I wasn’t expecting my spiritual mentor to die when he did.
It came as a complete shock. One minute he was here, and the next minute he was gone.
His name was Dr. Afolabi Epega. He was a round, jovial Nigerian man. That’s him in this photo.
He was fifth-generation Ifa diviner, and he was also a scientist with a PhD in organic chemistry.
Baba Epega made us laugh and he made us think. He had no fear of death because Spirit lives on forever, he said.
He taught me so many spiritual lessons before he died in 2006.
I’ll never forget what he said about keeping our doors open. I think about it every day.
He never understood why people fight so hard to stay in toxic, or dead relationships. He felt we should open our doors and let folks go.
“You can’t love people by force,” Baba said. “Open your doors.”
And that’s what I want you to meditate on today. Maybe it’s time to reflect on folks in your circle and open your doors.
And maybe it would be wise to ask yourself if it’s really worth hanging on to every single relationship.
This is what I’ve been doing. I’ve been cutting folks loose left and right.
I’m being a bit dramatic:) lol.
The cutting hasn’t been so deep but let me assure you that I have been opening my doors.
And I’m not looking back…
I’ve learned to say goodbye and I’m at peace with it.
Here’s the thing. If a relationship or friendship is draining your energy you won’t have the energy to focus on your vision, and you won’t even be able to relax.
Trust me, you need all the energy and joy you can get. We’re in the last quarter of 2023 and 2024 will soon be here.
You can’t move forward with a distracted mind. So let the distractions go. It’s time to elevate mind, body and soul.
Open some doors. You will be happy you did. Let me know if you are on board with this.
James