It was fascinating listening to Deanna talk about this. Although I can't relate to her actual physical experience, I can relate to the spiritual side of it, having made that big life transition as well. When I moved to Jamaica it was a very isolating experience...not like being isolated (alone) but isolated with my inner self. It's a WHOLE different world moving far from home to "be" with yourself and you uncover a person you didnt' know existed.
Also fascinating because I know the Jamaican culture is somewhat afraid of the "Woo." They typically don't dabble in ghosty (Google: duppy) things lol. It was interesting to learn how they approach spiritually woo stuff.
So I wonder Deanna, did you feel kind of alone in your experience?
Interesting, I know from my brother's experience of moving to Maui, island life can feel very isolating. and I can see both you and Deanna making the best of that, and becoming part of the culture in every way you could. Now, I need to go learn more about the duppy!
Awww deep gratitude to you, dear Kristi, for taking the time to watch the session and connect. 🙏 "It's a WHOLE different world moving far from home to "be" with yourself and you uncover a person you didnt' know existed."---all the yes's to these words of wisdom!
Jamaican culture around woo is fascinating for true! Such a religious culture here yet spiritual roots as well. In the same house where I had the experience on my mother's birthday, I saw a duppy in the yaad next to us but I thought it was an actual person. I remember it vividly and my husband's response to it when I told him that I saw an elder woman all in white standing in the bush of the house next door. He laughed and told me that there was no way a Jamaican woman would do that so it "must have been a duppy." He has shared duppy experience stories with me so I find it fascinating that there isn't really a question here as to whether or not ghosts exist. Jamaicans seem to accept this easily and I think you are right that mostly many are afraid of it. Feels very different from my experience in the states where the question of the existence of ghosts and the spiritual realm is up for discussion whereas here it feels that it is inherently accepted while feared.
My husband has had interesting conversations on my behalf when people ask him if his wife is a witch or into voodoo when I used to post pictures of Reiki altars on social media. My husband is now a Reiki 1 practitioner since March of 2023 and it was an evolution for him to get to the point where he asked me to attune him (fun fact that he is also the first person I ever attuned to Reiki 🙏).
So to answer your question...I have felt both alone and supported at the same time in my experience. Alone in that no one physically around me is openly discussing spiritual experiences and supported energetically and spiritually always. A profound lesson I have learned more deeply since living here is the contradiction in this life and how seemingly contradictory thoughts/feelings/experiences can exist simultaneously. So here I sit often feeling both alone and supported. 🪷
hmmmm....my African shaman teacher taught us about the kontumble, which is the "little people" who appear as visions and apparitions, although appear VERY REAL to the witnesses. He spoke of every tradition having their own version of kontumble. I wonder if the duppy are the Jamaican version of duppy? He also spoke about how many people feared the kontumble in much the same way you speak of people fearing the duppy...as unexplainable. yet very influential.
I think that's amazing he practices Reiki now!! There's so much goodness in what you've said here, I love it.
I seriously feel like the rest of my life needs to be some kind of spiritual journey. If I didn't have my dog I'd probably move back to the bush in Jamaica at this stage in my life and do it all over again so much differently. 🙃
I bet you could bring Dezi here if you wanted to 🤗 It would be quite the adjustment for her with the mongrel situation though I imagine 🤣 And what if the rest of your life is a spiritual journey, dear Kristi...what if? 🌈🪷
Maybe, maybe not. I don’t know. There were a lot of harsh truths there in addition to all its beauty and wonder. But there might be other islands with better health care for old people lol.
This story really resonates with me. I feel my late dad's guidance in my business decisions, and it's amazing how Empowered Authors became official on his birth-date – it feels like a sign! 😊"
So good to see you, Deanna, and experience your ancestral work with Teri.
You two were positively glowing during this segment.
I too have done a great deal of work (and continue to) with the women in my bloodline. Such complex histories on both sides. I think you are both so very brave to continue your work with them. I can drop in and visit with them briefly, but every day would be too much. Their histories could easily overwhelm.
It's soooo good to see YOU here in the comments, Teyani, and to know that you took the time to watch us and connect. You are such a gem 🌈
Yes, I overstand what you are saying about how their histories can overwhelm! I am practicing healthy detachment in this process of connecting and working with my ancestors and I'm excited that recently my mother has expressed some interest in learning more about her mother so perhaps we can do some of this work gently together while my mother is still here in the physical body. I honestly never expected to be really interested in my mother's family or their past in this way so I'm treading a bit lightly and creating space for myself to be well on this journey. As always, dear Teyani, a deep bow and a lotus for you 🙏🪷
yes, their histories can overwhelm. I agree Teyani. And, as I am their legacy, their history lives IN ME...so I work with them through my own energy every single day. In tiny doses. To have experiences like the one I shared in the video about cry-laughing...that would be overwhelming on a daily basis. I don't do that. too much.
Gosh yes. I think it’s important work to heal our ancestral pain. I wrote an essay about a few of my ancestors awhile ago… called Women in my Bloodline. Let me know if you’d like a link.
It was fascinating listening to Deanna talk about this. Although I can't relate to her actual physical experience, I can relate to the spiritual side of it, having made that big life transition as well. When I moved to Jamaica it was a very isolating experience...not like being isolated (alone) but isolated with my inner self. It's a WHOLE different world moving far from home to "be" with yourself and you uncover a person you didnt' know existed.
Also fascinating because I know the Jamaican culture is somewhat afraid of the "Woo." They typically don't dabble in ghosty (Google: duppy) things lol. It was interesting to learn how they approach spiritually woo stuff.
So I wonder Deanna, did you feel kind of alone in your experience?
Interesting, I know from my brother's experience of moving to Maui, island life can feel very isolating. and I can see both you and Deanna making the best of that, and becoming part of the culture in every way you could. Now, I need to go learn more about the duppy!
Awww deep gratitude to you, dear Kristi, for taking the time to watch the session and connect. 🙏 "It's a WHOLE different world moving far from home to "be" with yourself and you uncover a person you didnt' know existed."---all the yes's to these words of wisdom!
Jamaican culture around woo is fascinating for true! Such a religious culture here yet spiritual roots as well. In the same house where I had the experience on my mother's birthday, I saw a duppy in the yaad next to us but I thought it was an actual person. I remember it vividly and my husband's response to it when I told him that I saw an elder woman all in white standing in the bush of the house next door. He laughed and told me that there was no way a Jamaican woman would do that so it "must have been a duppy." He has shared duppy experience stories with me so I find it fascinating that there isn't really a question here as to whether or not ghosts exist. Jamaicans seem to accept this easily and I think you are right that mostly many are afraid of it. Feels very different from my experience in the states where the question of the existence of ghosts and the spiritual realm is up for discussion whereas here it feels that it is inherently accepted while feared.
My husband has had interesting conversations on my behalf when people ask him if his wife is a witch or into voodoo when I used to post pictures of Reiki altars on social media. My husband is now a Reiki 1 practitioner since March of 2023 and it was an evolution for him to get to the point where he asked me to attune him (fun fact that he is also the first person I ever attuned to Reiki 🙏).
So to answer your question...I have felt both alone and supported at the same time in my experience. Alone in that no one physically around me is openly discussing spiritual experiences and supported energetically and spiritually always. A profound lesson I have learned more deeply since living here is the contradiction in this life and how seemingly contradictory thoughts/feelings/experiences can exist simultaneously. So here I sit often feeling both alone and supported. 🪷
hmmmm....my African shaman teacher taught us about the kontumble, which is the "little people" who appear as visions and apparitions, although appear VERY REAL to the witnesses. He spoke of every tradition having their own version of kontumble. I wonder if the duppy are the Jamaican version of duppy? He also spoke about how many people feared the kontumble in much the same way you speak of people fearing the duppy...as unexplainable. yet very influential.
I have something to research now
I think that's amazing he practices Reiki now!! There's so much goodness in what you've said here, I love it.
I seriously feel like the rest of my life needs to be some kind of spiritual journey. If I didn't have my dog I'd probably move back to the bush in Jamaica at this stage in my life and do it all over again so much differently. 🙃
I bet you could bring Dezi here if you wanted to 🤗 It would be quite the adjustment for her with the mongrel situation though I imagine 🤣 And what if the rest of your life is a spiritual journey, dear Kristi...what if? 🌈🪷
Kristi, will you retire in Jamaica one day???
Maybe, maybe not. I don’t know. There were a lot of harsh truths there in addition to all its beauty and wonder. But there might be other islands with better health care for old people lol.
Fascinating! Thank you both.
This story really resonates with me. I feel my late dad's guidance in my business decisions, and it's amazing how Empowered Authors became official on his birth-date – it feels like a sign! 😊"
There are no accidents where ancestors are involved. Your father's wisdom is IN YOU. All you need to do is remember what is already in your bones!
So good to see you, Deanna, and experience your ancestral work with Teri.
You two were positively glowing during this segment.
I too have done a great deal of work (and continue to) with the women in my bloodline. Such complex histories on both sides. I think you are both so very brave to continue your work with them. I can drop in and visit with them briefly, but every day would be too much. Their histories could easily overwhelm.
Many hugs to you both 💕
It's soooo good to see YOU here in the comments, Teyani, and to know that you took the time to watch us and connect. You are such a gem 🌈
Yes, I overstand what you are saying about how their histories can overwhelm! I am practicing healthy detachment in this process of connecting and working with my ancestors and I'm excited that recently my mother has expressed some interest in learning more about her mother so perhaps we can do some of this work gently together while my mother is still here in the physical body. I honestly never expected to be really interested in my mother's family or their past in this way so I'm treading a bit lightly and creating space for myself to be well on this journey. As always, dear Teyani, a deep bow and a lotus for you 🙏🪷
yes, their histories can overwhelm. I agree Teyani. And, as I am their legacy, their history lives IN ME...so I work with them through my own energy every single day. In tiny doses. To have experiences like the one I shared in the video about cry-laughing...that would be overwhelming on a daily basis. I don't do that. too much.
Gosh yes. I think it’s important work to heal our ancestral pain. I wrote an essay about a few of my ancestors awhile ago… called Women in my Bloodline. Let me know if you’d like a link.
yes please!
Here it is….
https://stayingtogether.substack.com/p/the-women-in-my-bloodline
It’s from May.. I should probably reread it! 🤭