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The Yorùbá Concept of Ẹṣẹ: Walking Your Spiritual Path
Ẹsẹ in Yorùbá spirituality symbolizes one's destiny, spiritual path, and the journey of aligning with divine purpose.

Alaje Fadesiye
Jan 133 min read


WALKING YOUR LIFE’S PATH: A TRADITIONAL YORÙBÁ PERSPECTIVE FOR MODERN LIVING
In Yorùbá spirituality, life is a sacred journey shaped by Orí, guided by destiny, supported by ancestors, and balanced by the Òrìṣà. Your path is not random — it is a return to your truest self. When you honor your inner head, cultivate good character, and walk with ancestral awareness, life opens. Alignment becomes clarity. Destiny becomes movement. Peace becomes your home.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 13, 20246 min read


The Sacred Role of Discomfort in Ifá: When Orí Orchestrates Growth
In Yorùbá wisdom, discomfort is divine dialogue — the voice of Orí, our inner consciousness, guiding us through growth and transformation. Challenges refine character, reveal hidden strength, and realign us with destiny (ayànmọ̀). When we meet hardship with trust, patience, and gratitude, every trial becomes a sacred instruction on the path to fulfillment.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 13, 20245 min read


Ori: Nurturing Alignment Through Coolness, Character, and Inner Balance
In Yorùbá spirituality, Orí is more than the head you see in the mirror — it is your crown, compass, and the very first Òrìṣà to be honored. As the seat of destiny, Orí guides every step of your journey, shaping how you think, feel, and act. When kept cool (tútù), balanced with good thoughts, calm emotions, and gentle character (ìwà pẹ̀lẹ́), Orí opens the way to peace, prosperity, and fulfillment. To honor Orí is to honor the divine spark within.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 12, 20244 min read


The Journey of Spiritual Development in Yorùbá Religion
Spiritual growth in Yorùbá tradition is a journey of alignment—guided by Orí, nurtured through Ìwà Pẹ̀lẹ́, and fulfilled through service. Like a garden tended with care, the soul blossoms through ritual, wisdom, and ancestral connection.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 9, 20244 min read
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