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Just go with the flow…
The flow is the first thing that comes to your mind. The first impressions. The first feelings.
This is how the spiritual masters roll…
And you can roll like this too…
See, that initial gut feeling about something or someone is often correct, even if you don’t know why. It’s the voice of Spirit speaking to you, the wisdom of the ancestors guiding you, the power of intuition trying to protect you.
Reflect on the past two years of your life. Think of the costly mistakes that could have been avoided if you had only listened to your gut.
How much did these mistakes cost you?
1. How much did it cost you financially? More than $1,000? $2,000, $3,000?
2. How much did it cost you emotionally? Can you even put a dollar figure on it?
3. How much time did it cost? Did you waste a few days? A few months? A few years?
As I reflect on my own journey of the past two years I’ve wasted both time and money dealing with folks that I thought could advance my film project. They couldn’t deliver anything they promised.
And I remember all the “red flags” that I saw…
How much time did I waste? A lot. How much money did I waste? A lot.
These days, as I professional Ifa diviner, when I sit with clients who come for Ifa divination, I often remind them of the power of their own intuition and to trust their first impressions.
See…your Spirit can size up people and situations in a nano-second. Your brain, however, often second-guesses your intuition and wants a logical explanation for why you feel the way that you do.
Well, by the time you get the evidence that Spirit tried to warn you about it’s often too late…
1. You ended up in the wrong relationship.
2. Got hooked up with the wrong business partners.
3. You’re further off course than you’ve ever been before.
You can’t always make up for lost time, lost money, or hurt feelings. But you can do this:
Listen to your gut the next time you meet a “wonderful person” or encounter a “great opportunity.”
You will be better off for it.
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James Weeks
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Mom and the rest of us
That’s what Momma told me years ago when I asked what life was like growing up in the Virgin Islands during her childhood.
That conversation came up again recently when she visited me in California. “We didn’t have radio or t.v.” she explained. “We made our own music and told our own stories. We were there for each other.”
What a novel idea…
Making our own music, telling our stories, and being there for each other.
I’ll never forget what Momma told me…
And I’ve been thinking more and more about her comments since I heard about the recent death of acclaimed Hollywood actor, Phillip SeyMour Hoffman.
Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Hoffman’s death exposes the lie that American culture spins constantly: that fame has value and meaning; that money has value and meaning.
And we should strive for such things and if we fail to achieve them our lives will be nothing….
In subtle ways and not so subtle ways, America spins this lie over and over again. Yet it has never been true and will never be true.
For all of his fame and money, Phillip Seymour, died a horrible, miserable death. A heroin needle stuck in his arm. Fifty or more packets of heroin scattered throughout his apartment.
And this is the lifestyle of the rich and the famous that America says we should look up to?
I don’t think so..
Neither does Momma.
It’s time for us to get back to what’s really important!
James Weeks/ Producer Across The King’s River
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The message I delivered wasn’t the message she wanted to hear…
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She didn’t think it was “spiritual” enough, and she couldn’t understand why I was asking her questions in the divination session.
As for the ritual ebo for her health that Ifa prescribed?
Well, the client said she could tell right away that I was I was trying to “sell” her something that she “really didn’t need”, and furthermore, she could do rituals on her own by just following her intuition.
And so the reading ended. In all probability, I’ll never hear from this client again. Nor do I really want to.
My experience with her made me think of something, my mentor, the late Dr. Afolabi Epega, told me years ago when I was a student diviner.
Many people don’t come to a divination session/spiritual reading prepared to listen. “They want to hear, what they want to hear.” And if they don’t hear what they want to hear, they will discard whatever Spirit has to say.
Though the attitude of this client was pissed me off, it was a great lesson for me on letting go…
Our job as diviners is not to please the client, but to deliver the messages that Ifa says to deliver. Whether the client accepts it or not is their business.
Here are some things to keep in mind if you’re thinking of booking an Ifa divination session:
1. We Are Only Messengers: We have no control over the messages. We give what we get. Ifa often speaks of the past, the present, or the future. Some aspects of the reading might not make sense to you at the time of the consultation but it might make sense later.
2. It’s A Two-Way Street: A divination session/spiritual reading is a dialogue. That means it’s a two-way street. We expect you to ask questions, and we may ask questions of you to get further insight to guide you correctly. If you don’t want to talk about what’s going on in your life, you’re wasting our time and your time.
3. Ritual Ebo Is Important: In Ifa, a ritual (ebo) may be prescribed during or after divination for a number of reasons: health, protection, business success, relationships, etc. If a reading calls for an ebo to be done, we are obligated to tell you, and it’s in your best interest to do it, even if you have to struggle to come up with the funds.
4. Embrace The Truth: As my mentor, Baba Epega told me. “The truth is always the truth. It never changes and it never dies.” Be prepared to deal with the truth. It’s not easy, but in the end it will liberate you.”
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James Weeks/Producer Across The King’s River
A client wrote me yesterday and said he felt spiritually off-track!
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He wanted advice for getting his life back on track…
Before I share my thoughts about how to get back on-track, how do you know if you’re on the right path to begin with?
YOU KNOW BECAUSE:
Divine Intervention: It was revealed to you through divination, a vision, a dream, your own Spirit, or by some other spiritual means.
It Resonates With You Strongly: For reasons you can’t explain, it just feels right. I’ll never forget the night I had a reading with a Nigerian Ifa priest, and he told me I was destined to be an Ifa priest and a diviner as well. He also revealed my spiritual name. I felt like a cloud lifted that night; like I heard this before in a different life time. Everything seemed to fit. Even my problems had a special meaning.
You Can’t Stop Thinking About It: If you’re thinking about it all the time, I can assure you that you are being called by Spirit to explore it, or pursue it. And it’s not only about you and your search for meaning. It’s also about you building a relationship with those who are trying to help you and guide you in Spirit. The longer you stay on the path, the stronger your relationship with your spirit guides will become and the clearer you’ll hear their voice and what’s being asked of you.
THE RIGHT PATH IS DIFFICULT:
Just because you feel stagnant or you’re having a rough time on your journey, doesn’t mean that you’re not on the right track.
Unfortunately, too often we’re lead to believe that if things go smoothly, that’s a good omen, and if things go badly, then it’s a sure sign that you’re doing something wrong or you’ve chosen the wrong path.
Hell No: Every path has difficulty! Every single path will bring you face-to-face with negativity at one point or another.
I’ve had so many negative experiences on the journey to creating my film: stressful times filming in Africa; delays with funding; unreliable business partners, and at times, unsupportive family members.
Yet, the journey of being a filmmaker is also fulfilling. It just comes with a high price. I’m willing to pay the price for pursuing my vision. Are you willing to pay the price for pursuing yours? If not, then you must be willing to pay the price of NOT following your dreams. Either way, there’s a price to pay.
GETTING BACK ON TRACK:
So how do you get back on track?
1. Be committed to your spiritual path or your calling. You can’t just pursue it when you feel like doing it, because you won’t feel like doing it 50% of the time. Make it a part of your daily routine.
2. Follow the inspiration you feel every day. When inspiration speaks, God and the ancestors are speaking to you. Tune into the energy of the inspiration and go wherever you feel led.
3. Pay attention to your feelings. My work as a diviner has taught me that many people are profoundly out of touch with their own feelings. If you’re not in touch with your feelings, you won’t have clarity, and without clarity, there’s no way to move forward.
4. Remember the big picture: the spiritual journey is not merely about you. It’s about being of service. Be clear about the best way for you to serve others, and go about the business of delivering it every day.
Despite the hardships you’ll encounter from time to time, your path will bring you to a place of fulfillment.
But only if you stay on it!
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James Weeks
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