November honoring ibeji and the children’s rites of passage

01 Nov November honoring ibeji and the children’s rites of passage

In the book Orisa New World Black Gods, John Mason shares with us very valuable information on the function of the Ibeji. He states that “Ibeji makes concrete the idea of the cleaved spirit, of the mirror image, of one spirit that inhabits and animates two, sometimes identical bodies. Ibeji represents the duality of man. They represent the idea that man is made up of two opposing yet complimentary forces and destruction and constructive or positive and negative. Ibeji are night and day, left and right, up and down, in an out. Elegba and ibeji both associated with children ang guarding the home. Elegba/Esu forces two opposing forces to work together in harmony or suffer suffer the consequences; Ibeji is the visible incarnation of two working in harmony as one. They are the most stunning example of mankind’s being able to share the God-like ability to create wonder. It is said that they are children of Songo. In the odu of Ejiogbe we are advised to keep twins happy by cooking and feeding them mashed yams, boiled corn ,fried sweet plantains, and fried yam Ekuru ( steamed mashed bean paste) is given to them when they are angry. Whatever you give to one you give to the other During the month of November my Institute family and I celebrate some of the Orisas who are not as popular in our daily practice”.
Ibeji represents for us the two sides of living; wealth and poverty. Ibeji’s energy manifests itself when we are not good to children and must always strive to make them happy. Yoruba women who are mother to twins are seen in some cases begin or asking for money. There is a long story about why. I will cover in my Ask Yeyefini Show on November 7th at 7:00 pm  EST.
I invite you to join us in celebration of all children. As adults we should be mindful of Ibeji’s expectation of us for blessings, longevity and wellbeing.  Remembering the importance of treating children extra special during and after these challenging times due to of the pandemic. For over 25 years Yeyefini.com and the IIASK.Inc staff and teachers have been doing a magnificent job in bringing African spiritual perspective to children growth and development in many parts of the world.  Our very successful Children’s and Teens  Rites of Passage experience has become a crucially importing way of  learning and applying spiritual tools especially during the Covid pandemic (Universal Time Out).  This has been a strain for everyone. I think the children may have experienced the effects even more. During childhood and adolescence the bonding with piers through common interest and interactions is a  requirement for overall health and wellness. Our Rites of Passage programs teach, guide and expose the students to a very rich and powerful experience that has helped many graduates of the program with skills and tools to evolved emotionally, spiritual physically and mentally The students learn on line in a safe environment with teachers and facilitators to prepare them for the 5 day retreat during the summer. Empowering children by exposing’s them to Africana centered curriculum and practices  allows them during this time. Upcoming classes on Yeyefini.com
 Embracing Your Ancestral Practices
 December 3, 4 & 5, 2021      In-person or virtual!!
 Charlotte, NC
 1.The connection between ancestor reverence and mediumship.
 2. The importance of genealogy and knowing more about your ancestors.
 3. Spiritual bath making and herbs sacred to the ancestors.
 4. You will experience Reiki’s healing energy and connect with the ancestral realm.
 GRADUATES PROGRAM All graduates of the past mediumship training program are invited to attend online Misa experience Beginning  November 13th 2021, we will meet every other month online. This is a great opportunity to increase your  development, skills and use of your mediumistic gifts. First session: Saturday, November 13th from 6:30-7:30 pm ET
 CHILDREN AND TEENS RITES OF PASSAGERegister right now !!http://www.Yeyefini.com

“A Balanced Life Is A Source For Endless, Abundant Miracles When Mind, Matter, And Spirit Are Aligned”. ~Yeyefini Efunbolade