Libation
Carrying On Traditions Of Ancestral Wisdom
Sankofa
You have to reach back in order to move forward
Vase Holding Water: Receptive electrifying energy connecting heaven and earth, washing the soul as it flows into the unconscious depth of the mind.
Plants & Reeds: Transmitter & receptor of vital life force energy i.e. Love, joy, pleasure. Sustains life as food, medicine, & shelter.
Fire: Purification, Passion & Aspiration From The 4 Directions
- Red: Initiation/Knowledge (East - mental)
- White: Refine/Humility (North - spiritual)
- Blue: Transformation/Patience (West - emotional)
- Yellow: Ripens/Power (South - physical)
Know The Future
Pure Essential Oils: For balancing atmosphere encouraging peace and harmony
[] Opening Libation & Our Story Presentation: Numbers Walk, Aromatherapy, "Safe-Touch" & Meditation Interactivity.
Part 1) Share in the traditional libation opening ceremony to the beat of the drum, that focuses on the great wisdom & accomplishments of the ancestors in the areas of: •invention & rulership •political diplomacy & culinary arts •literature & orators •engineering & agriculture •world trade, journalism & social change •healing & the cultural arts •science, philosophy, & scholars •economics & government • humanities & military strength. For information on children's educational levels google: African Kings & Queens http://www.africanholocaust.net/africanlegends.htm, Empak "black History" Publication Series (approximately 10-20 minutes)
Part 2) A Life Path Walk that musically inspires audience to stand and participate to remember their own journey & innerchild gifts passed down from the past ancestral realm to the present day and beyond to the future 7 generations from now. Audience experiences aromatherapy sampling on fans sprinkled with pure essential oils. Ending with an active demonstration of “safe-balancing-touches” & therapeutic techniques offered that can be utilized at any time, during work school or home. (approximately 20-30 minutes)
Part 3) Guided visualizatiom meditation ends the journey as the participants return to their seats to focus on the cleansing water & nature sounds. “Synchronizing with True Time", the Cycle of Natural Co-Ordinances, and the current Theme of The Event are reflected upon. This is a perfect "ice-breaking" activity for young and old to enjoy and to be prepared for the events main presentations. (approximately 20-30 minutes)
Equipment Required:
- [_] CD & DVD Player
- [_] Sound System, Speakers
- [_] Video or Large Television Screen (if indoors)
In-Door Space Requirement:
- [_] Controlled air conditioning or heating system
- [_] Non cluttered orderly environment
- [_] Room large enough for participants to walk around its perimeter
- [_] Seating arrangement: Prefer rows of chairs or pillows to be in a crescent moon shape facing the podium (front)
- [_] Dimmed lights for meditation exercise •
• 2. Kujichagulia: Self Determination. • “To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for our-selves instead of being defined, named, created for, and spoken for by others" • Emphasize a youth's natural talents and provide educational material such as books, activities and training in the subjects they enjoy most. The material for study should encourage a deeper desire for the knowledge of self. As they explore interests to determine their own careers for prosperity & success while building nation. • Essential Oil: Black Pepper