I cannot help but wonder if Oya Iyansan (iyasoron) aka mother of nine, in her breif embrace decided to bring the most necessary changes and I long awaited. Its not that I am unmotivated, but more that I cannot formulate a proper plan as to where to start and in which direction. I have many things I want to do, know, experience, find, attain ect... the list will go on because with growth things will change and new hungers may arise while others fade.
I attended a drumming with an amazing group of people of the Ile Ifabemi whom I call family to some degree as I see in them exactly what I hope to encounter in my spiritual community. This weekend past they had played a drumming of praise and honor to Oya.
Oya whose name means "to rip and to tear". This refers to her twisting, tearing and braiding of textiles and weaving on a specific loom, yet it also refers to her ability to unearth even the roots of mighty trees to either make way for new life or to bring to the surface that which needs to reach there. She is also called Iyaloja, "mother of the market" in which she represents the exchange of commerce, or position in the market place. From consumer to owner, transition in all areas of life. Our first breath of life outside of the water filled womb and our last exhaled breath as we pass to the realm of the spirits.
She is associated with Eggun, nine specifically believed to be Abiku and her children.(Abiku-spirits sent to incarnate as children sent for a short stint on earth/aye) Eggun or Spirits of the deceased family who walked this earth breifly or breathed the this air if only for a bit. She connects us to our ancestry by way of knowing their presence and accepting them following us for our aid and guidance. We acknowledge that from whence we came so we have a hopeful idea as to where we are going.
Well for years I have not known who to talk to about my Grandparents origins since the stories vary and range from all over the place. I got bits and pieces and regretted not being old enough or mature enough to ask more of my Grandparents origins,history, and experiences. They have passed excpet one Grand father on my mothers side and I am not sure I can trust too much of what he says at this point in his age.
So this morning a woman I consult for occassionally contacts me, askign me my blessing for her and her family which of course I give. We start talking geneology out of the blue and out of no where she ask me a name o two and has given me information regarding my great grandparents I didnt know. She procedds to tell me of no charge, since its her hobby, she will research for me some things to aid in my knowledge of my family origin and roots.
I cannot help but thing this was a much needed change in my life. Something unearthed for my benefit. Maferefun Oya/Praise Oya.
Then me and my partner last night sit down and have a couple of hours worth of conversation much needed and different than are usual banter. We came up with a plan in which to better organize our things and reap the benefits of a surplus.
All this after one weekend of dedication and praise and I never asked for this so its beautiful to know your unspoken wishes and prayers are still heard and granted.
