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
Religious abandonment is a common scenario among many religious adherents worldwide. These reasons range from religious persecution, lack of understanding, and misalignment. When it comes to African traditional religions (ATR) many of these same reasons hold true. So, if you are curious about some of the specific reasons why people leave ATR, join me in … Continue reading Reasons People Leave African Spirituality
In this live Wisdom talk, I discuss why you should never practice Vodou. If you are interested in experimenting with this religion, you must listen to this episode. Throughout this live podcast, Vodou practitioner Ritchy Thermidor and I discuss why newcomers should be wary of this spiritual practice. Some of the reasons may not be … Continue reading Reasons to Never Practice Vodou
Prosperity and religion tend to have a complicated and oftentimes contradictory relationship. Wealth is a touchy subject for many religious adherents. However, African traditional religions tend to embrace the notion of prosperity in many respects. In this episode, I discuss prosperity from the perspective of African spiritual systems. So, join me to learn more about … Continue reading African Spirituality Teachings on Prosperity
Slavery is based on an inferiority mindset, not physical attributes. African spirituality is a way of life that is based on the idea that the mind and body are one. African spirituality can liberate the mind from slavery by teaching people to love themselves and their culture. It is a way of life that can … Continue reading African Spirituality and Black Liberation