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What I learned from a Fortune Cookie

Posted by Funlayo on Saturday, March 9, 2013, In : Inspiration 



Alaafia family! I must say that the first quarter of 2013 has been phenomenal for me and I pray that your year is also beginning in a wonderful way. I would like to take a moment to thank the the fantastic group who participated in our Spiritual Journey to Peru in January -- they truly embodied the power of positivity. Soon, I’ll be revamping the website to include a travel section and I’ll look forward to seeing some of you on future trips. Speaking of which, if you’re interested in ...

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Odu Reflection: You’re Not Waiting in Vain

Posted by Funlayo on Friday, August 31, 2012, In : Reflection 
 

Alaafia from Gainesville, family! The sands of summer have slowly slipped through our fingers and the time has come to get back to the grind. Time flies when you’re having fun, eh? I’m blessed to be spending the semester down in the sunshine state as a visiting student at the University of Florida’s Center for African Studies. The welcome and the weather have both been quite warm and I’ve hit the ground running: studying Yoruba, writing, and reading for my upcoming comprehensive e...

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Jump in!

Posted by Funlayo on Monday, July 16, 2012, In : Inspiration 


Se alaafia ni, family? I pray that all is well and that you are immensely enjoying the bright sunshine and warm temperatures of summer. I have been having great times with my family and friends and am looking forward to a fantastic weekend – there’s still time for you to register and join me in the beautiful Pocono mountains. Also, if you’re in New York City, treat yourself to this fabulous event on Wednesday evening being hosted by my friends at WURArts and other great organizatio...


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Don't Look Back in Anger

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


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E kurole o! (Good evening!) I pray you’re all doing exceptionally well and that those of you who may have traveled to visit family this past weekend enjoyed yourselves and had smooth, safe travels. Did you get my email message on Thursday? If not, be sure to join Ase Ire's newly improved mailing list to make sure you don't miss any of my special messages and posts.
 
This week I was reflecting on some of the various people who have passed through my ...


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Do the DO, Leave the don't

Posted by 'Funlayo on Friday, November 4, 2011, In : Inspiration 


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Se alaafia ni, family? I pray this message finds you each well and bright. Things are busy in a wonderful way on my end. I’m working on a few special projects that I’m really excited about, and I’m looking forward to sharing them with you in upcoming posts. In the meantime, do save the date for a special symposium I’ll be hosting next April. It seems like a ways away but it’ll be here before we know it.

Remember this post where I t...


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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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(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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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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Odu Reflection: When Helter Isn't Skelter

Posted by 'Funlayo on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, In : Reflection 

Ever feel like life is spinning out of control? At one moment or another, I think we all have and it’s not a good feeling. But sometimes, we need that spin out, that commotion, that… raw energy to take us out of our comfort zone, to make us take a good look at our current situation and to help us muster the courage to make necessary changes.  

Recently, the odù Ifá Ogunda Otura was revealed during a divination session at which I was present. My mentor explained that this odù is k...


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A Whole New World

Posted by 'Funlayo on Thursday, July 22, 2010, In : Inspiration 

Blessed greetings! I've been getting a lot of mail from readers lately and I must say E SE PUPO (THANK YOU VERY MUCH) for your support and for reaching out! Ase Ire is all about good feelings and knowledge so nothing makes me happier than to hear that my words have inspired someone or taught him or her something.

One of the letters I got recently was from a reader who is a Iyawo, or a new initiate into the Ifá-Òrìsà tradition. The period following initiation -- or any major life change...


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Quote for the Day: Overcoming

Posted by 'Funlayo on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, In : Inspiration 



"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it."

I came across this quote by Helen Keller today and it struck me – hard. I woke up not feeling 100% well physically, but I decided that I was going to push through and accomplish the things that I had set to accomplish for the day. Now, my little sore throat and headache was nothing in comparison to the physical hardships faced by Keller and others, but it was a small sampling of my own power and drive to ov...


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