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Warding Off The Enemy With Ogun

By Yamaya Cruz

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Published: 20Mar2012
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Years ago, I had the pleasure of going on an African safari. It was an experience of a lifetime. It was great to see animals living in their natural habitat. We must have drove for hours, catching glimpses of cheetahs, elephants, and rhinos. Suddenly, our tour bus came to a halt, we all looked around and spotted a pack of spotted hyenas. They haughtily strode pass our bus, eyeing us, as if they were daring us to make a move. It was only when they had passed and were clear out of site that our tour guide decided to speak. The hyenas are the gangstas that rule the jungle. Although the lion is considered king, its throne is constantly threatened by a pack of canines that will eat them and their prey.

Later, I learned that the lion didn't have to only hunt and kill its prey. The lion had to protect it as well. In many cases, a lion, or lioness would have to carry their prey for miles back to their cubs. All the while, the hyenas would be tailing them, licking their fangs, and waiting for the lion to make the wrong move. If the lion was weak, for only a mere second, the hyenas would attack. They would circle around the lion, trap it, and force it to surrender its prey. Then, one by one, the hyenas would pounce on the lion, digging their claws and teeth into its neck, marring it to death. The hyenas had no mercy, and neither do our adversaries.

The lions can be analogous to the rich and famous people in the world. They work so hard to have it all. And, they have everything, fame, fortune, and beauty. But there are many people watching on the sidelines. Much like the hyena, they want what they have and are just waiting for the right opportunity to take it. They trail behind these people, sometimes in the guise of friends and supporters. Meanwhile, they are salivating, licking their lips, and waiting for them to make the wrong move. They long for their moment of weakness, and hope to catch a mere glimpse of vulnerability, so they can attack. It is sad to say that we live in a jungle, and there are many people who want others to fail, so they can walk away with their prey.

Everyone has moments of weakness. However, within those moments, we must dig deep and find the strength to fend off our enemies. This is perhaps why it is so important to work with Ogun. He is the African deity who represents our internal power and is associated with the power chakra. The power chakra is the seat of the soul. It is a rechargeable source of energy that not only builds our stamina, but our will. It was this kind of energy that allowed our ancestors to hunt for days with virtually no food or water. It is this kind of energy that allows people to run a twenty-six mile marathon.

Exercise is not only good for the body, but for the mind. We need to build our will by keeping our bodies fit, and training ourselves to go the extra mile. We need to learn to push ourselves passed our limits, and work through the fatigue and pain. By doing this, we are then able to fight off our enemies, even at our weakest state

Yamaya Cruz is the author of When The Shadows Began To Dance. She writes about African spirituality, chakra healing, shamanism and much more. For more information go to http://newafricanspirituality.com/page3/page3.html

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