Prayer is a common part of practicing African traditional religions. However, it may appear complicated to some who transition into this spiritual practice after leaving an Abrahamic or other religious systems. Though the basis or concept of prayer in African Traditional Religion (ATR) is the same as with other religious systems, some elements can look … Continue reading Prayer in African Traditional Religions
I was raised in an African African family, so I was not aware of the spiritual beliefs and practices that were part of my cultural heritage. It wasn't until I started to explore African traditional religions (ATR) more deeply that I truly began to wake up to my calling. Learning about African spirituality has had … Continue reading How African Spirituality Changed My Life
ATR is trending, and like anything else, it is attracting its share of unscrupulous people as it grows in popularity. Sadly most of the schemes are carried out by illegitimate individuals who have nothing to do with the practices they claim to be experts in. But even beyond this, legitimate priests and priestesses likewise perpetuate … Continue reading Avoiding African Spirituality Scams and Schemes
In this episode, I discuss my personal journey into African spirituality through Haitian Vodou and the Ifa Religion. I talk about what interested me in these practices and where I am now in my journey. So grab a cup of tea and join me as I give you the long-winded version of my journey into … Continue reading My Journey into the Ifa Religion and Voodoo
When newcomers start an African spiritual practice, they often have certain expectations. These expectations are often formed by pop culture and the media. As such, new devotees often make critical mistakes when they begin practicing African spirituality. In this episode, I explore several of these mistakes so others can avoid them. So join me as … Continue reading Mistakes New Devotees Make When Practicing African Spirituality
In this episode, I interviewed new devotee Auro Alamar about his journey into African spirituality. Auro shares many aspects of his journey as he talks about what interested him in this pathway. He likewise talks about the ups and downs he has experienced as he journeys into ATR. Finally, he shares tidbits of wisdom with … Continue reading My Journey into African Spirituality with Auro Alamar
Are you aware that African spirituality beliefs are the original contributions to modern-day spirituality? They are a living example of the inseparable nature of the spiritual and physical worlds. A feature of African spirituality is that humans are holistic beings, meaning that we see spirituality and everyday life as one and the same. It is … Continue reading African Spirituality Beliefs
In this interview I discussed what African spirituality is during the Making Miracles Summit with Adrien Blackwell. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEYEPejOxoI&list=UULFTMhTtG_Po07uHx2UB8xruA