A Sacred Volcano, Three Kings, & A Dream

A few folks were enjoying the post on Ancestors, so I wanted to share a little back story from my website, and also invite folks that are wanting to vibe up their space, bring potent West African medicine art into their lives, to check out the online store... We drop ship worldwide, all profits go directly to the Burkinabe/Dagara artist and/or donated to the Dagara-supporting non-profit...

And if you're really into this, we have a shipment on the way from Burkina Faso right now, with like 25 new canvases that will be added to the collection, and we are offering original canvases for sale for a short time... If you want to see the catalog of what's coming over, say so in the comments, and I'll DM it to you... We have some sacred statues, relics, ancient bronze/iron handmade jewelry, and some modern craftsman made pieces that are super powerful...

Here's the link if you want to check out more: A Sacred Volcano, Three Kings, & A Dream web copy pasted here for a quick read.

A Sacred Volcano, Three Kings, & A Dream

The Dagara revere five elements: Fire, Water, Earth, Mountain, and the Wild. Mountain is the keeper of our stories — so it's fitting that From The Ashes was forged on the rim of Mount Agung, the holy volcano of Bali.

When Spirit Asks, Say Yes

When I learned of the trek up the 3,031m peak, my first response was no thank you, I’m here to relax.

But my unseen team had other plans. That night, a potent medicine dream revealed my role in this lineage, to tend our story.

By morning I could barely breathe, as if an energetic snake had coiled about my neck, daring me to ignore my truth.

It was my Wedeme and Ancestors demanding I take them up the volcano for my end of year rituals.

So I did - exactly one year after I hung the Three Kings in my shrine room. I didn’t realize this potent Medicine Art would change my life. But it has, and it is good.

Three Kings That Started It All (photo attached)

The Ritual That Keeps Rippling

Once I said yes, life arranged the rest.

I told a friend about the calling, and within 5 minutes met a woman whose summit partner had just canceled.

In a matter of hours, it was 11pm on December 30, 2023, and we began the ascent - a grueling 7 ½ hour climb. Without Ancestors pulling me into destiny, I would have turned back.

At the summit, I found a ledge on the volcano’s rim, offered prayers, ash, water, and other items my Ancestors requested.

I rang my wedeme bell as I prayed for the way to be opened for this medicine to root into my life.

Needless to say, I have not been disappointed!

Founder’s Message

“I lead with the heart to build a better world from the inside out.”

— Tylor Middlestadt

I’m Tylor, and I created From The Ashes as a sacred exchange of wisdom through healing and art.

In early 2023 I had a vision about how to deepen my service to the Dagara culture, out of gratitude for being chosen by the medicine to carry the lineage.

It is a living tale of how spirit rises, like a phoenix from the ashes, the sacred truth will always rise again. This labor of love, is so precious to me.

This project is my latest chapter of service to spirit, wakefulness, and trusting in life. I hope you enjoy!

Core Values: Authenticity, Discernment, Love, and Surrender

We aim to deepen the global understanding of ancient wisdom traditions and expand our shared reality through four core pillars:

Authenticity: Bringing our true self to the work with integrity.
Discernment: Grounded presence with clear, loving boundaries.
Love: Leading with compassion and clarity to nourish growth.
Surrender: Releasing attachments to outcomes and expectations.

We wrap this all in the motto “to let go, and let God,” and we trust that the potency of this Dagara Medicine Art and Stick Medicine Divination will lead a life and a destiny all their own.

We are simply chosen to be the stewards of the healing flow making its way to the ocean of life, where all realms reconnect and replenish.

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A Sacred Volcano, Three Kings, & A Dream