Olodumare, Infinite Intelligence and the Power of the Mind
All things were created by Infinite Intelligence. Within Yorùbá tradition, we call this supreme energy, power and intelligence Olodumare. Olodumare is the source of the divinities, deities, humanity and every other creature—seen and...
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The Power of Daily Prayer and Positive Conviction
We often fail to recognize that the simple habit of praying every day—with sincere inner feeling and positive emotion—can itself become a profound source of strength, transformation and victory over lack. The word lack may describe many...
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Know Yourself and Overcome Your Weaknesses
Make a sincere effort to know yourself. Identify your weaknesses and vices, and work diligently to overcome them. When you truly understand yourself and gain mastery over the weaknesses of your body and mind, you begin to resolve many of life’s...
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Ogbe Ika: Overcoming Inner Negativity and Restoring Blessings
Ogbe Ika, also known as Ogbe Ka, teaches us to overcome the negative forces within ourselves so that we may deter the negativity around us and welcome great fortune into our lives and future generations. Ifá says that the blessings and...
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Faith, Spiritual Strength and Responsible Healing
To seek healing, good health, peace, and divine transformation, we must learn to confront fear, excessive worry, anxiety, and despair. Inner certainty does not mean that doubt will never arise. It means that we refuse to let doubt become the...
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The Many Meanings of Òrìṣà Ògún
The word Ogun can convey different meanings to different people. In the Yorùbá language, tone and context determine the meaning of a word. Words that appear identical when written without tonal marks may possess entirely different meanings when...
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