by James Weeks | Nov 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Mom made her journey home to the ancestors in September.
I’ll never forget that moment. I’ll never forget that smile, and I’ll never forget her love.
It happened early one Monday morning… I went to check on Mom before my morning walk; she wasn’t breathing. Her face was still warm, but she was was among the ancestors.
I’m in a good place. Because Mom is at peace, I’m at peace. Because Mom is free, I’m free.
Mom was a mentor and mother to many. Children were her first love. She worked as an early education teacher for many years. Once a teacher, always a teacher.
Even after she left earth, Mom has been busy teaching me profound things: lessons about patience, faith, vision, love. I witnessed miracles after Mom passed, blessings beyond imagination. Can’t tell you about the miracles right now, but what I can tell you with full confidence is this:
- Your ancestors have a vision for your life; trust it and trust them.
- Your ancestors have the resources you need and will assist you.
- Even when things don’t seem to be going your way, keep the faith.
- There is nothing to fear; you’re being guided and will be taken care of.
I bet you’re probably wondering why things have been so difficult for you if your ancestors and spirit guides really have your back? That’s a good question. The answer, from my experience, is that we all need to be tested in order to grow spiritually. Bob Marley said “the harder the battle, the sweeter the victory.”
Believe you’re on your way to living your best life. Dig deep; take action; have confidence. I’m happy Mom will be guiding me as an ancestor. Trust and believe powerful ancestors are guiding you too. Expect good things… Have to run, but I would love to hear from you. If you write, I’ll respond as soon as I can. Still available for spiritual readings if you need one, so let me know. All my love.
James
by James Weeks | Jan 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Open your doors…
…And keep those doors open…
That’s what my mentor, Dr. Afolabi Epega used to say. His Spirit follows me around everywhere I go, and that’s why I had to share some of his wisdom in my book,
Meditations Across The King’s River.
Some Spirits never leave you alone. LoL!
Baba Epega
The photo of Baba in this newsletter was taken when he was a very young man. Baba was a scientist as well as a fifth generation Ifa priest. He taught me the science and the art of Ifa divination.
And he died way too soon…
But his legacy and wisdom lives on. When Baba talks about keeping your doors open, he’s talking about relationships and friendships.
Pay close attention. His message applies to you — it applies to all of us.
Baba strongly felt we should not cling to people who want to leave us. “Never fight to stay in an unproductive relationship or friendship,” he said. If someone close to you wants to leave for any reason, by all means let her or him go. That’s right! Open your doors.
Here’s the thing.
By opening your doors, you make room for a new blessing, or a new relationship or friendship to enter your life. Blessings can’t enter a closed door.
Look! I know it’s not easy to let people go. But sometimes you have to, in order to grow. Like you, I’ve had to say goodbye to some folks. In many cases, I still love and miss them.
It’s painful at times, to be honest…
But then Baba’s words come back to me with clarity and warmth, and I realize that learning how to move on is one of the most important life lessons we all have to learn.
I would love to hear about your experiences in letting go…
So write me and I’ll be sure to write back as soon as time permits.
Until we talk again. All my love to you and your family!
James Weeks
Author Meditations Across The King’s River
by James Weeks | Dec 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Thank you for supporting the launch of my book Meditations Across The King’s River.
Since we launched the book last weekend, copies have been shipped to countries around the world.
I am grateful for your support of this popular book.
My elders in Africa are working spiritually to get this book in the hands of as many people as possible…
If you didn’t get a chance to order Meditations Across The King’s River yet, you can do so by visiting acrossthekingsriver.com.
Even if you only embrace a few of the spiritual or financial strategies in this book, 2019 can be a better year for you. This book has sixteen essays and powerful affirmations.
In the chapter, Nigeria: Escape and Immersion, I talk about my spiritual journey to Africa with my son, but I also talk about something we all struggle with — and that something is loss.
Loss is painful but it’s part of the human journey; it’s one of the most difficult spiritual lessons to learn. But we all have to learn it.
Loss can come in many ways: death of a loved one, a relationship or friendship, but there are other forms loss.
I can relate to your feelings of loss because I’ve experienced loss too…
But here’s what I’ve learned, Paulette. On a spiritual level, the lessons of loss challenge us to appreciate each moment, and to appreciate who’s still in our life, even though we may still miss those who are not.
Loss also teaches us that like nature, everything in life follows cycles and patterns.
When something ends, a new beginning is on the way, and it can be beautiful even though it’s difficult.
If you’re struggling with loss or anything else, feel free to send me an email…
I’ll respond as soon as I can. I’m slightly behind on emails, but I try to make it a point to respond to all emails I receive.
Again, here’s the link for more information about my book which can be purchased at Balboa Press.com, Amazon and Barnes and Nobles, acrossthekingsriver.com.
Until we speak again, have a safe and wonderful holiday season with your family.
All my love.
James Weeks
Author Meditations Across The King’s River
by James Weeks | Dec 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
We have your back…
I’m getting ready to launch my book, Meditations Across The Kings River, in another week or less, and I wanted to let you know I’m grateful you are in my life.
Here’s the truth…
None of us can make it alone. We all need each other, more than we might want to admit at times.
As I share my spiritual journey in my book, I also share strategies to help you on your goals of wellness in 2019: spiritual wellness, emotional wellness, and financial wellness.
Like I said, we have your back…
Plus, every week, I’ll be sharing additional insights that I didn’t have time or space to include in the book. If you implement some of these strategies, you’ll be rocking and rolling in 2019.
The cover of my book was designed by one of the great artists of our times. His name is Mark “Feijao” Milligan.
Feijao grew up across the street from me on the island of St. Croix, but we only met a few years ago because he’s younger than I am.
The cover of my book has great spiritual significance. The golden halos around the heads of the children and the elder indicate these are visitors from the Other World, yet they are also from this world.
I’m also from another world, and so are you. We are all spirits on a mission, and we can and should learn from each other.
The elder is also significant. He has to guide and protect these explorers to make sure they get where they are going. He can’t afford to let them drift off course.
Someone you can’t see is guiding and protecting you. His/her job isn’t necessarily to give you what you want. An elder, or the ancestors, look at the big picture of your life — they need to make sure you stay on track and in alignment with your mission.
If you look back at your life a few years from now, it will become clear to you why certain things happened the way it did. You’ll even figure out why some people had to leave and why some people had to come into your life.
Your spirit guides have High Intelligence, and are experts in their field.
There’s a beautiful plan for you. Don’t get discouraged. You are in good hands. Be confident. Straighten your back. Keep your head up at all times.
I have to run because I am finalizing things for the book launch next week. I know you’ll love Meditations Across The King’s River.
James Weeks
Producer, Across The King’s River
by James Weeks | Dec 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Your season will come…
I speak to you from my heart — not from things I’ve read in a book, but from things I’ve experienced — blood, sweat, tears and faith.
You see, back in 2003 when I was being initiated into the Ifa spiritual tradition — my spiritual godfather, Aseda — the elder in this picture, told me I would write a book one day.
Well, 2003 was 15 years ago. To most people, 15 years is a long time, but to the Spirit world, 15 years is no time at all — it’s not even the blink of an eye.
As you know, my book Meditations Across The King’s River will be published in December. I’m excited about the book and all the spiritual lessons and affirmations I’ll be sharing with you.
In order for me to write a powerful book, I had to have certain experiences. Most of these experiences did not happen overnight. They happened over a long period of time. Spiritual growth is not a race.
Time worked in my favor.
And guess what? I believe time can work in your favor too.
Our society sends us a dangerous message 24/7. It makes us think that everything we aspire to achieve should happen right away, and if it doesn’t happen right away, then something must be wrong with our vision or with us.
Well, that’s a lie, and you shouldn’t fall for it…
Your season will come when it’s meant to come. Just like you can’t plant tomatoes in the winter and expect them to grow in the snow, every vision Spirit gives us must bloom in the right season.
It’s spiritual law, my friend, not man’s law…
Every house needs a strong foundation. Every vision needs a strong foundation too. Your ancestors are trying to lay a strong foundation for you.
And they will also ensure you have all the experience you need. It’s a process — not an overnight job.
Our challenge is to step back and look at our lives from a larger perspective — God’s perspective. Trust the process; continue to have faith despite all the challenges you’ve been facing.
Enjoy the journey and see where it leads.
Until next time. Talk soon!
James Weeks
Producer, Across The King’s River
