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Today's Ifa/Orisa Affirmation-Different Expression but Same Focus-gctid37838

Started by Yeye Olomitutu, Dec 04, 2009, 08:58 PM

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By Chief FAMA
Different Expressions but Same Focus

"Iba"; Standing on the shoulders of those who came before us";
"Founding fathers"; "A moment of silence."

We express our gratitude to those whose footsteps we are following when we use any of the above expressions. Also, with any of the expressions in our discourse, we are advancing the horizon of those who have paved the way for us to continue with a known task, program, or tradition. In addition, one of the expressions is in recognition of a life that could have otherwise continued but cut short and was sourly missed. Interestingly, we can relate to all the expressions because each of them affects us uniquely; they also overlap in context. For instance, the expression "Founding Fathers" is acknowledging the feat of those whose vision created our country, the United States of America, and made it possible for us to be in America where this expression is most unique and paramount. Paradoxically, the expression intertwines with "Iba."
When we say "Iba" or "Mo juba," we are either acknowledging the presence of spiritual energies or the spirits of fore-gone predecessors for the knowledge they bestowed upon us, weather the knowledge is that of Ifa or it is of any of the ancient technology (skills) that still sustains most people and most cultures today. The "Standing on the shoulders of giants" or of those who came before us, is an acknowledgment of the sacrifice of those who made our present achievement possible. Therefore, we should humbly acknowledge the ancestors, whose blood still flow in our veins even, as we go about our festive activities today. We should remember that these ancestors paved the way for the comfort we now enjoy. We should also remember the intense labor of those who gave up joy so we may enjoy the luxury we now have. Lastly, we should remember that we would love to be appreciated, remembered, and thanked by those who will continue from wherever we leave off when we, too, someday in the far future, become ancestors. Because "Thanksgiving" and "Iba" are relatives in some ways, (in the sense of those who received and those gave generously), we should say "Thank you" to the multitude unseen but felt positive energies that guide us everyday. Good luck, good morning, and happy "Thanksgiving, " gracious people.
Aboru aboye
Ire O !


Yeye Olomitutu Ọṣun Oṣogbo


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QuoteYeye Olomitutu;37838 wrote: By Chief FAMA
Different Expressions but Same Focus

"Iba"; Standing on the shoulders of those who came before us";
"Founding fathers"; "A moment of silence."

We express our gratitude to those whose footsteps we are following when we use any of the above expressions. Also, with any of the expressions in our discourse, we are advancing the horizon of those who have paved the way for us to continue with a known task, program, or tradition. In addition, one of the expressions is in recognition of a life that could have otherwise continued but cut short and was sourly missed. Interestingly, we can relate to all the expressions because each of them affects us uniquely; they also overlap in context. For instance, the expression "Founding Fathers" is acknowledging the feat of those whose vision created our country, the United States of America, and made it possible for us to be in America where this expression is most unique and paramount. Paradoxically, the expression intertwines with "Iba."
When we say "Iba" or "Mo juba," we are either acknowledging the presence of spiritual energies or the spirits of fore-gone predecessors for the knowledge they bestowed upon us, weather the knowledge is that of Ifa or it is of any of the ancient technology (skills) that still sustains most people and most cultures today. The "Standing on the shoulders of giants" or of those who came before us, is an acknowledgment of the sacrifice of those who made our present achievement possible. Therefore, we should humbly acknowledge the ancestors, whose blood still flow in our veins even, as we go about our festive activities today. We should remember that these ancestors paved the way for the comfort we now enjoy. We should also remember the intense labor of those who gave up joy so we may enjoy the luxury we now have. Lastly, we should remember that we would love to be appreciated, remembered, and thanked by those who will continue from wherever we leave off when we, too, someday in the far future, become ancestors. Because "Thanksgiving" and "Iba" are relatives in some ways, (in the sense of those who received and those gave generously), we should say "Thank you" to the multitude unseen but felt positive energies that guide us everyday. Good luck, good morning, and happy "Thanksgiving, " gracious people.
Aboru aboye
O ga o. Sebi won n dupe l'owo awon igara olosa ati apaniyan ti won da orile-ede amerikkka sile?
"Na wa o"
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