I am a southern girl with an urban scent so people often don't know what my deal is. My deal is I am the first born of older parents who are now ancestors-Iba ba torun- and whose baby sister is addicted to livng in a chemical haze. I was a single mom of a young son, but am now the married woman with a teenage man-child---when did that happen?! I am one of the youngest of 16 granddaughters who outnumber the men in our family, but still respect the role they play. I am the sister-friend to my Afrikan,white,boricua, native, and southeast asian sisters here in the south, up north and out west. I am a child of Oshun who gives me my culture, sensuality, feminine mystique and a life of abundance. I am a survivor of bad credit, low self-esteem, and a home owner. I am Wilhelmina, Billie, Iya Akintola, Omisade and Omi. I am hard-headed and I do talk back. So what does all that mean?The sum total of who I am has a tremendous impact on how I view the world: my sense of justice, community, and integrity. The common thread throughout my life is my ability to be a broker of information, to coach, mentor, support, cajole, and to tell it like it is. Ultimately, I work to help people unveil what is already there. I am a spiritual midwife, a mentor, a teacher, and a perpetual student. My Yoruba faith tells me that our ancestors and the Orisha work for us and that we must honor them. By work, I mean, they can open doors for you and help you manifest your destiny. They can block energy that is negative and harmful. They can also engage in a paradoxical parental dance of bring to bear experiences that help build Iwa Pwele or "good character". These incidents tend to center around making choices and learning about grace, forgiveness, and action. To be of good character in your deed and word is the ultimate compliment to your spirit guides and your ancestors---it is a huge portion of the journey to fulfill your destiny in this lifetime. Howard Thurman says that "there is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself and if you cannot hear it, you will all of life be on the ends of strings that someone else pulls. I am seeking that genuineness....waiting, listening and doing. This is why I do what I do!
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Your Birthdate: April 18
You are a cohesive force - able to bring many people together for a common cause.
You tend to excel in work situations, but you also facilitate a lot of social gatherings too.
Beyond being a good leader, you are good at inspiring others.
You also keep your powerful emotions in check - you know when to emote and when to repress.
Your strength: Emotional maturity beyond your years
Your weakness: Wearing yourself down with too many responsibilities
Your power color: Crimson red
Your power symbol: Snowflake
Your power month: September What Does Your Birth Date Mean?
