Listen "You Cannot Lift the Tree Alone"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to Ifá Mythology: Keys to Ancient Healing. In this episode, we explore the sacred Odù Ogbè-Alárá, a story that reminds us of the power of community, ritual, and spiritual alignment.
As I reflect on my own journey toward 35, I’m drawn to the image of a great tree blocking the road—a symbol of the emotional, ancestral, or spiritual burdens that none of us can move alone. Through the poetic tale of four birds sent from heaven—Igún, Àkàlà, Tẹ̀ǹtẹrẹ́, and Ẹlẹ́gíírí—we uncover how generosity, collaboration, and spiritual communion restore flow and open the way forward.
Together, we’ll reflect on:
• Why sharing your gifts multiplies them
• The role of ritual as spiritual technology
• The symbolism of blocked paths and collective healing
• How to gather your Ẹgbẹ́—your spirit team, inner archetypes, and community of support
This is more than a folktale. It’s a call to awaken your soul’s memory, listen to your inner guidance, and stop trying to carry it all alone.
✨ The journey is spiritual. But it’s not solitary.
🔑 Let’s move the tree—together.
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Connect with us:
Got a story to share or reflections on this episode? We’d love to hear from you.
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As I reflect on my own journey toward 35, I’m drawn to the image of a great tree blocking the road—a symbol of the emotional, ancestral, or spiritual burdens that none of us can move alone. Through the poetic tale of four birds sent from heaven—Igún, Àkàlà, Tẹ̀ǹtẹrẹ́, and Ẹlẹ́gíírí—we uncover how generosity, collaboration, and spiritual communion restore flow and open the way forward.
Together, we’ll reflect on:
• Why sharing your gifts multiplies them
• The role of ritual as spiritual technology
• The symbolism of blocked paths and collective healing
• How to gather your Ẹgbẹ́—your spirit team, inner archetypes, and community of support
This is more than a folktale. It’s a call to awaken your soul’s memory, listen to your inner guidance, and stop trying to carry it all alone.
✨ The journey is spiritual. But it’s not solitary.
🔑 Let’s move the tree—together.
––
Connect with us:
Got a story to share or reflections on this episode? We’d love to hear from you.
📩 Email us at: [email protected]
📱 Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @IfaMythology
🎧 Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help others find the keys to ancient healing.
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