Let me clarify I am not saying that those who have altars inside are not evolved. I’m saying I evolved past mine. I’ve had it for over 20 years! another reason it was time for me to dismantle the boveda: IT’S NOT MY CULTURE. I’m not French or Latina (where those altars are more prevalent). My ancestors did not have an Allan Kardec (founder of the boveda) altar. It was good while it lasted for me, but NOT MANDATORY!
I've taken my altars down so many times over the years. I do all of my work in nature and since we are our ancestors and their DNA passes through us, I've always questioned why it was not considered that our bodies are our altars and temples. We are physically, chemically, and spiritually direct links to our ancestors.
Yes traditions has runnit course. What we do outside is what we can do inside and many are doing too much when our kemetic Ancestors made it clear and simple to reach out higher self ,it about you being gods and goddesses and that means everything will come as you request it as electromagnetic beings
Not to be a Bible thumper, because I'm more spiritually inclined instead overly religious, but the Bible already teaches that. I'm a neutral, open but Christian upbringing.
Feelings is an extraordinary gift from God and we are entitled to have them. Though decisions should almost NEVER be made based on feelings that are sure to pass. You sit with your feelings, acknowledge the cause of those feelings and then with logic because most of us are gifted with God-given intellect you make the decision that you believe will benefit you and others most. And maybe think of 2 or more best case scenarios and then push towards that. Imagine telling children don't worry about right or wrong and to just do what you feel, or God who gave us the eyesight we enjoy telling mankind don't concern yourself with right or wrong but rather do as you feel. Now the devil 😈 who'd love to see us ruined as he is destined to be would definitely direct mankind to ignore right from wrong and just do as you feel. I share because unlike the devil I'd actually want us to enjoy each other's smiles in God's paradise after this rough journey called life is said and done.
@ErieShay all I'm saying is humanity has a history with God it's no denying that. And there has never been in the history of humanity a human who says and lives by forget God's way I have this other way, and actually benefitted from such a decision. Though history has proven all who have made such a choice was utterly ruined. Again I care even if you don't recognize what I'm saying for your benefit as you share knowledge too for the benefit of others. May we continue to grow together despite our differences. And that's my point exactly, there can't be a benefit to do and say what we want because we know that's something even a kid can do. Because we are adults and intelligent we understand despite we have freewill to say and do what we want we push towards that decision which is best for everyone that decision affects because we are healthy-minded adults who are striving to enter God's paradise knowing soon we'll leave all of this in this life behind and headed towards eternity. Eternity shall be based on the evidence in our book of deeds, which is the choices we made throughout our days.
@vmw0710 white supremacist are happy to hear yall taking down yall altars. Now they can continue to use theirs and hollyweird altars to divide us even more. Chinese and Indian won't go for it and are thriving more than ever thank you.
I can’t take my alter down my son was killed 2 years ago and he is all on my alter and it helps me with my grief to bring his fav chocolates and other stuff I love your channel been following for years and love the guidance I’m hoping to grow to this one day
This is blowing my mind!! I recently renewed my alert after months of not feeling very connected to it or really anything. I was deep in the Void. After renewing it, I clearly heard…. THE ALTER IS WITHIN!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Yes, exactly, it's important to keep your culture and traditions. If boveda are in your tradition, perfect. If it's something else, keep up with that. What is your spiritual tradition, if I may ask?
HOW TO RESPECTFULLY DISMANTLE AN ALTAR: 1. Pray and say aloud what you are doing and why explain why letting your court know that prayer and communion will now take the place of invocation at a table. 2 Glasses of water candles can all go into recycle bin. The dolls and extra items are all in a box in my garage. Just didn’t feel right anymore in the pit of my gut. 🤢The taste for Spiritism in that way was taken out of my mouth (and I feel just as intuitive). Instead of digging for answers and specifics, I pay attention to my dreams and revelations.
I’m happy for you sis❤❤❤ and I think big of you for telling the people you got rid of it! I was drawn to your video like 5 yrs ago when u were teaching the alter and spirituality I’m born Christianity and my 5 senses work in spirit so I was looking for answers! All I learned from both your channel and others is I have been on right track all along ! I picked up things I learned but I never needed them, nor understood them fully! I never needed anything to have a good or bad spirit visit me so I ditched ALL OF IT! I am grateful to you for all videos especially this one❤ may god continue to bless you and open your eyes that you may open your followers❤
I was told specifically, "service not slavery" don't bother us about everything we're the same bloodline and honorable and what you just said is how I live since then years ago always evolving ❤❤❤thank you for sharing.
I did the same and especially with the diety I work with, the best offering has be my ego, my attachment to past, giving up my own negative habits, and evolving my character, exactly like mentioned.
I had a similar epiphany this year. there are honestly so many things I no longer care for when it comes to spirituality. Within this era of increased access into people life, so much is aesthetics vs. heart. I was so caught up in having all the things, but struggled to connect more deeply to God. After incorporating many of the thing you spoke of i.e., cleaner home, and a deeper connection to nature, I feel more closer to God and my ancestors than I ever did. Thanks for sharing and teaching us.. I appreciate you always!
This came at the perfect time for me. I thought I wanted to do an ancestor altar and started light for about a month with offerings and what not. When I felt nothing was moving, and even questioned the energy I was feeling at times, I apologized and moved on. A lot of my ancestors lived a rough/fast life and probably are at the most peace they have been. I think they just want to be left alone even though here on earth, they were about their family, and I get that. You put things into perspective. Now I will pray from the top and allow dispatch according to what is best.
Same for me I always thought i wanted one but when I tried putting one up my dad who transitioned years ago showed up in my mother's dream saying no my ancestors don't require this only that I pray to divine spirit. This is confirmation that I was right on not putting one up.
Oh my Goodness! I took mine down about a year and a half ago! I felt bad at first, but it just felt like my Ancestors wanted me to focus inward. To the blood of us. The more I listened, I realized that they were even closer to me than I realized and I didn't *have* to have it in my space. So happy to hear your perspective as well.
I’m a disciple of Brazilian umbanda / Kimbanda and we are told that vases of power and altars of some sorts can never be inside of the house . I’ve been watching you for years and it’s been a while . It’s always good to evolve
This makes sense. I was watching a Brazilian reality tv show and the family are initiates of candomblé I believe and when they were giving offering to Oxalá, they did it outside in a bush/wooded area near the muro of their property. I thought that was interesting when I first saw it and now it’s all making sense.
This is crazy! I took my alter down yesterday and realised I don’t need all these tools to connect with the most high, we’re together at all times! It feels sad letting go of the illusion as it feels like a part of me is missing but truthfully I am finally becoming whole 🙏✨
Absolutely. I had a dream that confirmed this about a week ago. We’re not supposed to be using our Ancestors to fight for us or do our dirty work at all. I had somebody’s ancestors try to come to me in a dream and attack me and they were stopped because of my protection, but whoever sent them after me had the nerve to try and sick a younger child ancestor spirit on me too, and the ancestors were talking amongst each other like no stop she’s of the spirit in regards to attacking me and I felt so disappointed that they tried to drag this innocent child spirit with them to do their dirty work. So instead of retaliating, I prayed that their souls finally rest because don’t bring a child into adults business, especially a passed on one. Ultimately what I got from that dream is that calling on your ancestors is selfish because your ancestors are passed on and they need to rest and they need to find peace and they need to make their way to the other side instead of being used to do your dirty work and bidding in the human realm. We arent supposed to be summoning them and using them, but praying for their healing and safe passage back to God.
But that depends which tradition you follow. They say different things, I'm sure. I don't see why it would be wrong to invoke ancestors for help or guidance. It's not a new or outlandish concept.
i love this video. thanks for sharing! i had this same realization a couple years ago when i reconnected with my spiritual path. although i respect the concept of an ancestral altar, after doing divination i found that my ancestors did not want me to keep a physical altar. rather, i keep my home very clean(like godly clean lmfao) and burn incense / sound cleanse to keep the frequency high. i keep cultural items in my home in honor of my ancestors as well as a mary garden outside where i leave flowers and burn incense in honor of mary (aka the divine mother) but also in honor of my catholic ancestors who no longer are in this physical realm to leave offerings of their own. i cook cultural foods, listen to cultural music, and share traditions with my child. me and my home are a living embodiment of an ancestor altar ❤
I loved how you are teaching that once you "evolved" you no longer needed the inside altar. I was about to say - you are already the altar, but you said it. Wonderful. 😊
This is so relatable! I gotta admit, until seeing this video, I was feeling kinda guilty about taking a break from my boveda to release spiritual codependency, and focus on internalizing my spiritual journey, building my personal power through the Most High via prayer and fasting, healing my body, nurturing my children, and creating a more nurturing environment. Hearing this message brought me so much peace. Now I'm hearing, "It's ok!" ☺ Thank you for sharing your journey and tips on how to respectfully approach this transition. 🙏
Sometimes I feel like I wanna talk to my ancestors and guides in other areas than my Altar. And I asked them to reveal to me in a video or omen in nature. It doesn’t get any clearer than this. They knew it had to come from someone whose opinion I trust. Thank you
I have the water near my door on top of a cabinet. I dont pray with it. I was thinking to put salt in the glasses. To me it catches negativity. I just change the water. I should put different crstals in each glass idk. .
So happy to see you always. I’ve been following you for some years and have gotten great readings to. I dismantled my altar 1 1/2 years ago because of all the reasons you gave. I have deepen my relationship with the God in me and my ancestors. I am them and they are me. Walking altar!
This is right on time! I stopped feeding my ancestors because I felt everything was happening internally and all I have to do is speak and things manifest.
Beautiful message!! I’ve always involved the Most High in any and all altar, working with my ancestors and all divination to ensure it’s divinely led ✨🤍 We appreciate you for sharing as always! Ase Sister!
Another video that benefits my path, answers and re-confirms what I have gained in my journey of knowing *_everything is first within then without_* Thank you 🙏🏾 + welcome back🎉 PS: may we continue to remember our Ancestress Maya Angelou says: _”I come in as One, but I stand as 10,000”_
Spot on! What I get from this message is…”In all that we do in our practice as it relates to our Ancestors, Guides, Orisha, LWA, where are we making space for Mother/Father Source who created our Ancestors, Guides, Orisha and LWA?” I practice Hoodoo, and work with a few LWA, but I NEVER lost my connection to The Most High. For me “The Most High” would be somewhat reflective of “God of The Bible” but in a non religious way. Regardless though, I knew I needed to maintain THAT connection or I felt a distinct emptiness. I hope people walk away with, what I see as the true message of this video. It’s not about taking down a Boveda or any altar. It’s about knowing the outward expressions of all we do needs to be rooted to something beyond the physical. That being Source! I tried the Boveda thing years ago- too many glasses of water to tend to and just TOO MUCH! I now have a small set up on top my refrigerator for my Ancestors, with 2 pictures a glass a water and a white tea light candle. I recite Psalm 23 for them, tell them I luv them and keep it moving. I don’t even give them food offerings. Not against it, just never felt the need too- and it’s still fine! The practice, or the ritual is to point to the Higher Consciousness and the Deeper Awareness within, not to preform for the sake of the ritual. Thank you for this elevated message! Blessings!
I appreciate this message. I had to put down my altar when I began to travel extensively. It was a beautiful experience I learned a lot. However, I do believe I’ve evolved past needed the use of one in that way. Thank you for the examples of new ways we can view an altar. Nature is certainly one of mine. Blessings to you, sister. 🙏🏽🩷
I love this. Thank you. I’ve been following you for years now. I really love how spirit flows through you. Right on time every time 🙏🏾 Bless you sister ✨
Thank you for this. Ive had moments when I felt connected to my ancestor altar and moment I felt totally disconnected. At times not even interested in spending time at the altar or doing all of the things including food drinks etc I've been talking to them in other ways. It felt like a chore making myself sit at the altar. I haven't taken my down due to convenience but I've been Tapping back into to source, most high, all, NTR. There were times I felt like the ancestors/ deities replaced the most high and it didn't feel right. I've been in this path almost 20 yrs. Thank u My Indigenous ancestors have been coming through very strongly recently and they are more into nature and also in how I dress, dealing with sacred land issues etc.
This makes so much sense and it was confirmation for me. Yesterday I was praying about my confusion and stagnation, how having material things to tend to or maintain gives me anxiety and is overwhelming to the point where I don’t even want to work the altar. And the answer is so simple, just take it down if it’s not serving its purpose! This video is right on time. Thank you.
I’m very happy for you may Oludmare continue to elevate your consciousness. I received something similar and I don’t feed my alters anymore I will only do fresh fruit, water and roses. I morose enjoy the candles for the aesthetics of them verses as alters offerings. I really appreciate your growth and thank you for sharing. Again may Oludmare continue to love on you…
had the same feeling this morning where my grand-ma just told me i dont need all of this , focus inward keep elevating on your practices and things that you do to evolve i will always be within. i just got. back from work just keep hearing feeling it within me, the message of take it down cause i see that now you are listening to our call and messages. mind you, i setup my altar yesterday today i came across your video thank you for the confirmation you are appreciate sorry for my english im french gratitude🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing! I kept hearing last week I am the altar. I have been naturally led to do the very things you have mentioned instead of focusing on physical altar. I’ve seen a massive difference with how much grounded I feel in general within and with the Creator and my ancestors.
Thank you for this I’ve been feeling to take down my altar but wasn’t sure if I needed to. I feel I was guided to your video without even looking for this topic your video was confirmation for me.💜
Thank you so much! My living situation has changed over the years and At one point I had an alter. I no longer have the privacy I would like to do my spiritual work but going out in nature makes so much sense to me!
Information noted. Leaves me thinking that no rituals, Catholic or otherwise are necessary for spiritual elevation. It's about grounding yourself in spirit, however it manifests within you. However occasional reference to ritual is not harmful. Some of these things I grew up with. Cleaniless is next to Godliness. Home cleansing was a daily chore. Personal hygiene was a top priority. Clean environment and community was on point. Personal and community spiritually has taken a deep dive presently. And remember Spiritually is life, culture, concious healthy habits that support and sustain our physical and mental health which also includes some rituals. Blessings!
As a Priestess in the Lucumi tradition, in which Bóvedas are almost required for every initiate, I complete agree with this. There’s definitely levels to this. Not everyone is a Spiritist and most of our ancestors want nothing to do with what we practice. Thank you for sharing this.
I am so glad that you uploaded this video. My ancestors have not ever guided me to an altar, which would cause confusion in me. But watching this video it makes sense now, because my altar is nature. I always feel better after spending some time in nature. I also have a prayer closet via my room where I can go and spend time with God and my ancestors.
OMG I love this I would at times say to God I don’t have blood a candle etc., but I do have a genuine heart good intentions along with belief ! Thank you for this this must have been hard to make with so much nay sayers
Good for you 👍🏽 go directly to God who hears all things is the ONE who will truly aid you through life. Sorta why God designed different difficulties in our lives so that it almost compels us to seek help from God. Without difficulties or trials why would we ever need God or His forgiveness ❤
Thank you so much for this! You are one of the few spiritualists I still follow because you keep it real and explain in practical ways. I stopped working with my altar about a year ago. I realized the best offering we can make to one’s ancestors is becoming a better person in this world and continuing to evolve. I sometimes light a candle and put water on the book case where I have my ancestors photos just to show them some gratitude but I know it’s not necessary. I appreciate you sharing this knowledge and wisdom blessings. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
This very much lines up w/ my practice. For years as i “started” my spiritual journey I always felt like making an alter wasnt for me. At first i felt bad and like i was being neglectful. But when i tried i could never maintain it. I got to a point in recent years where i told myself if spirit wanted me to do that it would be done and it would feel natural. I find that i dont like to dabble to much in different tools and such bc i dont like to utilize things i dont understand. Ive stopped using tarot not bc im like super christian but bc i dont understand the origins or intentions behind the symbols etc. Spiritual gifts run in my family and i am blessed to have been protected as i was gathering these lessons. You are def someone whose word trust. Thanks for being present and always sharing.
As always gratitude for your teachings. I never had an altar. But grateful for your insight. It's refreshing to see that you don't operate off of ego. Present yourself organically, you are easy to listen to b/c you speak without demanding or pushing your subscribers into any belief system. You simply share from the best of your knowledge/experience.
When I first got into spirituality. I had an altar, because I thought that’s what I was supposed to have. But once I became tapped in and started receiving messages, I was told very clearly that I don’t have to have that. I honor my ancestors by loving me and honoring myself, taking care of my physical body and eat foods that nourish me grown from the earth.
Sis, I've had this conversation with my people for years and can you believe just again today. This is the season to elevate ALL of our practices anyway! Habits and Dogma die hard and few speak aloud about it so I applaud you being a vanguard in this convo.
Just focus on uniting with your higher self and diminishing the ego. The ego is what causes suffering and it is hard to downsize it. No attachments, no judgements, and no expectations
I took down my alter many times and keeping it simple.Spirit have a way of teaching us by allowing us to go through the process and then they speaks weather by dreams or open vision.Thank you for your message I can relate 😂 🎉❤😅.
This is great advice. You're right, we need to keep evolving. My ancestors told me recently that they love it when I also share the happy things that happen in my life. No need for a special place in the house, when YOU are connected. A special place helps as a reminder maybe, for those who don't live a spiritual life ✨️ But even then a candle and a prayer are most appreciated. No need for elaborate food and drink fest 😊 My ancestors (Cetic-Germanic) also honored the ancestors in nature. And only left food offerings on special feast days. The fact that they were very cautious to draw spirits of any kind in their houses, is found through all the now called "superstitious" traditions of drawing protective runes or markings on the house and barns, horseshoes above doors, burying witch bottles, protecting the chimney, covering mirrors when someone deceased. And the advice to cross a body of water when you thought a (nature) spirit might have attached itself to you. And there are many more examples found in folklore and elf lore.
Having an Opa Iku makes you certain that you indeed have your own Egun coming thru. Casting to them with Obi insures you don’t need to wait on “a sign” and get the message you need direct. Opa iku is made from nature
Thank you for confirmation! I moves in a new home this year! I was excited and wanted to make an alter! I have had to clean my home a few times just to remove whatever energy was here. The home had had a different type of energy that has had me a little unsettled! Over time it has gotten better with cleaning energy, and this was definitely confirmation in regards to me placing an alter in my home! Thank you 🙏🏾🌈🦋💙
Thank Iya for sharing this! I felt called to take down all my alters in 2022 and start treating my body as the main and only altar!!! I completely resonate with this message. Thank you!
This message came right on time. Just when I was feeling bad about not being able to tend to my small altar because I’ve been working so much. Gratitude for this download ✨
I appreciate you sharing this... because as a woman who hasn't been initiated, I always thought this, EVERYTHING you shared I have always expressed, however, I didn't want to offend anyone. Wow!❤❤❤ I'm so glad I trusted you, your energy has always been pure and I love you for that.
I’ve had my alter up about 5 months or so I started off with flowers, candles , candy , fruit then gradually food and picture it’s like everytime I go to it to communicate I immediately start crying every single time I’m crying like crying heavy tears are coming down hard I don’t know why I cry I thank them all for their guidance, assistance, protection & love but I’m crying every time I speak over it . I wiped down my candle with vinegar cause I didn’t have Florida water and I tried to light it and it start popping and going out and I couldn’t light it anymore I was like whoaaa as I was thinking of just going into nature to heal I saw this video spirit led me here to watch this video today
Thanks for sharing your experience. In essence, you have to do what your Spirit tells you is what’s needed. In my 40+ years walking this path I have never felt compelled to erect and keep a Boveda or any altar. I’ve constructed and taken down my Boveda so many times I can’t count! Lol! Depends on what’s needed at each phase of my life. May you walk in divine blessings always!
Chile when I started in 2019/2020 these folk started walking around and setting off my fire alarms and it started taking over my space. It became so large the more genealogy I did. I later learned some ancestors really cannot be on the altar with others. Chile it’s a lot. I removed it from my home September 2022. Lately, I’ve journaled or spend more time with Source or nature. It is a lot of work and I believe there should be one space to honor together as a family. Maybe once a year. It’s a lot to nurture an altar.
Let me clarify I am not saying that those who have altars inside are not evolved. I’m saying I evolved past mine. I’ve had it for over 20 years!
another reason it was time for me to dismantle the boveda: IT’S NOT MY CULTURE.
I’m not French or Latina (where those altars are more prevalent). My ancestors did not have an Allan Kardec (founder of the boveda) altar.
It was good while it lasted for me, but NOT MANDATORY!
I've taken my altars down so many times over the years. I do all of my work in nature and since we are our ancestors and their DNA passes through us, I've always questioned why it was not considered that our bodies are our altars and temples. We are physically, chemically, and spiritually direct links to our ancestors.
Yes traditions has runnit course. What we do outside is what we can do inside and many are doing too much when our kemetic Ancestors made it clear and simple to reach out higher self ,it about you being gods and goddesses and that means everything will come as you request it as electromagnetic beings
@@khensuahabuhetepre1372 Asé ✨
Agreed. They are in us. We are them. Just as we are walking embodiments of the God we believe in.
I mean in the bible it says human bodies are the temple of the most high God/Creator
Not to be a Bible thumper, because I'm more spiritually inclined instead overly religious, but the Bible already teaches that. I'm a neutral, open but Christian upbringing.
And that’s what I love about spirituality. We do what we feel is right. Not what we are told is right or wrong, but what we feel. ❤
Exactly !
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Absolutely, love it is your destiny and you deserve to be the star in your own life. Many blessings 🤝🙏🏽
Feelings is an extraordinary gift from God and we are entitled to have them. Though decisions should almost NEVER be made based on feelings that are sure to pass. You sit with your feelings, acknowledge the cause of those feelings and then with logic because most of us are gifted with God-given intellect you make the decision that you believe will benefit you and others most. And maybe think of 2 or more best case scenarios and then push towards that. Imagine telling children don't worry about right or wrong and to just do what you feel, or God who gave us the eyesight we enjoy telling mankind don't concern yourself with right or wrong but rather do as you feel. Now the devil 😈 who'd love to see us ruined as he is destined to be would definitely direct mankind to ignore right from wrong and just do as you feel. I share because unlike the devil I'd actually want us to enjoy each other's smiles in God's paradise after this rough journey called life is said and done.
@ErieShay all I'm saying is humanity has a history with God it's no denying that. And there has never been in the history of humanity a human who says and lives by forget God's way I have this other way, and actually benefitted from such a decision. Though history has proven all who have made such a choice was utterly ruined. Again I care even if you don't recognize what I'm saying for your benefit as you share knowledge too for the benefit of others. May we continue to grow together despite our differences. And that's my point exactly, there can't be a benefit to do and say what we want because we know that's something even a kid can do. Because we are adults and intelligent we understand despite we have freewill to say and do what we want we push towards that decision which is best for everyone that decision affects because we are healthy-minded adults who are striving to enter God's paradise knowing soon we'll leave all of this in this life behind and headed towards eternity. Eternity shall be based on the evidence in our book of deeds, which is the choices we made throughout our days.
Exactly.👍🏾
My Whole House Is My Altar.
👁️ AM THE ALTAR...
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I love this, amen
I feel like my whole place is spiritual and has many spiritual places where I get good chills♥️ but I’m keeping my ancestor altar
@@athenashawnee729 To Each His Own.💜✨
exactly. Spiritual reconfirmation
Bobby Hemmitt spoke of the time coming that alters will not be utilized. Go within as you graciously have💤
He said the opposite
@teresiaemma433 prove it🤪
@vmw0710 white supremacist are happy to hear yall taking down yall altars. Now they can continue to use theirs and hollyweird altars to divide us even more. Chinese and Indian won't go for it and are thriving more than ever thank you.
I can’t take my alter down my son was killed 2 years ago and he is all on my alter and it helps me with my grief to bring his fav chocolates and other stuff I love your channel been following for years and love the guidance I’m hoping to grow to this one day
You do what makes you feel connected to your ancestors and guides
This is blowing my mind!! I recently renewed my alert after months of not feeling very connected to it or really anything. I was deep in the Void. After renewing it, I clearly heard…. THE ALTER IS WITHIN!!
Thanks for sharing!!!
It is within. Everybody's path is not the same. This is clearly HER journey.
The Asian familiesn ail salons and restaurants have them. I think they are very unified and keep their culture, so I will keep mine.
Yes, exactly, it's important to keep your culture and traditions. If boveda are in your tradition, perfect. If it's something else, keep up with that.
What is your spiritual tradition, if I may ask?
Same
Do what’s best for you
Are the Asians your God?
@canesugar911 They don't have to be to serve as an example of upholding one's traditions.
HOW TO RESPECTFULLY DISMANTLE AN ALTAR:
1. Pray and say aloud what you are doing and why explain why letting your court know that prayer and communion will now take the place of invocation at a table.
2 Glasses of water candles can all go into recycle bin. The dolls and extra items are all in a box in my garage.
Just didn’t feel right anymore in the pit of my gut. 🤢The taste for Spiritism in that way was taken out of my mouth (and I feel just as intuitive). Instead of digging for answers and specifics, I pay attention to my dreams and revelations.
Can you break down spiritism for me? My Odu says not to practice spiritism.
I’m happy for you sis❤❤❤ and I think big of you for telling the people you got rid of it! I was drawn to your video like 5 yrs ago when u were teaching the alter and spirituality I’m born Christianity and my 5 senses work in spirit so I was looking for answers! All I learned from both your channel and others is I have been on right track all along ! I picked up things I learned but I never needed them, nor understood them fully! I never needed anything to have a good or bad spirit visit me so I ditched ALL OF IT! I am grateful to you for all videos especially this one❤ may god continue to bless you and open your eyes that you may open your followers❤
I was told specifically, "service not slavery" don't bother us about everything we're the same bloodline and honorable and what you just said is how I live since then years ago always evolving ❤❤❤thank you for sharing.
Thanks sister you beautiful
CHEERS & SALUTE TO U SISTER FOR YOUR GROWTH ELEVATION EXPANSION & KNOWLEDGE WISDOM WISE GUIDANCE & SERVICES THAT U HELP TO ALL OTHERS!![999]
I did the same and especially with the diety I work with, the best offering has be my ego, my attachment to past, giving up my own negative habits, and evolving my character, exactly like mentioned.
Powerful statement
I had a similar epiphany this year. there are honestly so many things I no longer care for when it comes to spirituality. Within this era of increased access into people life, so much is aesthetics vs. heart. I was so caught up in having all the things, but struggled to connect more deeply to God. After incorporating many of the thing you spoke of i.e., cleaner home, and a deeper connection to nature, I feel more closer to God and my ancestors than I ever did. Thanks for sharing and teaching us.. I appreciate you always!
Yes. The things that bring us closer to God are usually simpler than we make them.
This came at the perfect time for me. I thought I wanted to do an ancestor altar and started light for about a month with offerings and what not. When I felt nothing was moving, and even questioned the energy I was feeling at times, I apologized and moved on. A lot of my ancestors lived a rough/fast life and probably are at the most peace they have been. I think they just want to be left alone even though here on earth, they were about their family, and I get that. You put things into perspective. Now I will pray from the top and allow dispatch according to what is best.
Same for me I always thought i wanted one but when I tried putting one up my dad who transitioned years ago showed up in my mother's dream saying no my ancestors don't require this only that I pray to divine spirit. This is confirmation that I was right on not putting one up.
Oh my Goodness! I took mine down about a year and a half ago! I felt bad at first, but it just felt like my Ancestors wanted me to focus inward. To the blood of us. The more I listened, I realized that they were even closer to me than I realized and I didn't *have* to have it in my space. So happy to hear your perspective as well.
I’m a disciple of Brazilian umbanda / Kimbanda and we are told that vases of power and altars of some sorts can never be inside of the house . I’ve been watching you for years and it’s been a while . It’s always good to evolve
This makes sense. I was watching a Brazilian reality tv show and the family are initiates of candomblé I believe and when they were giving offering to Oxalá, they did it outside in a bush/wooded area near the muro of their property. I thought that was interesting when I first saw it and now it’s all making sense.
This is crazy! I took my alter down yesterday and realised I don’t need all these tools to connect with the most high, we’re together at all times! It feels sad letting go of the illusion as it feels like a part of me is missing but truthfully I am finally becoming whole 🙏✨
WOMAN THIS IS WHY I FOLLOW YOU TRUE REAL INTENTIONS FLOW FROM YOUR HEART ❤❤❤
Absolutely. I had a dream that confirmed this about a week ago. We’re not supposed to be using our Ancestors to fight for us or do our dirty work at all. I had somebody’s ancestors try to come to me in a dream and attack me and they were stopped because of my protection, but whoever sent them after me had the nerve to try and sick a younger child ancestor spirit on me too, and the ancestors were talking amongst each other like no stop she’s of the spirit in regards to attacking me and I felt so disappointed that they tried to drag this innocent child spirit with them to do their dirty work. So instead of retaliating, I prayed that their souls finally rest because don’t bring a child into adults business, especially a passed on one. Ultimately what I got from that dream is that calling on your ancestors is selfish because your ancestors are passed on and they need to rest and they need to find peace and they need to make their way to the other side instead of being used to do your dirty work and bidding in the human realm. We arent supposed to be summoning them and using them, but praying for their healing and safe passage back to God.
Exactly! Let the ancestors rest 🙏
But that depends which tradition you follow. They say different things, I'm sure. I don't see why it would be wrong to invoke ancestors for help or guidance. It's not a new or outlandish concept.
i love this video. thanks for sharing! i had this same realization a couple years ago when i reconnected with my spiritual path. although i respect the concept of an ancestral altar,
after doing divination i found that my ancestors did not want me to keep a physical altar. rather,
i keep my home very clean(like godly clean lmfao) and burn incense / sound cleanse to keep the frequency high. i keep cultural items in my home in honor of my ancestors as well as a mary garden outside where i leave flowers and burn incense in honor of mary (aka the divine mother) but also in honor of my catholic ancestors who no longer are in this physical realm to leave offerings of their own. i cook cultural foods, listen to cultural music, and share traditions with my child. me and my home are a living embodiment of an ancestor altar ❤
Yes. Your home is the temple. All this ✨
I loved how you are teaching that once you "evolved" you no longer needed the inside altar. I was about to say - you are already the altar, but you said it. Wonderful. 😊
This is so relatable! I gotta admit, until seeing this video, I was feeling kinda guilty about taking a break from my boveda to release spiritual codependency, and focus on internalizing my spiritual journey, building my personal power through the Most High via prayer and fasting, healing my body, nurturing my children, and creating a more nurturing environment. Hearing this message brought me so much peace. Now I'm hearing, "It's ok!" ☺ Thank you for sharing your journey and tips on how to respectfully approach this transition. 🙏
Sometimes I feel like I wanna talk to my ancestors and guides in other areas than my Altar. And I asked them to reveal to me in a video or omen in nature. It doesn’t get any clearer than this. They knew it had to come from someone whose opinion I trust. Thank you
I have the water near my door on top of a cabinet. I dont pray with it. I was thinking to put salt in the glasses. To me it catches negativity. I just change the water. I should put different crstals in each glass idk. .
So happy to see you always. I’ve been following you for some years and have gotten great readings to. I dismantled my altar 1 1/2 years ago because of all the reasons you gave. I have deepen my relationship with the God in me and my ancestors. I am them and they are me. Walking altar!
In South Africa we keep it outside the house , the Ancestors have their own home in the yard called uMsamo where all our rituals are done
This is right on time! I stopped feeding my ancestors because I felt everything was happening internally and all I have to do is speak and things manifest.
Beautiful message!! I’ve always involved the Most High in any and all altar, working with my ancestors and all divination to ensure it’s divinely led ✨🤍 We appreciate you for sharing as always! Ase Sister!
Another video that benefits my path, answers and re-confirms what I have gained in my journey of knowing *_everything is first within then without_*
Thank you 🙏🏾 + welcome back🎉
PS: may we continue to remember our Ancestress Maya Angelou says:
_”I come in as One, but I stand as 10,000”_
Spot on! What I get from this message is…”In all that we do in our practice as it relates to our Ancestors, Guides, Orisha, LWA, where are we making space for Mother/Father Source who created our Ancestors, Guides, Orisha and LWA?”
I practice Hoodoo, and work with a few LWA, but I NEVER lost my connection to The Most High. For me “The Most High” would be somewhat reflective of “God of The Bible” but in a non religious way. Regardless though, I knew I needed to maintain THAT connection or I felt a distinct emptiness.
I hope people walk away with, what I see as the true message of this video. It’s not about taking down a Boveda or any altar. It’s about knowing the outward expressions of all we do needs to be rooted to something beyond the physical. That being Source!
I tried the Boveda thing years ago- too many glasses of water to tend to and just TOO MUCH! I now have a small set up on top my refrigerator for my Ancestors, with 2 pictures a glass a water and a white tea light candle. I recite Psalm 23 for them, tell them I luv them and keep it moving.
I don’t even give them food offerings. Not against it, just never felt the need too- and it’s still fine!
The practice, or the ritual is to point to the Higher Consciousness and the Deeper Awareness within, not to preform for the sake of the ritual. Thank you for this elevated message! Blessings!
I appreciate this message. I had to put down my altar when I began to travel extensively. It was a beautiful experience I learned a lot. However, I do believe I’ve evolved past needed the use of one in that way. Thank you for the examples of new ways we can view an altar. Nature is certainly one of mine. Blessings to you, sister. 🙏🏽🩷
I love this. Thank you. I’ve been following you for years now. I really love how spirit flows through you. Right on time every time 🙏🏾 Bless you sister ✨
Thank you for this. Ive had moments when I felt connected to my ancestor altar and moment I felt totally disconnected. At times not even interested in spending time at the altar or doing all of the things including food drinks etc I've been talking to them in other ways. It felt like a chore making myself sit at the altar. I haven't taken my down due to convenience but I've been Tapping back into to source, most high, all, NTR. There were times I felt like the ancestors/ deities replaced the most high and it didn't feel right. I've been in this path almost 20 yrs. Thank u My Indigenous ancestors have been coming through very strongly recently and they are more into nature and also in how I dress, dealing with sacred land issues etc.
I like the fact you brought up how you dress. That’s right since the body is THE temple!
This is amazing how spirit moves through as all when we are connected. It was time for you to share! THANK YOU! GRATEFUL!
This is a beautiful video with many gems, grateful to spirit for bringing you to my timeline, light and progress to you and yours
they definitely communicate through numbers and dreams with me ..very interesting video..I will definitely look more into this
For sure.😇
@@bamarealisti took down the alter inside and saw a ball of light shoot from the sky down today 😮
This makes so much sense and it was confirmation for me. Yesterday I was praying about my confusion and stagnation, how having material things to tend to or maintain gives me anxiety and is overwhelming to the point where I don’t even want to work the altar. And the answer is so simple, just take it down if it’s not serving its purpose! This video is right on time. Thank you.
I’m very happy for you may Oludmare continue to elevate your consciousness. I received something similar and I don’t feed my alters anymore I will only do fresh fruit, water and roses. I morose enjoy the candles for the aesthetics of them verses as alters offerings. I really appreciate your growth and thank you for sharing. Again may Oludmare continue to love on you…
had the same feeling this morning where my grand-ma just told me i dont need all of this , focus inward keep elevating on your practices and things that you do to evolve i will always be within. i just got. back from work just keep hearing feeling it within me, the message of take it down cause i see that now you are listening to our call and messages. mind you, i setup my altar yesterday today i came across your video thank you for the confirmation you are appreciate sorry for my english im french gratitude🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing! I kept hearing last week I am the altar. I have been naturally led to do the very things you have mentioned instead of focusing on physical altar. I’ve seen a massive difference with how much grounded I feel in general within and with the Creator and my ancestors.
Thank you for this I’ve been feeling to take down my altar but wasn’t sure if I needed to. I feel I was guided to your video without even looking for this topic your video was confirmation for me.💜
Thank you so much! My living situation has changed over the years and At one point I had an alter. I no longer have the privacy I would like to do my spiritual work but going out in nature makes so much sense to me!
Recently took down my altar as well. Very interesting. I feel like what’s in you is in you and it just felt right for me to do.
Drop the Mic! Very well said. I can feel your conviction in your words. thank you! Namaste! Peace and protection to you!
Information noted. Leaves me thinking that no rituals, Catholic or otherwise are necessary for spiritual elevation. It's about grounding yourself in spirit, however it manifests within you. However occasional reference to ritual is not harmful. Some of these things I grew up with. Cleaniless is next to Godliness. Home cleansing was a daily chore. Personal hygiene was a top priority. Clean environment and community was on point. Personal and community spiritually has taken a deep dive presently. And remember Spiritually is life, culture, concious healthy habits that support and sustain our physical and mental health which also includes some rituals. Blessings!
As a Priestess in the Lucumi tradition, in which Bóvedas are almost required for every initiate, I complete agree with this. There’s definitely levels to this. Not everyone is a Spiritist and most of our ancestors want nothing to do with what we practice. Thank you for sharing this.
I am so glad that you uploaded this video. My ancestors have not ever guided me to an altar, which would cause confusion in me. But watching this video it makes sense now, because my altar is nature. I always feel better after spending some time in nature. I also have a prayer closet via my room where I can go and spend time with God and my ancestors.
"it's all about whatever feels good to my soul" Inida arie. I think this is the truest part of spiritually for me. WHat feels good to me
In other words focus on Ori. The supreme deity.
Yes!! Thank you
OMG I love this I would at times say to God I don’t have blood a candle etc., but I do have a genuine heart good intentions along with belief ! Thank you for this this must have been hard to make with so much nay sayers
Yes, spiritual guidance led me to do the same a couple years ago. Ashe
Good for you 👍🏽 go directly to God who hears all things is the ONE who will truly aid you through life. Sorta why God designed different difficulties in our lives so that it almost compels us to seek help from God. Without difficulties or trials why would we ever need God or His forgiveness ❤
Thank you so much. I thank you for this ❤ My spirit needed this
I just came to this same decision and I never felt more powerful! Ill put out that water and candle when im working but I packed up all the things 🥰
Thank you so much for this! You are one of the few spiritualists I still follow because you keep it real and explain in practical ways. I stopped working with my altar about a year ago. I realized the best offering we can make to one’s ancestors is becoming a better person in this world and continuing to evolve. I sometimes light a candle and put water on the book case where I have my ancestors photos just to show them some gratitude but I know it’s not necessary. I appreciate you sharing this knowledge and wisdom blessings. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
This very much lines up w/ my practice. For years as i “started” my spiritual journey I always felt like making an alter wasnt for me. At first i felt bad and like i was being neglectful. But when i tried i could never maintain it. I got to a point in recent years where i told myself if spirit wanted me to do that it would be done and it would feel natural.
I find that i dont like to dabble to much in different tools and such bc i dont like to utilize things i dont understand. Ive stopped using tarot not bc im like super christian but bc i dont understand the origins or intentions behind the symbols etc. Spiritual gifts run in my family and i am blessed to have been protected as i was gathering these lessons.
You are def someone whose word trust. Thanks for being present and always sharing.
You have confirmed so much for me with this video.🙏🏾 Thank you ❤
tyvm sister .. ive always felt i didnt need an altar.... high vibrations to you
As always gratitude for your teachings. I never had an altar. But grateful for your insight. It's refreshing to see that you don't operate off of ego. Present yourself organically, you are easy to listen to b/c you speak without demanding or pushing your subscribers into any belief system. You simply share from the best of your knowledge/experience.
When I first got into spirituality. I had an altar, because I thought that’s what I was supposed to have. But once I became tapped in and started receiving messages, I was told very clearly that I don’t have to have that. I honor my ancestors by loving me and honoring myself, taking care of my physical body and eat foods that nourish me grown from the earth.
Sis, I've had this conversation with my people for years and can you believe just again today. This is the season to elevate ALL of our practices anyway! Habits and Dogma die hard and few speak aloud about it so I applaud you being a vanguard in this convo.
Yes!✨
I took mine down a year ago too because there were somethings off with the energy in my home
Just focus on uniting with your higher self and diminishing the ego. The ego is what causes suffering and it is hard to downsize it. No attachments, no judgements, and no expectations
I took down my alter many times and keeping it simple.Spirit have a way of teaching us by allowing us to go through the process and then they speaks weather by dreams or open vision.Thank you for your message I can relate 😂 🎉❤😅.
Totally received and thank you so much for your message. Peace, bliss, light and progress to you Oluko (humbly stated with the utmost respect)❤
I’m so grateful for this message. Completely resonated with me. Thank you ❤
Love 💗
Continue sharing your light! 🎋💫
You don’t know how much I needed this! ❤ Right on time. Thank you!
This is great advice. You're right, we need to keep evolving. My ancestors told me recently that they love it when I also share the happy things that happen in my life. No need for a special place in the house, when YOU are connected. A special place helps as a reminder maybe, for those who don't live a spiritual life ✨️ But even then a candle and a prayer are most appreciated. No need for elaborate food and drink fest 😊
My ancestors (Cetic-Germanic) also honored the ancestors in nature. And only left food offerings on special feast days. The fact that they were very cautious to draw spirits of any kind in their houses, is found through all the now called "superstitious" traditions of drawing protective runes or markings on the house and barns, horseshoes above doors, burying witch bottles, protecting the chimney, covering mirrors when someone deceased. And the advice to cross a body of water when you thought a (nature) spirit might have attached itself to you. And there are many more examples found in folklore and elf lore.
Having an Opa Iku makes you certain that you indeed have your own Egun coming thru. Casting to them with Obi insures you don’t need to wait on “a sign” and get the message you need direct. Opa iku is made from nature
Thank you. This video is super relevant for me and settles a lot of my questions.
Sending support for your change!🙏🏾❤
ASE’ ASE’ Thank you Queen for sharing this enlightening message. I appreciate you ❤
Thank you so much for this enlightening message 🌻🌷
This was beautiful...informational...you always do a great job of explaining everything ...your content is always top notch...ty
Thank you for confirmation! I moves in a new home this year! I was excited and wanted to make an alter! I have had to clean my home a few times just to remove whatever energy was here. The home had had a different type of energy that has had me a little unsettled! Over time it has gotten better with cleaning energy, and this was definitely confirmation in regards to me placing an alter in my home! Thank you 🙏🏾🌈🦋💙
Thank Iya for sharing this! I felt called to take down all my alters in 2022 and start treating my body as the main and only altar!!! I completely resonate with this message. Thank you!
Love this! Praise YaH!
Dear sister, your videos always give me so much to think about. Thank you for your guidance.
Thank you for this confirmation. I’ve also felt this way for years 💕
I took my ancestral altar down two years ago on October 31 I did an ritual thanked them and took it down
Very glad you made it into my algorithm today ❤️🔥
Thank you it seems I had forgotten that along my journey ❤
This message came right on time. Just when I was feeling bad about not being able to tend to my small altar because I’ve been working so much. Gratitude for this download ✨
I appreciate you sharing this... because as a woman who hasn't been initiated, I always thought this, EVERYTHING you shared I have always expressed, however, I didn't want to offend anyone. Wow!❤❤❤ I'm so glad I trusted you, your energy has always been pure and I love you for that.
One of the most power packed informative info session I ever heard concerning personal insights from the Devine Feminine💤
Litterally recieved the same download. Very grateful for the affirmation. Always love to you dear Sister.
Beautiful message adorning your revelation 🤍
Thank you so much for sharing! It’s all beginning to become a better understanding on my experience!
Thank you beloved. This information is right on time. ❤❤❤
Áṣẹ Iya. I am so grateful for you. It is always so very good to continuously evolve. ❤❤❤❤
I’m so happy to see you again!
My spirit been told me these things all time ago. I talk to my ancestors like their right here with me. So i do agree with some of this
I haven't even watched all of it. But the title resonated with me immediately
Thank you for sharing your personal journey with us. I’ve always wanted an alter and also felt spiritually obligated to have one. This was insightful
I’ve had my alter up about 5 months or so I started off with flowers, candles , candy , fruit then gradually food and picture it’s like everytime I go to it to communicate I immediately start crying every single time I’m crying like crying heavy tears are coming down hard I don’t know why I cry I thank them all for their guidance, assistance, protection & love but I’m crying every time I speak over it . I wiped down my candle with vinegar cause I didn’t have Florida water and I tried to light it and it start popping and going out and I couldn’t light it anymore I was like whoaaa as I was thinking of just going into nature to heal I saw this video spirit led me here to watch this video today
This right on time cause I’ve been intuitively knowing my ancestors altar has ran its course!! I’ve outgrown it for sure
Thanks for sharing your experience. In essence, you have to do what your Spirit tells you is what’s needed. In my 40+ years walking this path I have never felt compelled to erect and keep a Boveda or any altar. I’ve constructed and taken down my Boveda so many times I can’t count! Lol! Depends on what’s needed at each phase of my life. May you walk in divine blessings always!
I got rid of my alter 2 months ago. I felt like i was being called to do so, and now i find this video, this is my confirmation ❤️
☀️Gratitude for the message that came through you . Peace and bliss. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Beautiful message.
Thank You
Namaste 💕❤
Simply beautiful. Words of wisdom. Life is all about evolving.
Chile when I started in 2019/2020 these folk started walking around and setting off my fire alarms and it started taking over my space. It became so large the more genealogy I did. I later learned some ancestors really cannot be on the altar with others. Chile it’s a lot. I removed it from my home September 2022. Lately, I’ve journaled or spend more time with Source or nature. It is a lot of work and I believe there should be one space to honor together as a family. Maybe once a year. It’s a lot to nurture an altar.