We unlock our own potential only after we've freed our minds.
-- Me Contemplation on the Odu Osa Meji

Contemplations on the Odu Iwori Ogunda ( Iwori Aweda ) part III

Tired of being shunned for

Speaking the truth

There is an inevitable retreat to the

Desolate mountains

Of the inner mind

Where truth

Settles like snow on tree branches

Only truly appreciated by the

Few willing to make the

Long journey into the heart of

Human existence