new age

this book is a great gift. i found it at a time that i had nearly lost all faith in the orisa community, especially the community in the united states. once i received this book i sat with it, touched its spirit and its spirit touched me. iya is grounded in her writing, honest in her sharing and clear about not only the beauty of this path but the challenges that can also accompany one's journey down this road.

i wish more authors wrote in this way - without pretense, without pomp and with clear hearts. this book has ase. it is real. it can communicate its purpose clearly without the weight of human ego all too often seen in what should be a road humbly walked.

in a moment when i was disheartened by what i've seen in the community this book gave me heart. it gave me enough hope to hold on and to allow the love for this road to reopen me to my own relationship with it. it has, in many ways, restored my faith. our community needs more books like this. it is like water in the heat of the desert.

thank you iya.
thank you ori.
thank you ancestors.
thank you orisa.
thank you olodumare.
ase.

"Finding Soul on the Path of Orisa" is the most accessible, personable, down to earth literature I have read about ancestor and deity reverence. Tobe Melora Correal inspires self examination and shares insights from her journey of discovering the authentic self; and does so respecting the diversity and readiness of the reader. Healthy skepticism is praised and viewed as an asset/tool with regard to power inbalance and struggles, making choices about what or whom to follow specific to self, individuals, collectives and communities that practice ancestor reverence and/or Orisa worship. Her naming patriarchy and acknowledging the power of men and women alike as balance and being in alignment with the soul on the path of Orisa is at the helm of this timely work of spiritual food. All is valuable. 'True soul can only be found when much of what our spiritual selves have to offer is anticipated, nurtured and valued.' Thank you Tobe Melora Correal for this book, a tool that I can pick up, read again and again, for guidance, validation and celebration of authenticity and reverence of those who paved the way for us on our paths. Praise to your ancestors, they are indeed smiling. Peace and Blessings.

Finding Soul on the Path of Orisa by Tobe Melora Correal is a much needed scholastic piece of literature whose time has come. Explorations of both the Orisha Religions AND spirituality make this book indespensible.

Initiates will find this author's writing clean, clear, and consice. Non-initiates will appreciate Correal's vivid imagery and literary illustration as it relates to Orisha worship/spirituality.

This book really puts things in perspective in regards to clarity and truthful information without revealing cult secrets. Highly recommended!