In Yorùbá wisdom, empathy is more than emotion—it is spiritual intelligence rooted in Ìwà Pẹ̀lẹ́ (gentle character). Guided by Orí inú (inner consciousness) and expressed through Àṣẹ, empathy restores Ìbáṣepọ̀, the sacred harmony that unites all beings. To feel for another is to recognize the divine in them, keeping the world in rhythm with compassion and right relationship.

In Ifá spirituality, Orí is more than the head—it is destiny, consciousness, and the divine spark that guides each person. Life experiences leave imprints on the body (ara) and inner self (inú), which can cloud Orí and affect choices, emotions, and clarity. Through prayer, gentle offerings (adimú), ritual baths, ancestor veneration, and good character (ìwà pẹ̀lẹ́), we cool, sweeten, and realign the head. A good Orí brings peace and honor.

In Yorùbá spirituality, Orí — the head — is more than the body’s crown. It is destiny, consciousness, and the first Òrìṣà within each person. Orí shapes our emotions, relationships, memories, and imagination, guiding how we live and grow. Through prayer, gentle offerings like water and honey, and the practice of good character (ìwà pẹ̀lẹ́), we honor Orí. As the elders say: “Orí rere ni ma ń jẹni lọ́lá” — a good head brings one to honor.