Prompt 1) How does the concept of (re)membering and understanding of self resonate with what you have learned about spiritual direction? Where do you see differences?
Spiritual direction is about helping other people connect with the divine and see how the divine moves in their lives. This is different for all people - for me I believe the heart of it is sacred authenticity. For some people this type of ancestor work is healing, it helps them access their sacred authenticity because it restores power and energy and life into them. If this is something that they are seeking it is a very important aspect and powerful tool for spiritual direction.
Prompt Two: How does the idea that Black/African descended people, particularly Black women, have a set of knowledges and ways of being that are instructional for all humanity sit with you?
Absolutely. I believe that black women are powerfully intune with the divine. They possess enherent gifts given to them by their ancestors and through their hard work of reclaiming their power they set a striving example to everyone else. There is a reason where I come from everyone talks about how if a man were to call them honey or sugar, they would be up in arms, but the moment its from a black woman it bring elation. There is something powerful and sacred about the love and power found in black women that if others are willing, they can learn a lot from.
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