Hey Friend! How are you? Interested in beginning or just beginning your Spiritual Journey? Great, I can help. Over the last 10 years have learned and unlearned so much and I would love to share my knowledge with you. I hope you find something in this post you can relate to and helps you along the way. Enjoy!
- Understand that your Spiritual foundation MUST be rooted in self love. It is impossible to receive and comprehend the gifts that are promised if you do not FULLY LOVE YOURSELF. In order to be truly spiritual, you must first acknowledge that you yourself are a spiritual being. You are your first example of the divine and infinite love that is God. Honoring, loving and accepting yourself, as you are currently, is the only way to evolve and enhance your spiritual practices.
- Knowledge of self is imperative. Yes, we are Americans. Yes our immediate ancestors were born here. But do you know what it means to be an American of African descent? Do you know the true history of your ancestors? It doesn’t matter if you can trace your lineage to your specific African Ancestors, that’s irrelevant. But what is relevant is our history before our journey began on this continent. Did you know that over 30% of enslaved Africans were Muslim and were forced to abandon their religion and were often tasked to be overseers due to their praying and fasting habits? Did you know that the origins of the Holy Ghost comes from enslaved Africans that could commune with the dead through singing and dancing and they called it shouting? It’s facts like these that decolonize the mind and allow you to truly live in your power as an American of African descent. Knowing YOUR TRUE history is vital to creating a true spiritual relationship with The Divine, God, Source, The Creator, Universe, whichever you prefer.
- This shit is going to hurt. The waves of emotion that you will experience after learning your history can be daunting but are very necessary. Your emotions WILL go from anger to sympathy to empathy to understanding to pride. Don’t fight it, flow with it. It’s required for elevation.
- Get a Therapist and/or TRUSTED Spiritual Mentor. Shadow work should not be done alone at this stage. The emotions you will experience during the beginning of this journey shouldn’t be felt alone. You need someone with you to help you understand and decipher your emotions outside of your friends; your journey is your own. You need an unbiased opinion and advice, conventional and unconventional. Shit can get real dark real quick and professional and spiritual advice and guidance will make the process palatable and transformative.
- Spirituality is not an aesthetic. It’s not about burning sage and going natural. It’s not about wearing crocheted and knitted tops and bottoms. Spirituality is a lifestyle and it is a choice. Spirituality is about your direct connect with The Divine. Spirituality is about your ability to alchemize and create your own heaven on earth. Spirituality is about completing the mission you signed up for. Spirituality is about your direct connection with Mother Earth and all of Her luscious elements. Spirituality goes beyond religion. Spirituality is your personal evolution.
You got this, we got this, Peace.