The greatest time to discover your true essence is when you temporarily isolate yourself, withdraw from unnecessary distractions, and go within yourself to discover the deeper meaning of life.

Take time to remember everything you have achieved, everything you have conquered, and everything you have passed through successfully. Look upon your journey with gratitude rather than sadness, depression, delusion or melancholy. Do not use your moments of solitude to think evil of yourself or others. Use them to rediscover your strength, your wisdom and the divine essence within you.

Take time, temporarily, to walk, pray and think deeply.

Think about yourself.

Think about your family.

Think about your loved ones.

Think about the environment in which you live.

Look at nature and the universe around you, and sing the praises of the Infinite Energy responsible for the greatness and mystery of existence.

Temporary isolation should also be accompanied, when appropriate, by fasting, prayer, discipline and reflection. Fasting disciplines the body and mind, while prayer directs the inner being toward higher spiritual consciousness. The purpose is not merely to withdraw from food or people, but to reduce distractions so that you can listen more carefully to what is happening within your own being.

Remember what I always tell you:

You are an Òrìṣà.

You are a deity of great value and profound importance. You carry within yourself the potential for infinite blessings, great vision, a meaningful mission, impeccable character and success as you tread through the jungle of life.

Therefore, never reduce yourself in your own mind.

Depression, failure, agony, worry, anxiety and thoughts of doom should not be allowed to dominate your life or occupy your mind. Fill your inner world instead with love, prayer, gratitude, courage, discipline and wisdom.

Love yourself.

Love your family.

Love your community.

Love your loved ones.

Love humanity.

Love nature.

Love the universe.

When love becomes the foundation of your thoughts and actions, your inner being begins to resonate with the greater forces of creation.

YOU ARE SPIRIT IN PHYSICAL FORM

Be courageous enough to face life with a divinized spirit.

Nothing should be considered impossible for a spirit capable of thinking great thoughts, developing lofty goals and envisioning possibilities beyond present circumstances.

You are spirit condensed and transformed into physical form, entering the physical world with a mission, vision and destiny to fulfil.

Your physical body is therefore not the totality of your existence.

Behind the body is spirit.

Behind your actions is thought.

Behind thought is mind.

Behind the mind is your inner essence.

And within that essence is the divine force that connects you with Olódùmarè and the greater powers of creation.

As spirit, recognize the power within you. Do not allow circumstances to convince you that you are powerless. Do not allow temporary difficulties to define your destiny.

Never allow anything or anyone to unnecessarily disturb you, discourage you, worry you, anger you or belittle you.

Return inward.

Strengthen your mind.

Strengthen your Orí.

Strengthen your character.

Strengthen your relationship with spirit.

Walk when your thoughts become heavy.

Pray when circumstances become difficult.

Withdraw temporarily when the noise of the world prevents you from hearing your inner wisdom.

Fast when appropriate to discipline your desires.

Remain silent sometimes so that you may hear what cannot be heard amid constant talking.

Look inward so that you may understand what is happening outwardly.

And above everything, remain grateful.

Every difficulty you have already overcome is evidence that circumstances can change. Every lesson you have learned has contributed something to your wisdom. Every day that you awaken is another opportunity to strengthen your mind, improve your character and continue fulfilling your mission in the jungle of life.

Start your day with prayer and end your day with prayer.

In the morning, give gratitude for another opportunity to live, learn, work, love and fulfil destiny.

At night, give gratitude for what you experienced, what you learned, what you overcame and what you were able to contribute to creation.

May your temporary moments of isolation bring you closer to your true essence.

May your mind remain strong.

May your Orí guide you.

May your spirit remain courageous.

May your character remain good.

May your life continue to carry meaning and purpose.

And may Olódùmarè bless you, your family, your loved ones and your generations today and forever.

Orí rẹ á gbé ọ.
May your Orí uplift and support you.

Olódùmarè á bù kún ọ.
May Olódùmarè bless you.

Àṣẹ.