Awo Ifa World Perspective: Beautiful Waters: Reflections of the Water Mothers, Their Forms, Symbols and Messages by Omileye E Achikeobi

Monday, March 2, 2015

Beautiful Waters: Reflections of the Water Mothers, Their Forms, Symbols and Messages by Omileye E Achikeobi - Lewis

Imagine if water could speak what would it tell us? In a real life five year journey one woman, Omileye Achikeobi-Lewis, travels the world waterways because of a series of dreams and is led on a deeper and deeper path of personal self-discovery and an unexpected find of hidden secrets buried deep within the symbols of the rivers as Mother Goddesses. As she feverishly deciphers the symbols, Omileye discovers that water and her river cultures hold something we all desire – the answers to a new earth. One where compassion, oneness, and balance reign.

"What a magnificent and inspirational piece of work. Very evocative."
- Linda Tucker, Author of Mystery of the White Lions

"Not only does this work expose our world sisterhood/ brotherhood kinships, it deepens our connections with the Mother, strengthens us in the unity of spirit and in continuing our collective healing,"
- Judith Peak, BSW, ADS

"Omileye's writing dramatically opens one's eyes to the devastation that is occurring worldwide in regard to water on our planet, and she also offers up hope for a way of seeing that is already changing the nature of that course. This work is a work of passion; it ignites a journey of awakening through water - her symbols, stories and messages. It is a journey of intrigue to be savored slowly."

- Teresa Klein, Writer/Photographer and Ceremony Celebrant

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Omileye Achikeobi-Lewis was born in the UK, to Jamaican and Trinidadian parents. She returned to islands on holidays throughout growing up to stay in touch with her cultural heritage. She studied at SOAS, London University and Ayurvedic and Holistic Medicine at Middlesex University. For twenty years she has taught alternative health and wellness across the globe. Her first book "A Journey Through Breath" and the workshops by the same name for women won her a Prince's Trust Award. In 2009 she won the NanoWrimMo Write a Novel in Forty Days competition with "Goddess Song". Omileye has been featured in many publications including: Sunday Time's Style Magazine, Charlotte Observer, Lancaster News, Pregnancy and Newborn, Woman Today, Natural Awakenings, amongst others. Omileye's earlier works can be found under her pre-marriage name is Ezolaagbo (now her middle name) Joseph-Achikeobi. Omileye has spent the last seven years traveling around the world raising awareness about the ailing state of our Waterways and Earth, as she shares ancient wisdom of balance. She is the founder of the renowned Humanity4Water Awards, WaterSongline network, and one of the founding members of UNICEF's Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA). Her environmental work has been recognized by the United Nation whom invited her to take part in their international water debate, attend the UN Head quarters for the launch of UNICEF's Global Interfaith Alliance (GIWA) and to announce the fifth year awardees of the Humanity4Water Awards. Omileye is currently studying a Masters in counseling at Winthrop University.

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ORIKI

Oriki is the praise poetry and invocations of the Yoruba people. It is expressed through chanting or singing and is used by Ifa/Orisha initiates as words of power in ritual and ceremony.

Awo Fa'lokun Fatunmbi has compiled over 140 Oriki in this comprehensive volume.. It promises to be an invaluable resource for Ifa Orisha practitioners in ritual, meditation, and general learning about the sacred tradition of Ifa. It is complete with Oriki in English as well as Yoruba with grammatical emphasis marks to ensure proper pronunciation of the Yoruba language.

Included are Oriki for the following: Egun, Esu, Osoosi, Ogun, Obatala, Olokun, Yemoja, Aganju, Oya, Sango, Ibeji, Osun, Oko, Osanyin, Nana Baruku, Orunmila, Odu, Ela, and much more!

EBORA

Awo Falokun Fatunmbi presents in Ebora a revealing account and understanding for the first time of Africa's metaphysical aspect of Odu Ifa releasing the connection of Spiritual Warriors within our lives. A dupe Awo Ogun.

- Ifasina O. Agbede

In this book, Awo Falokun Fatunmbi continues to make lasting contributions to our understanding of the Yoruba cosmos. In Ebora, Awo Falokun provides an in depth explanation of the often misunderstood topic of Spiritual Warriors in Ifa. Set to the rhythm of the universal hero’s journey, baba takes us on a voyage into the Yoruba spiritual world. This book also provides instruction on how to embark on the journey to self-transformation with the help and guidance of the Yoruba Spiritual Warriors.

- Awo Fategbe Fatunmbi

IBA'SE ORISA: Ifa Proverbs, Folktales, Sacred History And Prayer

The Oral tradition has been maintained since time immemorial. In this age of science and technology, they are now being preserved for posterity. Iba Se is an invaluable resource for Proverbs and Folktales in the Ifa Orisa Tradition. It delves further into their spiritual meaning and its significance in the wider world. It is a great starting point for a beginner in the tradition sharing the dynamics for spiritual growth, concept of self and the Ori, divination principles and the overall Ifa world view. Awo Falokun begins to unravel the sacred history and the concept relating to the Immortals to bring the reader a full appreciation for the path of Ifa.

EGUN: The Ifa Concept of Ancestor Reverence

One of the first steps in our spiritual journey is the relationship with Egun. We setup an ancestor alter and faithfully make offerings and discuss our daily happenings, wishes, needs, and dreams. All too often through lack of knowledge from our elders, neglect or lack of communication the door to ancestor communication stays shut. Not because of anything we have done, but what we have not done.

We need to open the door into that previously forbidden realm. Know and trust, without fear, a communication with our ancestors... not just a one way monologue, but that two way dialogue, that lets you have a vehicle for knowledge, healing, and informed advice from our long forgotten ancestors.

Baba Falokun provides the tools necessary to kick that door open; by using Oriki we can open a door to a level of communication not previously available.

As we follow the guide and chant the Oriki for the ancestors to mount the medium, we begin to hear the voices of the past repeating the words with you. Welcome them, the words are thousands of years old and still used today.

This is a tool that opens the portals of another dimension. Use them, our ancestors walk with us; don’t lose the opportunity to receive a communication. These are a must for anyone doing or wishing to communicate with the other side.

The Iya Ile (Mother Earth) Project

Monday, March 2, 2015

Beautiful Waters: Reflections of the Water Mothers, Their Forms, Symbols and Messages by Omileye E Achikeobi - Lewis

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