In January I interviewed Babalawo Ifayemi in the King's Circle. At the time, I had no idea that a short time later I would be in Miami training with him. But that’s how the universe works. I'm spending time learning with him. During our January conversation he shared powerful spiritual experiences from his time in Benin — including witnessing what he described as a dead woman being brought back to life. Stories like that remind us of something important: The traditions of Africa still hold knowledge that the diaspora is only beginning to rediscover. Baba Ifayemi believes we are only scratching the surface of what is possible. But depth requires commitment. Life has also been teaching me another lesson recently. The passing of Melissa opened new opportunities that I could not see before. That is the ebb and flow of life. Loss and gain Closing and opening. Death and renewal. The universe is always moving. When your intentions are clear and your path is sincere, doors begin to open. Trust the process. Your path will reveal itself.

No Apologies for Wanting Support I had a beautiful conversation today with my friend Maya, who’s part of our circle. She’s stepping into sharing more of her book-writing journey, and when I asked what opened that door for her now, she said: “What prompted me to start sharing now is what we’re witnessing globally—economic instability, political theater, and a deeper spiritual disorientation—and the quiet knowing that I’ve already lived inside a different model.” She spent four years living in Ghana—"not as a tourist, not as a savior, but deeply embedded in everyday life." I’m really glad Maya is here. This circle is for celebrating one another, telling the truth about our paths, and holding each other to excellence. Community, when done right, becomes an engine for wealth creation and generational strength. That’s what we’re building here. "The law of recompensation is a natural law of the universe," Maya texted today. I told Maya she can count on our support as she moves forward with her book project. We extend this offer to all in the group. Feel free to let us know what you're working on and how we can support. Let's get what we came for. Let's take our lives to a whole new level in 2026. Reflection Questions If you had to write a mission statement for yourself for 2026, what would it say? What needs to be released, restructured, or strengthened in order for your 2026 mission to be fully lived—not just stated? James

Guidance can point the way, but it can’t walk it for us. Do what is yours to do. Then step back. Let God, the universe, the ancestors, and time carry the rest. Where in your life are you being asked to act without knowing the outcome?

Our ancestors planted seeds not knowing when the rains would come. Faith. Discipline. Patience. Those are the true ingredients of success. How committed are you to nurturing the life you want? Will you keep showing up every day — until the harvest comes? Commit again today. Where in your life are you being asked to keep showing up without any immediate proof that it’s working? What daily practice would look different if you truly trusted that the harvest is inevitable—even if delayed?

We are all visitors to this earth. That’s something my Yoruba friend Ade often says. My mom taught me the same truth in a different way. She said: We’re not here to turn into stone. We’re here to move, to grow, to shed what no longer matters. To use our time wisely. To let go of what hardens us—old fears, grudges, distractions, identities that no longer fit. Our spiritual journey doesn’t end here. At some point, we’ll be invited to explore other dimensions, other realities. Led by the ancestors, by wisdom older than us, by something that knows the way. So, here’s the reflection I want to offer this space: If you truly saw yourself as a visitor here… - What would you stop holding onto? - What would you take more seriously? - How would you move differently this season of your life. 👇 Drop your reflection below: Finish this sentence in the comments: "If I’m only a visitor here, I want to leave behind ______ and live more fully by ______.” Let’s reflect together.