Standing at the Crossroads

Posted by 'Funlayo on Sunday, May 8, 2011 In : Reflection 


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Happy Weekend fam! I hope you’re all doing well today and getting things accomplished. Whatever it may be – large, small, or in between – it feels good to achieve goals and check things off the “to do” list. I’m finishing out my first year of grad school (wait… it’s been a year already? Wow!) and preparing to move into a new place so there’s lots on my list, but, thankfully, it’s all coming along.

I was recently talking to ...


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'Funlayo Says...: How Do I Explain the Gele (head wrap)?

Posted by 'Funlayo on Sunday, April 17, 2011 In : Funlayo Says... 


Do you have questions about your spiritual journey, staying positive or other issues? Send them to Funlayo@AseIre.com or use the contact form. All inquires are confidential and you could see your question answered here on the site!

Seeking to Exaplain says...

Within the Yoruba-Ifa Orisha community, I have no problem discussing the purpose(s) behind wearing head ties, or covering the head. I am one to cover all the time as I grow older in the tradition. However, I often feel that I do not ade...


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Pamper Yourself with... Carol's Daughter Roses & Honey Collection

Posted by 'Funlayo on Sunday, April 3, 2011 In : Pamper Yourself 


'Funlayo with her soul sista Kyrah (right) and Carol's Daughter Founder Lisa Price (center)
 
Happy Sunday all! I just realized that it’s been WAY too long since I did a Pamper Yourself post! But don’t worry, I definitely haven’t stopped pampering myself – and I hope you haven’t either. I had the pleasure of meeting Lisa Price, the creator of Carol’s Daughter, last weekend at a wonderful birthday celebration for the Association of Black Harvard Women (note: if you’re a Black w...


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'Funlayo Says...: What's in a Name?

Posted by 'Funlayo on Thursday, March 24, 2011 In : Funlayo Says... 


Today Ase Ire introduces our advice column Funlayo Says... Do you have questions about your spiritual journey, staying positive or other issues? Send them to Funlayo@AseIre.com or use the contact form.
All inquires are confidential and you could see your question answered here on the site!


New Name? says...
I received a Yoruba name upon my beginning on this portion of my spiritual path and lately I have been pondering  the possibility of changing my "government" name to my Yoruba name. I l...


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(Wo)Man in the Mirror

Posted by 'Funlayo on Sunday, February 27, 2011 In : Reflection 


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Se daadaa ni? (Is all well with you?) I pray that you all have peace & good feelings swirling within and around you as we move from the weekend into another week. Anyone who is close to me knows of my love for Michael Jackson’s (iba e) music. Whatever earthly frailties he may have exhibited, his music spoke volumes on so many themes: love, peace, understanding and of course, getting down and having a good time!

"Man in the Mirror" from Michael’s ...


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Spotlight! on Chinhee & Sunhee Park

Posted by 'Funlayo on Monday, February 7, 2011 In : Spotlight 


I'm thrilled to spotlight! not one, but two great ladies today! Chinhee and Sunhee Park are twins who are both psychic mediums and, over the past several years, they have been using their  gift to help others as they seek to fulfill their mission to "heal one soul at a time." I've actually known the twins since I was about 16 years old and though time and circumstance had separated us for many years, it's incredibly exciting to see that we're on similar paths giving of ourselves and helpi...


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New Year, Same You!

Posted by 'Funlayo on Sunday, January 2, 2011 In : Inspiration 


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Happy 2011! I pray that you were able to ring it in doing something fun! I took a wonderful white bath, said my prayers and then spent the rest of the night drinking hot cocoa, eating homemade biscuits with tupelo honey butter and laughing like crazy with my oldest brother. It was a relaxed yet fun-filled evening just like I wanted. Laughter is a great way to start – or finish! – just about anything.

I have to admit, although the celebratio...


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Taking the "Hi" Road

Posted by 'Funlayo on Monday, November 29, 2010 In : Inspiration 
 

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I had a wonderful time laughing and, of course, eating with my loved ones last week! I pray that those of you who chose to commune with those close to you had a fantastic time. There is never a wrong time to gather together and express gratitude for each other and for all the blessings we have each been afforded.

Whenever I go home to New York and then come back to the Boston/Cambridge area, I'm struck by the difference in people's attitude...


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Join Me in Harlem on December 19th!

Posted by 'Funlayo on Monday, November 22, 2010 In : Events 

Happy Monday! I pray you've all been doing exceptionally well. I know that calendars fill up fast around the holidays, so I'd like to invite those of you in New York and surrounding areas to save the date for this fantastic event co-sponsored by ZEYBRAH and the Orisa Community Development Corporation -- two organizations working for positive change and community empowerment. There will be drumming, dancing, an African marketplace and more -- all FREE! The event will also feature a keynote a...

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The Art of Self-Soothing in 3 Steps

Posted by 'Funlayo on Thursday, October 21, 2010 In : Inspiration 

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I’m allllll about positivity. I’m also about keeping it real so I’m going to let you all in all a little secret – it’s not always rose petals and sunshine over here! *laugh* Life is life and we all have our moments when frustration, anxiety, anger and other completely natural emotions rear their heads. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with experiencing or expressing our emotions – we’d be less than human if we didn’t – but...

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