DAILY RITUAL FOR PERSONAL RENEWAL
A ritualized life is a peaceful, powerful life. An effective ritual is a balance between doing the right thing at the right time, with the right intentions.
We all need a little extra something to help us through the day... For me, that includes being up around 5 am, doing my prayers and having a cup of black coffee.
For you, it could include an early morning workout, meditation, a good hearty breakfast or a combination of all the above.
Either way, it’s the small things that count.
It’s also the small things that don’t usually take a ton of time to do - but have the greatest benefits.
Here are 5 easy rituals you can do to align with ori better and that can contribute towards a smoother day for you.
We all need a little extra something to help us through the day... For me, that includes being up around 5 am, doing my prayers and having a cup of black coffee.
For you, it could include an early morning workout, meditation, a good hearty breakfast or a combination of all the above.
Either way, it’s the small things that count.
It’s also the small things that don’t usually take a ton of time to do - but have the greatest benefits.
Here are 5 easy rituals you can do to align with ori better and that can contribute towards a smoother day for you.
5 Easy Rituals For A Spiritually Smoother Day
- Honor the Sunrise: Life on earth is impossible without the Sun. It is our natural Father. According to Archetypal Psychology, the sun represents the Self, the ego and the soul. It also signifies the power to meet the everyday challenges that life presents.
INSTRUCTIONS:
When you first wake up, sit up in bed. Close your eyes and face east if possible. Honor the sun with this salutation;
Iba atiyo ojo [ee-bah ah-tee-yo o-joe]: I pay homage to the sunrise
Repeat it 16 times - Honor Your Food: Before eating or drinking anything - pause and thank and honor the people that were involved in order for this food to reach you. Whether the farmers, the manufacturers, the supermarket workers, the person who cooked your meal (including yourself if it was you) and even Earth for supplying good soil in the ground and the rainfall needed for crops.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Before you eat or drink, while seated at the table. Honor the Earth with this salutation;
Iba ile, afoko yeri [ee-bah ee-leh ah foe-co yeh-ree]: I pay homage to the Earth, who uses a hoe to comb her hair
Repeat 16 times - Align With Spiritual Energy of the Day: Each day is ruled by a spiritual energy. Honor and align with the powers of the ruling energy of the day with an appropriate invocation.
In Orisa Lifestyle, each day is governed by a particular spiritual energy;
Sunday is synonymous with longevity
Monday is the day of wealth
Tuesday is the day of victory
Wednesday is the day of confusion
Thursday is the day of manifestation
Friday is the day of adversity
Saturday is the day of three resolutions
Olodumare assigned each day its own energy based upon the experiences of the Orisa in the garden of command. Ifa tells us that Olodumare placed the 401 Orisa in the garden of command for seven days, during which time they could invoke anything into existence. The only stipulation was that they could not make any negative proclamations.
Tap for the invocations associated which each day of the week
- Honor the sunset: The sunset represents the completion of a cycle. It is on opportunity to express gratitude for the blessings of the day.
INSTRUCTIONS:
At dusk, with your family or friends. Honor the sunset with this salutation:
Iba atiwo orun [ee-bah ah-tee-wo o-roon]: I pay homage to the sunset
Repeat it 16 times - Align with the the Moon: The moon is synonymous with cool, gentle leadership. Because it is inseparable from the stars, the moon is also associated with being faithful to your destiny.
INSTRUCTIONS: Align with the powers of the Moon by chanting this proverb 16 times to capitalize on its positive powers.
Òṣùpá lé, ẹ ní kò gún... [oh-shoo-pah leh eh nee co goon]: The moon shows up and it is said not to be aligned. Whose hands can reach it?
Repeat 16 times
Pray that your destiny will place you beyond the criticism of those unfit to judge you. Ask for guidance and support in correcting your errors and flaws.
