Today's Ifa/Oriṣa Affirmation - Iyawo

[Yeye Olomitutu]

Ohun ẹnu ifa Bi Ifa o gbe ẹni (gbe'ni) Ẹkun ni ngbe ẹni (ngbe'ni)—ati bee bee Ifa says: When Ifa wants to bless one Crying wants to take center stage (the verse continues). According to Ifa, sometime, blessing comes in the form of pain. In this regard, the pain could be in the form of a disappointment, a discomfort, even in the form of something that seems embarrassing. Running away from any of such situation only prolongs an existing condition because by running away from the situation, one might also be running away from a divine solution to the problem. The following are two quick scenarios from Ifa: (1) Three unexpected visitors knocked on Orunmila's door. Orunmila received them warmly. But, there was a concern: not enough food in the house. Orunmila auctioned off a priced possession to raise money for the purpose. The visitors spent some days and were well cared for. The visitors were emissaries and their purpose was to bless Orunmila. Their mission was designed in such a way that, in order to bless Orunmila, they had to test Orunmila's temperament first. To add to the twist, the treasure they brought to Orunmila was disguised as a personal effect, and they left it behind. Orunmila sent a telepathic message to remind them of their forgotten property. It was at this stage that the nature of the emissaries' visit was revealed to Orunmila. (2) The Yoruba word "Iyawo" means "wife" in English. By definition, iyawo means "Iya" (pain), "Iwo" (a town called Iwo)—Pain-[at] -Iwo. Ifa has it that Orunmila went to this ancient town to get his bride. Everything was okay until the bride decided to personally test her prospective husband's temperament. She broke Orunmila's professional instrument, she left Orunmila unattended for a long while. Even, the food she served Orunmila had a story of its own. Orunmila was level- headed while the prank lasted. Having passed the tests, the bride happily went with her husband to her new home. Back home and when town-folks asked Orunmila information about his wife, his answer was always, Iya-ti-mo-je- ni-Iwo (the result of my indignation in Iwo town). This eight syllable word, "Iya-ti-mo-je- ni-Iwo" became known today as Iyawo. Please, make a sound decision today; do not pass off a good opportunity because of a slight discomfort. May we be divinely guided in our endeavors today and always, ase. Good morning. Chief FAMA IleOrunmila. com Ire O ! Apetebi Yeye Olomitutu