I challenge the common practice of seeking protection from foreign "Guardian Angels" while simultaneously demonizing our own African ancestors.
The Question of the Guardian Angel
I want to start by posing a fundamental question about the "Guardian Angel" we often speak of. Have you ever stopped to consider the origin of the spirit watching over you? Are you being protected by an Arabic, Chinese, Korean, or European angel, or is your protector actually your ancestor, the "mizimu" that have been given a bad name?
The Mislabeling of African Spirits
We have been taught to use beautiful terms like "Guardian Angel" for foreign spirits while using derogatory terms for our own ancestors. These ancestors are our true protectors, yet they have been portrayed as something evil or "bad" instead of being recognized for the angelic, protective roles they play in our lives.
Religious Hypocrisy and Foreign Saints
It is fascinating to me that you find it easy to call upon names like Maria Goretti or Jude Thaddeus to pray for you in the "Arwa Mang'i." You reach out to these foreign figures with devotion, yet you find it impossible to call upon the name of your own grandfather for the same spiritual support.
The Paradox of Material Value
There is a strange contradiction in how we view the physical items left behind by others. You hold a high value for "Mtumba" (second-hand) clothes that belonged to deceased Europeans, often wanting to burn incense or treat them with high regard. You embrace the remnants of strangers while rejecting the tangible history of your own bloodline.
The Rejection of the Grandmother’s Legacy
When it comes to your own family, the reaction is completely different. If you were given a piece of clothing that belonged to your own grandmother, you might use it to wipe your feet or even throw it into a fire. You treat the legacy of your own kin as something that "does not fit" or is unworthy of respect, which I find to be a form of foolishness.
A Call to Spiritual Awakening
My goal here is to make you think deeply about your spiritual alignment. We must stop burning the bridges to our own roots while building altars to foreign histories. It is time to recognize the value in our own lineage and stop being "fools" who prioritize the spirits and shadows of others over our own ancestors.
I challenge the common practice of seeking protection from foreign "Guardian Angels" while simultaneously demonizing our own African ancestors.
The Question of the Guardian Angel
I want to start by posing a fundamental question about the "Guardian Angel" we often speak of. Have you ever stopped to consider the origin of the spirit watching over you? Are you being protected by an Arabic, Chinese, Korean, or European angel, or is your protector actually your ancestor, the "mizimu" that have been given a bad name?
The Mislabeling of African Spirits
We have been taught to use beautiful terms like "Guardian Angel" for foreign spirits while using derogatory terms for our own ancestors. These ancestors are our true protectors, yet they have been portrayed as something evil or "bad" instead of being recognized for the angelic, protective roles they play in our lives.
Religious Hypocrisy and Foreign Saints
It is fascinating to me that you find it easy to call upon names like Maria Goretti or Jude Thaddeus to pray for you in the "Arwa Mang'i." You reach out to these foreign figures with devotion, yet you find it impossible to call upon the name of your own grandfather for the same spiritual support.
The Paradox of Material Value
There is a strange contradiction in how we view the physical items left behind by others. You hold a high value for "Mtumba" (second-hand) clothes that belonged to deceased Europeans, often wanting to burn incense or treat them with high regard. You embrace the remnants of strangers while rejecting the tangible history of your own bloodline.
The Rejection of the Grandmother’s Legacy
When it comes to your own family, the reaction is completely different. If you were given a piece of clothing that belonged to your own grandmother, you might use it to wipe your feet or even throw it into a fire. You treat the legacy of your own kin as something that "does not fit" or is unworthy of respect, which I find to be a form of foolishness.
A Call to Spiritual Awakening
My goal here is to make you think deeply about your spiritual alignment. We must stop burning the bridges to our own roots while building altars to foreign histories. It is time to recognize the value in our own lineage and stop being "fools" who prioritize the spirits and shadows of others over our own ancestors.
I challenge the common practice of seeking protection from foreign "Guardian Angels" while simultaneously demonizing our own African ancestors.
The Question of the Guardian Angel
I want to start by posing a fundamental question about the "Guardian Angel" we often speak of. Have you ever stopped to consider the origin of the spirit watching over you? Are you being protected by an Arabic, Chinese, Korean, or European angel, or is your protector actually your ancestor, the "mizimu" that have been given a bad name?
The Mislabeling of African Spirits
We have been taught to use beautiful terms like "Guardian Angel" for foreign spirits while using derogatory terms for our own ancestors. These ancestors are our true protectors, yet they have been portrayed as something evil or "bad" instead of being recognized for the angelic, protective roles they play in our lives.
Religious Hypocrisy and Foreign Saints
It is fascinating to me that you find it easy to call upon names like Maria Goretti or Jude Thaddeus to pray for you in the "Arwa Mang'i." You reach out to these foreign figures with devotion, yet you find it impossible to call upon the name of your own grandfather for the same spiritual support.
The Paradox of Material Value
There is a strange contradiction in how we view the physical items left behind by others. You hold a high value for "Mtumba" (second-hand) clothes that belonged to deceased Europeans, often wanting to burn incense or treat them with high regard. You embrace the remnants of strangers while rejecting the tangible history of your own bloodline.
The Rejection of the Grandmother’s Legacy
When it comes to your own family, the reaction is completely different. If you were given a piece of clothing that belonged to your own grandmother, you might use it to wipe your feet or even throw it into a fire. You treat the legacy of your own kin as something that "does not fit" or is unworthy of respect, which I find to be a form of foolishness.
A Call to Spiritual Awakening
My goal here is to make you think deeply about your spiritual alignment. We must stop burning the bridges to our own roots while building altars to foreign histories. It is time to recognize the value in our own lineage and stop being "fools" who prioritize the spirits and shadows of others over our own ancestors.
