('Glory, star, and destiny' are all the same things and will be used interchangeably throughout this post). Growing up as a child in Jamaica I remember some warnings my mother gave to us. The first warning we had even gotten a beating for was: "Never eat from anyone."  ...

('Glory, star, and destiny' are all the same things and will be used interchangeably throughout this post). Growing up as a child in Jamaica I remember some warnings my mother gave to us. The first warning we had even gotten a beating for was: "Never eat from anyone."  ...

Most Africans have something they do or say when warning a child. I have seen it most among the Yorubas, but I've also seen others do the same. ...

Most Africans have something they do or say when warning a child. I have seen it most among the Yorubas, but I've also seen others do the same. ...

I remember once when I lived with the "Wicked Baby Father" while we were having problems which were overwhelming for me (a lot of cheating, lying, and cruel treatment). One night while he slept soundly, I laid awake in the dark contemplating my life. With only a glimmer of moonlight peeping in, I was, as usual, alone in my worries. ...

I remember once when I lived with the "Wicked Baby Father" while we were having problems which were overwhelming for me (a lot of cheating, lying, and cruel treatment). One night while he slept soundly, I laid awake in the dark contemplating my life. With only a glimmer of moonlight peeping in, I was, as usual, alone in my worries. ...

In my opinion, I believe the Yoruba tradition of Ifa-Orisa sits at the top of the pyramid of every practical, theoretical, and traditional practice or study. Again, this is simply my opinion. ...

In my opinion, I believe the Yoruba tradition of Ifa-Orisa sits at the top of the pyramid of every practical, theoretical, and traditional practice or study. Again, this is simply my opinion. ...

I once had a great conversation with someone about God. I don't remember who the person was but I remember what we spoke of. Regardless of culture and where ever humans are, how contemporary or how primitive a culture may be, the concept of "God" is there. ...

I once had a great conversation with someone about God. I don't remember who the person was but I remember what we spoke of. Regardless of culture and where ever humans are, how contemporary or how primitive a culture may be, the concept of "God" is there. ...