Women’s Wisdom from the Heart of Africa

by Sobonfu E. Somé

In the Dagara tribe of West Africa, women are valued as the source of the world's wisdom. They are valued as dreamers, as diviners, as the backbone of the community; the core of human survival. But what can the teachings of this indigenous culture show us that will transform the way we live? On Women's Wisdom from the Heart of Africa, Sobonfu Som�, author, teacher, and the first woman empowered by the Dagara elders to impart their teachings to the West, invites you to peer into a world where people remain closely connected to nature, their ancestors, and spirit, and to learn how to use powerful rituals to restore balance within yourself and with those around you.Secrets of the Dagara StorytellersSobonfu Som�, whose name means "keeper of the rituals," was raised in her small village and sent by her elders to continue her education in the United States. With Women's Wisdom from the Heart of Africa, Som� shares authentic spiritual teachings of her tribe that were formerly handed down only within the circle of Dagara village life. These teachings are founded on a worldview that honors animals, plants, and trees as our elders, and human beings as the newcomers. From this revered relationship with the natural world, we learn how to live in unity with our environment, and create a deeper connection with spirit.Discover Your True Gifts and Offer Them to the World Through Ritual and CelebrationHow do we find this connection to spirit? For the Dagara, ritual is the gateway. Distilling the essential practices of her people, Sobonfu Som� shows you how to check in with spirit to receive guidance, observe the sacred spaces of your home, harness the energy of the elements, strengthen your relationships, create balance in your professional life, and much more. What are your unique gifts? What were you born to contribute? What can your community do to assist you? These questions are asked of every unborn Dagara child while still in the womb. Now, you have the chance to explore these and other questions, and to discover your inimitable gift as a woman with Women's Wisdom from the Heart of Africa.Highlights: Use ritual to discover power places in nature and in your body Form a council of women to initiate growth and change in your community How to relate to your life cycles and honor them as times of grace, beauty, and immense energy Leadership as seen through the eyes of Dagara women--a different way of using your power How to create a shrine in your home to call in the divine Your unfiltered intuition--a guide you can always trust Call in the spirits of the elements to create balance and harmony Reclaim your ancestral lineage to learn who you are and what are your greatest strengths Visible and invisible power--tapping into your own sacred energy How to use grief and mourning to restore, renew, and regenerate your spirit Draw upon your dreams to guide, support, and encourage yourself and others Ritual--the key to connecting with spirit and with the people you care about Seven hours of rituals, reflection, and stories to immerse yourself in the traditions of the Dagara tribe and expand any spiritual practice

Genres: Spirituality, Africa, Nonfiction, Feminism, Indigenous

Audio CD

First published June 1, 2004

Reviews

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

5million stars. I may be one of few men crazy enough to buy this and start this. I just wanted to hear Sobonfu’s voice and feel her vibe. I listened to entire book and found it absolutely riveting, and so important, so powerful, fascinating, magical... the words could go on and on...

I have never felt, or knew I could feel, this close to the wisdom of Africa, the wisdom of women, the wisdom of life and spirit. I feel more connected to my wife, to myself, to the community I’ve always longed for, to my grief, my joy, my gifts.

I feel so blessed that Sobonfu decided to share this. So blessed for her tribe, and culture, her elders and gatekeepers.

I feel so blessed for life in general. And for women around the world. I learned so many things by listening to this, will be thinking about it in months and years to come and will def be listening to it again in future, and shamelessly recommending it. So if you know me, get ready, haha.

Thank you thank you thank you Sobonfu for your incredible courage and your heart and your life. Sending big love to you, wherever you are

[Kribsoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

These tapes offer great wisdoms and insights from Sobonfu heart I found many answers to questions I had not even formulated now African womens have many tools and techniques that African women can use every day in her life that assist not only connection to spirit but an honouring of her feminity and Sobonfu provides practical examples from her vast experiences as a woman providing a platform of power for every woman She shares the feminity that is universal,crossing difference and culture As an initiated woman from the Dagara people of West Africa Sobonfu Some in these tapes offers women the opportunity to value her self, life and all her relationships Changing our perspective and ability to create

[Georgina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was great, and I hope the go back and listen to this again soon. Very insightful and the little prayers and songs before each chapter were so lovely. Really enjoyed this.

[Nina · Rating 5 out of 5]

More than 5 stars and more.
I will re-listen to this book so many times in my life. I have so much to learn from this woman and her untainted part of my motherland and how that still holds our hands and holds out hope that the roots we've had shaken to a near uprooting, loss of all soil ans soil of our ancestors are still capable of regrowing.

i'm saddened to hace learned she passsed but her worl will live on. she put her efforts into giving her purpose her all and I'm forever going to be grateful to have stumbled on this. Words aren't enough to express my gratitude

[Nernwon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gave me a new perspective of and way to envision womanhood, rituals, grief, and belonging. It’s powerful and transformative & would recommend this to any person, but specifically Black women, who is interested in finding new ways of being and connecting.

[Ada · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing and powerful book every women especially Black Women should read this! ❤️🙏🏾
Sobonfu Somé is a gift in our lives!!
Blessed be her name, blessed be our ancestors!

[Dawn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't finish. Will likely revisit. Really enjoyed the bits on the importance of celebrating menstruation. I'd recommend it.

[Danielea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every woman needs this book, especially black women. If we were all made aware of the brilliance inside this book we'd all realise how important we are as women! Superb book!

[Traci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the insights and the rituals that were shared.

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