This is the woman who patiently led me to Orisa. She is one of the most spiritual/ passionate/ dedicated/ true to the G.A.M.E. Revolutionary People/ Priests I have ever met in this life. She was the first to consecrate my ilekes and my first shrines were birthed out of her own. I have studied with her off and on for over 20 years. She knows the odu for her Ile/ Temple is one of revolving doors. That door has not ever been closed to me or others nor has it hit me on my many ways out trying to find myself even when I deserved it. She was so vigilant in her teaching. She would often say she wanted us to have this information and be prepared to lead with her in her absence. I used to roll my eyes, smh, and laugh like aint nobody want that kind of responsibility Iya. I am always celebrating every little spiritual accomplishment and she is often the first person, I want to share my joy. Sometimes I just pick up the phone and call... and BOOM, everytime... “Alaafia” She says,” Ya know, I was JUST thinking about you...” and there it is JOY- shared. Certain vibes are like energy. They just don’t die. Every spiritual thing I do I think about her and ask myself would she be proud of me/ would she approve. No matter how big or small. People say we shouldn’t care what other people think but Ima kill that cliche right now when it comes to people I love. My ancestors led me to her when I was pregnant with Nana at Odunde of all places. It was through her Ile I received my ancestral shrine and my first Esu and that was over 15 years ago. I am alive and doing well because my Ancestors and Egbe always sit me at the feet of those I am to learn from and to get the tools I need in this life. I pray all those who are sitting at her feet now know the power that is before them. I pray they are grateful, respect her, the ile, and get what they are searching for even if it comes in stages. One day you may just wake up and realize you have everything you prayed for ... and that she prayed for you to have or not have. 😉 And I pray she is proud of me and her investment in me. Ase ire ooo . #tamyko #omomaxine #maxinesdaughter #ileigoke #orisatv #wayoforisa #iyanifaworldwide (at Rodney Square) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_dC6HojVWi/?igshid=164mnf09y7uwp