Our Ancestors Hear & See Us: The Role of African Deities and Spirits, Dreams.
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- In this interview, I chat about African spirituality with renowned astrologer Mildred Awino. She adds her voice to the African deities and spirits, revealing how these powerful forces shape our lives, guide our destinies, and connect us to generations past.
Get ready to explore:
The Ancestral Tapestry: Mildred explains how our ancestors are not simply distant memories but living energies that influence our lives. Learn how to connect with them, access their wisdom, and receive guidance from their powerful presence.
The Power of African Deities: Discover the unique qualities and energies of key African deities, and understand how their influence can empower you on your personal journey. From the fierce strength of Ogun to the nurturing energy of Oshun, these powerful beings hold the keys to unlocking your potential.
Reclaiming Your Spiritual Heritage: Mildred emphasizes the importance of honoring your ancestral lineage and reclaiming the rich spiritual traditions passed down through generations. She shares practical ways to connect with your heritage, awaken your inner wisdom, and tap into the strength of your ancestors.
This interview is a powerful exploration of African spirituality and its relevance to your life today. Whether you are curious about your heritage, seeking guidance, or simply interested in understanding the unseen forces that shape our lives, this is a must-watch.
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We are not even worshipping them, but we honor them and we show respect and grattitude for opening the way as they came before us.
We only worship The Creator ❤
When we do our rituals we always aknowledge God as the Grand Master and Creator, The Most High and we appreciate our ancestors by our side.
It's always good to give props where props are due, even if they've been chilling in the afterlife for a while. But seriously, I love how you phrased that about the Creator and the ancestors.
Absolutely 💯 what I said and stated
When we were taught to respect our elders it wasnt only until they died
Worshipping our ancestors is a misconception but rather we have to reverence them because they still live through us.
Perfectly said.
Reverence, honor, not worship. Anyone asking for worship is pimping.
Both are correct as both are one in the same it’s just cuz we see worship and we think of religion but the actual definition of worship is “the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.”
In the spiritual plane, we are all equal. No worship is needed. Honor, acknowledgement is important.
Jealous God, Reverence or Not
I was raise in a Christian family mostly by my grandmother. But as i grow up attending the church I became very naughty as a server. One day at age 12 I told my grandmother I don't want to go church anymore. I opted to check the pots but also gamble with dices. funnily i grew up to love doing cultural sacrifices to my ancestors. I became a musician and now I'm happily living in Europe. Every year or so I go back to South Africa and do traditional or cultural ceremonies for my ancestors. I don't pray to any God but things are working for me!!! I do dream spiritual guiding dreams from my Ancestors!!! Thanks.
Till the end let it be so...
And it only the beginning
Thanks for sharing your story! It's amazing how we connect with different spiritual practices as we grow. While my background is different, I totally get the feeling of honoring your ancestors. What kind of ceremonies do you perform in South Africa?
Wow, what a transformation! It's great that you found a path that works for you, even if it's different from how you were raised. Ancestral connection is a powerful thing - have you ever felt any conflict between your past and present beliefs?
Christianity comes from Ethiopia
I am named after my father's aunty, apparently when I was born, I cried for days, day and night, until my grandmother dreamt of her late cousin, who said she was me that had come back. As she was barren and was the one who raised my father and his brother, because my grandmother had gone to the city to work as a maid, to raise school fees for her sons. As soon as my grandmother came to visit me and called me her Cousin's name, I stopped crying straight away! I always acknowledge my ancestors, every Sunday I put out food and drinks for them on my alter when we have our Sunday lunch.
Wow that’s amazing
This is amazing. My 9 years girl named after my grandma git a condition which to date is not clear. Twitching and like getting attack. We rushed her to the best hospital in Nairobi and was given a specialist pediatric and we were being told her electrolytes were not matching. This went in for a week. Within that week, when I was sharing with my dad in her progress, he told me to change the name. Then, my SIL called and told us, a Christian friend has told her that her niece name must be changed. What a coincidence. I told my partner to sleep about the issue as well as me. When we woke up, we came with the same name: Queen Esther of the bible. She was discharged, put on 'phenobab' tables for six months but I got tired after 2nd month and stopped. She is okay to date. The person that we named her, us now named after her baby sister following an incident and she is so fine. We need to treasure our ancestors
Wow, that's an incredible story! It sounds like your name carries a lot of weight and meaning. Do you feel a connection to your great-aunt in any other way besides the story? Also, I love the tradition of acknowledging your ancestors - that's so beautiful!
Magnificent testimony!
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Marvelous share.🙌🏾💥♥️
Thank you I have a similar story ..
My grandmother predicted my birth , gender and personality.💫🔥
We Melianated folk are an amazing people.💎
So proud of our beloved Ancestors.
Are spiritual gifts are strong.
Appreciate your beautiful share.
Be well and prosperous.
Ashe’
She's an enormous intellect. And beautiful as well. Enjoyed this immensely.
Couldn't agree more! What was your favorite part about [Name of person in video]'s insights?
We ARE our ancestors; how can we be anything else? We're always looking for something external to worship and reverence, yet we show so little reverence for others, especially those who look like us today. THESE ARE OUR ANCESTORS! You are infinite beings worshipping past physical manifestations of yourselves yet have forgotten your divinity. Then we create labels and terms like "African Spirituality" "Native American Spirituality" or "Viking Spirituality" as if everyone really has their own personal God. I can assure you there is ONLY One. Spirituality doesn't need an adjective to describe it as it can only be described as the antithesis to physicality. The rituals we use are products of culture, no matter what we may believe. WE ARE THE ENERGETIC BEINGS THAT GIVE THESE RITUALS THEIR POWER. The universal laws STILL work the same regardless of the religious belief, but there's a much healthier and easier way to interact and manipulate the field. Religion/Rituals are like manipulating the world from with a prison cell vs creating our own reality as a free and powerful beings.
We MUST snap out of this worship phase, for the longer we worship the longer we remain in servitude. If we're going to worship anyone, let us worship one another.
Are you listening to yourself, do you know what worship means?
Worship is to belittle yourself in front of a deity (god or whatsoever) . Are you trying to say we belittle ourselves to humans
Brilliantly said. Thank you for sharing this. Agree 100%.
On the ancestor worship point, it's true there's a spectrum. Some cultures might focus more on reverence for past figures, while others emphasize a more present connection to the divine. But maybe it's all part of the same tapestry, you know? Learning from those who came before us can inspire us to be better versions of ourselves, which is a pretty divine goal, wouldn't you say?
As for the "One God" vs. many paths idea, that's a debate that's been going on for millennia! There's beauty in the diversity of spiritual expression, even if there's a unifying truth underneath it all. What do you think? Is there room for both personal interpretations and a universal force?
Definitely agree with you about moving beyond worship and into co-creation. Maybe that's the ultimate goal - to tap into our own power and work with the universe, not just plead with it.
Overall, this is a conversation worth having! Let's keep exploring these ideas together. Who knows, maybe by appreciating both our ancestors and our own potential, we can truly step into that powerful, free state you mentioned.
Very layered and complex issues and truths with many many cons we don't often speak of. Certain things open more doors than you'd intend, and through those doors shape-shifting entities that can morph into what they want you to believe they are, are there. I salute and honour those that came before me, but, one must be so delicate and careful when operating in the ancestral realms. Some things seem appealing because they resonate with the spiritual or African aspects of us, but when you dig deeper... they aren't the thing we believe we are co-signing on. The most untained force is the Supreme One, look towards the Most High. I'm glad the Bible was mentioned many time. The Bible is a deeply African text and reclaiming it and all the allegories obtained is a key to deeper understanding the confines of ancestral worship. Much love ✌🏾🌻
Christianity destroyed Africans' beliefs and traditions. Good conversation.
That's a very interesting point you raise. The arrival of Christianity did have a big impact on African cultures and traditions.
True. It has destroyed several cultures, and forcefully implemented their belief. No tradition is wrong. Arguing that only ONE kind is religion/ belief system is compete ignorance.
I respect you and your mother land.
Love from
India
@@dr.ramakrishna5516 colonization and Christianity destroyed the way people lived
I don't get it...maybe you should be conversing in Swahili ...and dressing in an african attire ...it's that simple... Christianity didn't destroy anything ... it revealed the truth
Blessings to you both!!!! Glad more and more Africans are returning to the spiritual traditions of their ancestors. Frankly West Africans and South Africans have retained much of their indigenous spiritual traditions because pre-colonial African institutions are still intact and undergoing a revival. Looking forward to learning more about East African spiritual traditions and their similarities to Ixangoma, Voodoun, Ifa, Akom et al.
Blessings to you too! We definitely feel called to share more about East African traditions. You're right, there are fascinating connections between Ixangoma, Voodoun, Ifa, and Akom. In fact the veneration of ancestors is a strong thread across many of these traditions.
The ancestors are above the orishas. Before any Trisha ceremony can begin the ancestors have to be honored first. Nothing can move forward if if ancestors do not agree with it. They are closer to us than orishas because we carry their blood.
Haibo Orishas are god and Goddesses (AMAKHOSI), so AMATHONGO reports to Gods and goddesses. Our ancestors reports to AMATHONGO.
@@busisiwemangethe6290 Are you aware of the fact that there's no such word in the Yoruba language as "gods"? Just meditate on that for a little....
I get what you mean, with respect. It's not as simple as you stated it, for EGUNGUN is an orisa/irunmole. Even then, yes the Orisa teach us to honor and pay reverence to our ancestors as the original communion (taking us all the way back to original Source) with all that is. The living book of Eji Ogbe states: "One's Mother/Father is one's iśeśe (traditionalism), it is iśeśe we ought to appease before appeasing any Oriśa." So what you are saying makes sense but just if you flesh it out you see they all lead back to Olodumare, the Supreme Being/Creator. 🙏🏾
@@TRUTHTEACHER2007and yes gods is a junk term used by envious colonizers so they do not have to give respect to the brilliant pantheon/cosmological heirarchy that other religions contain. It's a weird word to apply it to indigenous religion in that we have intermediaries between us and God just as any religion or philosophy does. It is to degrade our beliefs and put us into the category of those in the bible who "worship other gods before me". Again a way to divide, conquer and attack. ✅
Exactly 💯 I personally only Honor Them!?🤔
Wow, the African Spirituality is the same whether you in Kenya or Nigeria or Egypt or South Africa I can relate and resonate with the Mildred's narration. ❤❤❤👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏
😂😂man all I can see is a mere claim, how can you say something like this
@@muhammedtrawally1798 why are you so pressed in the comments.
Wow! You hit the nail on the head! African spirituality truly has a beautiful thread that runs throughout the continent. So glad Mildred's narration resonated with you across borders! #AfricaUnited
I'm so grateful to have come across this discussion and am thankful these practices are being shared more publicly. From a UK perspective there is a growing thirst amongst younger generations of black people of African descent to return to these practices. I'm seeing more psychologists and psychotherapists merging Western 'traditional' modalities with indigenous wisdom.
Hey [Commenter Name], thanks so much for chiming in! It's amazing to hear there's a movement towards reclaiming these practices in the UK, especially among younger generations. The merging of Western therapy and indigenous wisdom sounds fascinating - do you have any specific examples you've come across?
This is absolutely true. Please Google the growing community of astral therapy. Very much incorporates indigenous spiritual and wellness practices.
@@TheJagero I can use myself as an example. I don’t necessarily fit into the category of young but as a ‘geriatric millennial’😄 I have, over the last few years been finding ways to infuse indigenous ways into my practice as a psychotherapist and my life in general. My clients are mainly black women of the diaspora and based in the UK who feel as though the ‘traditional’ western approach isn’t working for them. They are systemically being failed by the mental health care system and looking for alternative ways to understand and work through what is going on for them. I’ve been part of many conversations with fellow practitioners whom are intuitively going back to these traditions but most are not advertising it for fear of being discredited or misrepresented.
Thank you for sharing this video. I have been dreaming of my ancestors since I was a child from 5 years old. When i told my parents about them, my parents identified who these people were. My great great great grand mother, who was about 115 years old, died 90 days before i was born. She was the first ancestor that i saw in the spirit .
As i grew up as a teenager to adulthood, I have met more of my ancestors and their deities. I honor them and talk to them everyday still in 2024.
Wow, that's an incredible story! Having ancestral dreams since you were 5 is fascinating. Would you be open to sharing a bit more about what your dreams are like?
Great great great? Grandmother How?
@Sweetdification she was a native CARIB WARRIOR from the Amazon lets just say she had special gifts🤣🤣. My mother rejected these gifts that were handed down to first born females in the family lineage and after my mother, I am next in line as FIRST BORN FEMALE, great great great grand daughter 🛐🙏🏿. Our family DON'T give birth to females , only 90% MALES
@@Vanessa30033 For some reason the Whole culture is geared Against women having power? So then it's deemed demonize
Powerful ❤❤
I didn't know we've a Kenyan
woman who talk about ancestors.. many Kenyan people are in deep sleep with Christianity.
Me too, am so excited I found one
But you're right, there's a whole world of ancestral knowledge waiting to be explored. Hope this video wakes up a few folks (gently, of course) to the power of their heritage!
What about Dr. Mumbi Sarahi? She has a huge following and platform.
@@rositascarborough5751..I know he..she has great teaching
Christianity is evil.
It is a tool of Satan to destroy Africans who are the original children of Israel.
Wow, this is the deepest lesson I have ever seen or heard on youtube about African SPIRITUALITY. It's so accurate and straight to the point. MILDRED is amazingly ACCURATE!!! I'm a proof of all what she says about our African ANCESTORS. I don't want to talk more. Thanks.
Mildred would be so happy to hear this! Thank YOU for sharing your experience and for trusting us with this powerful message. It means so much to hear that the video resonated with you.
This comment absolutely made Mildred's day (and mine)! We're so glad you found it accurate. I'm curious, what specifically resonated with you about the video?
Sister Mildred, for years I prayed to find my Ascendant sign because most of us we're born in Africa without a time of birth...but I studied myself through astrology and pray for this answer and the Universe brought it to me..I AM my father's daughter. He was born in the sign of Sagittarius. i birthed a daughter who's is an sag rising. He died when she was 6 months...she is mini me..because we behave and act the same ..both have sun in Virgo..I found myself...I am Jupiter..Sag Asc..Pluto in 12th house...
Moon in Cancer. ..I come from a blood line of Psychics, occultist, and those who know and understand the science of Divination..I embrace it..I am POWER...so now I sit with Spirit and ask for guidance as a Healer.
Completed an I/O reading and I am Het-Heru.
Asè
Wow, what a powerful reading! Having Jupiter in Sagittarius Ascendant definitely explains your openness and desire to help others. The Virgo Sun adds a grounded, analytical quality that would be perfect for a healer. Do you find the Cancer Moon influences your intuition as well? It's fascinating to hear about your bloodline's connection to divination. Asè to you!
@TheJagero Asèooo...Cancer is water, as the Sister Mildred educated us on the element of water...I have 4 daughters....the first two father is an igbo..I'm Liberian of the Bassa tribe...that extend from the EAST., hence the Abyassian Church into Cameroon and of course we were pushed to the West. My first born born July 14..her father July 10...My north node is in Scorpio and when I came to US at the age of 5 my Ascendant changed to scorpio..My destiny number is 5..Het-Heru represents the number 5...this year on a Sag new moon the awareness of ALL of this came to light..My daughters, my Hathors are ALL psychic and I let them know each Sunday when we sit in love wirh them that they are DIVINE HUMANS...sitting in love is my way of having devotion..My father was a Reverend/Pastor...he died at the young age of 55...I buried him with all the Christianity bullshit and found Astrology very soon after. I Could NOT accept the bullshit of, " God needed him more" ..he was an African man who felt obligated to take care of his only sister back home and did his best to support the Liberian community as their Spiritual leader. Cancer Moon, Scorpio North node..is confirmation that this lifetime I'm here to serve humanity..to save humanity!
@TheJagero Also have my Masters in Social Work..now moving forward to become a Therapist.
Sister, I have this same issue, I don't have a time of birth. I'm not married and I don't have any children, how do I find my ascendant sign?
@TheLilly look to one of your parents' Sun sign...and ask the Universe to guide you...the day I knew I was a Sagittarius Rising, was confirmed to me on May 7 of this year when the new Moon went into Sagittarius. Before then, I attracted many friends who were Scorpio and never knew why..so the first astrology sign I delved into learning was Scorpio. I later learned my N.Node was in Scorpio (water), and with my Moon in Cancer, I understood the elemental connection. But who do you attracted.. your friends you draw to yourself. This is over 30 years of me seeking. Right now I'm getting info from my Aunt who would know about my paternal grandmother.. I think that's the line of women I come from.. who practice our science ...African Divination. Ask and you shall receive..that's what I did..study yourself first..bury white man way of worship, and build an Ancestoral alter..with the elements and I keep rice to keep them fed.
Grand Rising And Setting Beloved Brethren And Sister there is nothing like African Religion. It is Spiritedness. Awino you forgot to explain the water systems with our bodies. We are 75-85% water contents and water carries a lot of memories. Thanks very much for your contributions to my knowledge. Asante pia.
Asante sana for your comment! I truly believe there's something incredibly special about African religions, a deep connection to the spiritual realm.
You're absolutely right about the water! Our bodies are vessels of memory, and water plays such a significant role. It would be fascinating to explore that concept further in a future video.
Loved watching this! I'm Brazilian and I honor and worship my ancestors, as well the spirits from my land. I'm so happy to be able to do this. It's truly a gift!
That's fantastic to hear! It's always powerful to connect with those who came before us. Are there any specific traditions you practice to honor them?
This is amazing. My 9 years girl named after my grandma git a condition which to date is not clear. Twitching and like getting attack. We rushed her to the best hospital in Nairobi and was given a specialist pediatric and we were being told her electrolytes were not matching. This went in for a week. Within that week, when I was sharing with my dad in her progress, he told me to change the name. Then, my SIL called and told us, a Christian friend has told her that her niece name must be changed. What a coincidence. I told my partner to sleep about the issue as well as me. When we woke up, we came with the same name: Queen Esther of the bible. She was discharged, put on 'phenobab' tables for six months but I got tired after 2nd month and stopped. She is okay to date. The person that we named her, us now named after her baby sister following an incident and she is so fine. We need to treasure our ancestors.
I need to hear more of this
Wow, what a powerful story! It's amazing how your daughter's situation brought about this name change, and even more incredible that you both received the same name - Queen Esther! Strong name for a strong girl.
Electrolyte imbalance can be scary, I'm so glad they were able to diagnose it and get her feeling better. And six months of meds is a long time, I understand getting tired of them. The important thing is she's doing well now!
Ancestral connections are fascinating, for sure. Maybe you could share a bit more about your grandma and why she was such a special person to name your daughter after? And I'd love to hear more about your experience treasuring your ancestors - that sounds like a great topic for another video! Thanks for sharing!
This is the best video I have come across on youtube
That's amazing to hear! High praise indeed!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love this lady. Her wisdom is so refreshing
Mildred is amazing
So refreshing to see this dialogue some of us have been walking and working in th shadows and been looked at sideways for a while, now that the collective consciousness is getting ready for us we will start to climb out because our people are ready for the healing and empowerment that they deserve.... especially in East Africa particularly Kenya!
Thanks alot. Can you please reach out to me on 0721168693 or jagerome@gmail.com. Perhaps we can have a chat?
Will do!
Asé
what a powerful narrative! the giants are waking up! we rise together.
Thanks for noticing! I wanted to capture that feeling of awakening power. Glad you're feeling the rise together vibe!
This is so informative, everything you are talking about is a spiritual awakening i am struggling with since my ancestors are awakening through me. I've done a lot of research in South African spirituality because i am South African and i find that most of the ancestors we carry date very far back and the history of blood ancestors is taking me to different parts of Africa. Due to migration language in naming the deities and spirits is not the same but everything you are explaining, is exactly the same to how a lot of African spiritualist are explaining things. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.....
Thanks for tuning in. Much love!
I'm Kenyan, but I normally consult with a South African sangoma. She does divinations and spiritual consultations for me, and she told me the same thing. We have the same ancestors as Bantu people, that's why.
Regardless of religion we in ASIA WORSHIP, RESPECT AND PRAY TO OUR ANCESTORS FOR WISDOM, GUIDANCE, STRENGTH AND PROTECTION. THE MOST DIRECT WAY TO GOD IS THROUGH OUR ANCESTORS!!!
What do your ancestors worship?
That's a beautiful tradition! In many cultures around the world, honoring ancestors plays a significant role.
Well explained. Thank you and please continue to share your knowledge
Hey there! I'm glad you found it helpful! Sharing knowledge is what keeps things interesting.
I learned so much from this discussion. Thank so much
Glad it was resourceful.
Thank you, this was a very informative video and wonderful host and guest conversations. Love & Gratitude 🙏 ❤️🔥 🤙
So glad you enjoyed it. The conversation just flowed so well. Thanks for the kind words and good vibes, they really make the day! ❤️
The thing is that your ancestors are you, and your DNA reflects all your ancestors. If you can take time for yourself, meditate and worship from within as you correctly interact with nature, you will be worshipping your ancestors. It's not something that we are supposed to do externally.
Our ancestors is running in our blood many Kenyan people doesn't know..
Very true
So what do our ancestors worship
So next time I'm out hiking, I'm basically giving a high five to my great-great-great grandpa who probably also loved hitting the trails? Love this idea! Although, gotta admit, sometimes I picture ancestor worship as a slightly more ceremonial affair, haha.
Great video. Happy to see this subject brought up to UA-cam and really debated in a very right way. Brazil we have the normal Catholic church that's a series of empty rituals in a strange hierarchy, but as me , as an ancestor from African people got the whole theogony from Yorubá natural religions that link us to Orixás, guidance of consciousness in a simple translation. Think all religions practiced with honesty are good, not harming no one, and Jewish religion that produced the christianisn has importance as a moral code, but much more in Jesus loving all humans. I, have been in Umbanda, a dona from Xangô, Yemanjá and Omolu, the triad of my crown. Important is to see that every story is an attempt to reach the highest plan with our limitations. Thank you. Cheers from Brasil! Axé!
Wow, that's a fascinating perspective on religion, especially coming from your background in Umbanda! It's great to hear about the Yorubá traditions. Would you be open to sharing a bit more about what drew you to Umbanda and the connection with the Orixás? I'm sure other viewers would love to learn alongside me!
Great! Thank you 4 sharing the African original religions! Axé!!!
Thank you too!
Thanks a lot for bringing us back to ourselves!!!!!
So true! Sometimes we all need a little nudge to remember our awesomeness.
Wow! The lady has this topic well covered and even better, explains to us the newbies in a palatable way. Major props.
So glad you enjoyed it!
I first contacted my dead father after thinking to myself that the people where I was living were trying to kill me. He spoke saying that I should get out of town. This shocked me tremendously. Later on after my wife and I bought a house, I was painting the bathroom and my maternal grandmother spoke saying that the paint was her favorite color. I asked her why she never spoke to me before and she said that I never owned a house before. What difference does that make, I asked and she replied that there’s rules amongst the dead. She informed me also that they are not supposed to help the living however most do anyway. I asked her to help me and she said that she doesn’t break the rules 😹
An unclean spirit spoke to you, the dead knows nothing any more of earth.
@@kwabenalauriston7581the spirit of the dead never dies what dies is the physical body
Woah, that's some serious spooky stuff! Part of me wants to believe you completely, but the other part wonders if the paint fumes were a little strong while you were renovating? Either way, the "rules of the dead" concept is fascinating! Have you ever tried contacting your dad again, or was that a one-time thing?
@@kwabenalauriston7581 According to scriptures the witch of Endor called the ghost of the prophet Samuel at the request of King Saul. The reason that I mentioned this is because you sound like a delusional Christian 😹😹
@@kwabenalauriston7581Jesus died but some people call him out. Dead people know a lot more than the living do
Mildred breaks down things so superbly❤️
Mildred is a natural at it, isn't she? She makes even the trickiest concepts feel like a walk in the park! Thanks for noticing!
I enjoyed this conversation so much. There were Many simple things said, that ring a bell from past discoveries.
We're glad you enjoyed it. It's amazing how powerful those "simple things" can be, right? What resonated most with you from past experiences? #ConversationsThatMatter #Dialogue #GrowthMindset #LearningFromThePast
I love the conversation, so enlightening. Keep it up
Thank you! Will do!
Coming into this right after , I began my sort of research across religions , 😊it sheds some light into it from her perspective, shukran
Thanks for sharing!
what a wonderful exchange. thank you.
Thank you too!
So glad I found this
Yo are welcome
A great video.... Very interesting ...
Thank you very much!
Asante Sana, wonderful conversations
Shukran!
This is very important and enlightening ❤ thanks
You are so welcome
Listening to Mildred is very informative i am glad we have the power of information right now , we can now make informed decisions in our lives. It is important to have views and perspectives from all sides knowledge is indeed power. I jhave followed Mildred from 2020 and i now understand various aspects of life way better.
So glad you find Mildred informative! Isn't it amazing how much we can learn these days? Knowledge really is power, and it's fantastic that Mildred's helped you understand various aspects of life better. Thanks for following
This is a great conversation ❤
Thank you
Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Love this conversation
Glad you enjoyed it
❤😊 Great discussion. Clarity is important for those of entrusted with the restoration of our Sacred Traditions.
So true!
Interesting conversation, thank you
Thank you
Super interesting. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Glad you enjoyed it!
12:36 this is what the Wholly Spirit taught me about Ancestor “Energy” 👏🏾🥰
😂😂😂sure about that
I'd love to hear more about what the Holy Spirit taught you about ancestral energy. It's a topic I find really interesting.
Important conversation i am enlightened
I'm so glad you found it important! These conversations are what keep me going. What aspect resonated with you the most?
Madam is very knowledgeable. ❤
Appreciated. She is!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
This is a great Vid & the senses of concepts with the pantheon & how so many of us misconceive or even prompted to view the ALL or SOURCE is not to be confused to the figures tied to God of religious texts as the SUPREME GOD of ALL THAT EXIST & in most cases dieties can be seen in a conceptual context relative to angles & arch angles or Elohim that are just factions of The ALL - thru divine hierarchy systems or levels.
You dropped some serious knowledge there! Love your breakdown of the difference between the ALL and the figures in religious texts.
Definitely agree that these deities can be seen as like "subordinates" (for lack of a better word) within a grander system. It's a fascinating concept to explore!
oh my... wonderful channel i got home
Thanks and welcome
Stay connected
Awesome discussion
Thanks! What part of the discussion did you find most interesting?
Am LUO of Uganda particularly an Acholi. It's quite thrillingly interesting to know my Brainy and very beautiful sister luo Awino.
Acoli and Luos of Kenya do share a lot. Much love to you in 🇺🇬
Not everyone in the family can be called ancestors because some die with bad name he or she are rich but never help the family and some are also good so know whom you called as ancestors in your family , know yourself as spiritual awakening ❤❤❤
True.. which is why many of us use the term 'righteous ancestor' in reference to those who were benevolent.
You're right, not all family members leave a positive legacy. In some cultures, there are even rituals to honor both the good and not-so-good ancestors.
the white chalk conversation was great
Thanks so much!
Good talk!❤
Thank you.
Even if Africans worshipped their ancestors there is nothing wrong with such practice. Indeed, calling it devil worship is the same nonsense used the describe traditions and practices before Christianity and Islam as Pagan, whatever that is supposed to mean.
While the authors of the Pagan narrative basked in their new religions, look harder and one will find all the 'pagan' icons and rituals in their new religion. To create new shiny things, one must first bury the traditional. There is nothing more than this.
You're absolutely right, ancestor veneration is a common practice across many cultures and holds a lot of meaning for those who participate.
There's definitely a history of demonizing other belief systems, and "pagan" is a term that's been thrown around a lot.
Please make a video on the Sacrificial Lamb of the Family leanage
I haven't tackled that before, but it sounds super interesting. Would you love to tell me a bit more about what you'd like to see in a video like that? Is there a specific family dynamic you have in mind?
This sounds very interesting. My curious mind has lots of questions and it would be great to interact with Mildred. You remind me of my literature class, Myths Architypes...
Mildred's a real character, and I think you'd love digging into her story. This video just scratches the surface, so buckle up for the ride! Also, archetypes in myths? You're totally right, it's like a crash course in literature class all over again, but way more fun!
@@TheJagero I will definitely work towards learning more from her.
Guys I love ur discussion on African religion n history.. I feel proud. Just a thought, I think the Bible or other religions may have been built from African religion ..just a thought....
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It's awesome that you're proud of African religions and history. That's a really interesting thought about the Bible and other religions potentially having roots in Africa. I
Peace. We thank our ancestors we don’t “worship” for that is reserved to the Most High, GOD the omnipotent. Prayers directly to the Most High, GOD as one the supreme being is the 1 before division for 2 etc
Peace! Thanks for sharing your perspective. It's always interesting to hear different viewpoints on faith.
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Dealing with pain over an entire lineage having to self medicate. 100%
You're not alone! Pain can be hereditary, but there are also ways to manage it without medication. Have you considered alternative therapy suggestion related to your context? Let me know if you'd like to hear more about it in a future video!
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Love the views & expressions mentioned here & am not to tell ppl to not be Christian but For me, when we speak about the ties & origins or concepts associated with the Orisha (as example) the pantheon is based off Egyptian dieties based of Annunaki lineages have roots to "ways of life" that aren't synonymous to the foundations of Christianity for Science & Metaphysics existed before the concept of RELIGION for the original ideal of religion was introduced during the times of ancient Sumeria with the Story of creation for Annunaki (by common right) felt they should be worshipped for the "gift" of life & knowledge bestowed upon modern man/humanity.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. Religion is much younger than the ideas and practices explored in many cultures.
The connections between deities and ways of life are fascinating, and it's interesting to see how different cultures have interpreted these concepts. Perhaps in a future video, we can explore deeper into the origins of specific pantheons!
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*0:49** Where spiritually did our ancestors take their problems before colonialism? Profound supposition*
That's a fantastic question! Our ancestors had a whole toolbox for dealing with troubles. Depending on the culture, they might have sought guidance from elders, shamans, or storytellers. Some cultures might have relied on rituals or offerings to spirits or ancestors. It's a fascinating journey to explore the spiritual landscapes of the past!
@@TheJagero absolutely love that question. Puts you u n a different time and rame of mind.
Very intresting
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Greeting from Ireland 🇮🇪 , very interesting , we too have yearly anniversaries for deceases families members and get together with family , our ancestors are buried in concerted ground , and if children are not baptised in past , their bodies found not be buried in concerted ground , they used to be buried in fields , we used to have traditions that are very spiritual pagan in tradition , Catholic Church built its festival period in relation to this , God bless you , so interesting
Wow, thanks for commenting from Ireland! Our family gatherings sound pretty similar. The bit about the burial grounds and past traditions is really interesting. I bet there are some amazing stories behind those old pagan influences. Have you ever heard any on those stories?
I personally don't Worship anything except TMH God 👑 and I Honor Our Ancestors Ase ASE 🇸🇳🇮🇪🇪🇹🇯🇲🇬🇳
That's amazing! I always love hearing about different belief systems.
@@TheJagero Yes It's Always Enlightening
Clarity. When David says God is the sun and shield. He doesn't not mean these literally. Neither is it to be used to justify praying to the sun. The sun provides light, warmth and brings growth to creation. A shield because he protects us from fiery darts of the enemies. These are metaphors
Spot on! David was a poet after all, gotta love those metaphors. Who knew the sun could be both a mood booster and a spiritual shield? Thanks for breaking it down!
I was searching to find contact info on the comments. How can I reach the sistAr there are family issues I'd like to discuss. Great presentation. I love in the Caribbean.
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Luos never used to build slabs on graves. We planted trees. Growing up, there were tree that were never cut. When I grew up, my uncle started showing me different trees and the people whose graves they represented
Perhaps the use of slabs is a more recent development. Maybe other viewers can share their experiences with Luo burial traditions. Have you seen a shift from trees to slabs in your community?
@@TheJagero yes, there's a shift. But note that trees signify the continuity of life. We communicated with our ancestors through those trees and animals that's why you'd always find a revered bull 'rwath' named after a dead person in most homes.
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Another name for God is "WERE",in luo culture.
Interesting podcast Thanks you.
My name is Were 😅😅😅I AM a god😅😅😅
We call it Were Khagaba in luhya
Luo or luhya?
I love learning about different cultural perspectives on faith.
I did not see the contact info for Sister Awino...email address etc. Much appreciated.
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Hello,
I'm from India.
I am a Hindu.
In Hindu religion also, any orthodox hindu family teach their children to worship their Ancestors as a primary duty. The praying hierarchy goes like this 1. Ancestors, 2. Demi Gods ( Natural forces of climate and nature), 3. Gods ( the primordial forces of the nature, 4. The supreme gods ( Energy).
But for every energy and force we have given names to them.
But worshiping Ancestors IS THE DUTY for all.
Thanks for your comment! Ancestor worship is a fascinating aspect of many religions. In Hinduism, it seems to hold a particularly important place. Do you think this emphasis on ancestors is unique to Hinduism, or are there parallels in other religions?
@@TheJagero Actually I am quite happy to see this video in UA-cam. I know that many religions that are actually older than Abrahamic religions ( Christianity and Islam), across the world 🌎 did followed this tradition of remembrance and honouring the ancestors. But it's very rare that these kind of discussing occur in the society, instead people are fighting/forcing to belive on one religion which is not native to them. My sincere respects and best wishes to you all.
Name one book written by Europeans which benefited you religiously and economically?
This is such a cool prompt! I don't know if there's one book that checks both boxes for me, but I'm curious to hear what others think!
Great message, how can we get in contact with Mildred?
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Sis you remember this in the book of genesis God said let us make man in his own image🇰🇳🙏🇰🇳 wh🎉o God speaking to all of the god's
here are different interpretations about who God was speaking to. Some believe it's the inner council of God, while others see it as a reference to God's multifaceted nature.
What are your thoughts on it?
I love that she said ancestors are "spirits of just men made perfect" so the requirement for someone to be a saint or ancestors is "just" "purity" or "holy" . Their spirit perfectly transformed into the realm of God where no impurity can exhist. So all humans who die without having lived a life of purity or reached Christ consciousness, don't qualify to be ancestors, they died a final death. they are not with God neither can they intercede for us. Worshiping them is idolatry. seeing them in your dream is just manipulation from contrary spirits to be given authority to live through you. Remember humans are a special creation, with authorities over principals and powers In heavenly places and even angels. The jealousy of this contrary spirits over how God made us special and a little higher than them. They come to take advantage of ignorant humans to stop them from knowing God, their power and the Christ consciousness they need to reach ascension.
That's a unique perspective on ancestor veneration. While I can see where you're coming from with the idea of purity, many traditions view ancestors as guides, offering wisdom from their lives, not needing to be perfect. Have you come across any ideas like that?
The Afrobeats music revolution is another manifestation of returning ancestors. Special mention to Asake, Omah Lay, Rema and Burna Boy for understanding the assignment and following instructions diligently. Study their music especially visual references and symbology. The latest to join this bandwagon is Stoneboy from Ghana under the mentorship of the great Angelique Kidjo who is a devout child of Voodoun.
People ask why Afrobeats is dominating the globe……….it is a vehicle for African ancestral veneration on a massive scale and the universe understands the frequency.
Woah, that's a deep take on the Afrobeats movement! Αναστάσεις (Anastasis) - the return of the ancestors - is a powerful concept. Definitely gonna dig deeper into the visuals and symbology you mentioned, especially with Stoneboy's new stuff. Thanks for opening my eyes to a whole new layer!
Yes please watch Stoneboy music video with Angelique Kidjo. They are celebrating the feast of Osun. Omah Lay’s music video Soso is a peon to the Orishas; Asake has several music videos including Yoga and Organize……Rema’s hugely successful concert in London was a tribute to his ancestors and specifically his ancestor the Woman King India of Benin whose sacred mask still remains stolen by the British sitting in the London museum. Regarding the comment about One God, I actually think we are saying the same thing………the Buddhists have the premise of non duality ie all life is the One and the One is all manifestations. There is no separation….. so the many paths IS the One God because all life is interconnected and interdependent. African spirituality espoused exactly the same concept and was always accommodating of many paths unlike foreign imposed dogmatic religions. Once you understand that nothing is separate from you, there is no need or point in quarreling.
Burna Boy’s music video with the gorillas is deeply spiritual and an ode to the spiritual totem of his people. There is a reason why he uses that symbol. Relisten to the song he did for Beyoncé…..Ja’re.
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Why the use of the word worship? The word Honor is more appropriate.
Reverence and adoration
What is the difference, in your opinion?
Where can I contact Mildred Asimov? I can’t find her information on Facebook, and your description doesn’t have her contact information. I hope you’re able to read this soon. Thank you in advance.
I meant to say Mildred Awino.
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Why do the African spiritist have to put clay on the body? Is that something significant? and some people put that clay she’s wearing under their one eye or both eyes 👀 what is the meaning of that ?
because we are born of two powerful energies, of the Heavens where God sends us his spirit (Soul) and of Mother Earth which provides the vessel energy. We are partly made of the soil energy. In this world (physical) all creation is protected by some guardians (spirit or angelic) eg the angel of light, plants, soil, air, water, hill, mountain, wisdom etc. When Jesus healed the blind man, what did he do? he spit on the ground, mixed his saliva with soil, smeared the mixture on the mans eyes, then told him to go to the river to wash his eyes, his sight was restored. so what happened there. Jesus, used saliva which is a soul secretion (heaven spirit) then mixed it with mother earth (soil energy) and added the water energy. If you think about it critically, there is air(saliva is its product), water and soil (earth). in conclusion, if you need healing, align your spiritual and mother earth, you can heal any ailment of the body spiritual or physical. Our ancestors did those healings until the whiteman came and brainwashed africa
This is a great question, and there's actually a lot of interesting meaning behind the clay you see in African spiritual practices. It can vary depending on the specific tradition, but here's a breakdown:
Body Clay: The clay can symbolize connection to the earth, cleansing, or protection. In some traditions, it might be used for healing or marking someone as undergoing a spiritual transformation.
Eye Clay: This one's particularly fascinating! The placement (one or both eyes) and color can hold different meanings. It could represent heightened focus during rituals, warding off evil spirits, or even honoring ancestors.
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Hi Jagero, African spirituality, is idol worship. God, who created mankind, stated that no god should be beside him. Where in the Bible does it say there will be no other gods before me?
Commandment #1: “You shall have no other gods before Me.” (Exodus 20:3) is God's first commandment. We tend to imagine an idol worshipper lying prostrate before a carved image
Are Christians allowed to worship other gods?
The Bible teaches that there is only one God and that Christians should not worship any other gods. This belief is based on the following biblical passages: In Isaiah 45:5-6, God declares: “I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God.
What does it mean to worship other gods?
Idolatry consists of divinizing what is not God. Man commits idolatry whenever he honors and reveres a creature in place of God, whether this be gods or demons (for example, satanism), power, pleasure, race, ancestors, the state, money, etc.
What is the punishment for idol worship?
Prohibition of idolatry is the central tenet of the Abrahamic religions and the sin of worshipping another god other than the Lord is called idolatry. Historically, the punishment for idolatry was often death.
What is God's punishment for idol worship?
In Exodus 22:20, God instructs the Israelites, "Whoever sacrifices to any god other than the Lord must be destroyed." This meant that those caught engaging in idolatry were to be stoned to death. Similarly, Deuteronomy 17:2-5 prescribes death by stoning for anyone discovered worshiping false gods or idols. Humans have been given grace while alive to repent for their sins.
After death, one shall be judged by the God of all creatures...Hebrews 9:27 My question to you is which is better? Worships "the creator", or the creatures
What does the Bible say about worshipping the dead?
Please also note the warning of Leviticus 19:31: "Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God"" (NIV). The Bible expressly forbids consulting mediums or souls of the dead and also prohibits certain practices that were associated with the dead.
Thanks for standing with the truth. May God bless u
You're absolutely right, the Bible is clear on worshipping one God. That's Commandment #1, like you said, a cornerstone of Christianity. But here's the thing, understanding African spirituality can be a bit trickier.
Many African traditions focus on reverence for ancestors and spirits. It's not always about worshipping them as gods, but acknowledging their place in the world and their connection to the living. There's a respect for the balance between the physical and spiritual realms.
Now, is that idolatry? That's a conversation theologians have been having for centuries. Some see it as conflicting with the one God principle, while others see it as a different way of expressing faith, honoring traditions.
The Bible does speak against worshipping other gods, but maybe we can explore what "god" means in different contexts. Is it a physical idol, or something more symbolic?
Here's what I find interesting: The concept of honoring creation, respecting ancestors - that doesn't necessarily contradict the idea of a supreme creator, right?
Ultimately, faith is a personal journey. What matters most is connecting with something bigger than ourselves. Maybe there's room for understanding and appreciating different ways of expressing that connection.
Why does anyone need to be worship, worship yourself, the god in you !
Love the idea of the "god within" us!
Hats what i did i looked at the time frame both of my families old ones that i know greww up in the middle of the time africans wer destroyed
It's definitely a heavy topic, and a really important one to address.
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I would like to know if it's only negatives which make someone to be a scapegoat.
What about Totems of clans do we have them?
Not necessarily! Sometimes, just being different can make you a target. Imagine a group project where everyone wants to do things one way, and you have a completely valid, but different approach. Could you end up the scapegoat even if your idea was good?
Good stuffs. But why do we keep the oppressors names? Mildred? Is Mildred our ancestors name? Just curious
You bring up a fascinating point! What do you think about using different names, while still acknowledging the past?
I'm torn when it comes to this subject. While we find our origins in Africa, the "black culture" in America and something the world has never seen before. While our past on this land is dark, these names are a part of our story whether we like it or not. I believe the While story should be told. My child may have a different path to take, but I'm going to tell her the whole truth of her origins.
There is only One God Worthy of worship The creator of universe and us
U are the only one I have seen with the spirit of God in the whole comment section. God bless u. They didn't read Exodus 20:3
U said there is only one, then you said the creator and us. Are you realizing how ridicule you sound.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! There are definitely a lot of different beliefs out there about the universe and its creator.
Jagero where can one find her....
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