Everything that happens to us or around us isn’t a sign.
Something might not be going your way right now, but is that a sign you’re on the wrong path?
Many spiritual advisors will say YES.
And that’s where I disagree. It might not be a sign at all.
If anything, maybe it’s a sign you shouldn’t give up and you need to keep going.
Maybe it’s a sign you need to dig deeper into your soul and remember why you got started in the first place.
This is how I see it.
Not too long ago I was invited to be a guest on a podcast. It never happened because I had problems twice when I tried to connect with the host for the live event.
He took it as a SIGN the interview isn’t meant to happen right now. He has not made plans to reschedule. Almost two months have passed.
REALLY?
I was disappointed. I was looking forward to sharing my insights with his audience.
So many of us give up too easily.
I often hear things like: “If I was meant to have a business, I wouldn’t be struggling so much.”
OR, “If I was really meant to be in a relationship, why am I not in relationship? OR, why do I find relationships so challenging, if I am meant to be in a relationship?”
OR, “If I’m really following my purpose, why is it so difficult?”
I don’t know what you’re going through right now.
But I do know now is not the time to abandon your dreams. I also know adversity can help us evolve spiritually even things are difficult.
I’m with you in Spirit. It’s not too late for you to find more success, or more love, or better health, or stronger finances in 2024.
Have faith things can improve, then do everything in your power to move your life forward.
Respond to this newsletter, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Until then, may the Spirits of the ancestors, guide, bless, and protect you always.
All my love.
James:
P.S. The second edition of my best-selling book, Meditations Across the King’s River, is available at the links below:
But take a moment to be still. Not just today, but every day.
That’s when the answers you need are most likely to come to you.
That’s what my friend Cheree Hill shared during our FB Live a while ago.
You can listen to a short clip of our talk here.
She’s on a life-long journey of healing.
Cheree is the owner of YESS, a wellness center in San Leandro, California that offers a variety of services including weight and pain management, body sculpting and more.
Her journey into entrepreneurship began when she lost weight and wanted to help others do the same.
Along the way she has become very clear about what her gifts are and how to serve others.
What Cheree says about stillness is important. We can all benefit from this simple wisdom.
The pressures of life often make it difficult for us to hear our inner voice and what our soul needs.
Spirit wants us to thrive, not merely survive.
I hope stillness works for you.
Would love to hear how you’ve been, what you’re going through and what’s working for you.
I had a great talk with my friend, Iya Omitosin recently.
She’s a healer, an accomplished businesswoman, and a leading Iyanifa, or high priestess in the Yoruba spiritual tradition.
I love her because she’s down to earth, and loves helping people. One of the nuggets she shares in our talk is the importance of saying no.
Iya Omitosin is sharing this wisdom because she used to be a people pleaser. She was so determined to make others happy, that she ended up making herself sick. She developed fibroids.
Don’t let this happen to you! Learn to say no!
Learning to say no isn’t the only thing we discussed. We also shared tips for connecting to nature and our ancestors.
I’m proud of Iya Omitosin’s journey. We first met around 2015. In addition to offering spiritual readings and reiki sessions, she’s one of the founders of Gathering Roots, a 78-acre retreat and wellness center in Auburn, Washington that promotes wellness, traditional healing, spirituality, sustainable land stewardship and food sovereignty.”
Special thanks to Iya Omitosin for sharing her love and wisdom with us.
Blessings
James Weeks
Meditations Across The King’s River: African-inspired Wisdom For Life’s Journey
“Life is happening right now — in real time” says coach, Jewel Love. Take advantage of what today has to offer. Don’t waste this moment — make it happen.
I spoke to Jewel recently on FB Live.
We discussed many things: healing, the importance of maintaining a daily spiritual practice, and not being afraid to ask for help when you really need it.
And travel — which is so important to the soul, says Jewel.
You don’t have to travel internationally, he points out. Even travelling locally can help keep your mind and spirit fresh, says Jewel. Try visiting a new museum, take a different route on your way home; the opportunities to experience something new are endless.
I especially loved what Jewel says about living life now.
“It’s lifestyle and a choice,” says Jewel. “And it’s possible for all of us.”
Of course, mystics and philosophers have been talking about living life today for centuries.
But what makes Jewel’s message so compelling is the fact that he actually tries to live this way. Because he’s self-employed and can work remotely, he’s been traveling and living in different Latin American countries for the past two years.
Jewel wasn’t always traveling the world on the scale he is now.
I remember sitting in his tiny apartment in Oakland several years ago, sharing a meal and our visions for the future.
At the time, Jewel was still training as a therapist, and I was working on my book, Meditations Across the King’s River: African-inspired Wisdom for Life’s Journey. We’ve both come a long way since those days.
You can go far too. Don’t give up on your visions for the future.
As you reflect on living your best life, think about what this means for you. What do you need to start doing? What do you need to stop doing? What support you need to maximize 2023?
This is all for now.
I would love to hear your thoughts. I will respond once I hear from you. Here’s the link to my talk with Jewel once again, Live Your Best Life. Check it out!
We spoke of many things — the spiritual experiences in the Caribbean that inspired me to write my book, the forces that led me into the Ifa spiritual tradition, why I decided to include chapters on technology and finance in Meditations Across The King’s River.
Jeanette, who lives in Southern California, shared why the book touched her deeply: “I felt like I was with you in Guadeloupe. I felt I was with you in Jamaica. I felt I was with you and your son in Nigeria. It felt like part of my own healing journey.”
“It was the first book I read cover to cover during the stay at home order. For me, it was a way to release the pent up anxiety, the pressure, and the concern that has been growing since covid 19.”
…Jeanette also shared one of her favorite affirmations from the book:
“When the story of your life is told, let it be said that you went after your dreams. That you had vision and could see what others could not see. That you had courage and did what others did not do. That you had faith and persevered to the end.”
My time with Jeanete went by so quickly. I didn’t have time to say everything I was hoping to say.
But now that Jeanette has inspired me, I’ll be doing more intimate Zoom calls with readers and scholars, and I’ll be doing my first FB live event soon as well.
If my work has impacted you in some way, and you want to talk to me about it, let’s make it happen.
I know you have wisdom that others can benefit from too.
You can’t stop now, , and neither can I.
The world needs your gift, your vision, your presence. There’s so much at stake, and you can make a difference.
2021 is right around the corner…
Don’t walk in fear. Tap into what inspires you and focus on that.
So many things are still possible for you.
Let me know what you’ve been up to, and I will write you back ASAP.
Talk soon,
James Weeks
P.S. Still available for spiritual readings.
P.S.S. Meditations Across The King’s River is available at the link below:
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