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Today marks a momentous occasion as James Weeks announces the release of the second edition of his book, Meditations Across the King’s River: African-Inspired Wisdom for Life’s Journey. The book has now ascended to the status of an Amazon best-seller, reflecting the book’s profound impact on readers seeking inspiration and transformation.
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First published in 2019, Meditations Across The King’s River stood as a vibrant celebration of African culture, spirituality, history, and cuisine, attracting readers worldwide. The second edition of the book delves even deeper into Weeks’ extraordinary life experiences, featuring updated chapters on ancestral guidance, encounters with activists in Bermuda, his journey into trading and beekeeping, and the unexpected revelation of a familial tie to the late legendary actress Cicely Tyson.
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My friend, Simone, had to hit rock bottom before she fully embraced her spiritual gifts.
“I was scared, and fear took over,” she told me during a FB talk last year. “I was focused on what other people would think.”
Simone is a spiritual medium; she connects with ancestors to help guide people through life.
But coming from a middle-class, church-going family in Barbados made it challenging for Simone to open up as she stepped into the work she has been called to do.
Simone’s journey is interesting to me because she loved her former career as an event planner in the travel and leisure industry.
But Spirit had other plans for her.
Simone says we learn valuable lessons when “we are in the valley and our faith is in the dirt.”
What gifts do you have? What do you feel called to do?
If you’re not sure there’s no need to worry or rush because I’m confident that your destiny will be revealed in time. I was in my early forties when an African shaman told me I was destined to be an Ifa priest and diviner.
Once you have clarity about what you feel called to do, pursue it with conviction, discipline and commitment. “Trust and obey,” says Simone.
What do you plan to do with your gift in 2023? Have confidence! There’s nothing to fear. We are all blessed in different ways.
Your gift might be exactly what the universe needs right now. What you have to offer is priceless.
Simone says that when you are walking in your truth, the opinions of others no longer matter. “Who will be for you, will be there when you make that shift,” she says.
“Trust your intuition,” says Simone. “Trust your feelings.”
There are eleven months left in 2023. Don’t let fear stop you from living your best life.
Would love to hear your thoughts on this message. Blessings to you in all your endeavors.
Not only is she from the same Caribbean, island I’m from, (St. Croix), she grew up across the street from my grandmother’s house.
Anyway, she was motivated to write her book when she realized “the importance of including our ancestors on our journey.”
“It wasn’t until I got to a place where I fully surrendered to the guidance of our ancestors, that is when things truly began to shift for me,” she explains.
What holds folks back from living their best life?
Fear, she says — fear of surrendering and doing the hard work of personal development. “You have to be ready,” she says. “People can give you advice, but you have to be ready.”
Healing is a journey that never ends, says Ife. “We are never fully healed. Your new level of existence requires a new level of healing. As we ascend, more healing is required.”
I really hope you check out our conversation. She shares gems we can all benefit from. Interview With Ife Milligan.
Ife and I share similar views on purpose. “Your destiny and purpose are inside of you,” she says. “Our purpose might shift and change as we evolve. There are destinies within destinies.”
I love the notion of destinies within destinies — sounds so mystical.
What would your life look like if you released your fears and surrendered some more?
If you trusted your intuition more? If you stopped caring about what others think? If you made a commitment to work on self-improvement every day?
If you are willing to make some changes, you can end 2022 strong. And you can blossom in 2023.
This is all for now. I would love to hear your thoughts, so feel free to reach out to me, and I will write you back.
Also, please subscribe to my new You Tube Channel. I will be interviewing healers, spiritual coaches, authors and finance professionals, and I don’t want you to miss out. Here’s the link: James Weeks You Tube Channel.
May the ancestors guide and protect you until we connect again.
Love
James Weeks
Author
Meditations Across The King’s River
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Well, he’s gone but not really gone; he’s making his presence known in many ways.
The accident happened last month in Bermuda when his motorcycle collided with a car.
Leric is the son of one of my clients. He was only 21. He left us on his sister’s birthday. She’s only 25.
We’re still in shock.
I learned about his passing almost in real time via Whatsapp.
One minute, I was talking to his Mom, Angela, about my upcoming trip to Bermuda this month to perform a spiritual ceremony for her.
Then, some sixty minutes later, she called back to tell me there’s been an accident, and it doesn’t look good.
“We need some prayers,” she said.
While she was on the way to the hospital we were messaging each other back and forth. She managed to get there in time to see him still breathing. But a few hours later he was gone.
Angela is a strong woman — yet no parent is ever prepared for the loss of a child.
“I’m struggling with abandonment, and the loss of my son, my blood, my responsibility, my true friend. Someone who was not just good company, but deep company. I’m boring myself to death with these tears but they won’t stop. I definitely need help.”
I’m sharing Angela’s story because even in the midst of all her pain, she is a healer. She wants to use her loss as an opportunity to bring wisdom and encouragement to others.
Angela is a rare soul; God put her together in a different way than most people I know.
In her September 26 eulogy to Leric, Angela said:
Leric’s death is not a tragedy but a radical invitation to explore our connection with spirit and to begin to focus on the deeper meaning of our lives. Leric’s death is a dramatic revelation of not just the continuation of life but the glorious elevation of it.
She added that:
“The fact that Leric may very well have successfully passed all of the requirements his soul endeavored to achieve on earth, and has graduated to the next level of existence with flying colors and the highest honors, and it only took him 21 years to do it — amazing!”
This morning, Angela sent me photos of Leric. They were taken on one of their many walks in nature. She loved how the sunlight mystically enveloped him in each snapshot that day.
Although Angela is struggling, she’s trying to get back on track, doing the things she’s always loved. She still makes time to do spiritual readings for clients using her favorite deck of orisa-inspired tarot cards.
Her advice to others who are grieving the loss of a loved one?
“I love the African indigenous perspective of no separation between worlds. There is no loss. It’s an illusion. I know that we’ve all been through this before in countless lifetimes, but we just can’t remember. Stay close and strong in spirit. Keep your spiritual practice up even when you don’t feel like it because that is truly where our empowerment comes from.”
She’s been encouraged by signs of of Leric’s presence.
About one week after his passing, Angela asked me to do a reading to see what Ifa, the deity of wisdom can reveal about her son.
Using advanced divination techniques I’ve learned over the years, I was able to tell her what family member he was spending the most time with, what his core mission on earth was, and how he is making his presence known that week..
“Pay close attention to butterflies,” I told her.
Rather than tell you about the astonishing encounters that Leric’s family and friends have had with butterflies, I’ve attached two audio files that you can download to and listen to yourself. (See below) I love the enthusiasm in their voices. You MUST check these audio clips out.
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Spiritual messages are real. They happen more often than we think.
Our loved ones do indeed speak to us.
Does this mean all loved ones in Spirit might be communicating via butterflies? Not necessarily — I shared other ways in my book, Meditations Across The King’s River (see the chapter, “Return of the Matriarch.”)
Spirits can choose to communicate in an infinite number of ways such as dreams, memories, songs, inspiration, fragrances, intuition – they can even manipulate photographs, electrical appliances, garage doors, lights, alarm clock and cell phones.
From what Angela tells me, Leric was a quiet soul who loved gardening and had a deep respect for nature. He was employed by the Bermuda Land Development Company, and his entire department shut down for his funeral to pay their respects. Three of his co-workers were pallbearers.
“They talked about his dedication and hard work — that he came to them fully knowledgeable, professional, prepared and ready to work. That he was mature and respectful, and if he stayed he would have gone far. They said the place will never be the same again.”
“Leric’s transition is prompting many people to delve deep into spiritual matters, the possibility of life after death, what it’s like on the Otherside — all the things that people never like to take into consideration.”
This is all for now, .
It’s clear that Leric was a master teacher. Honored to have been in his classroom. Job well done.
We can’t take this moment nor our loved ones for granted. Of course, we all know this — the challenge is to remember it.
The challenge is to also remember why we are here, and to treasure each blessing we’ve been given.
Sending love to you and yours.
I’m on my way to Bermuda but will be thinking of you.
Let’s talk soon!
James
Author Meditations Across The King’s River
P.S. Still available for spiritual readings.
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