OLA16 MEMBER RESOURCE GUIDE: INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE OF IJINLE
Ijinle is deep truth. Here, it represents an activity through which you get to the deep truths about who you are, where you're coming from, where you're going and WHY it matters. Ijinle is based upon the understanding that a sense of belonging is essential to healthy development. Through Ijinle, you and others will learn new skills, enjoy the good company of others and serve a cause greater than yourself. More concretely, Ijinle is a year-round, family-oriented practice. Through Ijinle, you will perform a variety of activities that will require that you collaborate strategically with members of your family, spiritual groups and community-based organizations in order to achieve the seven purposes of the Orisa Lifestyle Academy:
Ijinle is deep truth. Here, it represents an activity through which you get to the deep truths about who you are, where you're coming from, where you're going and WHY it matters. Ijinle is based upon the understanding that a sense of belonging is essential to healthy development. Through Ijinle, you and others will learn new skills, enjoy the good company of others and serve a cause greater than yourself. More concretely, Ijinle is a year-round, family-oriented practice. Through Ijinle, you will perform a variety of activities that will require that you collaborate strategically with members of your family, spiritual groups and community-based organizations in order to achieve the seven purposes of the Orisa Lifestyle Academy:
- Character Development: Taught through wise teachings and hands on activities.
- Spiritual Growth: Guided by the OLA16 Pledge and Law.
- Family Understanding: Facilitated by involving all family relations.
- Respectful Relationships: Taught through organizational structure and rules of engagement.
- Personal Priesthood: Know, commit and practice the 16 core Agreements of Orisa Lifestyle.
- Superior Service: Demonstrate pride, loyalty and self respect in your appearance and performance.
- Preparation for Initiation: Skills development, orientation and recognition.
